Why did Gandalf not tell them about Moria?

This has been well answered by others. To clarify a point raised in the process … Gandalf didn’t know there was a Balrog in Moria when he suggests taking that path, because J.R.R. Tolkien didn’t yet know there was a Balrog in Moria.

Did the Dwarves know about the Balrog?

Because Dwarves are among the more stubborn folk in the entire Lord of the Rings franchise. There is nothing to indicate that anyone knew the Balrog was hiding there. Nothing at all. The Dwarves delved too greedily and too deep.

Why did Gandalf go to Moria?

In the movie, Gandalf knew there was a danger in Moria, though not what, and he feared it not for his own sake but for what it would mean as danger to the Fellowship. And it was Gimli who urged them to go there. You must be thinking of the movie version.

Did Gandalf know Bilbo would find the ring?

Yes. But initially, Gandalf didn’t know it was Sauron’s ring. He didn’t confirm his suspicions until Bilbos Birthday party.

Where did Gandalf and Balrog fall?

After their fight at the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, Gandalf and the Balrog both fell into the deep chasm. Gandalf was burned by the Balrog’s fire on the way down, then almost froze in the water at the bottom.

Is the line of Durin dead?

Nope. Thorin, Fili, and Kili were the male heirs of the first line of Durin, the dominant line. They were the ones in line for the crown and the kingship, in that order. When they died, the first line of Durin was extinguished, but not the line altogether.

Did Gandalf ever remember his life in Middle earth?

Gandalf was a name given to him after he came to Middle Earth. His original name was “Olorin”. In a way, when Eru returned him, he was sort of ‘reset’, so he may have not initially remembered his “life” in Middle Earth.

Why did Gandalf go to Dol Guldur in 2063?

Gandalf went to Dol Guldur in 2063 to discover its secret. An entity known only as the ‘ Necromancer ‘ fled before him preventing Gandalf from identifying him. After Gandalf’s incursion, the evil there seemed to desist, and its absence allowed for some centuries of calmness.

What was Gandalf’s original name in Valinor?

In Valinor he was known as Olórin. Gandalf was instrumental in bringing about the demise of Sauron in T.A. 3019, chiefly by encouraging others and dispensing his wisdom at pivotal times. Gandalf was originally robed in grey, and second to Saruman in the Order of wizards.

Why did Saruman take the place of Gandalf on the Council?

Galadriel, bearer of one of the Three Elven Rings and mighty among the Eldar, wished Gandalf to be the chief of the Council, but he refused the position wishing to set down no roots and to maintain his independence; Saruman took this place because of his vast knowledge.