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+ | |born=Mid-[[19th century]] (most likely)<ref>The clothing worn by Basil on his portrait reveals that he was portrayed during the 1910s. By the 1910s he was already a middle-aged wizard, as evidenced by his sparse, white hair.</ref>, [[Great Britain]] or [[Ireland]] |
| + | |died=Before [[1940s|1943]]<ref name="DOD">According to [[J.K. Rowling]] at the Edinburgh Book Festival ([http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2004/0804-ebf.htm J.K. Rowling at the Edinburgh Book Festival (15 August, 2004) source]), headmasters only get their portrait hung in the [[headmaster's office|office]] if they die holding the title of headmaster. As [[Armando Dippet]] was headmaster from at least [[1940s|1943]] until being succeeded by [[Albus Dumbledore]], Professor Fronsac must have died at some point before 1943.</ref> |
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| − | '''Professor Basil Fronsac''' was a [[Wizards|wizard]]. A scholar and a supporter of [[Ravenclaw]], he was appointed as [[Headmaster]] of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] sometime before [[Armando Dippet]]. There is a [[ |
+ | '''Professor Basil Fronsac''' was a [[Wizards|wizard]]. A scholar and a supporter of [[Ravenclaw]], he was appointed as [[Headmaster]] of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] sometime before [[Armando Dippet]]. There is a [[portrait]] of him hung in the [[Headmaster's office]], in order to give advice to the current Head,<ref name="COSf">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' DVD (Disc 2 - ''Dumbledore's Office'')</ref> and several others of a younger him on the Castle's main halls. |
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===[[1993–1994 school year]]=== |
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| − | In [[1993]], Professor Fronsac had several portraits hung at [[Hogwarts Castle]]; quite a few of them at the [[Grand Staircase]]. |
+ | In [[1993]], Professor Fronsac had several portraits hung at [[Hogwarts Castle]]; quite a few of them at the [[Grand Staircase]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]''</ref> |
===[[1995–1996 school year]]=== |
===[[1995–1996 school year]]=== |
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| − | By 1995, his portrait was hung at the [[Grand Staircase]]. The portrait guarded a shortcut leading to the second-floor corridor, near the [[Hogwarts Library|Library]]. |
+ | By 1995, his portrait was hung at the [[Grand Staircase]]. The portrait guarded a shortcut leading to the second-floor corridor, near the [[Hogwarts Library|Library]]. He held a [[Basil Fronsac's pocket watch|pocket watch]] and his password was "''Studious Success''". He would be happy to help any "inquisitive minds" that could find out where [[Rowena Ravenclaw]] came from.<ref name="OPg"/> |
===[[1996–1997 school year]]=== |
===[[1996–1997 school year]]=== |
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| − | In the next school year the portrait was moved to the [[Dungeons]]. He still guarded a secret passage, this time leading to the [[Grand Staircase]]. His password became "''Libraries Liberate''". |
+ | In the next school year, the portrait was moved to the [[Dungeons]]. He still guarded a secret passage, this time leading to the [[Grand Staircase]]. His password became "''Libraries Liberate''".<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)]]''</ref> |
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+ | *The portrait of the middle-aged Basil Fronsac appears to be a direct homage to a [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/Henry_James_by_John_Singer_Sargent_cleaned.jpg portrait of Henry James]. |
| + | *Due to the Greek Orthodox tradition of naming children after saints, it is possible that Basil was of Greek ancestry. |
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| + | The name "Basil" is from the Greek name "Βασιλειος" ("''Vasileios''"), which was derived from "βασιλευς" ("''Basileus''"), meaning "king". Saint Basil the Great was a 4th-century bishop of Caesarea and one of the fathers of the early Christian church. It was also borne by two Byzantine emperors. |
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==Appearances== |
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Revision as of 14:03, 20 July 2015
- "A healthy mind is an inquisitive mind."
- — Basil Fronsac's portrait[src]
Professor Basil Fronsac was a wizard. A scholar and a supporter of Ravenclaw, he was appointed as Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry sometime before Armando Dippet. There is a portrait of him hung in the Headmaster's office, in order to give advice to the current Head,[3] and several others of a younger him on the Castle's main halls.
Biography
A middle-aged Fronsac.
Early life
Basil Fronsac attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in his youth and was Sorted into Ravenclaw.[4] In his elderly years, Professor Fronsac was appointed Headmaster of Hogwarts.[3]
1993–1994 school year
In 1993, Professor Fronsac had several portraits hung at Hogwarts Castle; quite a few of them at the Grand Staircase.[5]
1995–1996 school year
By 1995, his portrait was hung at the Grand Staircase. The portrait guarded a shortcut leading to the second-floor corridor, near the Library. He held a pocket watch and his password was "Studious Success". He would be happy to help any "inquisitive minds" that could find out where Rowena Ravenclaw came from.[4]
1996–1997 school year
In the next school year, the portrait was moved to the Dungeons. He still guarded a secret passage, this time leading to the Grand Staircase. His password became "Libraries Liberate".[6]
Behind the scenes
- The portrait of the middle-aged Basil Fronsac appears to be a direct homage to a portrait of Henry James.
- Due to the Greek Orthodox tradition of naming children after saints, it is possible that Basil was of Greek ancestry.
Etymology
The name "Basil" is from the Greek name "Βασιλειος" ("Vasileios"), which was derived from "βασιλευς" ("Basileus"), meaning "king". Saint Basil the Great was a 4th-century bishop of Caesarea and one of the fathers of the early Christian church. It was also borne by two Byzantine emperors.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Disc 2)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Appears in portrait(s))
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game) (Appears in portrait(s))
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game) (Appears in portrait(s))
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Appears in portrait(s))
Notes and references
- ↑ The clothing worn by Basil on his portrait reveals that he was portrayed during the 1910s. By the 1910s he was already a middle-aged wizard, as evidenced by his sparse, white hair.
- ↑ According to J.K. Rowling at the Edinburgh Book Festival (J.K. Rowling at the Edinburgh Book Festival (15 August, 2004) source), headmasters only get their portrait hung in the office if they die holding the title of headmaster. As Armando Dippet was headmaster from at least 1943 until being succeeded by Albus Dumbledore, Professor Fronsac must have died at some point before 1943.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) DVD (Disc 2 - Dumbledore's Office)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)