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Harry Potter Dictionary

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Harry Potter Dictionary

The document is a brief dictionary of terms that often appear in the Harry Potter book and film series. It contains explanations about characters, magical objects, potions, and places relevant to the magical world in the Harry Potter story.
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Harry Potter Dictionary

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Aconite: A plant that has magical powers (also known by the names Monkshood or Wolfsbane).
The flower can be used as an antidote to poison. Meanwhile, its leaves are highly toxic.

Acromantula: Giant spider. Originally, this species of spider can be found in Southeast Asia.
especially Borneo

Aberforth Dumbledore: The brother of Albus Dumbledore

Albus Dumbledore: Headmaster of Hogwarts

Angelina Johnson: A student from the Gryffindor dormitory at Hogwarts and also a member of Dumbledore's Army.
Married to George Weasley and has 2 children, Fred II and Roxanne Weasley

Animagus: A wizard who can transform into a specific animal. Animagus can be learned.
Hogwarts starts teaching it in the 3rd year.

Antidotes: Antidotes are made from different materials, but usually


made from mandrake. An example of Antinodes is bezoar which is an antidote for almost every
type of poison. Deflating Draught, which is used as an antidote to Swelling Solution
Swelling Formula

Apparate: Disappear from one location and instantly reappear in another location. At Hogwarts, the lesson
Apparition is taught to sixth-grade students.

Arthur and Molly Weasley: The psychological parents of Harry Potter; Parents of Ron Weasley. Arthur
Weasley works at the Ministry of Magic and is also a member of the Order of the Phoenix.

Arithmancy: One of the magic subjects at Hogwarts. Among other things, it studies how to predict the future.
front with numbers and numerology

Asphodel: Asphodel root powder is used in various concoctions, including the Elixir of Life Like Death.

Houses: There are four houses at Hogwarts, namely Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. For
To enter it, a student must undergo a selection using the sorting hat to determine.
the right dormitory

Auror: A special force formed by the Ministry of Magic to hunt dark wizards, including
hunting the death eaters

Avada Kedavra: One of the three unforgivable curses. This curse will kill the opponent with
quickly. When recited, the stick will emit a green light accompanied by a loud noise.
very fast. This curse has no equal.

Azkaban: A prison for wizards, very terrifying. Guarded by dementors that suck happiness.
someone who is near him/her.
Basilisk: King of snakes, has very large fangs. This snake kills anyone who gazes upon it.
his eyes directly. Those who look indirectly will turn to stone. Victim
those that have turned to stone can be saved through Mandrake juice.

Baron Blood: The ghost that inhabits the Slytherin dormitory

Resurrection Stone: The stone that, according to legend, was first given to the Peverell brothers by
Death. This stone, which has a bear symbol on it, has the power to restore.
someone who has passed away to the world. After the first owner died, this stone was inherited.
to Marvolo Gaunt, but then stolen by Tom Riddle and turned into a Horcrux (see also
Description of Marvolo Gaunt's ring

Batu Bertuah: The stone that can turn metal into pure gold can make its owner
eternal life. However, only those who seek but do not intend to use it can.
It has been destroyed since Harry's first year at Hogwarts because of Voldemort.
means to steal it

Beater: A position in the game of Quidditch occupied by two individuals. Beaters are tasked with
removing the bludger (see bludger) as far as possible from the team members where the beater is
join. The beater is equipped with a bat to hit the bludger ball which is usually directed at
Tim against.

Beauxbatons: A magic school located in France depicted by two intersecting wands.


intersecting and each producing three stars.

Bezoar: A stone taken from a goat's stomach. This stone has the function of protecting its user from
almost all poisons.

Bludger: A ball in the game of Quidditch that always moves wildly and hits players.
It is the Beater's job to keep the ball away from the team.

