Top 10 Worst Things Albus Dumbledore Did in Harry Potter Books and Films
Is Albus Dumbledore a hero or a villain? It's a question that invites debate. While he is generally portrayed as a benevolent character, it's important to remember that Dumbledore's actions haven't always been virtuous.To quote Snape, "you've been raising him like a pig for slaughter". I think that speaks for itself. Dumbledore knew Harry was a Horcrux but didn't tell him about it at all. This sort of ties in with a number of items down the list too.
Basically, he turned Harry into a sacrificial lamb for the greater good.
This, of course, takes place during the Chamber of Secrets. You would think with the students being petrified and the messages in blood that continue to occur, that he would take some actual action. Not really, he lets Harry and Ron do all the legwork and does not close the school down any sooner at all.
Happens at the end of the Sorcerer's Stone. Slytherin had the most points, but then Albus swoops in, gives some motivational words regarding Hermione, Ron, Harry, and even Neville, and now Gryffindor wins. Is it because he favors Gryffindor, being one himself? Who knows. He just robbed Slytherin entirely just because of events. Speaking of which.
He should have known Voldemort wanted the stone.
Harry did not put his name in the Goblet of Fire, so when it said he was "chosen" as a champion, couldn't Dumbledore try some sort of rule that prevents Harry from competing? He knows just how dangerous it is.
To be fair, the rules clearly stated once they are chosen to compete they can't back out so there was pretty much nothing Dumbledore could have done about it.
This really doesn't need an explanation.
Yet another one that speaks for itself. The hunt for Horcruxes is problematic after Dumbledore dies, since only one was found by then and then you have to wonder how to destroy them.
If only he did it sooner. Because of his hesitation, other people who tried to duel with Grindelwald lost their lives doing so. Nice move, Dumbledore.
Easily seen in Half-Blood Prince during their search for Horcruxes, telling Harry he must do everything exactly how he says by his orders and his orders alone. Harry really trusts him, doesn't he?