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A '''Hinkypunk''' is a small, one-legged creature which appears to be formed of wispy grey, blue or white smoke. It has a proclivity for luring travellers off their path at night and into treacherous bogs, under the guise of a lamp-bearing being who could help them.
 
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{{Quote|The Hinkypunk is a little one-legged creature and looks as if it is made of smoke. It carries a lantern with which it lures travellers into bogs.|[[Folio Bruti]]|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)}}
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A '''Hinkypunk''' is a diminutive, one-legged creature with the appearance of wispy blue, grey or white smoke.<ref name="PA10"/> It has a proclivity for luring travellers off of their paths at night, into treacherous bogs or wetlands under the guise of a helpful, lamp-bearing being.<ref name="PA10"/> They are [[imp]]ish varmints who revel in inconveniencing [[magic]]al folk and [[Muggle|non-magical]] folk alike. They can propel [[fire]]balls far from their lamps, causing serious damage.<ref name="PAVG">{{POAVG}}</ref> They also sporadically emit hollering and grunting noises.<ref name="PAVG"/>
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
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Hinkypunks were part of [[Professor]] [[Remus Lupin]]'s [[third year]] [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] schedule in the [[1993–1994 school year]].<ref name="PA9">{{POA}} - Chapter 9 (''Grim Defeat'')</ref> The class was scheduled to begin study of the [[creature]]s on [[5 November]], [[1993]]; however, Professor Lupin was absent due to his [[Lycanthropy|illness]] and [[Professor]] [[Severus Snape|Snape]] took the class instead.<ref name="PA9"/> Professor Snape took the opportunity to lecture the class about [[Werewolf|werewolves]] rather than continuing with the appointed curriculum.<ref name="PA9"/>
Hinkypunks were part of [[Remus Lupin]]'s [[third year]] curriculum during his tenure as [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] [[Professor]] in the [[1993-1994 school year]]. They were schelued to start study of them on [[5 November]], however, [[Severus Snape]] was teaching the class that day, and insisted on lecturing about [[Werewolf|werewolves]] instead.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' - Chapter 9 (''The Grim'')</ref> Study on them instead started the following Monday when Lupin returned.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' - Chapter 10 (''The Marauder's Map'')</ref> Hinkypunks were also part of the [[Third year exams|Defence Against the Dark Arts exam]] for that year as one of the Dark creatures in an obstacle course Lupin had set up. [[Ronald Weasley]] failed to get past the part containing these creatures, being successfully tricked into getting stuck in the artificial bog.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' - Chapter 16 (''Professor Trelawney's Prediction'')</ref>
 
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[[File:Foliobrutihinkypunk.jpg|thumb|left|The Hinkypunk page in the ''[[Folio Bruti]]''.]]
 
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Study on them therefore began the following Monday when Professor Lupin returned.<ref name="PA10">{{POA}} - Chapter 10 (''The Marauder's Map'')</ref> The class found the creature rather frail and harmless-looking, although Professor Lupin warned them of how the Hinkypunk would lure travellers ahead with its lantern, although exactly what would happen thereafter was left ambiguous, as the creature then made a loud squelching noise against the glass.<ref name="PA10"/>
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Hinkypunks were later included in the [[third year exams]] for [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] in [[June]] of [[1994]], the second-to-last exam.<ref name="PA16">{{POA}} - Chapter 16 (''Professor Trelawney's Prediction'')</ref> Professor Lupin had created an obstacle course in the sun, and included an [[Portable Swamp|artificial bog]], into which a Hinkypunk was placed.<ref name="PA16"/> Students then had to ignore the misleading instructions given by the [[creature]], which [[Ronald Weasley]] failed at<ref name="PA16"/> despite having battled six in [[September]] of [[1993|that year]].<ref name="PAVG"/>
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==Physical description==
 
==Physical description==
Hinkypunks are short and stout in appearance, with large white eyes. Their translucent and cloudy form gives the impression that they are comprised of wispy smoke. This is unlikely, however, as when [[Lumos Duo]] is used on Hinkypunks at close-quarters they turn solid (normal smoke is unable to do this). They have a maggoty body shape, with two protruding arms and one thick, supporting leg. The latter feature of their anatomy is the cause of their characteristic hobble. Hinkypunks are renowned for carrying lamps with them, an instrument used to entice travellers into bogs.
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The Hinkypunk is short and stout in appearance, with no apparent eyes, ears, mouth or nose.<ref name="PAVG"/> Their translucent and cloudy form gives the impression that they are comprised entirely of wispy white smoke.<ref name="PA10"/> They have maggoty body shapes, with two protruding arms and one thick, supporting leg, the latter feature of which causing their characteristic hobble.
   