Boggarts: Magical creatures that enjoy enclosed spaces--Like enclosed spaces. Their form is always
changeable. This creature is able to know the greatest fears within each person, so
will always change shape into a figure that the victim nearby finds most frightening.
However, Boggarts can be dealt with using a joke spell, such as 'Riddiculus'

Bubotuber: A plant that is beneficial for curing acne

Wartcap Powder: Makes the skin that touches it become calloused

Tom Riddle's Diary: A book belonging to Tom Riddle that serves as a means of communication between
whoever writes in it with the preserved memory of Tom Riddle inside it
for 50 years. This book has evil power that was destroyed by Harry in the year
both at Hogwarts using Basilisk fangs

Butterbeer: A warm and frothy drink

Magic Chess: A chess game for wizards. These chess pawns are super-sized.
human-sized (or even larger) and will move according to the commands of its player.
This game of chess does seem brutal because it truly destroys the opponent into pieces.
keeping

Mirror of the Enemy: A faulty detection tool to determine the presence of black witches. This mirror will
giving instructions through shadows within it if an enemy is approaching
Cedric Diggory: The champion who represented Hogwarts in the Triwizard Tournament. He was killed by Lord.
Voldemort with the Avada Kedavra curse after the tournament.

Chaser: Position in a Quidditch match whose task is to put the Quaffle into the ring.
This position is filled by three people in each team.

Marvolo Gaunt's Ring: The ring belonging to Marvolo Gaunt that was stolen by Tom Riddle. This ring is a
the connecting link of the Deathly Hallows, but was successfully destroyed by Albus Dumbledore with
Godric Gryffindor's sword

Cornelius Fudge: Minister of Magic

Crookshanks: The ginger cat and good friend of Hermione

Mudblood: The status (or more precisely, an insult) given to witches born from
non-magical person

Daily Prophet: Daily newspaper in the wizarding world

Dedalu Perkasa: A large ancient tree planted in the grounds of Hogwarts school. This tree
will sweep away, beat and destroy anything nearby. However, its ferocity can
stopped by striking the part of the tree that resembles an eye. The roots of this tree are the path to the Hut
Scream

Department of Mysteries: one part of the Ministry of Magic that is responsible for storing something
which is categorized as very secret. This department consists of a Property Hall, a Brain Room, and
still a lot more

Deluminator: A tool that, when clicked, absorbs and stores the light nearby.
This was created by Albus Dumbledore, who then bequeathed it to Ron Weasley at his behest.

Disapparate: A wizard who disappears by performing Apparate to a certain place.


is one of the types of transportation in the wizarding world

Wizards Duel: A duel between two wizards

Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus: The words written at the bottom of the school's emblem
Hogwarts. This is Latin which when translated means 'Do Not Wake the Dragon.'
who is sleeping

Armadillo Gall: Used as one of the ingredients for Wit-Sharpening Potion.

Felix Felicis: A potion that can make the drinker very lucky. This potion is abundant.
used by witches, but prohibited for consumption at sporting events or
a competition that involves competition. The making of this potion is very complicated

Firebolt: The latest broom model with the most advanced magic technology. This broom has a speed above
other broom models that were made earlier, equipped with various advanced facilities

Ford Anglia: A flying car used by the Weasley family. However, this car later got damaged.
after Harry and Ron used it to return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in their second year
They. The car did not land smoothly, and was destroyed by Dedalu Perkasa. After
attacked by Dedalu Perkasa, this car then disappeared in the Forbidden Forest.
Galleon: A currency in the form of gold coins that has the highest value in the wizarding world. The value of this currency
approximately equivalent to $7.33

Gillyweed: A plant that allows its user to adapt as a water creature.


Eating this plant, a person's body will be endowed with organs that allow them to live.
like creatures underwater. However, the effects of this plant are only temporary. After a while,
the eater will return to a normal shape

Golden Snitch: A ball commonly used in the game of Quidditch. The first Seeker to successfully
catching this ball will earn an additional 150 points. With the Snitch being caught by the seeker,
and the match ends. This ball is specially designed for Quidditch based on
inspiration from a small bird commonly referred to as a snidget. In the HARRY POTTER story, Albus
Dumbledore left a golden snitch to Harry Potter. This snitch serves as a way for
Harry to find the Resurrection Stone

Ghost: The trace of the soul left in the world by someone who has passed away. When someone
When they die, they have the choice of whether to stay in the world or not.

