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In early [[1993]], Giffard had a portrait at the [[Grand Staircase]], hung immediately below the first-floor landing. As it was placed in an inaccessible place, it is unlikely he guarded any shortcut to another part of the school.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' - Chapter 22 (''The Diary'')</ref> |
In early [[1993]], Giffard had a portrait at the [[Grand Staircase]], hung immediately below the first-floor landing. As it was placed in an inaccessible place, it is unlikely he guarded any shortcut to another part of the school.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' - Chapter 22 (''The Diary'')</ref> |
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One of his portraits was hanging at the [[Grand Staircase]], guarding the shortcut to the [[Transfiguration Courtyard]], under the password "''Dragon's Egg''".<ref name="OP" /> There was another set of portraits of him, hiding another hidden passageway between the [[Clock Tower]] and the corridor outside the [[Hogwarts Library|Library]]; the password needed to gain acess to this shortcut was "''Tempus neminem manet''"<ref name="OP GBA">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]'' - GBA version</ref>. |
One of his portraits was hanging at the [[Grand Staircase]], guarding the shortcut to the [[Transfiguration Courtyard]], under the password "''Dragon's Egg''".<ref name="OP" /> There was another set of portraits of him, hiding another hidden passageway between the [[Clock Tower]] and the corridor outside the [[Hogwarts Library|Library]]; the password needed to gain acess to this shortcut was "''Tempus neminem manet''"<ref name="OP GBA">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]'' - GBA version</ref>. |
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Giffard's portrait was moved to another landing of the [[Grand Staircase]] during the next school year. However, he still guarded a secret passage to the same place in the [[Transfiguration Courtyard]]. Its password became "''Light Against Darkness''". He had a penchant for sighing wistfully, "Oh, to be young again!" when approached<ref name="HBP">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)]]''</ref>. |
Giffard's portrait was moved to another landing of the [[Grand Staircase]] during the next school year. However, he still guarded a secret passage to the same place in the [[Transfiguration Courtyard]]. Its password became "''Light Against Darkness''". He had a penchant for sighing wistfully, "Oh, to be young again!" when approached<ref name="HBP">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)]]''</ref>. |
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Revision as of 02:56, 10 January 2011
- "Pass, friend to Hufflepuff!"
- — Giffard Abbott[src]
Giffard Abbott was a wizard. There are portraits of him hanging in Hogwarts Castle. He had a pet dog. He seemed to have access to a source of food, because Damara Dodderidge frequently asked him if he had any to give her.[1]
Biography
Early life
Giffard may have attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and may have been Sorted into Hufflepuff.
1992-1993 school year
In early 1993, Giffard had a portrait at the Grand Staircase, hung immediately below the first-floor landing. As it was placed in an inaccessible place, it is unlikely he guarded any shortcut to another part of the school.[2]
1995-1996 school year
One of his portraits was hanging at the Grand Staircase, guarding the shortcut to the Transfiguration Courtyard, under the password "Dragon's Egg".[1] There was another set of portraits of him, hiding another hidden passageway between the Clock Tower and the corridor outside the Library; the password needed to gain acess to this shortcut was "Tempus neminem manet"[3].
1996-1997 school year
Giffard's portrait was moved to another landing of the Grand Staircase during the next school year. However, he still guarded a secret passage to the same place in the Transfiguration Courtyard. Its password became "Light Against Darkness". He had a penchant for sighing wistfully, "Oh, to be young again!" when approached[4].
Behind the scenes
- Giffard may have died sometime prior to early 1993, as many portraits hung at Hogwarts depict deceased individuals. His clothes indicate that he most likely lived during the Middle Ages.
- It is possible he is related to Hannah Abbott, also a Hufflepuff.
- It is possible that Abbott's portrait is a reference to a portrait of Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Appears in portrait(s))
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game) (Appears in portrait(s)) (First identified as Giffard Abbott)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game) (Appears in portrait(s))