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Crimp was one of [[London|London's]] most popular clothiers in the [[15th century]]. The beauty of her creations struck jealousy into the hearts of rival tailors and her dresses made even unattractive women appear lovely. Every day, her popularity grew, and with it so did her wealth.<ref name="WBoS">''[[Wonderbook: Book of Spells]]''</ref> |
Crimp was one of [[London|London's]] most popular clothiers in the [[15th century]]. The beauty of her creations struck jealousy into the hearts of rival tailors and her dresses made even unattractive women appear lovely. Every day, her popularity grew, and with it so did her wealth.<ref name="WBoS">''[[Wonderbook: Book of Spells]]''</ref> |
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| − | In order to simplify the task of cutting cloth and thread, Madam Crimp invented the [[Severing Charm]], a neat, accurate spell that replaced older spells that were liable to burn or shred whatever the caster was attempting to cut. However, because [[wizardkind|wizards and witches]] were persecuted in the 15th century, Crimp preferred to pretend she was a [[Muggle]]. |
+ | In order to simplify the task of cutting cloth and thread, Madam Crimp invented the [[Severing Charm]], a neat, accurate spell that replaced older spells that were liable to burn or shred whatever the caster was attempting to cut. However, because [[wizardkind|wizards and witches]] were persecuted in the 15th century, Crimp preferred to pretend she was a [[Muggle]]. Nonetheless, due to her phenomenal success, many of her rivals began to suspect that she was privy to a secret which they were not.<ref name="WBoS" /> |
| − | A rival Muggle tailor, [[Snickerton]], donned a disguise and applied for a job in [[Crimp's shop|Madam Crimp's shop]]. However, after several weeks, the only evidence of [[magic]] he had uncovered was the lack of scissors in her workroom. Hoping to catch using magic, he decided to hide out in her workroom at night, wrapping himself in a bolt of velvet. He saw Crimp cutting out an intricate pattern with her [[ |
+ | A rival Muggle tailor, [[Snickerton]], donned a disguise and applied for a job in [[Delfina Crimp's shop|Madam Crimp's shop]]. However, after several weeks, the only evidence of [[magic]] he had uncovered was the lack of scissors in her workroom. Hoping to catch her using magic, he decided to hide out in her workroom at night, wrapping himself in a bolt of velvet. He saw Crimp cutting out an intricate pattern with her [[Wand|wand]], and the next day, he brought a group of men to arrest her.<ref name="WBoS" /> |
| − | Taken by surprise at her shop, Madam Crimp could offer no explanation as to why she had no scissors. Snickerton ordered her bound, fearing she |
+ | Taken by surprise at her shop, Madam Crimp could offer no explanation as to why she had no scissors. Snickerton ordered her bound, fearing she might [[curse]] them, and began searching her shop for a wand. However, he turned up nothing suspicious after several hours of looking, and his friends began to doubt him.<ref name="WBoS" /> |
Finally, Crimp asked to be untied so that she might scratch her chin, on which she had a large [[wart]]. Seeing no risk in this request, the men agreed, but when she touched the wart, it popped out of her face to reveal her hidden wand. Quickly grabbing a bag of [[gold]], she [[Apparition|Disapparated]] from the scene, never to be seen in London again.<ref name="WBoS" /> |
Finally, Crimp asked to be untied so that she might scratch her chin, on which she had a large [[wart]]. Seeing no risk in this request, the men agreed, but when she touched the wart, it popped out of her face to reveal her hidden wand. Quickly grabbing a bag of [[gold]], she [[Apparition|Disapparated]] from the scene, never to be seen in London again.<ref name="WBoS" /> |
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However, from that day on, every piece of clothing Snickerton tried to make mysteriously ended up sliced to ribbons. According to legend, he died insane, believing a giant pair of invisible scissors was following him wherever he went.<ref name="WBoS" /> |
However, from that day on, every piece of clothing Snickerton tried to make mysteriously ended up sliced to ribbons. According to legend, he died insane, believing a giant pair of invisible scissors was following him wherever he went.<ref name="WBoS" /> |
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| + | *''Delfina'' is a Polish name derived from the word "delfin" stemming from the same language, which means dolphin. It cans also result from the Greek word "δελφίνι" (dhelfíni). |
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| + | *''Crimp'' is a name which denotes a fastener or a fastening method that secures parts by bending metal around a joint and squeezing it together. If it is an adjective, it is a synonym for "obsolete". |
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Revision as of 03:28, 31 December 2015
Delfina Crimp was a witch who was one of the most popular dressmakers in London in the 15th century. She invented the Severing Charm in order to make the task of cutting cloth and thread easier.
Biography
Crimp was one of London's most popular clothiers in the 15th century. The beauty of her creations struck jealousy into the hearts of rival tailors and her dresses made even unattractive women appear lovely. Every day, her popularity grew, and with it so did her wealth.[1]
In order to simplify the task of cutting cloth and thread, Madam Crimp invented the Severing Charm, a neat, accurate spell that replaced older spells that were liable to burn or shred whatever the caster was attempting to cut. However, because wizards and witches were persecuted in the 15th century, Crimp preferred to pretend she was a Muggle. Nonetheless, due to her phenomenal success, many of her rivals began to suspect that she was privy to a secret which they were not.[1]
A rival Muggle tailor, Snickerton, donned a disguise and applied for a job in Madam Crimp's shop. However, after several weeks, the only evidence of magic he had uncovered was the lack of scissors in her workroom. Hoping to catch her using magic, he decided to hide out in her workroom at night, wrapping himself in a bolt of velvet. He saw Crimp cutting out an intricate pattern with her wand, and the next day, he brought a group of men to arrest her.[1]
Taken by surprise at her shop, Madam Crimp could offer no explanation as to why she had no scissors. Snickerton ordered her bound, fearing she might curse them, and began searching her shop for a wand. However, he turned up nothing suspicious after several hours of looking, and his friends began to doubt him.[1]
Finally, Crimp asked to be untied so that she might scratch her chin, on which she had a large wart. Seeing no risk in this request, the men agreed, but when she touched the wart, it popped out of her face to reveal her hidden wand. Quickly grabbing a bag of gold, she Disapparated from the scene, never to be seen in London again.[1]
However, from that day on, every piece of clothing Snickerton tried to make mysteriously ended up sliced to ribbons. According to legend, he died insane, believing a giant pair of invisible scissors was following him wherever he went.[1]
Etymology
- Delfina is a Polish name derived from the word "delfin" stemming from the same language, which means dolphin. It cans also result from the Greek word "δελφίνι" (dhelfíni).
- Crimp is a name which denotes a fastener or a fastening method that secures parts by bending metal around a joint and squeezing it together. If it is an adjective, it is a synonym for "obsolete".