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The "Ginger Witch", known in France as "La Sorcière Rousse",[1] was an American[2] witch and serial criminal whose exploits made headlines in the wizarding world in the 20th century.

Biography[]

Early life[]

Little is known about the origins of the "Ginger Witch". She was born in the United States, presumably sometime in the late 19th century or early 20th century, and was living in The Bronx in New York by 1926.[2]

Criminal exploits[]

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"Bronx Ginger Witch prosecuted for wig theft" headline in a 1926 issue of The New York Ghost

1926 investigation[]

The "Ginger Witch" found herself under investigation by wizarding authorities in November 1926 after she committed an unknown crime. The Daily Prophet carried an exclusive report on the incident, calling the witch "mysterious" and a widely unknown figure. This was likely her first brush with the law.[3]

Wig theft prosecution[]

In late 1926, an article by M. Ralphous in The New York Ghost reported that the "Ginger Witch" had been prosecuted for stealing a wig. This newspaper also was the first source to realise she lived in The Bronx.[2]

1927[]

In 1927, she was seen in Lyon, France, as reported by French newspaper Le Cri de la Gargouille.[1] It is unknown if she committed any crimes while there.

Same year, the No. 0227 edition of the magazine Spellbound claimed to unveil the witch's identity.[4]

Bertie Botts recall[]

In August 1993, the "Ginger Witch" was implicated to have something to do with a product recall of Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans. The Daily Prophet reported that the witch was imprisoned and sent to the isolation wing.[5]

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"Ginger Witch Survives Henna Explosion" headline in a 1995 issue of the Daily Prophet

Hooliganism arrest[]

In 1994, she had been released from the isolation wing, and the Daily Prophet reported that the "Ginger Witch" attended a Muggle football match, where she was arrested again, that time for hooliganism.[6] It is unknown if she was actually imprisoned following the arrest.

Flying pigs incident[]

In late 1994 or early 1995, an article by M. Amerinus in the Daily Prophet reported that the "Ginger Witch" was implicated to be part of an incident involving two flying pigs, which interfered with the Muggle air traffic.[7]

Henna explosion[]

In August 1995, the "Ginger Witch" was caught in a henna explosion, but survived. The story made the front page of the Daily Prophet.[8]

Fake henna scandal[]

In 1996, the Quibbler reported that the "Ginger Witch" was arrested in Caxambu, Brazil with fake henna.[9] The magazine later reported that this scandal lead to her being sent to Azkaban for good.[10] She was, however, eventually released from the prison on an unknown date.[11]

Behind the scenes[]

Appearances[]

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