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| + | The '''Blood-Sucking Bugbear''' was a magical creature apparently found in [[Scotland]]. In [[1992]], following the killing of two of his roosters, [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] gamekeeper [[Rubeus Hagrid]] suspected that either a Blood-Sucking Bugbear or foxes were responsible.<ref name="cos11">''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'', Chapter 11</ref> [[Harry Potter]] caught Hagrid while he was on his way to ask [[Albus Dumbledore]] for permission to place a [[charm]] around the coop in order to protect the chickens from further attacks.<ref name="cos11" /> However, as it turned out, [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]] had killed the chickens while she was possessed by [[Tom Riddle]].<ref name="cos17">''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'', Chapter 17</ref> |
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| − | The '''bugbear''' (also known as ''Blood-Sucking Bugbear'') is a magical creature, the form of which is as yet unknown to [[Muggle]]s. |
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| − | It has been speculated to be some sort of bear native to Scotland. In [[1992]], following a mass rooster killing, [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] gamekeeper [[Rubeus Hagrid]] surmised that they may be the culprits, which suggests there may be bugbears in the [[Forbidden Forest|forest]] surrounding the school.{{HP2}} |
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+ | *The bugbear was an imaginary creature historically used to frighten naughty children into behaving.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugbear Bugbear]" on Wikipedia</ref> Today, the term bugbear is used to describe something that is a source of dread, resentment, or irritation.<ref>"[http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bugbear Bugbear]" on Wiktionary</ref> |
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| + | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' {{mention}} |
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| + | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' (Deleted scene) {{Mention}} |
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| + | [[fr:Gobelin buveur de sang]] |
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| + | [[it:Spauracchio Succhia-Sangue]] |
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Revision as of 17:00, 11 May 2012
The Blood-Sucking Bugbear was a magical creature apparently found in Scotland. In 1992, following the killing of two of his roosters, Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid suspected that either a Blood-Sucking Bugbear or foxes were responsible.[1] Harry Potter caught Hagrid while he was on his way to ask Albus Dumbledore for permission to place a charm around the coop in order to protect the chickens from further attacks.[1] However, as it turned out, Ginny Weasley had killed the chickens while she was possessed by Tom Riddle.[2]
Behind the scene
- The bugbear was an imaginary creature historically used to frighten naughty children into behaving.[3] Today, the term bugbear is used to describe something that is a source of dread, resentment, or irritation.[4]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Deleted scene) (Mentioned only)