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| + | A '''Curse-Breaker''' was an occupational title used by [[wizardkind|witches and wizards]] who removed, [[Counter-curse|countered]] or broke [[curse]]s placed on objects or places for a living.<ref name="POA1">{{POA|B|1}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | {{Quote|Are you seeking a challenging career involving travel, adventure, and substantial, danger-related treasure bonuses? Then consider a position with Gringotts Wizarding Bank, who are currently recruiting Curse-Breakers for thrilling opportunities abroad.|Pamphlet on Gringotts jobs |
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| + | [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry]] [[Office for the Removal of Curses, Jinxes, and Hexes|officials]] tasked with the removal of unfriendly spells from illegally bewitched objects notwithstanding, the term "Curse-Breaker" was commonly used in reference to a group of adventurous bankers in the employment of [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank]] at [[Diagon Alley]] in [[London]], [[England]]. Operating as something akin to treasure-hunting archaeologists, Gringotts's Curse-Breakers were tasked with travelling the world in search of old treasure troves from which the bank might make a profit, and specialised in the removal of magical security measures placed upon such areas. |
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| + | Curse-Breakers did not have any form of formal uniform, seen as how the [[goblin]]s running Gringotts generally cared little about what they looked like in terms of appearance or dress, as long as they brought much treasure back to the bank. It was, however, nevertheless widely considered to be a very serious profession due to the amount of danger involved, as in addition to the risk they all ran of being [[Death|killed]] as a result of an old curse left to protect their objectives, they would also encounter and have to deal with a great many Dark or otherwise dangerous creatures, artefacts, and even rivals on their travels; [[Dark wizard]]s among them.<ref name="HM44">{{HM|4|4}}</ref> |
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| − | A '''Curse-Breaker''' is a profession at the [[Wizardkind|wizard]]'s bank [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]], in which a [[Wizardkind|wizard or witch]] disables or counters curses in ancient tombs or other historical sites, in order to bring back gold to [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]]. It is speculated that Curse-Breakers are almost the equivalent of Muggle archaeologists. |
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| + | ==Qualifications== |
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| − | It is said to be a very dangerous and serious profession, in which a wizard or witch could be killed as a result of an old [[curse]], [[jinx]], or [[hex]]. An [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]] in [[Arithmancy (class)|Arithmancy]] is required, as some banking and transacting will be done. Also, presumably, [[Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test|N.E.W.Ts]] in [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]], [[Potions (class)|Potions]], [[Transfiguration (class)|Transfiguration]], and [[Charms (class)|Charms]] would be necessary, given the dangerous aspects of the job, as well as one in [[Ancient Runes]]. (However, this is merely a speculation). |
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| + | In order to qualify, an [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]] in [[Arithmancy (class)|Arithmancy]] was required, as some banking and transaction would be done.<ref name="OOTP29">{{OOTP|B|29}}</ref> Some other qualifications were presumably also necessary. |
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| + | Based on the Gringotts's recruitment pamphlet, the career was meant for witches and wizards so adventurous they thought that the perks of the job outweighed the risks involved. There was no official training programme proscribed for prospective applicants once they were hired by the bank; with the only training they got being on the job.<ref name="SQ">In {{HM|6|THE DRAGON'S TREASURE}}, Bill mentions in part 1 of it that "it is incredible how quickly you learn on the job, simply because you have to."</ref> Consequently, professional Curse-Breakers had their own methods and ways of doing things, based on their experiences. Curse-Breakers also often had both physical and emotional challenges to contend with during their assignments.<ref name="HM623">{{HM|6|23}}</ref> |
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| − | Curse-Breakers do not have any known uniform; the [[Goblin]]s running [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]] generally do not care what the Curse-Breakers look like in terms of appearance or dress, as long as they bring much treasure back to the bank. Curse-Breakers are known to operate in [[Egypt]] and other areas of ancient magical importance. |
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| + | Tertius.png|[[Tertius]] (16th century)<ref name="WBS">{{WBS}}</ref> |
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| + | Matilda Weasley HL 2.png|[[Matilda Weasley]] (19th century)<ref name="MW Twitter">Matilda Weasley's [https://twitter.com/HogwartsLegacy/status/1613596799788535809 character card] on [[Twitter]]</ref> |
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| + | Patricia Rakepick - Hogwarts Mystery.png|[[Patricia Rakepick]] ([[Head Curse-Breaker]] at Gringotts by [[1987]])<ref name="HM41">{{HM|4|1}}</ref> |
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| + | Callum McClintock HM748.png|[[Callum McClintock]] (before [[1991]])<ref name="HM87">{{HM|8|7}}</ref> |
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| + | *[[Grilco Wuthering]] ([[Head Curse-Breaker]] at [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]] before [[1890]]) |
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| + | *[[Photine]] (before [[1890]]) |
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| + | *[[Thana]] (before [[1890]]) |
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| + | *[[Unidentified Ministry curse-breaker]]<ref name="FBC">{{FBC}}</ref> |
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==Appearances== |
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Warning!
