Rowling loves Dumbledore's character

Writer-producer of the 'Potter' series and 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald', JK Rowling confesses that Albus Dumbledore is her favorite character in the series. While the Hogwarts' beloved future headmaster does not make an appearance in the first prequel, 'Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them', he will be seen in a major role in the second installment. Rowling feels, "Within the 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise, I am telling a story that is hinted at in the 'Harry Potter' books - the rise of Grindelwald  and his antagonist, Dumbledore, who, is a key figure in the 'Potter' stories. Grindelwald is first mentioned in 'Harry Potter' And The Philosopher's Stone. It is only when you reach the end of the 'Potter' series that you find out how important he was… I think this was the story I was most interested in revisiting because it's so crucial to understanding Dumbledore, who is my favourite character," she acknowledges.