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'''Adalbert Waffling''' ([[1890s|1899]] [debated] - [[1981]]) was a British [[Wizards|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 teaching of young wizards at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]].
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'''Adalbert Waffling''' (1899<ref name=":0">[http://www.pottermore.com/en/timeline Pottermore]</ref>-[[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]].
   
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
 
===Early life===
 
===Early life===
It is popularily believed that Waffling was born in [[1890s|1899]], but there is evidence to believe he was born sooner than that, seen as 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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Adalbert Waffling was born in 1899<ref name=":0" />. By the [[1890s]] he was already a most notable theoretician.<ref name="DH2">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 2 (''In Memoriam'')</ref>
Waffling might have attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] like so many other wizards before him.
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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]].]]
   
===Professional career===
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===Later life===
 
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" />
 
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]].
===Death===
 
Waffling went on to perish in [[1980s|1981]], older than eighty-two years old.
 
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
[[File:Theory.jpg|right|thumb|''[[Magical Theory]]'', Waffling's most popular textbook.]]
 
[[File:Theory.jpg|right|thumb|''[[Magical Theory]]'', Waffling's most popular textbook.]]
*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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*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 show that he was born after Dumbledore graduated.
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*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.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' {{1st mention}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)]]'' {{Comment|Name is seen on book cover}}
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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}}
 
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*''[[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 (1899[1]-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 in 1899[1]. By the 1890s he was already a most notable theoretician.[2] 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,[2] 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.[2]

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
The Harry Potter Wiki has 9 images related to Adalbert Waffling.

Notes and references

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Pottermore
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapter 2 (In Memoriam)
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