Historical magic

Nicolas Flamel • Character Flamel is a celebrated alchemist (DH2) who is famous for creating the only known Philosopher’s Stone in existence. As a result, Flamel and his wife Perenelle (b. circa 1333) lived for over 600 years (PS17, JKR). Dumbledore did some alchemical work with him in… Read More

Niffler's Fancy • Plants • Potion ingredients A magical plant with copper-colored leaves. Read More

Notable Magical Names of Our Time • Books and Literature Guide to some of the most important witches and wizards of the current day. Read More

Cantankerus Nott • Character Cantankerus Nott was a member of the pure-blood Nott family, and widely believed to be the author of the infamous ‘Pure-Blood Directory’ in the 1930s. Read More