How Extensive were Gandalf's powers?

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/redeye.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: How Extensive were Gandalf's powers?

He fought the Balrog a Maiar when he was Gandalf the Grey. He was mortally wounded but reborn as Gandalf the White. As Gandalf the White he could not be harmed by a weapon.

He was Maiar restricted in power, but was probally right behind Sauron in the Middle Earth power structure.

I think its funny how the Hobbits see Gandalf as more of a Magician that performs at parties instead of the extremely powerful being he is.

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