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Hedwig (b. prior to 1900) was a historical wizard or witch. Featured in 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, due 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 was a German witch.

↑ A History of Magic only includes events until the end of the nineteenth century.
↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Chapter 9 (The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters)