Aberforth Dumbledore

Aberforth Dumbledore (b. 1883/1884) was a half-blood wizard, the middle son of Percival and Kendra Dumbledore, younger brother of Albus and older brother of Ariana. He attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1895. His father died in Azkaban when Aberforth was young, while his mother and sister were later accidentally killed. For many years, Aberforth didn't have a good relationship with his brother, Albus.

Aberforth was the owner and barman of the Hog's Head pub in Hogsmeade. He lived in Hogsmeade, and tended to his beloved goats. He was a member of the original Order of the Phoenix during the First Wizarding War. In 1998, he played a role in aiding Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ronald Weasley in their quest to hunt down Lord Voldemort's horcruxes, when he sent Dobby the House Elf, to his old Master's house, Malfoy Manor, to save the trio and their friends. He later provided immediate shelter for the trio from Death Eaters when they found themselves trapped in Hogsmeade on their search. He granted them passage to Hogwarts via a secret pathway to the castle past his portrait of his younger sister, Ariana. Aberforth, after this moment, fought in the Second Wizarding War, and the Battle of Hogwarts. ==Biography == "They were never alike: Aberforth was never bookish and, unlike Albus, preferred to settle arguments by dueling rather than through reasoned discussion... In fairness to Aberforth, it must be admitted that living in Albus's shadow cannot have been an altogether comfortable experience."

- Description of the Dumbledore brothers

Early Life

Aberforth Dumbledore was the second born son and middle child of three to Percival and Kendra Dumbledore. His older brother was the highly respected Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Albus Dumbledore, and his younger sister's name was Ariana. Growing up, Aberforth's favorite tale was ''Grumble the Grubby Goat. ''When his younger sister was only six years old, she was attacked by three Muggle boys who had seen her performing magic. They left the poor girl half-insane and unable to control her magic. Retaliating this, their father, Percival, cursed the three boys and was sent to Azkaban prison for his crime. He could of pleaded his case but ultimately decided not to as it would result in Ariana being taken to St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries because she was a risk to the Statute of Secrecy. After his imprisonment, Kendra moved the children to Godric's Hollow where she released the story that Ariana couldn't attend Hogwarts due to an illness. This took a turn of the worse as many began to assume that she was a Squib.

Aberforth attended Hogwarts between the years 1895 and 1902. He was much different from his older brother, Albus, in which he was extraordinarily talented in dueling and not so much in academics. Aberforth was consistently reminded of this difference as he was always held in Albus's shadow. Unlike Albus's form of discussing matters, Aberforth preferred to settle situations by dueling.

Tragedy

"I could get her to eat when she wouldn't do it for my mother, I could calm her down, when she was in one of her rages, and when she was quiet, she used to help me feed the goats."

- Aberforth and his relationship with his sister[SRC ]

Aberforth took responsibility in taking care of his younger sister Ariana. The two became very close. He had a way of calming down Ariana when she had a dangerous fit. Unfortunately, he was not present when Ariana lost control of her magic in one of these fits thus resulting in the death of their mother, Kendra. After this untimely death, Aberforth begged to dropped out of Hogwarts to take care of Ariana, but Albus wouldn't have it as he wanted his brother to finish his education.

Sometime after the death of their mother, Albus befriended Gellert Gridelwald when he arrived in Godric's Hallow. Together, they made plans of locating the Deathly hallows so they could rule Muggles of their own free will. Aberforth was revolted by his brother's plan and confronted Albus about it right before returning to Hogwarts. This moment helped Albus realize his problem, though he never admitted it until later.

Grindelwald, livid about the confrontation, performed the Cruciatus Curse, a forbidden curse, on Aberforth thus resulted in a three-way battle as Albus tried to protect his brother. At this moment, during the battle, Ariana rushed to help her brother, but a curse missed it's initial target and hit Ariana instead, killing her on the spot. From this moment on, Aberforth, who was torn by his sister's death, blamed Albus for her death. He even went as far to break his brother's nose as their sister's funeral, loudly accusing his brother. This feud stayed strong for years to come and kept the two brothers apart though Albus regretted it the whole time. Aberforth never forgave his brother until years later, after Albus's unfortuante death at the hands of Severus Snape (Who was actually working on Albus's orders), when Harry informed Aberforth of his brother's regret.

Hog's Head Inn Barman

Though unclear when, Aberforth became the barman of the Hog's Head Inn in Hogsmeade village which would play an rather minute but impactful role in the Second Wizarding War.

First Wizarding War

Though Aberforth never had any outstanding moments in the First Wizarding War, there was a moment, in 1975, that he banished Mundugus Fletcher from his inn for life. This was later noted when Sirius Black mentioned Aberforth's very good memory.

In about 1980, Albus, Aberforth's older brother, visited his younger brother's in to interview a new Divination teacher, Sybill Trelawney. Severus Snape, a current spy for Lord Voldemort and teacher at Hogwarts overheard a fraction of the prophecy regarding Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort of which Sybill was telling Dumbledore. Realizing he was snooping, Aberforth proceeded to kick Snape out of his inn.

