[dangus]

He’s gay, but celibate.

(C’mon, there were only 100 zillion comparisons between Hogwarts and a monastery!)

[Antoninus]

He’s gay, but celibate. (C’mon, there were only 100 zillion comparisons between Hogwarts and a monastery!)

A monastery where students may be found "snogging" at all hours of the day? Not bloodly likely!

The celibate claim is the last refuge of those still trying to defend the series. I expect Rowling will eventually slip that rug out from under them as well.