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+ | '''Hermes''' is a [[Screech Owl|Screech]] [[Owl]], or ''Megascops kennicottii'' belonging to [[Percy Weasley]]. Hermes was given to Percy as a reward for becoming a [[Gryffindor]] [[prefect]] in his fifth year at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. |
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==Etymology== |
Revision as of 22:43, 10 June 2012
Hermes is a Screech Owl, or Megascops kennicottii belonging to Percy Weasley. Hermes was given to Percy as a reward for becoming a Gryffindor prefect in his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Etymology
Hermes was the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology. Coincidentally, this is also the origin of the name "Hermione."
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (First identified as Hermes)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)