Harry Feels Betrayed by Dumbledore's Hidden Past

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After reading the book, Harry is devastated and angry. He feels as though he has been misled by Dumbledore, who had hidden his dark past and connection to Gellert Grindelwald. Hermione tries to reason with him, suggesting that Dumbledore may have changed later in life, but Harry cannot shake the feeling of betrayal. He expresses his frustration at Dumbledore's failure to tell him the truth, comparing Dumbledore's secrecy with the openness he shared with Gellert Grindelwald.