Arsenius Jigger was a wizard and an author specialising in Potions and Defence Against the Dark Arts, having written Magical Drafts and Potions,[1] Potion Opuscule,[2] and The Essential Defence Against the Dark Arts.[3]
Etymology
- Arsenius may be derived from the word "arsenious" meaning "containing arsenic", a very poisonous metallic element. A jigger is a liquid measurement, often for liquor, of 1½ fluid ounces (44 millilitres).
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (Name appears on book cover and carved into wood panel)
- Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ Philosopher's Stone, Ch. 5
- ↑ Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey, p. 504 (see this image)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)