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'''Faris Spavin''' (nicknamed "'''Spout-Hole'''") was [[Minister for Magic]] from [[1860s|1865]] to [[1900s|1903]]. He was most likely <ref>Although unconfirmed this is the most likely answer to the 6-3 question of the Third [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]]; the nickname "Spout-Hole" Spavin seems to suggest that he wasn't a friend of the centaurs. Besides, the rest of his name has equine connotations: on a horse, a spavin is a swelling of the hock joint that results in lameness, while 'Faris' is a Muslim name meaning 'horseman,' or 'knight.'</ref> the Minister against whom there was a assassination attempt made by a [[centaur]]. <ref>Sixth question of the Third [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]] at [[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J. K. Rowling's Official Site]].</ref> |
'''Faris Spavin''' (nicknamed "'''Spout-Hole'''") was [[Minister for Magic]] from [[1860s|1865]] to [[1900s|1903]]. He was most likely <ref>Although unconfirmed this is the most likely answer to the 6-3 question of the Third [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]]; the nickname "Spout-Hole" Spavin seems to suggest that he wasn't a friend of the centaurs. Besides, the rest of his name has equine connotations: on a horse, a spavin is a swelling of the hock joint that results in lameness, while 'Faris' is a Muslim name meaning 'horseman,' or 'knight.'</ref> the Minister against whom there was a assassination attempt made by a [[centaur]]. <ref>Sixth question of the Third [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]] at [[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J. K. Rowling's Official Site]].</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:50, 10 September 2009
Faris Spavin (nicknamed "Spout-Hole") was Minister for Magic from 1865 to 1903. He was most likely [1] the Minister against whom there was a assassination attempt made by a centaur. [2]
Behind the scenes
- He is known to have served the longest term as Minister: thirty-eight years.
Appearances
Notes and references
- ↑ Although unconfirmed this is the most likely answer to the 6-3 question of the Third W.O.M.B.A.T.; the nickname "Spout-Hole" Spavin seems to suggest that he wasn't a friend of the centaurs. Besides, the rest of his name has equine connotations: on a horse, a spavin is a swelling of the hock joint that results in lameness, while 'Faris' is a Muslim name meaning 'horseman,' or 'knight.'
- ↑ Sixth question of the Third W.O.M.B.A.T. at J. K. Rowling's Official Site.