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Fun Facts:
A thread to share unknown facts from the series that you may know or find:
I just learned that Luna Lovegood married Rolf Scamander; son of Newton "Newt" Artemis Fido Scamander
A thread to share unknown facts from the series that you may know or find:
I just learned that Luna Lovegood married Rolf Scamander; son of Newton "Newt" Artemis Fido Scamander
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Lord Stafford.
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These are the words on the Mirror of Erised, read backwards it is I show not your face but your hearts desire
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It is estimated that every 30 seconds someone around the globe opens a Harry Potter book
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You probably know this one, but anyway... Erised spelled backwards is Desire, and of course the other way round.
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The 'GOF' bathroom scene :-ss
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JKR created three languages; Parseltongue, Gobbledegook, and Mermish: Rowling has stated that 'bladvak' meanes Axe in Gobbledegook
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JKR: “Luna became a very famous wizarding naturalist who discovered and classified many new species of animals (though, alas, she never did find a Crumple-Horned Snorkack)”
JKR: “Hermione began her post-Hogwarts career at the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures where she was instrumental in greatly improving life for house-elves and their ilk. She then moved (despite her jibe to Scrimgeour) to the Dept. of Magical Law Enforcement where she was a progressive voice who ensured the eradication of oppressive, pro-pureblood laws."
After Hogwarts, Ginny played professional Quidditch for the Holyhead Harpies, then became the Senior Quidditch correspondent at the Daily Prophet.
JKR: Griphook was wrong - Gryffindor did not 'steal' the sword.”
The third thing Hermione smells with Amortentia is the scent of Ron’s hair.
# Although he was "immensely" brave, JKR doesn't see Snape as a hero due to his bullying and spitefulness.
# If Snape had not loved Lily "he wouldn't have been remotely interested in what happened" to Harry.
The last line originally read something like "Only those whom he loved could see the lightning scar."
Why was Snape so mean to Neville throughout the books? It’s because he wishes Neville would have been the Chosen One instead of Harry (and by extension, would have saved Lily’s life).
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There was a sequence in PS, when Oliver Wood called Harry "new Charlie Weasley". Then he started telling people "I´ve got a seeker even better than Charlie Weasley". In the same chapter (after trio, Dean and Neville saw Fluffy), Neville had woken up several times with nightmares about the dog.
Bathsheda Babbling was a professor or Study of Ancient Runes.
Divination´s professor was originally called Mopsue (male).
Alternate names for Buckbeak: Stormswift, Hothoof, Fleetwing
Draco´s surname used to be "Spungen" in very early draft.
Dean Thomas´ appearance is not mentioned in the British book (PS)
There was a scene in Chamber of Secrets (later in Goblet of Fire) when Theodore Nott´s father goes to visit Lucius Malfoy to discuss Voldemort-realted business and we see Draco and Theodore alone in the garden having a talk. Jo liked the scene- it showed difference between the place where Draco has grown up and number four, Privet Drive.
In GOF, there was originally a woman named Mopsy, the dog-lover who took care of Padfoot (similarity with cat-lover Mrs. Figg).
The first chapter of PS was Voldemort entering Godric´s Hollow and killing the Potter in early draft. Other drafts included a character by the name of Pyrites who was a servant of Voldemort´s and was meeting Sirius in front of the Potters´ house.
Crookshanks is a half kneazle, Mrs. Norris just a very inteligent cat.
Tonks was in Hufflepuff, Myrtle in Rawnclaw.
Flitwick is a human with a dash of goblin ancestry.
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Alchemist
Dates Unknown
Very little is known about this secretive wizard.
Andros the Invincible
Ancient Greek, dates unknown
Alleged to have been the only known wizard to produce a Patronus the size of a giant.
Circe
Ancient Greek, dates unknown
Lived on the island of Aeaea. Expert at turning lost sailors into pigs.
Herpo the Foul
Ancient Greek, dates unknown
First known creator of the basilisk.
Mopsus
Ancient Greek, dates unknown
Ancient Greek soothsayer who vanquished the Seer Calchas in a contest of their powers.
Cliodne
Bird Animagus
Medieval, dates unknown
The beautiful Irish druidess Cliodne has three magical birds that sang the sick to sleep and cured them. Legends say that she could take the shape of a sea bird or change into a wave. Her favorite hobby was flying. She discovered the properties of moondew.
Ethelred the Ever-Ready
Medieval, dates unknown
Famous for taking offense at nothing and cursing innocent bystanders. Died in jail.
Morgan le Fay
Bird Animagus
Medieval, dates unknown
Also known as Morgana, she was King Arthur's half sister. She was a dark sorceress, Merlin's enemy and she affected many events during hertime. She was the queen of the island of Avalon, and she had great skillas a healer.
Gregory the Smarmy
Medieval, dates unknown
Famous originator of Gregory's Unctuous Unction - a potion to persuade the drinker that the giver is their very best friend.
Godric Gryffindor
Co-Founder of Hogwarts
Medieval, dates unknown
Co-founder of Hogwarts. Gave his name to one of the four Hogwarts houses.
Hengist of Woodcroft
Founder of Hogsmeade
Medieval, dates unknown
Driven away from his home by Muggle persecutors, Hengist is supposed to have settled in Scotland where he founded the village of Hogsmeade. Some say the Three Broomsticks Inn used to be his home.
Helga Hufflepuff
Co-Founder of Hogwarts
Medieval, dates unknown
Co-founder of Hogwarts. Gave her name to one of the four Hogwarts houses. She brought people from different walks of life together to help build Hogwarts and was loved for her charming ways.
Queen Maeve
Medieval, dates unknown
Witch who trained young sorcerers in Ireland prior to the establishment of Hogwarts.
