What if Gandalf was in Harry Potter?

Gandalf in the world of Harry Potter would shrink the whole series to maybe 2 or 3 books. He would seek out the Horcruxes himself instead of betting on the wits of teenagers to save the day. He would also fight Voldemort head-on and the death-eaters would not stand a chance.

Why does Gandalf almost never use magic?

Even if Gandalf had more traditional fantasy powers, he would not be able to constantly cast spells. As shown with Saruman, using magic is very taxing and expends great energy, so it cannot be done freely.

Why does Gandalf go GREY to white?

Despite his background, Gandalf the Grey chose to roam Middle-Earth in his battered Grey Robes and kept his true powers hidden. He returned in The Two Towers as Gandalf the White, a similar but seemingly more powerful being. It was that resurrection that Gandalf transformed from Gandalf the Grey to Gandalf the White.

Why did Saruman take Gandalf’s place instead of Galadriel?

Galadriel wished Gandalf to be the chief of the Council, but he refused the position, wishing to set down no roots and to maintain his independence; Saruman took this place instead because of his vast knowledge and for his pride in not declining from the position.

What happened to Gandalf after he returned to Dol Guldur?

Gandalf escaped Dol Guldur and returned to the White Council. After relating his discoveries, he urged the council to attack Sauron while the One Ring was still lost and while Sauron’s power was not yet beginning to be restored . But Saruman said that it was better to watch and wait; that the One Ring had long ago rolled from Anduin to the Sea.

How did Gandalf help the Hobbits in the Shire?

During his wanderings in Eriador, Gandalf met and befriended the isolated and secretive people of the Hobbits in their country, The Shire. During the Long Winter of TA 2758 Gandalf came to their aid. It was then when he witnessed and admired the pity and courage that the humble Hobbits reserved in their hearts.

Was Gandalf a Maia before he became Gandalf?

Gandalf as a Maia named Olórin before leaving the Undying Lands (by Annie Claudine) Originally called Olórin, he was accounted as the wisest of the Maiar (with the possible exception of Melian). He was created by Ilúvatar before the Music of the Ainur, and was at the beginning of Time amongst the Ainur who entered into Eä.