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'''Adalbert Waffling''' ([[1890s|1899]] [debated] - [[1980s|1981]]) was a magical theoretician and the author of ''[[Magical Theory]]''. Waffling is famous for his [[Fundamental Laws of Magic]], the first of which is "''Tamper with the deepest mysteries the source of life, the essence of self only if prepared for consequences of the most extreme and dangerous kind''"
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{{Quote|Tamper with the deepest mysteries the source of life, the essence of self only if prepared for consequences of the most extreme and dangerous kind.|Waffling's first [[Fundamental Laws of Magic|Fundamental Law of Magic]].|The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)}}
   
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'''Adalbert Waffling''' (d. [[1981]]) was a [[Great Britain|British]] [[Wizards|wizard]] who was a [[magic]]al theoretician, credited to have written "all about magic". Waffling is somewhat seen as the "father of magical theory", as it is a popular claim that every modern witch or wizard has learned from his writings. Waffling was the one who formulated the [[Fundamental Laws of Magic]] and wrote ''[[Magical Theory]]'', a most popular textbook still being used today in the of young wizards at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]].
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==Biography==
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===Early life===
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Adalbert Waffling was born some time in the [[19th century|nineteenth century]]. By the [[1890s]] he was already a most notable theoretician.<ref name="DH2">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 2 (''In Memoriam'')</ref>
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Waffling might have attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in his youth, like so many other wizards before him.
 
[[File:Adalbert Waffling USA Card.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Waffling studying [[Magic]].]]
 
[[File:Adalbert Waffling USA Card.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Waffling studying [[Magic]].]]
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*In ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', ''[[A History of Magic]]'' is incorrectly said to be written by Adalbert Waffling, instead of [[Bathilda Bagshot]].
 
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===Later life===
*In ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'', it is revealed that [[Albus Dumbledore]] corresponded with Waffling during his time at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. However, the dates given for Waffling's birth show that he was born after Dumbledore graduated.
 
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By the [[1890s]], Waffling was already one of most notable wizards of the date,<ref name="DH2" /> so it is more than likely he published some of his writings before this point. Around this time [[Albus Dumbledore]], the "most brilliant student ever seen [at Hogwarts]", was in regular correspondence with Waffling in order to exchange ideas about magic.<ref name="DH2" />
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Waffling died in [[1981]].
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==Behind the scenes==
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[[File:Theory.jpg|right|thumb|''[[Magical Theory]]'', Waffling's most popular textbook.]]
 
*In early editions of ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', ''[[A History of Magic]]'' is incorrectly said to be written by Adalbert Waffling, instead of [[Bathilda Bagshot]].
 
*In ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'', it is revealed that [[Albus Dumbledore]] corresponded with Waffling during his time at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. However, the dates given for Waffling's birth on his [[Chocolate Frog Card]] say that he was born after Dumbledore graduated (in [[1890s|1899]]).
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*Adalbert Waffling's death date coincides with the height of the [[First Wizarding War]] and the original [[Attack at Godric's Hollow (1981)|downfall of Lord Voldemort]]. It is unknown if he died as a result of the war, or died of another reason.
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==Etymology==
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''Adal'' is Old High German for "''noble''" or "''aristocratic''"; ''berta'', "''bright''". To waffle means unable to make a firm decision.
   
 
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' {{1st mention}}
 
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' {{FWC}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' {{Mention}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]'' {{Comment|Name seen on wood panelling}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]'' {{Comment|Name seen on wood panelling}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' {{FWC}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' {{Mention}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' {{Mention}}
 
*''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)|The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]'' {{Mention}}
 
*''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)|The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]'' {{Mention}}
   
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"Tamper with the deepest mysteries ― the source of life, the essence of self ― only if prepared for consequences of the most extreme and dangerous kind."
— Waffling's first Fundamental Law of Magic.[src]

Adalbert Waffling (d. 1981) was a British wizard who was a magical theoretician, credited to have written "all about magic". Waffling is somewhat seen as the "father of magical theory", as it is a popular claim that every modern witch or wizard has learned from his writings. Waffling was the one who formulated the Fundamental Laws of Magic and wrote Magical Theory, a most popular textbook still being used today in the of young wizards at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Biography

Early life

Adalbert Waffling was born some time in the nineteenth century. By the 1890s he was already a most notable theoretician.[1] Waffling might have attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in his youth, like so many other wizards before him.

Adalbert Waffling USA Card

Waffling studying Magic.

Later life

By the 1890s, Waffling was already one of most notable wizards of the date,[1] so it is more than likely he published some of his writings before this point. Around this time Albus Dumbledore, the "most brilliant student ever seen [at Hogwarts]", was in regular correspondence with Waffling in order to exchange ideas about magic.[1]

Waffling died in 1981.

Behind the scenes

Theory

Magical Theory, Waffling's most popular textbook.

Etymology

Adal is Old High German for "noble" or "aristocratic"; berta, "bright". To waffle means unable to make a firm decision.

Appearances

Wiki
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Notes and references

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapter 2 (In Memoriam)