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'''Gornuk''' was a [[Goblin]] who worked at [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]], but went on the run after [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Death Eaters]] took over the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]. He went into hiding after he was expected to work for [[wizards]], and eventually hooked up with a small band of outcasts comprised of fellow Goblin [[Griphook]], and the [[wizards]] [[Ted Tonks]], [[Dirk Cresswell]], and [[Dean Thomas]]. In [[1998]], the group was eventually caught by [[Snatchers]] led by [[Fenrir Greyback]]. Gornuk was killed with Dirk and Ted trying to resist capture.
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'''Gornuk''' was a [[Goblin]] who worked at [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]], but went on the run after [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Death Eaters]] took over the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]. He went into hiding after he was expected to work for [[wizards]], and eventually hooked up with a small band of outcasts comprised of fellow Goblin [[Griphook]], and the [[wizards]] [[Ted Tonks]], [[Dirk Cresswell]], and [[Dean Thomas]]. In [[1998]], the group was eventually caught by [[Snatchers]] led by [[Fenrir Greyback]]. Gornuk was killed with Dirk and Ted trying to resist capture.
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Life at Gringotts===
 
===Life at Gringotts===
Little is known about Gornuk's career at [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]]. He worked alongside other [[goblins]], like [[Griphook]].
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[[File:Gringotts_bank.jpg|250px|thumb|left|[[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]]]]
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Little is known about Gornuk's career at [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]]. He worked alongside other [[goblin]]s, like [[Griphook]].
   
 
===Ministry take-over===
 
===Ministry take-over===
In [[1997]], [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] and his [[Death Eaters]] took over the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]. Death Eaters and Voldemort's supporters started to meddle in the [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Bank]], to much of the [[Goblin|Goblin workers]] discontempt, who did not want to work for [[wizards]]. Gornuk did was amomg the rebellion since he just hated living a life like a house elf. Some [[goblins]] escaped from the [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Bank]]; among them was Gornuk.
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In [[1997]], [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] and his [[Death Eaters]] took over the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]. Death Eaters and Voldemort's supporters started to meddle in the [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Bank]], much to the [[Goblin|Goblin workers']] discontent, who did not want to work for [[wizards]]. Gornuk was amongst the rebellion, since he hated the prospect of living a life like a [[house-elf]]. Some [[goblin]]s escaped from the [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Bank]]; among them was Gornuk.
   
 
===Life on the Run===
 
===Life on the Run===
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[[File:Dean_griphook_3.jpg|thumb|300px|Gornuk's fugitive mates, [[Dean Thomas]] and [[Griphook]]]]
After escaping the [[Death Eaters]], Gornuk met up with [[Muggle-born]] wizards [[Ted Tonks]], [[Dirk Cresswell]] and [[Dean Thomas]], who were on the run from the [[Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]. He also met fellow escapee from [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]], [[Griphook]]. In one of their camp sites, [[Harry Potter]], [[Hermione Granger]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] overheard the group talking about everything going on in the open wizarding world.
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After escaping the [[Death Eaters]], Gornuk met up with [[Muggle-born]] wizards [[Ted Tonks]] and [[Dirk Cresswell]], and [[Dean Thomas]], who were on the run from the [[Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]. He also met fellow escapee from [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]], [[Griphook]]. At one of their campsites, [[Harry Potter]], [[Hermione Granger]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] overheard the group talking about everything going on in the open wizarding world.
   
 
===Death===
 
===Death===
Gornuk, [[Griphook]], [[Ted Tonks]], [[Dirk Cresswell]] and [[Dean Thomas]] were eventually caught by a group of [[Snatchers]]. They tried to escape from the [[Snatchers]], but they failed. Gornuk was killed during the struggle, along with Ted and Dirk. [[Dean Thomas]] and [[Griphook]] were captured by the [[Snatchers]], but not killed. The death of Gornuk was announced on [[Potterwatch]].
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Gornuk, [[Griphook]], [[Ted Tonks]], [[Dirk Cresswell]] and [[Dean Thomas]] were eventually caught by a group of [[Snatchers]]. They tried to escape, but failed; Gornuk was killed during the struggle, along with Ted and Dirk. [[Dean Thomas]] and [[Griphook]] were captured by the [[Snatchers]]. The death of Gornuk was announced on [[Potterwatch]].
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==Behind the Scenes==
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*Gornuk is mentioned on the radio in [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]; the radio announcer says two of his companions may have escaped capture after Gornuk was killed.
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*Gornuk appears in the DS version of ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]'' despite not appearing in the film.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]'' {{Mention}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)]]'' {{Mention}}
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]'' {{C|DS version}}
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*''[[Pottermore]]''
   
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[[Category:1998 deaths]]
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[[Category:Bankers]]
 
[[Category:British individuals]]
 
[[Category:British individuals]]
 
[[Category:Goblins]]
 
[[Category:Goblins]]
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[[Category:Gringotts employees]]
 
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[[Category:Murder victims|Gornuk]]
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[[Category:Second War casualties]]

Revision as of 07:33, 7 December 2015

Gornuk was a Goblin who worked at Gringotts, but went on the run after Lord Voldemort's Death Eaters took over the Ministry of Magic. He went into hiding after he was expected to work for wizards, and eventually hooked up with a small band of outcasts comprised of fellow Goblin Griphook, and the wizards Ted Tonks, Dirk Cresswell, and Dean Thomas. In 1998, the group was eventually caught by Snatchers led by Fenrir Greyback. Gornuk was killed with Dirk and Ted trying to resist capture.

History

Life at Gringotts

Gringotts bank

Gringotts

Little is known about Gornuk's career at Gringotts. He worked alongside other goblins, like Griphook.

Ministry take-over

In 1997, Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters took over the Ministry of Magic. Death Eaters and Voldemort's supporters started to meddle in the Bank, much to the Goblin workers' discontent, who did not want to work for wizards. Gornuk was amongst the rebellion, since he hated the prospect of living a life like a house-elf. Some goblins escaped from the Bank; among them was Gornuk.

Life on the Run

Dean griphook 3

Gornuk's fugitive mates, Dean Thomas and Griphook

After escaping the Death Eaters, Gornuk met up with Muggle-born wizards Ted Tonks and Dirk Cresswell, and Dean Thomas, who were on the run from the Muggle-Born Registration Commission. He also met fellow escapee from Gringotts, Griphook. At one of their campsites, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley overheard the group talking about everything going on in the open wizarding world.

Death

Gornuk, Griphook, Ted Tonks, Dirk Cresswell and Dean Thomas were eventually caught by a group of Snatchers. They tried to escape, but failed; Gornuk was killed during the struggle, along with Ted and Dirk. Dean Thomas and Griphook were captured by the Snatchers. The death of Gornuk was announced on Potterwatch.

Behind the Scenes

Appearances