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The '''Improper Use of Magic Office''' (also known as '''Improper Use of Magic Department'''<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]'' - Chapter 11 (''Ministry Interior'')</ref>) is a division of the [[Department of Magical Law Enforcement]] at the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]].
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{{Quote|Level two, Department of Magical Law Enforcement, including the Improper Use of Magic Office, Auror Headquarters, and Wizengamot Administration Services.|The different divisions of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
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The '''Improper Use of Magic Office''' was a division of the [[Department of Magical Law Enforcement]] at the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]. It dealt with the misuse of magic, particularly in cases where [[Non-magic people|Muggles]] were involved, be it by [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] students or by fully qualified adult [[Wizardkind|wizards]].
   
 
==Functions==
  
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This division was charged with investigating incidents of magical activity that breached the [[International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy]], such as deliberate use of magic in front of Muggles, or in Muggle-inhabited areas, or failure to conform to the [[Laws of Conduct When Dealing with Muggles|strictures]] laid down to uphold said law. To this end, it was also tasked with enforcing the [[Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery]].
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The Office is responsible for investigating offences under the [[Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery]] and the [[International Confederation of Wizards]] [[International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy|Statute of Secrecy]]. The Decree prohibits an underage wizard or witch from performing magic, while the Statute of Secrecy prohibits wizards and witches from performing magic in the presence of [[Muggle]]s or in a Muggle-inhabited area.
  
   
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It also maintained a [[Animagus Registry|list]] of people with the [[Animagus|ability to turn into an animal at will]] in order to prevent any misuse of their talent, with there being [[Azkaban|heavy penalties]] for those who failed to register.
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On receiving intelligence reports of a violation of the Decree, a note is sent to the offender detailing actions that will be taken by the Office. First-time offenders are usually let off with a warning while extreme cases may be referred to the [[Wizengamot]]. Thus, it appears that the Improper Use of Magic Office deals with offences that are more regulatory in nature than criminal, as the latter would be dealt with by [[Hit Wizard]]s or the [[Auror|Auror Office]]. However, penalties can still be harsh.
  
   
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Upon receiving intelligence of a transgression, a note would be sent to the offender detailing actions that would be taken by the office.<ref name="CS2">{{COS|B|2}}</ref><ref name="OP2">{{OOTP|B|2}}</ref> In cases where infringement was severe, the office could dispatch Ministry representatives to take legal affair, and in the absolutely worst cases, they were allowed to immediately destroy the accused's [[wand]],<ref name="OP2" /> or the offender could be referred to the Head of the [[Department of Magical Law Enforcement]]<ref name="OP7">{{OOTP|B|7}}</ref> for an official disciplinary hearing to reach an official decision as to imprisonment and destruction of the accused's [[wand]] was warranted — and although high-profile cases are known to have taken place before the whole [[Wizengamot]], this was highly unusual.
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Also, this is where the [[Animagus]] registration is posted, and that all Animagi must register with all their distinguishing features and traits noted, in order for them not to abuse their abilities. The registry is open to public viewing. Failing to register will receive a sentence in [[Azkaban]].
  
   
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A notable example on their daily work was how the Office was tasked with taking action against the activist [[Carlotta Pinkstone]], who deliberately used magic indiscriminately in public places, in full sight of [[Non-magic people|Muggles]], and as a result, she was subject of a long series of convictions and imprisonments in the wizarding prison of [[Azkaban]]. While focusing on breaches of the [[Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery]], it kept a particular focus on witches or wizards living in areas that were inhabited by Muggles. In these cases, first-time offenders were usually let off with a warning, while extreme cases could require them to take legal action against the person in question.
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==Contact with Harry Potter==
  
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The Improper Use of Magic Office came into contact with [[Harry Potter]] repeatedly during his childhood. He received a warning letter from them when [[Dobby]], a house-elf used a [[Hover Charm]] to smash a pudding on a houseguest of his Aunt and Uncle. It was assumed that Harry levitated the pudding, but [[Minister for Magic]] [[Cornelius Fudge]] let him go with a warning. One year later, Harry caused [[Marjorie Dursley|Aunt Marge]] to float like a balloon but Fudge let him go because he felt pity for Harry, believing [[Sirius Black]] to be on the hunt for him.
  
   
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==History==
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This pity turned to malice when years later, Harry received notice of expulsion from [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] after he used a [[Patronus|Patronus Charm]] against threatening [[Dementor]]s in his Muggle hometown of [[Little Whinging]]. The letter informed him that his [[wand]] would be destroyed by Ministry officials and he would be detained until Court notice; this appears to be the standard procedure. Through the intervention of [[Albus Dumbledore]], punishment and wand destruction was delayed until a [[Wizengamot]] Court could be held for Harry.
  
