Wizarding culture

Deathday Party • Wizarding culture A Deathday Party is held on the anniversary of a witch’s or wizard’s death. Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington celebrated his 500th Deathday on Oct. 31, 1992. Harry, Ron and Hermione were the only living guests. The rest of the guest list were hundreds of Nick’s ghost friends including the… Read More

Two drops tames even the most bothersome barnet • Wizarding culture “Two drops tames even the most bothersome barnet” is the advertising slogan for Sleekeazy’s Hair Potion, invented by Fleamont Potter, Harry’s paternal grandfather. Read More

Duel, Duelling • Wizarding culture Duelling exists as a sport in the same way that fencing is a sport in the Muggle world. While it is a friendly sporting competition, it is essentially a form of combat. Wizard duelling has rules and competitions, but in a battle, the same skills come into play in life… Read More