Changes: Half-giant

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Half-giants are beings with some, but not a total, amount of giant heritage or blood, as well as part human blood. For instance, a human might have a Giant mother and a wizard father or a Giant father and a witch mother.

Characteristics and appearance

All known Half-giants had magical blood, and were capable of producing magic, traits they received from their witch or wizard ancestors. From their giant family they usually retained a large height and build ^[1], they were usually considered extremely tall by human standards and short by giant standards.

Oppression

Many Half-giants have been discriminated against, in such a manner as werewolves, centaurs and other half-humans. This oppression escalated during the Second Wizarding War, when Lord Voldemort had control over the Ministry of Magic. This prejudice was notoriously demonstrated by Death Eaters, some Pure-bloods and Dolores Umbridge.^[2]

Known Half-giants

Appearances

Notes and references

[1] Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

[2] Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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