==Mannerisms==
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==Defence==
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One can avoid confrontation with the Hinkypunk by simply moving out of their throwing range.<ref name="PA10"/> However, if one is close enough to a Hinkypunk, the creature will throw [[Fire|flame]] from its lantern, and therefore destruction is advised. The following method is recommended<ref name="PAVG"/>:
Hinkypunks are represented as impish varmints, who revel in inconveniencing witches, wizards and Muggles alike. They are able to attack victims by propelling fireballs from their lamps. They are also known to sporadically emit hollering and grunting noices.
 
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#Trap the Hinkypunk in a corner or approach it in a tight space.
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#Perform the [[Lumos Duo Charm]] onto the Hinkypunk in question until it solidifies.
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#While the Hinkypunk is still solid and dazed, blinded by the [[wandlight]], attack it with the [[Knockback Jinx]] three to five times, thereby causing it to disappear in a puff of white smoke.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
*Hinkypunk is the name for a [[Wikipedia:Will-o'-the-wisp|Will-o'-the-wisp]] in southwestern England.
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*'Hinkypunk' is the name for a [[Wikipedia:Will-o'-the-wisp|will-o'-the-wisp]] in southwestern [[England]].
*For unknown reasons, the book ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'' carries no information on the Hinkypunk species. A possible explanation would be that they are classified as [[spirit]]s and not as [[beast]]s, though this is unlikely as they are included in the [[Folio Bruti]].
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*No information is given on Hinkypunks in ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'' by [[Newton Scamander]]; it is therefore possible that they are [[spirit]]s rather than [[beast]]s.<ref name="FB">''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)]]''</ref>
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*They are, however, included in the [[Folio Bruti]] among [[dementor]]s, [[charmed skeleton]]s and [[jinx]]ed [[Suit of armour|armour]].<ref name="PAVG"/>
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]'' {{Mention}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]'' {{Mention}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]'' {{Mention}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]'' {{Mention}}
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*''[[Pottermore]]''
   
 
==Notes and references==
 
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Revision as of 12:53, 27 August 2015

"The Hinkypunk is a little one-legged creature and looks as if it is made of smoke. It carries a lantern with which it lures travellers into bogs."
Folio Bruti[src]

A Hinkypunk is a diminutive, one-legged creature with the appearance of wispy blue, grey or white smoke.[1] It has a proclivity for luring travellers off of their paths at night, into treacherous bogs or wetlands under the guise of a helpful, lamp-bearing being.[1] They are impish varmints who revel in inconveniencing magical folk and non-magical folk alike. They can propel fireballs far from their lamps, causing serious damage.[2] They also sporadically emit hollering and grunting noises.[2]

History

Hinkypunks were part of Professor Remus Lupin's third year Defence Against the Dark Arts schedule in the 1993–1994 school year.[3] The class was scheduled to begin study of the creatures on 5 November, 1993; however, Professor Lupin was absent due to his illness and Professor Snape took the class instead.[3] Professor Snape took the opportunity to lecture the class about werewolves rather than continuing with the appointed curriculum.[3]

Study on them therefore began the following Monday when Professor Lupin returned.[1] The class found the creature rather frail and harmless-looking, although Professor Lupin warned them of how the Hinkypunk would lure travellers ahead with its lantern, although exactly what would happen thereafter was left ambiguous, as the creature then made a loud squelching noise against the glass.[1]

Hinkypunks were later included in the third year exams for Defence Against the Dark Arts in June of 1994, the second-to-last exam.[4] Professor Lupin had created an obstacle course in the sun, and included an artificial bog, into which a Hinkypunk was placed.[4] Students then had to ignore the misleading instructions given by the creature, which Ronald Weasley failed at[4] despite having battled six in September of that year.[2]

Physical description

The Hinkypunk is short and stout in appearance, with no apparent eyes, ears, mouth or nose.[2] Their translucent and cloudy form gives the impression that they are comprised entirely of wispy white smoke.[1] They have maggoty body shapes, with two protruding arms and one thick, supporting leg, the latter feature of which causing their characteristic hobble.

