Ginger Witch

"Ginger Witch"
Physical information
Species	Human
Gender	Female
Hair colour	Red

The "Ginger Witch" was an American 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.

Criminal exploits

"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. The Daily Prophet carried an exclusive report on the incident, calling the witch "mysterious," which suggests this might have been her first brush with the law.

Wig theft prosecution

In late 1926, an article by M. Ralphous in The New York Ghost reported that the "Ginger Witch," who was described as being from The Bronx, had been prosecuted for stealing a wig.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

Fake henna scandal

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

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 his 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.

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)
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film) (Mentioned in newspaper)