Hellebore: There are several types of hellebore. Hellebore is a toxic plant.


belief, hellebore is believed to be a remedy for cleansing the stomach, usually for something bad,
also used to protect livestock from evil spells, in addition to being used for
making someone invisible

Horcrux: A dark magic object that allows someone to split their soul into pieces.
keeping. Someone who wants to share their soul must first kill someone. With
through a series of processes and complex magic spells, one can divide the soul so that it will not
must die, unless the horcrux is destroyed

Howler: A piece of parchment that contains an expression of anger. When opened, the Howler will read it out loud.
the letter itself, with a tone full of anger. However, if it is not opened, over time
it will explode by itself and say what is written inside it

Black Magic: Black magic used for evil purposes

Inferi: Corpses brought back to life by dark wizards with the intention that the corpses would be obedient.
doing anything commanded by the sorcerer who brought him to life

Devil's Snare: A plant that will draw anyone touched by it toward its roots. This plant
will only work in the dark. It will sulk if exposed to light, because this plant
Indeed, the plant hates light. This plant will not ensnare tighter if its victim does not struggle.

Floo Network: A form of transportation used by wizards through fireplace portals. To be able to
to use this transportation facility, wizards must use floo powder.

Invisibility Cloak: First given to one of the Peverell brothers. This cloak has powers.
unique, where the wearer cannot be seen by the naked eye. This cloak was then passed down
to James Potter and then passed down to Harry Potter

Champion: The participant representing each school in the Triwizard Tournament. Requirements to become
There are three champions, namely having courage, decisiveness, and the ability to face danger. The Champions
chosen by the cup of fire, based on those who place their names in the cup of fire. In order to
To enter a name into the fire cup, a person must be at least 17 years old.
Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans: A magical candy famous for its jelly beans in every flavor.
This candy comes in various flavors such as chocolate, peppermint, spinach, liver, tripe, and even
there is the taste of devil and the taste of vomit. All flavors are available in the store

Veil Chamber: A room in the Department of Mysteries that is entirely covered with fabric.
From within this room, the whispers of the dead can be heard. Sirius Black disappeared behind this room when
was killed by her own sister, Bellatrix Lestrange

Dementor's Kiss: The method used by a Dementor to suck a person's soul. Someone
those kissed by a Dementor will lose their soul, so physically they will remain alive, but spiritually...
The true inner self has actually died because it no longer possesses a soul.

Knotgrass: Used in Polyjuice Potion

Knut: the bronze coin with the lowest value among the three currencies used in the world.
magic

Kuali Cake: A cake sold at the trolley of the Hogwarts Express train

Boomslang skin: One of the main ingredients for making polyjuice potion

Buzzer Beetle: One type of magic candy that can be purchased at Honeydukes.

Legilimency: The process of reading or controlling someone's thoughts

Salazar Slytherin's pendant: The pendant that was first owned by Salazar Slytherin, but then
transferred to the hands of Hepzibah Smith (descendant of Helga Hufflepuff). Eventually, this locket was destroyed.
by Ron Weasley with Godric Gryffindor's Sword

The crown of Rowena Ravenclaw: First owned by one of the founders of Hogwarts, Rowena
Ravenclaw. However, this crown was later hidden by Tom Riddle in the Room of Requirement.
Hogwarts. This crown was once considered lost for a very long time (hence its name
The Lost Crown'). This crown was eventually destroyed by Vincent Crabbe with Fiendfyre.

