Daisy Dodderidge (1467–1555)[1][2] was the witch who built the Leaky Cauldron in a successful attempt to create a gateway between the Muggle and wizarding worlds.[3] She was the original landlady of the pub[1], and the Leaky Cauldron soon became the primary entrance into Diagon Alley.[3]
She was featured on a Chocolate Frog Card after her death in 1555.[2][3]
Etymology
The name "Daisy" is simply from the English word for the white flower, ultimately derived from Old English dægeseage meaning "day eye". It was first used as a given name in the 19th century, at the same time many other plant and flower names were coined.
Behind the scenes
- Daisy Dodderidge's Wizard of the Month entry and Chocolate Frog Card from the video games gives her dates as 1467-1555, but the Wizard of the Coast Chocolate Frog Cards lists them as 1457-1555.[1][2][3]
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)
- Wizard of the Month
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Wizard of the Month (Internet Archive) at J. K. Rowling's official site
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Chocolate Frog Cards (see this image)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Chocolate Frog Cards (see this image)
- ↑ "In Ch. 4 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Horace Slughorn states that family members are often Sorted into the same House. This may indicate that Daisy was Sorted into Gryffindor, as Damara, a possible relative, had a portrait hung in Gryffindor Tower. However, there are exceptions.
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| Carkitt Market - Diagon Alley - Horizont Alley - Knockturn Alley |
