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{{Dialogue a-b-a|Hermione|[[Molly Weasley|Your mother]] can’t produce food out of thin air, no one can. Food is the first of the five Principal Exceptions to Gamp’s Law of Elemental Transfigura—|Ron|Oh, speak English, can’t you?|It’s impossible to make good food out of nothing! You can [[Summoning Charm|Summon]] it if you know where it is, you can [[Transformation|transform]] it, you can [[Geminio|increase the quantity]] if you’ve already got some...|[[Hermione Granger]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] on the exceptions to Gamp's Law|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}} |
{{Dialogue a-b-a|Hermione|[[Molly Weasley|Your mother]] can’t produce food out of thin air, no one can. Food is the first of the five Principal Exceptions to Gamp’s Law of Elemental Transfigura—|Ron|Oh, speak English, can’t you?|It’s impossible to make good food out of nothing! You can [[Summoning Charm|Summon]] it if you know where it is, you can [[Transformation|transform]] it, you can [[Geminio|increase the quantity]] if you’ve already got some...|[[Hermione Granger]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] on the exceptions to Gamp's Law|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}} |
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| − | '''Gamp's Law of Elemental Transfiguration''' is a law governing the [[magic]]al world. There are five |
+ | '''Gamp's Law of Elemental Transfiguration''' is a law governing the [[magic]]al world. There are five Principal Exceptions to Gamp's Law, one of which is food. |
| − | It should be noted that while food cannot be outright created from nothing, it can be [[Gemino Curse|multiplied]] if one already has some food to multiply, it can be [[Engorgement Charm|enlarged]] or the food can be [[Summoning Charm|summoned]] if one knows the approximate location and is fairly sure the food will still be there.<ref name="DH">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''</ref> |
+ | It should be noted that while food cannot be outright created from nothing, it can be [[Gemino Curse|multiplied]] if one already has some food to multiply, it can be [[Engorgement Charm|enlarged]] or the food can be [[Summoning Charm|summoned]] if one knows the approximate location and is fairly sure the food will still be there.<ref name="DH">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''</ref> It should also be noted that while food cannot be conjured, consumable liquids such as sauces<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' - Chapter 5 (''Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes'')</ref> and potable water can be.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 26 (''The Cave'')</ref> |
==History== |
==History== |
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| − | In [[September]] [[1997]], after [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]] commented that [[Molly Weasley|his mother]] could make good food out of thin air, [[Hermione Granger|Hermione]] stated that this was impossible, as food is one of the five |
+ | In [[September]] [[1997]], after [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]] commented that [[Molly Weasley|his mother]] could make good food out of thin air, [[Hermione Granger|Hermione]] stated that this was impossible, as food is one of the five Principal Exemptions to this law, but this only irritated Ron, who wanted her to "speak English", but was not satisfied by her explanation.<ref name="DH15">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'', Chapter 15 - (''The Goblin's Revenge'')</ref> |
| − | On [[1 May]], [[1998]], after [[Neville Longbottom]] noted that the one thing that the [[Room of Requirement]] did not seem to be able to provide was food, Ron commented that food was one of the five |
+ | On [[1 May]], [[1998]], after [[Neville Longbottom]] noted that the one thing that the [[Room of Requirement]] did not seem to be able to provide was food, Ron commented that food was one of the five Principal Exceptions to this law, to "general astonishment".<ref name="DH29">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'', Chapter 29 - (''The Lost Diadem'')</ref> |
==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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* Gamp's Law apparently uses the [[Gamp family|surname]] of the person who discovered it. [[Hesper Gamp]], a witch married to [[Sirius Black II]], might be that person or a relative of that person.<ref>[[House of Black|Black family tree]]</ref> |
* Gamp's Law apparently uses the [[Gamp family|surname]] of the person who discovered it. [[Hesper Gamp]], a witch married to [[Sirius Black II]], might be that person or a relative of that person.<ref>[[House of Black|Black family tree]]</ref> |
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* According to [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]], it may or may not be possible to turn an animal into a human. |
* According to [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]], it may or may not be possible to turn an animal into a human. |
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| − | *Although many things appear impossible to conjure, there is legislation in the wizarding world about what can and cannot be conjured.<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/0700-swns-alfie.htm AccioQuote! Interview]</ref> |
+ | * Although many things appear impossible to conjure, there is legislation in the wizarding world about what can and cannot be conjured.<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/0700-swns-alfie.htm AccioQuote! Interview]</ref> |
| − | *Possibilities for the four remaining unconjurable items could include: Love, Time, Money, Information, etc... |
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| − | * In chapter five, Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes, of ''Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, ''Mrs. Weasley creates sauce without an incantation. Quote from American paperback edition: ''"A creamy sauce poured from the wand tip as she stirred." '' |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' |
+ | *''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]] ''{{1st Mentioned}} |
==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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Revision as of 10:55, 13 August 2015
- Hermione: "Your mother can’t produce food out of thin air, no one can. Food is the first of the five Principal Exceptions to Gamp’s Law of Elemental Transfigura—"
- Ron: "Oh, speak English, can’t you?"
- Hermione: "It’s impossible to make good food out of nothing! You can Summon it if you know where it is, you can transform it, you can increase the quantity if you’ve already got some..."
- — Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley on the exceptions to Gamp's Law[src]
Gamp's Law of Elemental Transfiguration is a law governing the magical world. There are five Principal Exceptions to Gamp's Law, one of which is food.
It should be noted that while food cannot be outright created from nothing, it can be multiplied if one already has some food to multiply, it can be enlarged or the food can be summoned if one knows the approximate location and is fairly sure the food will still be there.[1] It should also be noted that while food cannot be conjured, consumable liquids such as sauces[2] and potable water can be.[3]
History
In September 1997, after Ron commented that his mother could make good food out of thin air, Hermione stated that this was impossible, as food is one of the five Principal Exemptions to this law, but this only irritated Ron, who wanted her to "speak English", but was not satisfied by her explanation.[4]
On 1 May, 1998, after Neville Longbottom noted that the one thing that the Room of Requirement did not seem to be able to provide was food, Ron commented that food was one of the five Principal Exceptions to this law, to "general astonishment".[5]
Behind the scenes
- Gamp's Law apparently uses the surname of the person who discovered it. Hesper Gamp, a witch married to Sirius Black II, might be that person or a relative of that person.[6]
- According to W.O.M.B.A.T., it may or may not be possible to turn an animal into a human.
- Although many things appear impossible to conjure, there is legislation in the wizarding world about what can and cannot be conjured.[7]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First mentioned)
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapter 5 (Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Chapter 26 (The Cave)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 15 - (The Goblin's Revenge)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 29 - (The Lost Diadem)
- ↑ Black family tree
- ↑ AccioQuote! Interview