Mandrake: A plant whose cry has fatal consequences for those who hear it.
However, the roots of this plant are very useful for healing someone who has turned to stone due to being affected.
magic

Subject at Hogwarts that studies spells

Werewolf: A normal human whose body is infected with a poison that makes them...
temporary turns into a werewolf whenever seeing the full moon. However, if
the full moon disappears, the person will return to normal. The person who is changing
becoming a wolf loses its mind completely, becoming wild and can have fatal consequences for
Anyone who meets him. However, the phase of losing reason can be reduced by
drinking the Wolfbane potion. Among the many werewolves, the most famous is
Greyback

Muggle: A person who is not a wizard

Obliviators: People in the Ministry of Magic who are tasked with erasing memories of Muggles that have been encountered.
witnessing something related to the world of magic

Parseltongue: The language used by snakes. However, there are some wizards who can.
speaking this language, without having to learn
Parslemouth: Someone who can speak Parsletongue

Godric Gryffindor's sword: The sword that was first owned by Godric Gryffindor. The sword that
the ruby stone carved with the name Godric Gryffindor was made by the Goblin race. Usually
this sword is stored in the headmaster's room at Hogwarts. This is the sword that managed to destroy
the horcruxes in the form of Marvolo Gaunt's ring, Salazar Slytherin's locket, and Nagini

Death Eater: follower of Voldemort

Magical Creature Care: one of the subjects at Hogwarts, where students are taught about
supernatural beings in the world of magic

Self-Writing Pen: A pen that can write down what someone says. However, what
this pen does not always write truthfully

Pensive: A stone basin that can hold a person's memories of something. This object
very helpful to lighten someone's heavy burden of thought. This object is owned by
Albus Dumbledore

Bone Growth: A drink that tastes very foul, but is very useful for promoting growth.
broken or shattered bone. The process of bone regeneration itself is a very
painful for the drinker

Map of the Marauder: A map created by four friends, namely Moony (Remus Lupin), Wormtail (Peter
Petigrew), Padfoot (Sirius Black) and Prongs (James Potter). This map contains a layout of all the rooms in
Hogwarts complete with its secret rooms and corridors. In addition, this map also shows the position
someone who is reachable by him. This map was given to Harry Potter by Fred and George
Weasley who stole it from Filch's office

Black Family Tapestry: A wall-sized tapestry displayed on the wall of Grimmauld's house.
Place no. 12. This carpet displays everyone who is part of the Black family tree,
except for those who have been considered traitors to the family

Cockroach Candy: The type of candy sold at Honeydukes

Defense Against the Dark Arts: One of the classes at Hogwarts that teaches about how
protecting oneself from black magic

Heir of Slytherin: A direct descendant of Salazar Slytherin who can open the Chamber of Secrets.

House Cup: An award given to one of the houses at Hogwarts that has the highest score.
the highest at the end of the year. Scores are obtained based on student performance during participation.
Lessons. Achievements impact point addition, while violations will result in point deduction.
dormitory reduced

The Goblet of Fire: The cup used in the Triwizard Tournament as a tool to select names.
the name that emerges as the champion entitled to represent his school in the tournament

The Helga Hufflepuff Cup: First owned by Helga Hufflepuff, but later passed down.
to Hepzibah Smith. This cup was later kept in the iron vault of Bellatrix Lestrange at the Bank
Gringotts. However, this cup was then destroyed by Hermione Granger with a Basilisk fang.

Quidditch Cup: The prize awarded to the winner of the Quidditch championship
Quibbler: A magazine edited by Xenophilius Lovegood. This magazine contains many articles.
strange and seemed like a joke. However, in the Deathly Hallows, the content of this magazine is abundant.
contains truth about the war between Harry Potter and Voldemort

Quidditch: A magical sport that uses flying brooms. The game consists of 2 chasers, 2
1 beater, 1 keeper and 1 seeker. In this game, each team will score 10 points for every successful attempt.
putting the quaffle ball into the opponent's ring. The game will end if the seeker successfully catches the ball.
snitch is a ball. If the seeker successfully catches the snitch, the team will earn an additional 150 points.
number

Prediction: There is a prediction made by Sybil Trelawney to Albus Dumbledore.


The copy of the prophecy is in the Prophecy Chamber of the Ministry of Magic. However, the prophecy was accidentally
kicked until destroyed by Neville Longbottom. However, this prophecy is also stored in memory.
Albus Dumbledore. This prophecy reveals someone who will eventually succeed in defeating Lord
Voldemort. This prophecy seems to point to Harry Potter, making him hunted by
Voldemort and his followers

Eternal Potion: The ingredients are likely obtained from Charismatic Stones. This potion can extend
age, but if the drinker consumes it in large doses, they could live forever.
Nicolas Flamel and his wife lived for 650 years by drinking this potion. The person who...
Depending on this potion, one could die if the supply of the potion is lost or contaminated.