Between the wars

About 1982, Aberforth got caught up in "minor scandal" involving goats and innapropiate charms and was prosecuted by the Wizengamont.The gossip surrounding this event, according to Albus, didn't seem to affect Aberforth in anyway. Whether it was due to bravery or the inability to read stumped Albus.

Second Wizarding War

In 1995, Aberforth served a large group of Hogwart's students, led by Harry Potter, at his inn with some Butterbeer as they plotted against Dolores Umbridge in matters concerning Defence Against the Dark Arts. Mundungus Fletcher was also present at the meeting as he was an informant for the Order of the Phoenix.

A year later, Aberforth bought a two-way mirror from Mundungus who was selling outside the Three Broomsticks Inn which he had stolen from 12 Grimmauld Place after the death of Sirius Black. Mundungus was caught in the act though by Harry Potter who was furious to find Mundungus selling the stolen goods.

Aberforth, in 1997, attended the funeral of his late brother Albus after a fateful night in the Astronomy Tower at Hogwarts. Aberforth was now the only living Dumbledore.

The following year, 1998, was a remarkable year in the story of Aberforth.

After his brother's untimely death, the once safe haven known as Hogwarts was overrun by Voldemort and his followers. The new headmaster to fill Albus's shoes were Severus Snape himself, the man who initially murdered Dumbledore that fateful night just a year or less before. Two notable croons of Voldemort's was the Carrow twins. They took care of punishment for any student who went against their wishes, which led to many students being tortured. Due to this cruel punishment, the Room of Requirement was used as a hideaway for many of the school students, The room had a secret passage of which led straight to the Hog's Head Inn where Aberforth consistently supplied students with food and water.

At some point, Harry came into possession of a small fragment of the two-way mirror Aberforth had bought off of Mundungus. Aberforth used this to his advantage to keep an eye on Harry during his journey to hunt and destroy Horcruxes. The fragment came in handy when Harry used it to ask Aberfoth (who Harry was unaware of was him at the time) for help out of Malfoy Manor. Aberforth responded by sending Dobby the House Elf, the former slave of the Malfoy's, to Harry's aid. Unfortunately, Dobby was murdered by Death Eater, Bellatrix Lestrange, in the process. Harry and his friends made it out safely though.

Later in the story, Harry, Ron, and Hermione all apparate to Hogsmeade village hoping to find a way up to Hogwarts castle via secret passage. Their cover, however, was immediatley blown by a Caterwauling Charm thereby informing Death Eater's of Harry's arrival in the village. As the Death Eater's could not see Harry under the Invisibility Cloak, they released Dementors to locate Harry, but Harry warded them off with his Patronus Charm, which inevitably relayed his position to nearby Death Eaters. Within this exact moment, Aberforth opened his door and ushered the trio under his roof while covering for them telling the Death Eaters that the Caterwauling Charm was set off by Aberforth letting out his cat, and the Patronus of which was perceived to be Harry's stag, was actually Aberforth's goat.

Afterwards, Harry recognized Aberforth as Albus's younger brother. Aberforth tried to convince the three to escape the village the next morning because he believed that Voldemort had won this war and that the Order was finished. Harry refused by justifying he needed to finish the mission Aberforth's brother had laid out for Harry. Aberforth, still upset with his late brother over their sister's death, told Harry off for following his brother, and questioned whether or not Harry knew the entire truth about Dumbledore. Harry was unable to respond. Aberforth then proceeded to tell the true story about Albus, their childhood, and their sister, Ariana. He was taken aback though, when Harry told him that Albus admitted to Harry his regrets up till just moments before his own death after consuming the Drink of Despair.

This helped turn Aberforth's mind around. He gave into the inevitable, aiding Harry into the castle. He addressed a portrait of Ariana who left the room and appeared just moments later with Neville Longbottom. Neville led the trio back to the Room of Requirement where the Order of the Phoenix was notified of Harry's arrival at the school. Following this moment, the passageway between the Room of Requirement and the Hog's Head became main transportation for student's leaving the school and for incoming Order members the night of the Battle of Hogwarts.

Aberforth ended up fighting in the Battle of Hogwarts when he went to complain to Harry about the many students flooding his pub. He even noted that they should have held Slytherin students as hostage against parents who served the Dark Lord. Harry turned this idea down though, stating that it wouldn't stop Voldemort, nor would it have been something Albus would have done. Aberforth went off at this moment to help defend the castle.

Throughout the battle, Aberfoth encouraged Ginny Weasly after she fought some Death Eaters. When Tonks questioned the location of her husband, Remus, Aberforth was the one to reply with his last known location fighting the Death Eater, Dolohov. He even stunned Rookwood as he headed towards the Great Hall.

After the War

Immediately following the final battle, Aberforth talked with Dean Thomas and Seamus Finnigan in the Great Hall. Afterwards, he returned to his former life, "still at the Hog's Head, playing with his goats."

Personality and Traits
Aberforth is regarded by most people who are familiar with him as odd and gruff. He has a curious fondness for goats, and deals with a great many dodgy customers at the Hog's Head. He also has a long memory; he once placed a life-time ban from the Hog's Head on Mundungus Fletcher for offending him. Aberforth had a sharp wit and was a talented duelist, though he had no interest in academic matters.