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| + | '''Corvinus Gaunt''' (fl. [[18th century]]) was a [[wizardkind|wizard]], and a member of the [[pure-blood]] [[House of Gaunt]]. As such, he was one of the direct descendants of [[Salazar Slytherin]] and was a [[Parseltongue|Parselmouth]], as well as being presumably very inbred and rich (assuming their wealth has yet to be completely squandered from grandeur and lack of sense). Gaunt knew about the [[Chamber of Secrets]], and he was instrumental in keeping the entrance to the Chamber a secret. |
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| + | == Biography == |
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| − | Corvinus Gaunt was a wizard of the XVIII Century, member of the Gaunt house. He had the [[Parseltongue| ability of talking to snakes]]. He opened the [[Chamber of Secrets]] while studying at [[Hogwarts]]. |
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| + | In the [[18th century|1700s]], there was a proposal to install an elaborate [[plumbing|plumbing system]] at [[Hogwarts Castle]]. This, of course, threatened the secrecy around the entrance to the [[Chamber of Secrets]] which, at the time, still had its original appearance — a concealed trapdoor and a series of magical tunnels — and which was located on the site where a [[Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom|girls' bathroom]] would be set up.<ref name="Pottermore">''[[Pottermore]]'' - [http://www.pottermore.com/en/book2/chapter17/moment1/chamber-of-secrets New from J.K. Rowling: Chamber of Secrets]</ref> |
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| + | Corvinus Gaunt was, at the time, a student at Hogwarts and, as a descendant of [[Salazar Slytherin]] himself, knew where the entrance to the Chamber was and how to open it. Corvinus was responsible for secretly protecting the entrance, having concealed it behind plumbing fixtures and a sink (which today are part of [[Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom]]), so that those who knew how could still access the Chamber.<ref name="Pottermore" /> |
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| − | When first created, the Chamber was accessed through a concealed trapdoor and a series of magical tunnels. However, when Hogwarts' plumbing becamemore elaborate in the eighteenth century, the entrance of the Chamber was threatened, being located on the site of a proposed bathroom. <ref name="Pottermore" /> |
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| + | ==Etymology== |
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| − | The presence of Corvinus, who was a student in the school at that time, explains how the trapdoor was secretly protected, so that those who knew how could still access the entrance to the Chamber even after newfangled plumbing had been placed in top of it. <ref name="Pottermore" /> |
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| + | *"Corvinus" is the diminutive of "Corvus", which derives from Latin ''corvus'', "raven". {{wplink|Matthias Corvinus}} was a 15th-century Hungarian king, possibly referring to Corvinus' status as a [[pure-blood]], as many pure-bloods consider themselves akin to royalty. Also, {{wplink|Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus}} was a Roman general, author and patron of literature and art. |
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| + | *The word ''gaunt'' is defined as "haggard, drawn and emaciated" and "bleak, desolate". |
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| + | ==Behind the scenes== |
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| + | *As a member of the House of Gaunt, Corvinus presumably owned [[Salazar Slytherin's Locket]], and possibly owned [[Marvolo Gaunt's Ring]], assuming the latter had passed into the family's possession by this time. |
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Revision as of 01:29, 14 April 2016
Corvinus Gaunt (fl. 18th century) was a wizard, and a member of the pure-blood House of Gaunt. As such, he was one of the direct descendants of Salazar Slytherin and was a Parselmouth, as well as being presumably very inbred and rich (assuming their wealth has yet to be completely squandered from grandeur and lack of sense). Gaunt knew about the Chamber of Secrets, and he was instrumental in keeping the entrance to the Chamber a secret.
Biography
In the 1700s, there was a proposal to install an elaborate plumbing system at Hogwarts Castle. This, of course, threatened the secrecy around the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets which, at the time, still had its original appearance — a concealed trapdoor and a series of magical tunnels — and which was located on the site where a girls' bathroom would be set up.[2]
Corvinus Gaunt was, at the time, a student at Hogwarts and, as a descendant of Salazar Slytherin himself, knew where the entrance to the Chamber was and how to open it. Corvinus was responsible for secretly protecting the entrance, having concealed it behind plumbing fixtures and a sink (which today are part of Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom), so that those who knew how could still access the Chamber.[2]
Etymology
- "Corvinus" is the diminutive of "Corvus", which derives from Latin corvus, "raven". Matthias Corvinus was a 15th-century Hungarian king, possibly referring to Corvinus' status as a pure-blood, as many pure-bloods consider themselves akin to royalty. Also, Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus was a Roman general, author and patron of literature and art.
- The word gaunt is defined as "haggard, drawn and emaciated" and "bleak, desolate".
Behind the scenes
- As a member of the House of Gaunt, Corvinus presumably owned Salazar Slytherin's Locket, and possibly owned Marvolo Gaunt's Ring, assuming the latter had passed into the family's possession by this time.
Appearances
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Chapter 10 (The House of Gaunt)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pottermore - New from J.K. Rowling: Chamber of Secrets