Hearsay applauds the news that Albus Dumbledore, headmaster at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, has been outed by the author as gay. Of course, life for a gay wizard has some rather interesting benefits. For example, one can do away with the need for a sling in the boudoir — that’s what the Levitation Spell is for. And you can dump the Viagra as well. Simply chant: Penisculus Erectus three times while waving your wand in the general direction of your pelvic region, and quicker than you can say Gryffindor, you’re set for 4 hours. (Please be advised, if your magical erection lasts for more than 4 hours, seek out a Defense Against the Erectile Dysfunction Arts practitioner at once)….
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