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| + | The "'''Ginger Witch"''' was a serial criminal whose exploits made headlines in the [[wizarding world]] in the mid-to-late [[1990s]]. |
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| − | This '''red-haired witch''' was reported in a [[1996]] issue of [[The Quibbler|the Quibbler]] to have been arrested in [[Caxambu]], [[Brazil]] for using fake [[Wikipedia:Henna|henna]] on her hair.<ref>See [[:File:Ginger_witch_(Quibbler_1996_report).JPG|this image]].</ref> |
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| + | ===Bertie Botts recall=== |
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| + | In [[August]] [[1993]], the "Ginger Witch" was implicated in a [[Wikipedia:Product recall|product recall]] of [[Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans]]. The ''[[Daily Prophet]]'' reported that the witch was imprisoned and sent to the [[Wikipedia:Solitary confinement|isolation wing]].<ref name="LeakyCon2013">"''[[MinaLima|Making the Magic Real]]''" presentation by [[Miraphora Mina]] and [[Eduardo Lima]], at LeakyCon 2013 (29 June, 2013) {{see image|File:DailyProphet1993BackReference.png}}</ref> |
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| + | [[File:GingerWitchExplosionHeadline.jpg|left|thumb|220px|"Ginger Witch Survives Henna Explosion" headline in a [[1995]] issue of the ''[[Daily Prophet]]''.]] |
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| + | ===Hooliganism arrest=== |
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| + | In [[1994]], the ''[[Daily Prophet]]'' reported that the "Ginger Witch" attended a [[Muggle]] [[football]] match, where she was arrested for hooliganism.<ref name="gofprop">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]'' {{see image|File:DailyProphetGOF.jpg|this image}}</ref> |
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| + | In late [[1994]] or early [[1995]], an article by [[M. Amerinus]] in the ''Daily Prophet'' reported that the "Ginger Witch" was implicated in an incident involving two [[flying pig]]s, which interfered with the [[Muggle]] [[Aeroplane|air traffic]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]'' {{see image|File:DailyProphet1994Page.png}}</ref> |
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| + | In August [[1995]], the "Ginger Witch" was caught in a [[henna]] explosion, but survived. The story made the front page of the ''Daily Prophet''.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]'' {{see image|File:DailyProphetDaftorDangerous.jpg}}</ref> |
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| + | ===Fake henna scandal=== |
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| + | In [[1996]], the ''[[Quibbler]]'' reported that the "Ginger Witch" was arrested in [[Caxambu]], [[Brazil]] with fake henna.<ref>See [[:File:Ginger_witch_(Quibbler_1996_report).JPG|this image]].</ref> The magazine later reported that this scandal lead to her being sent to [[Azkaban]].<ref>See [[:File:Quibblerprop1.jpg|this image]].</ref> She was eventually released from the prison on an unknown date.<ref>See [[:File:GingerWitchAzkabanRelease.jpg|this image]].</ref> |
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| + | ==Behind the scenes== |
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| + | *[[Eduardo Lima]], a graphic artist who worked on every [[Harry Potter films|''Harry Potter'' film]] from ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' onward, revealed that this character was inspired by Debbie, a red-haired friend of himself and [[Miraphora Mina]] who worked as a buyer for the set decoration department. The pair of graphic artists gave her the nickname "Ginger Witch" and inserted a series of funny headlines about "The Ginger Witch" into the wizarding publications they designed for the film, including the ''[[Daily Prophet]]''.<ref>"[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SLDLMrbbxE LeakyCon: How Harry Got Its Style Part 3]" on YouTube</ref><ref>"[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux0hec3pdL8 MinaLima Interview at LeakyCon 2012]" on YouTube</ref> |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| + | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]'' {{Comment|Mentioned in newspaper}} |
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| + | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]'' {{Comment|Mentioned in newspaper}} |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]'' {{Comment|Mentioned in magazine}} |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]'' {{Comment|Mentioned in magazine}} |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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Revision as of 06:36, 31 March 2016
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The "Ginger Witch" was a serial criminal whose exploits made headlines in the wizarding world in the mid-to-late 1990s.
Biography
Bertie Botts recall
In August 1993, the "Ginger Witch" was implicated in 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.[1]
"Ginger Witch Survives Henna Explosion" headline in a 1995 issue of the Daily Prophet.
Hooliganism arrest
In 1994, the Daily Prophet reported that the "Ginger Witch" attended a Muggle football match, where she was arrested for hooliganism.[2]
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 in an incident involving two flying pigs, which interfered with the Muggle air traffic.[3]
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.[4]
Fake henna scandal
In 1996, the Quibbler reported that the "Ginger Witch" was arrested in Caxambu, Brazil with fake henna.[5] The magazine later reported that this scandal lead to her being sent to Azkaban.[6] She was eventually released from the prison on an unknown date.[7]
Behind the scenes
- Eduardo Lima, a graphic artist who worked on every Harry Potter film from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban onward, revealed that this character was inspired by Debbie, a red-haired friend of himself and Miraphora Mina who worked as a buyer for the set decoration department. The pair of graphic artists gave her the nickname "Ginger Witch" and inserted a series of funny headlines about "The Ginger Witch" into the wizarding publications they designed for the film, including the Daily Prophet.[8][9]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Mentioned in newspaper)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (Mentioned in newspaper)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) (Mentioned in magazine)
Notes and references
- ↑ "Making the Magic Real" presentation by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, at LeakyCon 2013 (29 June, 2013) (see this image)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (see this image)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (see this image)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (see this image)
- ↑ See this image.
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- ↑ "LeakyCon: How Harry Got Its Style Part 3" on YouTube
- ↑ "MinaLima Interview at LeakyCon 2012" on YouTube
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