In the Harry Potter books, the character Dumbledore's sexuality is not explicitly mentioned or portrayed.
Yes, J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, confirmed that Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts, was gay. This aspect of his character was not explicitly mentioned in the books, but Rowling revealed it in an interview after the series was completed.
According to JK Rowling he is, though it is not explicitly stated in the books or movies. The actors who played him were Richard Harris and then Michael Gambon after Harris died. Neither of these actors are gay.
The character, Albus Dumbledore, in "Harry Potter" is gay. The actor, Michael Gambon, is not.
J.K. Rowling appeared in an interview, announcing that Albus was indeed. However, there are no indications of it in the books or the movies, not at all. Rowling most likely added the idea for commercial reasons. It does not add to or take away from Dumbledore's character.
In "The Great Gatsby," Nick is not explicitly portrayed as a gay character in the novel. His relationships and interactions with other characters do not suggest his sexual orientation.
Nick Carraway, the narrator of "The Great Gatsby," is not explicitly portrayed as a gay character in the novel. His relationships and interactions with other characters do not suggest his sexual orientation.
No NoES characters have been obviously portrayed as gay.
In the Harry Potter series, there are subtle hints that suggest Albus Dumbledore's sexuality, particularly his being gay. Author J.K. Rowling confirmed this after the series was completed, stating that Dumbledore was in love with the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in his youth. This aspect of Dumbledore's character is not explicitly mentioned in the books, but can be inferred through certain interactions and references in the story.
Not that we know of. By the way, the author has stated (outside the books, in interviews), that Dumbledore was gay.
The character of Dumbledore is gay, according to J.K. Rowling, and hateful people frequently make jokes about gay people and characters.
Yes, Dumbledore is gay.
JK Rowling herself says that she always imagined Dumbledore as gay. She didn't "announce" it or make a big deal out of it because she never considered it a big deal deal in the first place.