Love Potion: A mixture that, when it works on someone, will make that person feel
longing and deep love for someone

Aging Potion: A potion that can make the drinker a few years older than
the original age. It depends on the amount of potion consumed; the more consumed,
so his age will increase more and more

Advanced Potions: The potion book required for sixth-year students at Hogwarts School

Wolfsbane Potion: A special potion for werewolves that can help reduce symptoms.
what happens when a werewolf faces a full moon

Death Relics: A group of supernatural objects consisting of three items (Ghost Cloak, Resurrection Stone)
and the Elder Staff). If someone possesses all three, then they will become the ruler of death. This
is part of the Tale of the Three Brothers

Remembrall: A small clear ball that will turn red if its owner forgets something.

Clean Sweep 7: The model of broom owned by Fred and George. The capability of this broom is still classified as
low

Sickle: A silver coin that is the second in value among the three currencies used in the wizarding world.

Sihir Sakti Weasley: A product brand patented by Fred and George Weasley. Both of them
producing toys and magic joke products. After obtaining capital of one thousand
The Weasley twins successfully opened their own store called Galleon from Harry Potter.
Magic Power Weasley

Horned Snail: Used in the remedy for boils

Snatchers: A group that attempts to acquire gold by hunting born witches.


muggle or blood traitor
Sneakascope: A device that will whistle loudly when there is someone untrustworthy.
coming closer

Sopophorous: Used in Draught of Living Death

Spattergroit: A lethal disease for wizards because it causes mushroom growth.


crazy

Spellotape: Tape used to repair magical objects

Squib: Someone who comes from a lineage of wizards but has no magical powers or talent.

The Dark Mark: The symbol of Voldemort and his Death Eaters. Voldemort uses this mark.
to mark its Devourers. If the sign of darkness appears in the sky, it means there is a Devourer.
Death in the area. This sign is in the shape of a skull with a snake tongue.

The Drink of Life Like Death: A potion that makes its victims sleep very soundly. To make
this mixture requires the main raw material, which is asphodel

Elder Wand: It is a wand that, according to legend, was first given to Peverell by
Death. The wand that comes from the Elder tree is believed to be able to defeat all wands.
Once there was a wand in the world of magic. In the end, this wand was successfully seized by Albus Dumbledore during a duel.
fighting Gellert Grindelwald. After Dumbledore's death, this wand was owned by Harry Potter.
In addition to being known as Elder Wand, it is also known as Deathstick or Wand of Destiny.

Selection Hat: The hat at Hogwarts that can talk. Usually used to determine the house that
the right place (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin) for new Hogwarts students entering their first year
First. This hat is usually kept in the principal's room. Voldemort once used this hat.
in his attempt to kill Neville Longbottom

Transfiguration: One of the classes at Hogwarts where students learn how to change something.

Triwizard Tournament: A magical competition held every four years where students from three wizarding schools
competing to become the winner. The tasks assigned in this competition are only three types,
but it is very dangerous and life-threatening

Unicorn: Its blood is blue and shimmers when reflected by moonlight, possibly will
shining in the dark. Its blood allows the drinker to live forever. Its horns are sold at the pharmacy in
Diagon Alley, it costs 21 galleons per horn. The tail is used to heal animals.
Other, the price is 10 galleons per tail.

Selection Ceremony: An event held at Hogwarts every first day of the new school year where each
new students are selected to be placed in the appropriate dormitory. This placement is done based on
what the Sorting Hat says

Valerian: Its root is used in Draught of Living Death.

Veritaserum: A potion that, when consumed, will make the drinker tell the truth.
this is useful in the integration process

Whiskey: One type of beverage that can be consumed if a person has reached the age of 17.
year

Wolfsbane: A plant also known by the name Aconite or Monkshood


Wormwood: An ingredient used to make the potion Live Like Dead

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