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An '''egg''' is a shelled container from which the offspring of several different types of an animals can hatch. It is laid by the female of the species. Eggs laid by [[chicken]]s are the type most often consumed by [[human]]s. At the microscopic level, eggs also play a part in reproduction.
 
An '''egg''' is a shelled container from which the offspring of several different types of an animals can hatch. It is laid by the female of the species. Eggs laid by [[chicken]]s are the type most often consumed by [[human]]s. At the microscopic level, eggs also play a part in reproduction.
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A dragon egg

An egg is a shelled container from which the offspring of several different types of an animals can hatch. It is laid by the female of the species. Eggs laid by chickens are the type most often consumed by humans. At the microscopic level, eggs also play a part in reproduction.

In 1991, the Surrey milkman delivered two dozen eggs to 4 Privet Drive. Each of the eggs contained a Hogwarts acceptance letter rolled up and hidden inside it.[1]

In 1994, the first task of the Triwizard Tournament was for each champion to claim a golden egg nestled amongst a stash of real dragon eggs and guarded by a dragon.

In July 1996, a headline in The Guardian read "IVF doctors: don't rely on frozen eggs."[2]

In 1997, during the Horcrux hunt, Hermione Granger took some eggs and bread from a farmhouse to help satisfy the hunger of herself, Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley, leaving behind Muggle money as compensation.

One popular way of enjoying eggs is fried. Hard-boiled is another popular choice. Fish eggs are an ingredient of Fishy Green Ale, served at wizarding pubs around London.

Ovomancy was a type of divination that involved cracking open eggs and observing which way the yolks fell. It was popular with Ravenclaw students at Hogwarts.[3]

Types of eggs

Behind the scenes

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 3 - (The Letters from No One)
  2. Harry Potter Limited Edition - A Guide to the Graphic Arts Department (see this image)
  3. Pottermore introduction for Ravenclaws (transcription available here)
  4. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Chapter 2 (Aunt Marge's Big Mistake)