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+ | '''Professor Amrose Swott'''<ref name="HPLE"/> (d. [[1720s|1724]]) was a [[Wizardkind|wizard]]. He was once a [[Headmaster]] of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]].<ref name="cosdvd">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' DVD (Disc 2 - ''Dumbledore's Office'') (see [[:File:Amberose.jpg|this image]])</ref> |
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+ | Professor Swott died in [[1720s|1724]].<ref>In interviews, J.K. Rowling has stated the portraits at Hogwarts are "[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2004/0804-ebf.htm all of dead people]," and "[http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2007/10/20/j-k-rowling-at-carnegie-hall-reveals-dumbledore-is-gay-neville-marries-hannah-abbott-and-scores-more all the portraits you see in the headmaster's study are all headmasters and mistresses who died]." Swott's portrait is visible in the "Dumbledore's Office" tour on Disc 2 of the ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' DVD, and it's dated 1724.</ref> Two [[portrait]]s of him hung at Hogwarts: one depicted a [[spectacles|bespectacled]] young man,<ref>See [[:File:AmberoseSwott.jpg|this image]].</ref> and another, hung in the [[Headmaster's office]], depicted an older wizard with a long ginger beard.<ref name="cosdvd" /> Swott's name was also carved into a wood panel on the wall of the school's [[Divination]] [[Divination Classroom|classroom]].<ref name="poapanel">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]'' - see [[:File:Amberose Swott.jpg|this image]]</ref> |
| − | In the winter of [[1993]], Swott's name appeared on the [[Marauder's Map]],<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]'' - Chapter 16</ref> presumably indicating that he lingered at Hogwarts as a [[ghost]] after his [[death]],<ref>In ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', Chapter 24, Harry notices on the Marauder's Map that [[Draco Malfoy]] is in a boys' bathroom with [[ |
+ | In the winter of [[1993]], Swott's name appeared on the [[Marauder's Map]],<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]'' - Chapter 16</ref> presumably indicating that he lingered at Hogwarts as a [[ghost]] after his [[death]],<ref>In ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', Chapter 24, Harry notices on the Marauder's Map that [[Draco Malfoy]] is in a boys' bathroom with [[Myrtle Warren]], thereby confirming that the Map shows ghosts.</ref> or that there is a student named after him. |
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"Ambrose" is a name, which ultimately derives from the Greek name ''Ambrosios'', meaning "immortal".<ref>"[http://www.behindthename.com/name/ambrose Ambrose]" on Behind the Name</ref> Swott may have been based on ''swot'', a British slang term, meaning "to study hard" or "one who studies hard."<ref>"[http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/swot Swot]" on Wiktionary</ref> |
"Ambrose" is a name, which ultimately derives from the Greek name ''Ambrosios'', meaning "immortal".<ref>"[http://www.behindthename.com/name/ambrose Ambrose]" on Behind the Name</ref> Swott may have been based on ''swot'', a British slang term, meaning "to study hard" or "one who studies hard."<ref>"[http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/swot Swot]" on Wiktionary</ref> |
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*It is possible that Swott's portrait is a reference to [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/JKepler.png a portrait] of [[wikipedia:Johannes Kepler|Johannes Kepler]], a German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer. |
*It is possible that Swott's portrait is a reference to [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/JKepler.png a portrait] of [[wikipedia:Johannes Kepler|Johannes Kepler]], a German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer. |
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| + | *The portrait depicting a younger Swott seems to have been based on a [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9e/Godfrey_Kneller_Selfportrait.jpg 1685 self-portrait] of [[Wikipedia:Godfrey Kneller|Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)]]. |
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| + | *The motto inscribed on Swott's portrait, "''Ora et Labora''" (meaning "Pray and Work") was the motto of the Benedictine monks. |
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Revision as of 11:59, 12 May 2015
- "Ora et Labora."
- — Professor Swott's motto, inscribed on his portrait.[src]
Professor Amrose Swott[1] (d. 1724) was a wizard. He was once a Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[2]
Biography
Amrose Swott as a younger man.
Lifetime
Professor Swott lived in the early 18th century. He became the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at some point.
Post-mortem
Professor Swott died in 1724.[3] Two portraits of him hung at Hogwarts: one depicted a bespectacled young man,[4] and another, hung in the Headmaster's office, depicted an older wizard with a long ginger beard.[2] Swott's name was also carved into a wood panel on the wall of the school's Divination classroom.[5]
In the winter of 1993, Swott's name appeared on the Marauder's Map,[6] presumably indicating that he lingered at Hogwarts as a ghost after his death,[7] or that there is a student named after him.
Etymology
"Ambrose" is a name, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Ambrosios, meaning "immortal".[8] Swott may have been based on swot, a British slang term, meaning "to study hard" or "one who studies hard."[9]
Behind the scenes
- It is possible that Swott's portrait is a reference to a portrait of Johannes Kepler, a German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer.
- The portrait depicting a younger Swott seems to have been based on a 1685 self-portrait of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723).
- The motto inscribed on Swott's portrait, "Ora et Labora" (meaning "Pray and Work") was the motto of the Benedictine monks.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Appears in portrait(s))
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (Name seen on wood panelling)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Appears in portrait(s))
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harry Potter Limited Edition - The Paintings of Hogwarts: Masterpieces from the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Sets
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) DVD (Disc 2 - Dumbledore's Office) (see this image)
- ↑ In interviews, J.K. Rowling has stated the portraits at Hogwarts are "all of dead people," and "all the portraits you see in the headmaster's study are all headmasters and mistresses who died." Swott's portrait is visible in the "Dumbledore's Office" tour on Disc 2 of the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) DVD, and it's dated 1724.
- ↑ See this image.
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) - see this image
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) - Chapter 16
- ↑ In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 24, Harry notices on the Marauder's Map that Draco Malfoy is in a boys' bathroom with Myrtle Warren, thereby confirming that the Map shows ghosts.
- ↑ "Ambrose" on Behind the Name
- ↑ "Swot" on Wiktionary
