Elfrida Cragg was a witch, whose portrait hung at the Headquarters of the British Ministry of Magic.[2]
On 18 December 1995, Everard went into her portrait to find out what happened to Arthur Weasley following the attack on him by Nagini in the Department of Mysteries.[2]
Etymology[]
The name "Elfrida" is from the Old English name Ælfþryð, meaning "elf strength" from the element ælf combined with þryð, "strength". Ælfþryð was a 10th-century queen of England. This name was rare after the Norman conquest, but it was revived in the 19th century.
Behind the scenes[]
- Elfrida Cragg is possibly a misspelling of Elfrida Clagg. This is likely, as Clagg was a celebrated Chieftainess of the Wizards' Council, the organisation that preceded the Ministry of Magic in Britain, and hence would be likely to have a portrait commemorating her at the Ministry.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (First mentioned) (Appears in portrait(s))
Notes and references[]
- ↑ J.K. Rowling at the Edinburgh Book Festival (15 August, 2004)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 22 (St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries)