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{{Quote|Gnome saliva is enormously beneficial! Luna, my love, if you should feel any burgeoning talent today — perhaps an urge to sing opera or to declaim in [[Mermish]] — do not repress it! You have have been gifted by the Gernumblies!|[[Xenophilius Lovegood]] to [[Luna Lovegood|his daughter]] during the [[Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour]].|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1}} |
{{Quote|Gnome saliva is enormously beneficial! Luna, my love, if you should feel any burgeoning talent today — perhaps an urge to sing opera or to declaim in [[Mermish]] — do not repress it! You have have been gifted by the Gernumblies!|[[Xenophilius Lovegood]] to [[Luna Lovegood|his daughter]] during the [[Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour]].|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1}} |
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| − | A '''gnome''', or '''garden gnome''' is a [[Beast|magical creature]] commonly known to infest the gardens of [[Wizards|wizarding]] households. The correct taxonomical name for gnomes is, purportedly, ''Gernumbli gardensi'', or sometimes referred to as ''Gernumblies''. They are found throughout [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. A gnome in the [[Muggle]] world is an inanimate statue that |
+ | A '''gnome''', or '''garden gnome''', is a [[Beast|magical creature]] commonly known to infest the gardens of [[Wizards|wizarding]] households. The correct taxonomical name for gnomes is, purportedly, ''Gernumbli gardensi'', or sometimes referred to as ''Gernumblies''. They are found throughout [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. A [[Garden gnome|gnome]] in the [[Muggle]] world is an inanimate statue that looks like a small [[Father Christmas]]. |
==Nature== |
==Nature== |
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| − | Gnomes can reach a size of approximately one foot (making them smaller than |
+ | Gnomes can reach a size of approximately one foot (making them smaller than [[erkling]]s<ref>''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'', Erkling</ref>), are usually brown in colour and have disproportionately large heads, making them look like potatoes with legs. Their feet are hard and bony, and they do not look anything like the [[garden gnome]]s of Muggles (which, according to [[Ronald Weasley]], look like little [[Father Christmas]]es with fishing rods). |
===Ecology=== |
===Ecology=== |
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| − | Gnomes live in burrows underground, where they dig up and eat the roots of plants<ref name="JKRint">[http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=10198 Interview With J. K. Rowling - Scholastic.com]</ref>, creating little heaps of earth around gardens a lot like moles (and as such causing considerable damage to them). Gnomes also seem to like worms<ref>{{HBP}}</ref> and [[Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans]]. The natural predator of the Gnome is the [[Jarvey]]. |
+ | Gnomes live in burrows underground, known as gnomeholes,<ref name="CS3">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'', Chapter 3 - (''The Burrow'')</ref> where they dig up and eat the roots of plants<ref name="JKRint">[http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=10198 Interview With J. K. Rowling - Scholastic.com]</ref>, creating little heaps of earth around gardens a lot like moles (and as such causing considerable damage to them). Gnomes also seem to like worms<ref>{{HBP}}</ref> and [[Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans]]. The natural predator of the Gnome is the [[Jarvey]]. |
[[Crookshanks]] was fond of chasing gnomes around the garden of [[The Burrow]], and the gnomes seemed just as fond of being chased. According to [[Muriel]], they are quick breeders<ref>{{DH}}</ref>. |
[[Crookshanks]] was fond of chasing gnomes around the garden of [[The Burrow]], and the gnomes seemed just as fond of being chased. According to [[Muriel]], they are quick breeders<ref>{{DH}}</ref>. |
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===Uses=== |
===Uses=== |
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| − | According to Xenophilius Lovegood, having an infestation of these creatures in one's garden is a sort of blessing. When his daughter Luna was bitten by a gnome, he exclaimed that [[gnome saliva]] had many unusual and beneficial properties, such as the ability to suddenly increase one's creativity (in particular, he said it might make one have the urge to sing opera, or give speeches in [[Mermish]]). Luna then told Harry that her father had done a lot of research of Gernumbli [[magic]], so at least in the Lovegood's view of things (which always has to be taken with a grain of salt) gnomes may possess unique magical abilities, distinct from [[Wizardkind|wizarding]] magic. |
+ | According to Xenophilius Lovegood, having an infestation of these creatures in one's garden is a sort of blessing. When his daughter Luna was bitten by a gnome, he exclaimed that [[gnome saliva]] had many unusual and beneficial properties, such as the ability to suddenly increase one's creativity (in particular, he said it might make one have the urge to sing opera, or give speeches in [[Mermish]]). Luna then told Harry that her father had done a lot of research of Gernumbli [[magic]], so at least in the Lovegood's view of things (which always has to be taken with a grain of salt) gnomes may possess unique magical abilities, distinct from [[Wizardkind|wizarding]] magic. <ref>{{DH}}</ref> |
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===Interaction with humans=== |
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{{Dialogue a-b-a|Rolanda Hooch|No flying today, Mr. Potter. There are gnomes burrowing into the pitch.|Harry Potter|Why would that stop anyone flying?|Have you tried to land a broomstick with fifteen gnomes snapping at your ankles? I thought not. Run along now.|An exchange between [[Rolanda Hooch]] and [[Harry Potter]], regarding a gnome infestation on the [[Training Grounds]].|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)}} |
{{Dialogue a-b-a|Rolanda Hooch|No flying today, Mr. Potter. There are gnomes burrowing into the pitch.|Harry Potter|Why would that stop anyone flying?|Have you tried to land a broomstick with fifteen gnomes snapping at your ankles? I thought not. Run along now.|An exchange between [[Rolanda Hooch]] and [[Harry Potter]], regarding a gnome infestation on the [[Training Grounds]].|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)}} |
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[[File:Gnome_Christmas_tree_concept_art_1.jpg|thumb|left|133px|A gnome on top of the [[Weasley family|Weasleys']] Christmas Tree]] |
[[File:Gnome_Christmas_tree_concept_art_1.jpg|thumb|left|133px|A gnome on top of the [[Weasley family|Weasleys']] Christmas Tree]] |
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| − | Because of the havoc they wreak upon gardens and the fact that they are somewhat of a giveaway of wizarding homes<ref name="JKRint"/> |
+ | Because of the havoc they wreak upon gardens and the fact that they are somewhat of a giveaway of wizarding homes,<ref name="JKRint"/> gnomes are deemed pests by the wizarding community. "[[De-gnoming|Gnome-control]]" typically consists of taking hold of the gnomes, swinging them around until they are dizzy, and then throwing them beyond the yard's perimeter fence or wall. Gnomes have the ability to speak, or at least make noises, saying 'Gerroff me!' which sounds like 'let go' when people are de-gnoming, they are also able to scream when thrown away and mumble angrily when they walk away. However they often laugh when a de-gnoming is not done properly. |
Interestingly, the species has such a low level of intelligence that when a de-gnoming is being carried out they will hurry out of their burrows to see what's causing the commotion, which only renders them easier to catch. Alternatively, one can use a [[Jarvey]] to de-gnome a garden, but this method is considered much too violent and thus is seldom used. |
Interestingly, the species has such a low level of intelligence that when a de-gnoming is being carried out they will hurry out of their burrows to see what's causing the commotion, which only renders them easier to catch. Alternatively, one can use a [[Jarvey]] to de-gnome a garden, but this method is considered much too violent and thus is seldom used. |
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| − | The Weasleys had to regularly de-gnome the garden by throwing them over the hedge. However, the gnomes always sneaked back in since Arthur Weasley was soft on them and thought they were funny. This may suggest that they have a bit intelligence, or a clever sub-species of the gnomes exist. |
+ | The Weasleys had to regularly de-gnome the garden by throwing them over the hedge. However, the gnomes always sneaked back in since Arthur Weasley was soft on them and thought they were funny. This may suggest that they have a bit of intelligence, or a clever sub-species of the gnomes exist. |
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| + | *The {{wplink|gnome}} was originally created by [[Phillipus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim|Paracelsus]] in his alchemical works as a diminutive earth elemental. The creature was later picked up by other writers. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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Revision as of 19:27, 7 February 2015
- "Gnome saliva is enormously beneficial! Luna, my love, if you should feel any burgeoning talent today — perhaps an urge to sing opera or to declaim in Mermish — do not repress it! You have have been gifted by the Gernumblies!"
- — Xenophilius Lovegood to his daughter during the Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour.[src]
A gnome, or garden gnome, is a magical creature commonly known to infest the gardens of wizarding households. The correct taxonomical name for gnomes is, purportedly, Gernumbli gardensi, or sometimes referred to as Gernumblies. They are found throughout Europe and North America. A gnome in the Muggle world is an inanimate statue that looks like a small Father Christmas.
Nature
Gnomes can reach a size of approximately one foot (making them smaller than erklings[1]), are usually brown in colour and have disproportionately large heads, making them look like potatoes with legs. Their feet are hard and bony, and they do not look anything like the garden gnomes of Muggles (which, according to Ronald Weasley, look like little Father Christmases with fishing rods).
Ecology
Gnomes live in burrows underground, known as gnomeholes,[2] where they dig up and eat the roots of plants[3], creating little heaps of earth around gardens a lot like moles (and as such causing considerable damage to them). Gnomes also seem to like worms[4] and Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans. The natural predator of the Gnome is the Jarvey.
Crookshanks was fond of chasing gnomes around the garden of The Burrow, and the gnomes seemed just as fond of being chased. According to Muriel, they are quick breeders[5].
Uses
According to Xenophilius Lovegood, having an infestation of these creatures in one's garden is a sort of blessing. When his daughter Luna was bitten by a gnome, he exclaimed that gnome saliva had many unusual and beneficial properties, such as the ability to suddenly increase one's creativity (in particular, he said it might make one have the urge to sing opera, or give speeches in Mermish). Luna then told Harry that her father had done a lot of research of Gernumbli magic, so at least in the Lovegood's view of things (which always has to be taken with a grain of salt) gnomes may possess unique magical abilities, distinct from wizarding magic. [6]
Interaction with humans
- Rolanda Hooch: "No flying today, Mr. Potter. There are gnomes burrowing into the pitch."
- Harry Potter: "Why would that stop anyone flying?"
- Rolanda Hooch: "Have you tried to land a broomstick with fifteen gnomes snapping at your ankles? I thought not. Run along now."
- — An exchange between Rolanda Hooch and Harry Potter, regarding a gnome infestation on the Training Grounds.[src]
A gnome on top of the Weasleys' Christmas Tree
Because of the havoc they wreak upon gardens and the fact that they are somewhat of a giveaway of wizarding homes,[3] gnomes are deemed pests by the wizarding community. "Gnome-control" typically consists of taking hold of the gnomes, swinging them around until they are dizzy, and then throwing them beyond the yard's perimeter fence or wall. Gnomes have the ability to speak, or at least make noises, saying 'Gerroff me!' which sounds like 'let go' when people are de-gnoming, they are also able to scream when thrown away and mumble angrily when they walk away. However they often laugh when a de-gnoming is not done properly.
Interestingly, the species has such a low level of intelligence that when a de-gnoming is being carried out they will hurry out of their burrows to see what's causing the commotion, which only renders them easier to catch. Alternatively, one can use a Jarvey to de-gnome a garden, but this method is considered much too violent and thus is seldom used.
The Weasleys had to regularly de-gnome the garden by throwing them over the hedge. However, the gnomes always sneaked back in since Arthur Weasley was soft on them and thought they were funny. This may suggest that they have a bit of intelligence, or a clever sub-species of the gnomes exist.
Behind the scenes
- The gnome was originally created by Paracelsus in his alchemical works as a diminutive earth elemental. The creature was later picked up by other writers.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Mentioned only in Disc 2)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game) (Mentioned only)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
- Pottermore
- Wonderbook: Book of Spells
Notes and references
| Magical creatures by classification | |
|---|---|
| X | Flobberworm · Horklump |
| XX | Augurey · Bowtruckle · Chizpurfle · Clabbert · Diricawl · Fairy · Ghoul · Gnome · Grindylow · Imp · Jobberknoll · Mooncalf · Porlock · Puffskein · Ramora · Winged horse |
| XXX | Ashwinder · Billywig · Bundimun · Crup · Doxy · Dugbog · Fire crab · Fwooper · Glumbumble · Hippocampus · Hippogriff · Hodag · Jarvey · Knarl · Kneazle · Leprechaun · Lobalug · Mackled Malaclaw · Moke · Murtlap · Niffler · Nogtail · Pixie · Plimpy · Pogrebin · Red Cap · Salamander · Sea serpent · Shrake · Streeler · Winged horse |
| XXXX | Centaur · Demiguise · Erkling · Erumpent · Golden Snidget · Graphorn · Griffin · Hidebehind · Kappa · Kelpie · Merperson · Occamy · Phoenix · Re'em · Runespoor · Snallygaster · Sphinx · Tebo · Thestral · Thunderbird · Troll · Unicorn · Winged horse · Yeti |
| XXXXX | Acromantula · Basilisk · Chimaera · Dragon · Horned Serpent · Lethifold · Manticore · Nundu · Quintaped · Wampus cat · Werewolf |