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[[Image:Flitwick.jpg|200px|thumb|[[Filius Flitwick]] is an example of a Half-Goblin.]]
  
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|name=Half-goblin
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*[[Human]]s
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|distinction=Short stature and inhuman-shaped head
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*[[Filius Flitwick]] (a member)
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|class=No [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] classification
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A '''half-goblin''' is a cross-breed between a [[goblin]], whose ancestry accounts for their diminutive size, and a human. It is unknown if goblins can breed with [[Muggle]]s, but since very few Muggles ever become aware that goblins exist, this is a remote possibility. The only known part-goblin, [[Filius Flitwick]], is trained in the human magical arts, as shown by his carrying a wand, having attended Hogwarts and teaching there. It is not impossible that, properly trained, they command a number of goblin magical arts, but, if so, it is likely for full goblins to be unwilling to provide such training, effectively preventing their part-human offspring from performing their kind of magic. Many half-goblins benefit from intelligence and wit inherited from their Goblin ancestors. An example is again Filius Flitwick who was sorted into [[Ravenclaw|Ravenclaw house]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], was a "model student" during his time there and eventually returned to the school to teach.
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A '''Half-Goblin''' is a cross-breed between a human and a [[goblin]]. From their human parent they gain magical ability (unless they are a [[squib]] or their parent was non-magical). From their goblin parent they gain small size and intelligence. Filius Flitwick is a an example of a half-goblin.
  
   
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It is possible that certain spells and potions do not work on Half-goblins. For instance, it is unknown if Half-goblins can use [[Polyjuice Potion]] as this particular potion is designed for human transformations only, and therefore does not work on other beings. For instance, [[Polyjuice Potion]] is useless to any [[Half-Giant]]. However, because the potion is known to be effective on [[Half-Veela|Part-Veelas]], if their Veela ancestry goes back at least two generations, it is likely to for any Half-goblin whose goblin ancestor is not their mother or father.
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As [[half-breeds]], half-goblins fall into the same prejudices that other half-breeds suffer. [[Dolores Umbridge]] was renowned for and later punished for crimes against half-breeds.
  
   
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As [[half-breed]]s, half-goblins fall into the same prejudices that other half-breeds suffer. [[Dolores Umbridge]] was renowned for and later punished for crimes against half-breeds.
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==Known Part-Goblins==
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*[[Filius Flitwick]] has a [[Goblin]] [[Filius Flitwick's goblin ancestor|ancestor]], though it is unknown how far back. Despite this, there were a number of Ravenclaw students who incorrectly believed that he was part elf, though they were never "rude enough to ask".<ref name="pottermore">[[Pottermore]] introduction for Ravenclaws (transcription available [http://lady-slytherin-forever.tumblr.com/post/9001220525/ravenclaw-spoilers-stop-reading-if-you-dont-want-to here])</ref>
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==Appearances==
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)]]''
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World]]''
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World]]''
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter|Harry Potter LEGO Sets]]''
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==Notes and references==
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{{Reflist}}
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[[Category:Goblins]]

Revision as of 00:31, 2 July 2013

A half-goblin is a cross-breed between a goblin, whose ancestry accounts for their diminutive size, and a human. It is unknown if goblins can breed with Muggles, but since very few Muggles ever become aware that goblins exist, this is a remote possibility. The only known part-goblin, Filius Flitwick, is trained in the human magical arts, as shown by his carrying a wand, having attended Hogwarts and teaching there. It is not impossible that, properly trained, they command a number of goblin magical arts, but, if so, it is likely for full goblins to be unwilling to provide such training, effectively preventing their part-human offspring from performing their kind of magic. Many half-goblins benefit from intelligence and wit inherited from their Goblin ancestors. An example is again Filius Flitwick who was sorted into Ravenclaw house at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, was a "model student" during his time there and eventually returned to the school to teach.

It is possible that certain spells and potions do not work on Half-goblins. For instance, it is unknown if Half-goblins can use Polyjuice Potion as this particular potion is designed for human transformations only, and therefore does not work on other beings. For instance, Polyjuice Potion is useless to any Half-Giant. However, because the potion is known to be effective on Part-Veelas, if their Veela ancestry goes back at least two generations, it is likely to for any Half-goblin whose goblin ancestor is not their mother or father.

As half-breeds, half-goblins fall into the same prejudices that other half-breeds suffer. Dolores Umbridge was renowned for and later punished for crimes against half-breeds.

Known Part-Goblins

  • Filius Flitwick has a Goblin ancestor, though it is unknown how far back. Despite this, there were a number of Ravenclaw students who incorrectly believed that he was part elf, though they were never "rude enough to ask".[1]

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Pottermore introduction for Ravenclaws (transcription available here)
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