Why Did Dumbledore Ignore Harry in Order of the Phoenix? - Harry Potter Explained

For most of Harry’s first four years at Hogwarts, Dumbledore is distant without ever really feeling absent. And while he isn’t necessarily always directly accessible, he does basically always appear when Harry needs him. However, as we know, all of that changes rather dramatically in Order of the Phoenix.

But where on earth did Dumbledore go? And why did he abandon Harry for an entire school year?

Topics Covered In This Video:

Why Dumbledore avoided Harry in Order of the Phoenix

Why Dumbledore barely spoke to Harry during his fifth year

Why Dumbledore refused to look Harry in the eye

Why Dumbledore became distant after Voldemort returned

Why Harry thought Dumbledore was angry with him

How Harry and Voldemort’s mental connection became stronger

How Voldemort was able to see into and influence Harry’s mind

Why Dumbledore feared Voldemort could use Harry against him

How Harry experienced Arthur Weasley’s attack through Nagini