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He had other matters to take care of. He had told the dwarves all along that he was not going all the way with them. Gandalf went off to a meeting with other wizards. They drove the Necromancer out of Mirkwood.

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because if he stayed the dwarves and Bilbo would make it through too easily and the story would be dull. Besides, it lets Bilbo show his self-worth.

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Q: Explain why Gandalf had to leave the party of adventurers near Mirkwood?
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