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+ | '''Hedwig''' (b. prior to [[1900s|1900]]) was a historical [[Wizards|wizard]] or [[Wizards|witch]]. Featured on ''[[A History of Magic]]'', this wizard was the namesake for [[Harry Potter]]'s [[Hedwig|pet owl]]. <ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' - Chapter 9 (''The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters'')</ref> |
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*This [[Wizard|wizard or witch]] is possibly a saint, do to the fact that a [[Wikipedia:Hedwig|Saint Hedwig]] was the real life namesake of the [[owl]] [[Hedwig]]. |
*This [[Wizard|wizard or witch]] is possibly a saint, do to the fact that a [[Wikipedia:Hedwig|Saint Hedwig]] was the real life namesake of the [[owl]] [[Hedwig]]. |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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Revision as of 21:44, 2 June 2010
Hedwig (b. prior to 1900) was a historical wizard or witch. Featured on A History of Magic, this wizard was the namesake for Harry Potter's pet owl. [2]
Behind the scenes
- This wizard or witch is possibly a saint, do to the fact that a Saint Hedwig was the real life namesake of the owl Hedwig.
- As Hedwig is a German female name, it is possible that Hedwig is a German witch.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ A History of Magic only includes events utill the end of the nineteenth century.
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Chapter 9 (The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters)