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A '''Fanged Geranium''' is a magical flower with sharp teeth.<ref name="ootp31">''Order of the Phoenix'', Ch. 31</ref><ref name="toots">"[http://www.hp-lexicon.org/about/sources/jkr.com/jkr-com-toots.html Toots, Shoots 'n' Roots]" on the Harry Potter Lexicon</ref> [[Harry Potter]] received a minor bite from one during his [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]] exam for [[Herbology]].<ref name="ootp31" /> |
A '''Fanged Geranium''' is a magical flower with sharp teeth.<ref name="ootp31">''Order of the Phoenix'', Ch. 31</ref><ref name="toots">"[http://www.hp-lexicon.org/about/sources/jkr.com/jkr-com-toots.html Toots, Shoots 'n' Roots]" on the Harry Potter Lexicon</ref> [[Harry Potter]] received a minor bite from one during his [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]] exam for [[Herbology]].<ref name="ootp31" /> |
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Fanged Geraniums were mentioned in an advertisement for the [[Toots, Shoots 'n' Roots]] radio show that was printed in ''[[Rumours!]]''. The ad copy asked, "Fanged Geranium nothing but gums?"<ref name="toots" /> |
Fanged Geraniums were mentioned in an advertisement for the [[Toots, Shoots 'n' Roots]] radio show that was printed in ''[[Rumours!]]''. The ad copy asked, "Fanged Geranium nothing but gums?"<ref name="toots" /> |
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Revision as of 17:14, 1 June 2011
A Fanged Geranium is a magical flower with sharp teeth.[1][2] Harry Potter received a minor bite from one during his O.W.L. exam for Herbology.[1]
There is widespread historical speculation that the Muggle War of the Roses actually started with wizarding neighbours arguing over a Fanged Geranium.[3]
Fanged Geraniums were mentioned in an advertisement for the Toots, Shoots 'n' Roots radio show that was printed in Rumours!. The ad copy asked, "Fanged Geranium nothing but gums?"[2]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (First appearance)
- Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Unnamed)
- J. K. Rowling Official Site
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Order of the Phoenix, Ch. 31
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Toots, Shoots 'n' Roots" on the Harry Potter Lexicon
- ↑ Third W.O.M.B.A.T. test