Defence

One can avoid confrontation with the Hinkypunk by simply moving out of their throwing range.[1] However, if one is close enough to a Hinkypunk, the creature will throw flame from its lantern, and therefore destruction is advised. The following method is recommended[2]:

  1. Trap the Hinkypunk in a corner or approach it in a tight space.
  2. Perform the Lumos Duo Charm onto the Hinkypunk in question until it solidifies.
  3. While the Hinkypunk is still solid and dazed, blinded by the wandlight, attack it with the Knockback Jinx three to five times, thereby causing it to disappear in a puff of white smoke.

Behind the scenes

Appearances

Notes and references

Defence Against the Dark Arts (D.A.D.A.)
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D.A.D.A. at Hogwarts
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Professors
Isidora Morganach · Dinah Hecat · Arsenius Jigger · Albus Dumbledore · Galatea Merrythought · 1984–1985 professor · 1985–1986 professor · 1986–1987 professor · 1987–1988 professor · Patricia Rakepick · 1989–1990 professor · First 1990–1991 professor · Olivia Green · Quirinus Quirrell · Gilderoy Lockhart · Remus Lupin · Bartemius Crouch Junior (as Alastor Moody) · Dolores Umbridge · Severus Snape · Amycus Carrow (as Dark Arts teacher) · Unidentified professor · Brindlemore
Textbooks
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection · Advanced Defence Against the Dark Arts · Break with a Banshee · Gadding with Ghouls · Holidays with Hags · Travels with Trolls · Voyages with Vampires · Wanderings with Werewolves · Year with the Yeti · The Essential Defence Against the Dark Arts · Defensive Magical Theory · Dark Arts Defence – Basics for Beginners · Confronting the Faceless · Defence Against the Dark Arts
Spells studied at Hogwarts under D.A.D.A.
Aqua Eructo · Boggart-Banishing Spell (Riddikulus) · Bombarda Maxima · Cave inimicum · Concealment Charms · Counter-curses · Counter-jinxes · Cruciatus Curse (Crucio) · Curse of the Bogies (Mucus ad Nauseam) · Cursed barrier spell · Densaugeo · Deprimo Spell (Deprimo) · Disarming Charm (Expelliarmus) · Ear-Shrivelling Curse · Everte Statum · Freezing Spell (Glacius) · Full Body-Bind Curse (Petrificus Totalus) · Fumos Duo · Green Sparks · Hex-Breaker· Hex-deflection · Hex Zapper · Homorphus Charm · Human-presence-revealing Spell (Homenum Revelio) · Impediment Jinx (Impedimenta) · Imperius Curse (Imperio) · Imperturbable Charm · Killing Curse (Avada Kedavra) · Knockback Jinx (Flipendo) · Lacarnum Inflamari · Langlock · Levitation Spell (Levioso) · Limbo Mist anticharm · Nonverbal spells · Patronus Charm (Expecto Patronum) · Pimple Jinx (Furnunculus) · Protective enchantments · Red Sparks (Vermillious) · Reductor Curse (Reducto) · Salvio hexia · Sea Urchin Jinx · Seize and pull charm (Carpe Retractum) · Shield Charm (Protego) · Smokescreen Spell (Fumos) · Snake-Vanishing Spell (Vipera Evanesca) · Softening Charm (Spongify) · Stretching Jinx · Tickling Charm (Rictusempra) · Tongue-Tying Curse (Mimblewimble) · Trip Jinx · Twitchy-Ears Hex · Verdimillious Charm (Verdimillious) · Verdimillious Duo Spell (Verdimillious) · Verdimillious Tria · Vermillious Duo · Vermillious Tria · Wand-Lighting Charm (Lumos)
Creatures studied at Hogwarts under D.A.D.A.
Banshee · Boggart · Chameleon Ghoul · Charmed skeleton · Cornish Pixie · Dementor · Dugbog · Erkling · Flesh-Eating Slug · Ghost · Ghoul · Gnome · Grindylow · Gytrash · Hag · Hinkypunk · Iguana · Imp · Inferius · Kappa · Manticore · Nocturnal beasts · Nogtail · Poltergeist · Red Cap · Snake · Troll · Vampire · Vampire bat · Werewolf · Yeti · Zombie