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− | '''Celestina Warbeck''' was a popular singer known as the "''The Singing Sorceress''." She is often featured on the [[Wizarding Wireless Network]], at the show [[Witching Hour]]. |
+ | '''Celestina Warbeck''' was a popular singer known as the "''The Singing Sorceress''." She is often featured on the [[Wizarding Wireless Network]], at the show [[Witching Hour]].<ref name="CoS">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''</ref> |
==Biography== |
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===Career as a singer=== |
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− | After becoming a singer, Warbeck became well-known in wizarding [[Great Britain]], getting involved in important causes frequently. She protested against the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]'s decision to restrict [[Halloween]] celebrations,<ref name="DPN">''[[Daily Prophet Newsletters]]''</ref> and recorded a version of the [[Puddlemere United]] [[Quidditch]] team's anthem, ''[[Beat Back Those Bludgers, Boys, and Chuck That Quaffle Here]]'', to raise funds for [[St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries]].<ref name="QTtA">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)]]''</ref> She also featured heavily on shows at the [[Wizarding Wireless Network]], one being the ''[[Witching Hour]]'', hosted by [[Glenda Chittock]].<ref name="CoS"/> |
+ | After becoming a singer, Warbeck became well-known in wizarding [[Great Britain]], getting involved in important causes frequently. She protested against the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]'s decision to restrict [[Halloween]] celebrations,<ref name="DPN">''[[Daily Prophet Newsletters]]''</ref> and recorded a version of the [[Puddlemere United]] [[Quidditch]] team's anthem, ''[[Beat Back Those Bludgers, Boys, and Chuck That Quaffle Here]]'', to raise funds for [[St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries]].<ref name="QTtA">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)]]''</ref> She also featured heavily on shows at the [[Wizarding Wireless Network]], one being the ''[[Witching Hour]]'', hosted by [[Glenda Chittock]].<ref name="CoS" /> |
====Popularity==== |
====Popularity==== |
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− | Celestina is [[Molly Weasley]]'s favourite singer. During [[Christmas]], the [[Weasley family]] and their guests listened to a Christmas broadcast at the [[Wizarding Wireless Network|WWN]], in which the musician sang tunes such as ''[[A Cauldron Full of Hot, Strong Love]]'' and ''[[You Charmed the Heart Right Out of Me]]''.<ref name="HBP">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''</ref> Despite Mrs. Weasley's enthusiasm, none of the other people at [[The Burrow]] seemed to pay much attention to the songs, except for [[Fleur Delacour]], who hated them. |
+ | Celestina is [[Molly Weasley]]'s favourite singer. During [[Christmas]], the [[Weasley family]] and their guests listened to a Christmas broadcast at the [[Wizarding Wireless Network|WWN]], in which the musician sang tunes such as ''[[A Cauldron Full of Hot, Strong Love]]'' and ''[[You Charmed the Heart Right Out of Me]]''.<ref name="HBP">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''</ref> Despite Mrs. Weasley's enthusiasm, none of the other people at [[The Burrow]] seemed to pay much attention to the songs, except for [[Fleur Delacour]], who hated them.<ref name="HBP" /> |
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− | *''[[A Cauldron Full of Hot, Strong Love]]'' |
+ | *''[[A Cauldron Full of Hot, Strong Love]]''<ref name="HBP" /> |
− | *''[[You Charmed the Heart Right Out of Me]]'' |
+ | *''[[You Charmed the Heart Right Out of Me]]''<ref name="HBP" /> |
− | *''[[Beat Back Those Bludgers, Boys, and Chuck That Quaffle Here]]'' |
+ | *''[[Beat Back Those Bludgers, Boys, and Chuck That Quaffle Here]]''<ref name="QTtA" /> |
− | *''[[You Stole My Cauldron but You Can't Have my Heart]]'' (album) |
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==Behind the scenes== |
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− | *Madam Warbeck usually performs with a chourus of [[banshee]]s. |
+ | *Madam Warbeck usually performs with a chourus of [[banshee]]s.<ref name="DPN" /> |
− | *Celestina's latest album was entitled ''[[You Stole My Cauldron but You Can't Have my Heart]]''. The promotional tour included a show in Liverpool; fans desperate to arrive at this concert were involved in a three-broom crash. |
+ | *Celestina's latest album was entitled ''[[You Stole My Cauldron but You Can't Have my Heart]]''. The promotional tour included a show in Liverpool; fans desperate to arrive at this concert were involved in a three-broom crash.<ref name="DPN" /> |
− | *Warbeck scheduled concerts in Exmoor, sponsored by [[The Sorcerer's Saucepot]]. Tickets were on sale for five [[Wizarding currency|Galleons]] each, and fans had to book their [[Portkey]]s early. |
+ | *Warbeck scheduled concerts in Exmoor, sponsored by [[The Sorcerer's Saucepot]]. Tickets were on sale for five [[Wizarding currency|Galleons]] each, and fans had to book their [[Portkey]]s early.<ref name="JKRS">''[[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]''</ref> |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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Revision as of 04:49, 25 June 2010
Celestina Warbeck was a popular singer known as the "The Singing Sorceress." She is often featured on the Wizarding Wireless Network, at the show Witching Hour.[2]
Biography
Early life
Little is known about Warbeck's early life. She probably completed her magical studies before becoming a singer.
Career as a singer
After becoming a singer, Warbeck became well-known in wizarding Great Britain, getting involved in important causes frequently. She protested against the Ministry of Magic's decision to restrict Halloween celebrations,[3] and recorded a version of the Puddlemere United Quidditch team's anthem, Beat Back Those Bludgers, Boys, and Chuck That Quaffle Here, to raise funds for St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.[4] She also featured heavily on shows at the Wizarding Wireless Network, one being the Witching Hour, hosted by Glenda Chittock.[2]
Popularity
Celestina is Molly Weasley's favourite singer. During Christmas, the Weasley family and their guests listened to a Christmas broadcast at the WWN, in which the musician sang tunes such as A Cauldron Full of Hot, Strong Love and You Charmed the Heart Right Out of Me.[5] Despite Mrs. Weasley's enthusiasm, none of the other people at The Burrow seemed to pay much attention to the songs, except for Fleur Delacour, who hated them.[5]
Known songs
- A Cauldron Full of Hot, Strong Love[5]
- You Charmed the Heart Right Out of Me[5]
- Beat Back Those Bludgers, Boys, and Chuck That Quaffle Here[4]
- You Stole My Cauldron but You Can't Have my Heart (album)[3]
Etymology
Celestina possibly comes from the word celestial, meaning "pertaining to the sky or visible heaven." Warbeck may come from warbler, which is a singing bird.
Behind the scenes
- Madam Warbeck usually performs with a chourus of banshees.[3]
- Celestina's latest album was entitled You Stole My Cauldron but You Can't Have my Heart. The promotional tour included a show in Liverpool; fans desperate to arrive at this concert were involved in a three-broom crash.[3]
- Warbeck scheduled concerts in Exmoor, sponsored by The Sorcerer's Saucepot. Tickets were on sale for five Galleons each, and fans had to book their Portkeys early.[6]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Mentioned only)
- Quidditch Through the Ages (Mentioned only)
- Daily Prophet Newsletters
- J.K. Rowling's Official Site