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The '''English Channel''' is a body of water that separates the island of [[Great Britain]] from continental [[Europe]], whilst connecting the [[Atlantic Ocean]] and the [[North Sea]]. |
The '''English Channel''' is a body of water that separates the island of [[Great Britain]] from continental [[Europe]], whilst connecting the [[Atlantic Ocean]] and the [[North Sea]]. |
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In [[1420s|1422]], a large white rabbit was spotted by [[Muggle]]s crossing the English Channel in a [[cauldron]] with a sail fitted to it. A rabbit of that description later became a trusted advisor at the court of [[Henry VI|King Henry VI]] — a fact that contributed to the [[Muggle]] King's reputation for mental |
In [[1420s|1422]], a large white rabbit was spotted by [[Muggle]]s crossing the English Channel in a [[cauldron]] with a sail fitted to it. A rabbit of that description later became a trusted advisor at the court of [[Henry VI|King Henry VI]] — a fact that contributed to the [[Muggle]] King's reputation for mental |
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instability. While this has never been proven by authorities on [[History of Magic]], it is believed this rabbit was the [[Animagus]] form of [[Lisette de Lapin]], a famous French [[Wizardkind|sorceress]] who had been, earlier that same year, convicted of witchcraft in [[Paris]], but had vanished from her prison cell the night before she was due to be executed.<ref>''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)|The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]'' - ''Albus Dumbledore on "''Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump''"''</ref> |
instability. While this has never been proven by authorities on [[History of Magic]], it is believed this rabbit was the [[Animagus]] form of [[Lisette de Lapin]], a famous French [[Wizardkind|sorceress]] who had been, earlier that same year, convicted of witchcraft in [[Paris]], but had vanished from her prison cell the night before she was due to be executed.<ref>''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)|The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]'' - ''Albus Dumbledore on "''Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump''"''</ref> |
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The English Channel can be seen here, in the upper-right quarter of the map.
The English Channel is a body of water that separates the island of Great Britain from continental Europe, whilst connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea.
History
In 1422, a large white rabbit was spotted by Muggles crossing the English Channel in a cauldron with a sail fitted to it. A rabbit of that description later became a trusted advisor at the court of King Henry VI — a fact that contributed to the Muggle King's reputation for mental instability. While this has never been proven by authorities on History of Magic, it is believed this rabbit was the Animagus form of Lisette de Lapin, a famous French sorceress who had been, earlier that same year, convicted of witchcraft in Paris, but had vanished from her prison cell the night before she was due to be executed.[1]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Seen on map)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (Seen on map)
- The Tales of Beedle the Bard (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ The Tales of Beedle the Bard - Albus Dumbledore on "Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump"