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A '''cat''' is a domesticated creature who is used in both the [[Wizarding world|wizarding]] and [[Muggle]] worlds as a pet. |
A '''cat''' is a domesticated creature who is used in both the [[Wizarding world|wizarding]] and [[Muggle]] worlds as a pet. |
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+ | Cats are sometimes kept as pets of witches and wizards. [[First year]] students at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] are allowed to bring, among other animals, a cat as a pet. Cats are also able to interbreed with [[Kneazle]]s, and generally have up to eight kittens in every litter. Some wizards and witches make a living by breeding Kneazles or part-Kneazles. [[Arabella Figg]], a [[Squib]], makes her living in this manner.<ref>[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=19 Squibs, FAQ section, www.jkrowling.com]</ref> Cats are producible as a [[Patronus Charm|Patronus]]. There are also [[Animagus|Animagi]] wizards and witches, some of whom can assume the form of a[[File:Cats.jpg|thumb|Cats in cages in the [[Magical Menagerie]] on [[Pottermore]].]] cat. |
==Types of cats== |
==Types of cats== |
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*In the film of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'', [[Vernon Dursley]] blamed the loud thumping noises made by [[Dobby]] on a non-existent family cat. Additionally in this film, the [[Weasley family]]'s fireplace featured a motif of an orange cat. |
*In the film of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'', [[Vernon Dursley]] blamed the loud thumping noises made by [[Dobby]] on a non-existent family cat. Additionally in this film, the [[Weasley family]]'s fireplace featured a motif of an orange cat. |
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+ | *In addition to having a cat Patronus, Dolores Umbridge seems to have a fondness for kittens, which are baby or young cats. She owns a set of [[Dolores Umbridge's ornamental plates|ornamental plates]] featuring kittens as well as pink notes with pictures of kittens in the corners, and attached one with the note "To be punished" to a wanted poster of [[Harry Potter]] labeling him as "[[Undesirable]] Number One".<ref name="DH13">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'', Chapter 13 - (''The Muggle-Born Registration Commission'')</ref> |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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Revision as of 16:36, 17 September 2013
A cat is a domesticated creature who is used in both the wizarding and Muggle worlds as a pet.
Cats are sometimes kept as pets of witches and wizards. First year students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry are allowed to bring, among other animals, a cat as a pet. Cats are also able to interbreed with Kneazles, and generally have up to eight kittens in every litter. Some wizards and witches make a living by breeding Kneazles or part-Kneazles. Arabella Figg, a Squib, makes her living in this manner.[1] Cats are producible as a Patronus. There are also Animagi wizards and witches, some of whom can assume the form of a
cat.
Types of cats
Known cats
- Crookshanks (Half-Kneazle)
- Mrs. Norris
- Mr. Tibbles
- Mr. Paws
- Tufty
- Snowy
- Millicent Bulstrode's cat
- Madam Rosmerta's cat
- The Weasleys' cat
- The Potters' cat
- Aberforth Dumbledore's cat
- Sybill Trelawney's cat
Known cat Patronuses
Known Animagus cats
Behind the scenes
- In the film of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Vernon Dursley blamed the loud thumping noises made by Dobby on a non-existent family cat. Additionally in this film, the Weasley family's fireplace featured a motif of an orange cat.
- In addition to having a cat Patronus, Dolores Umbridge seems to have a fondness for kittens, which are baby or young cats. She owns a set of ornamental plates featuring kittens as well as pink notes with pictures of kittens in the corners, and attached one with the note "To be punished" to a wanted poster of Harry Potter labeling him as "Undesirable Number One".[2]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Patronus Charm)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- Pottermore
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
Notes and references
- ↑ Squibs, FAQ section, www.jkrowling.com
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 13 - (The Muggle-Born Registration Commission)