He has never wanted to occupy the throne himself; he prefers the back seat - more room to spread out, you see.

“But people only die in proper duels, you know, with real wizards. The most you …”

“To Harry Potter — the boy who lived!”

“Without cunning, there is no innovation. Without ambition, there is no accompli…”

“He's a funny man, Dumbledore. I think he sort of wanted to give me a chance. I …”