Merlin
Charms Specialist
Medieval, dates unknown
Most famous wizard of all time. Sometimes known as the Prince of Enchanters. Part of the Court of King Arthur. (King Arthur once ruled the land that is now part of England.) Merlin wanted wizards to help Muggles, so he created the Order of Merlin. The Order made rules against using magic on Muggles.
Merwyn the Malicious
Medieval, dates unknown
Credited with the invention of many unpleasant jinxes and hexes.
Rowena Ravenclaw
Co-Founder of Hogwarts
Medieval, dates unknown
Co-founder of Hogwarts. Gave her name to one of the four Hogwarts houses. It's thought that she came up with the ever-changing floor plan. She's best remembered for her intelligence and creativity.
Salazar Slytherin
Co-Founder of Hogwarts
Medieval, dates unknown
Co-founder of Hogwarts. Gave his name to one of the four Hogwarts houses.
Uric the Oddball
Eccentric
Medieval, dates unknown
Highly eccentric wizard who is famed for, among other things, wearing a jellyfish for a hat. No one knows if he meant to be the weirdest wizard of the ages or if it just came naturally.
Wendelin the Weird
Medieval, dates unknown
Alleged to have enjoyed being burnt at the stake so much that she allowed herself to be captured over 47 times in various disguises (PA2). [Note: the Wizard Card gives the number of times she was captured as 14].
Fulbert the Fearful
Medieval, dates unknown
Famous for being so cowardly he never ventured out of his house. Died when a Defensive Charm backfired and the roof fell in.
Wilfred Elphick
1112 - 1199
First wizard to be gored by an African Erumpent.
Bridget Wenlock
1202 - 1285
Famous Arithmancer. First to establish the magical properties of the number seven.
Ignatia Wildsmith
1227 - 1320
The witch who invented Floo powder.
Cyprian Youdle
1312 - 1357
Only Quidditch referee ever to die during a match. The originator of the curse was never caught but believed to have been a member of the crowd.
Chauncey Oldridge
1342 - 1379
First known victim of Dragon Pox.
Gifford Ollerton
Giant-Slayer
1390 - 1441
Famous giant-slayer. Killed the giant Hengist of Upper Barnton, and became the town's local hero.
Alberta Toothill
1391 - 1483
Winner of the All-England Wizarding Duelling Competition of 1430. Famously overcame the favorite, Samson Wiblin, with a Blasting Charm.
Burdock Muldoon
1429 - 1490
Chief of Wizard’s Council (1448 - 1450).
Quong Po
Magical Creatures Specialist
1443 - 1539
Born in China, Quong Po studied Chinese Fireball dragons, or Liondragons, and discovered the uses of their powdered eggs.
Yardley Platt
1446 - 1557
Serial goblin-killer.
Felix Summerbee
1447 - 1508
Inventor of Cheering Charms.
Daisy Dodderidge
Tavern Keeper
1467 - 1555
Daisy Dodderidge built the Leaky Cauldron inn to serve as a gateway between the non-wizarding world and Diagon Alley. Wizards and witches of her day loved her generosity and the welcoming atmosphere of her pub.
Cornelius Agrippa
Author
1486 - 1535
Celebrated wizard imprisoned by Muggles for his writing, because they thought his books were evil.
Bowman Wright
Metal Charmer
1492 - 1560
Mother was a witch, and father was a Muggle. He is famous for combining his loves of magic, science, and sports by creating the Golden Snitch, which greatly improved the game of Quidditch.
Montague Knightley
1506 - 1588
Wizard Chess Champion.
Musidora Barkwith
1520 - 1666
Composer of the unfinished "Wizarding Suite," which features an exploding tuba. Has been banned since its last performance in 1902, when it blew the roof out of Ackerley Town Hall.
Gunhilda of Gorsemoor
Healer
1556 - 1639
One-eyed, hump-backed witch famous for developing a cure for Dragon Pox. When she died, everyone who knew her felt great sorrow, for she was a talented and hardworking healer.
Mungo Bonham
1560 - 1659
Famous wizard healer. Founded Saint Mungo's Hospital for Magical Ailments and Injuries.
Balfour Bane
1566 - 1629
Established the Committee on Experimental Charms.
Archibald Alderton
1568 - 1623
Famous for blowing up the hamlet of Little Dropping in Hampshire while attempting to magically mix a birthday cake.
Almerick Sawbridge
1602 - 1699
Famous for conquering the river troll that was terrorizing crossers of the Wye River.
Elfrida Clagg
1612 - 1687
Chieftainess of Warlock's Council.
Dymphna Furmage
1612 - 1698
Famously abducted by pixies while on vacation in Cornwall, she lived in mortal dread of them thereafter.
Thaddeus Thurkell
1632 - 1692
Famous for producing seven Squib sons and turning them all into hedgehogs in disgust.
Havelock Sweeting
1634 - 1710
Unicorn expert.
Elladora Ketteridge
1656 - 1729
Witch who discovered the use of Gillyweed when she nearly suffocated after eating it and recovered only when she stuck her head into a bucket of water.
Honoria Nutcombe
1665 - 1743
Founded the Society for the Reformation of Hags.
Lord Stoddard Withers
Magical Creatures Specialist
1642 - 1769
Breeder of flying horses. He tried to create interest in a cross between Quidditch and polo played on flying horses, but the sport never became popular.
Glanmore Peakes
1677 - 1761
Famous slayer of the Sea Serpent of Cromer.
Edgar Stroulger
1703 - 1798
Inventor of the Sneakoscope.
Flavius Belby
1715 - 1791
Only wizard ever to survive a Lethifold attack.
Gondoline Oliphant
1720 - 1799
Famous for studies of life and habits of trolls. Clubbed to death in the Cotswolds while sketching.
Some Wizard Cards: JKR
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