At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery & Harry Potter: Magic Awakened & Hogwarts Legacy. |
Bill Weasley, a Curse-Breaker
- "Are you seeking a challenging career involving travel, adventure, and substantial, danger-related treasure bonuses? Then consider a position with Gringotts Wizarding Bank, who are currently recruiting Curse-Breakers for thrilling opportunities abroad."
- — Pamphlet on Gringotts jobs available to Hogwarts students[src]
A Curse-Breaker was an occupational title used by witches and wizards who removed, countered or broke curses placed on objects or places for a living.[1]
Description
Ministry officials tasked with the removal of unfriendly spells from illegally bewitched objects notwithstanding, the term "Curse-Breaker" was commonly used in reference to a group of adventurous bankers in the employment of Gringotts Wizarding Bank at Diagon Alley in London, England. Operating as something akin to treasure-hunting archaeologists, Gringotts's Curse-Breakers were tasked with travelling the world in search of old treasure troves from which the bank might make a profit, and specialised in the removal of magical security measures placed upon such areas.
Curse-Breakers did not have any form of formal uniform, seen as how the goblins running Gringotts generally cared little about what they looked like in terms of appearance or dress, as long as they brought much treasure back to the bank. It was, however, nevertheless widely considered to be a very serious profession due to the amount of danger involved, as in addition to the risk they all ran of being killed as a result of an old curse left to protect their objectives, they would also encounter and have to deal with a great many Dark or otherwise dangerous creatures, artefacts, and even rivals on their travels; Dark wizards among them.[2]
Qualifications
In order to qualify, an O.W.L. in Arithmancy was required, as some banking and transaction would be done.[3] Some other qualifications were presumably also necessary.
Based on the Gringotts's recruitment pamphlet, the career was meant for witches and wizards so adventurous they thought that the perks of the job outweighed the risks involved. There was no official training programme proscribed for prospective applicants once they were hired by the bank; with the only training they got being on the job.[4] Consequently, professional Curse-Breakers had their own methods and ways of doing things, based on their experiences. Curse-Breakers also often had both physical and emotional challenges to contend with during their assignments.[5]
Known Curse-Breakers
![Tertius (16th century)[6]](/wiki/File:Tertius.png "Tertius.png (103 KB)")
![Matilda Weasley (19th century)[7]](/wiki/File:Matilda_Weasley_HL_2.png "Matilda Weasley HL 2.png (583 KB)")
![Patricia Rakepick (Head Curse-Breaker at Gringotts by 1987)[8]](/wiki/File:Patricia_Rakepick_-_Hogwarts_Mystery.png "Patricia Rakepick - Hogwarts Mystery.png (700 KB)")
![Callum McClintock (before 1991)[9]](/wiki/File:Callum_McClintock_HM748.png "Callum McClintock HM748.png (246 KB)")
- Grilco Wuthering (Head Curse-Breaker at Gringotts before 1890)
- Photine (before 1890)
- Thana (before 1890)
- Unidentified Ministry curse-breaker[10]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Mentioned only) (First identified as Curse-Breaker)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Mentioned only)
- Wonderbook: Book of Potions (First appearance)
- Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (Mentioned only)
- Hogwarts Legacy (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 1 (Owl Post)
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 4, Chapter 4 (Curse-Breakers)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 29 (Careers Advice)
- ↑ In Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 6, "THE DRAGON'S TREASURE" Achievement, Bill mentions in part 1 of it that "it is incredible how quickly you learn on the job, simply because you have to."
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 6, Chapter 23 (A Brilliant Surprise)
- ↑ Wonderbook: Book of Spells
- ↑ Matilda Weasley's character card on Twitter
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 4, Chapter 1 (Year Four Begins)
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Beyond Hogwarts, Volume 1, Chapter 7 (Case Two: Fradulence, Files, and Fashion)
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World