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The Improper Use of Magic Office was presumably founded at some point after the establishment of the [[Department of Magical Law Enforcement]] in the [[1700s]]-[[1710s]].
   
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[[Orabella Nuttley]], the celebrated inventor of the [[Mending Charm]], worked as a low-ranking clerk in the Improper Use of Magic Office in the 18th century, where she, due to her shy nature, got assigned menial tasks such as filing, dusting, and cleaning out departmental [[Owl|owls]].<ref name="WBS">{{WBS}}</ref>
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It is suggested that the Improper Use of Magic Office attends Wizengamot Court services, though when [[Harry Potter]] has a trial in [[1995]], nothing is mentioned about them. It is presumed that this department has several positions and that they remained loyal to the Ministry even when [[Cornelius Fudge]] denied [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] had risen again.
  
   
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Harry was indeed tried before the entire Wizengamot court, however, it was highly unusual procedure for a case of underage use of magic. The hearing was held in Courtroom Ten below the [[Department of Mysteries]] at the Ministry of Magic. Incidentally, it was the same courtroom Harry had [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire|previously visited]] via the [[Pensieve]]. It was a horribly intimidating room with a chair that self-locks when the defendant sits down.
  
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{{Quote|But if the Improper Use of Magic lot get their hands on Mad-Eye, he's had it — think of his record.|Amos Diggory mentioning the Improper Use of Magic Office|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
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[[Dolores Umbridge]], who would eventually rise to the position of [[Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic]], started her political career at the Ministry as a lowly intern in this office after she left [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], and became Head of the division before thirty years old. She eventually left the division when she was promoted to upper management on Level Two.<ref name="DU">{{WW|dolores-umbridge}}</ref>
   
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During the [[1990–1991 school year]], [[Seventh year|seventh-year]] [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] students [[Charles Weasley|Charlie Weasley]] and [[Liz Tuttle]] were assigned to this office during their participation in the [[Ministry of Magic student programme]].
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*[[Travers]] (Head)
  
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*[[Mafalda Hopkirk]] (Commander-in-Chief)
  
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*[[Honoria's fiancé]]
  
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*[[Mafalda Hopkirk's Ministerial Superior]]
  
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*[[Rufus Fudge]] (suspended)
  
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*[[Orabella Nuttley]]
  
   
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The Improper Use of Magic Office came into contact with [[Harry Potter]] repeatedly during his childhood. He received a warning letter from them when [[Dobby]], a [[house-elf]], used a [[Hover Charm]] to smash a [[Petunia Dursley's pudding|pudding]] on the floor at [[4 Privet Drive]] when Muggles were present in the house.<ref name="CS2" /> It was assumed that Harry levitated the pudding, which constituted a breach of both the [[Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery]] and, even more importantly, the [[International Confederation of Wizards]]' [[International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy|Statute of Secrecy]]. Given his youth, however, then [[Minister for Magic]] [[Cornelius Fudge]] let him off with a warning. One year later, Harry caused his [[Marjorie Dursley|Aunt Marge]] to float like a balloon, but Fudge let him go because he felt pity for Harry, believing [[Sirius Black]] to be on the hunt for him.<ref name="POA3">{{POA|B|3}}</ref>
   
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[[File:Mafalda Hopkirk OOTP.jpg|250px|thumb|left|[[Mafalda Hopkirk]]'s letter warning Harry Potter about his breach of wizarding law]]
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== Behind the scenes ==
  
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This pity turned to malice when, two years later, Harry received notice of expulsion from [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] from the Improper Use of Magic Office after he used a [[Patronus Charm]] against threatening [[Dementor]]s in his Muggle hometown of [[Little Whinging]]. This letter also informed him that he had broken the [[Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery]]. The letter also informed him that his [[wand]] would be destroyed by Ministry officials and he would be detained until Court notice; this appeared to be the standard procedure. Through the intervention of [[Albus Dumbledore]], punishment and wand destruction was delayed until [[Disciplinary hearing of Harry Potter|a hearing]] could be held for Harry.<ref name="OP2" />
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*On 18th October 2014, it was announced that information on a witch that started working in the Improper Use of Magic office right after graduating from Hogwarts will be released on Pottermore. It´s not yet known who this witch is.<ref>[http://insider.pottermore.com/2014/10/trick-guess-who.html Pottermore Insider]</ref>
  
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Harry was indeed tried before the entire [[Wizengamot]], however, it was highly unusual procedure for a simple case of underage use of magic. The hearing was held in [[Courtroom Ten]] below the [[Department of Mysteries]] at the Ministry of Magic.<ref name="OOTP8">{{OOTP|B|8}}</ref>
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[[Rufus Fudge]] worked at this office in [[February]] [[1999]], but was suspended when he caused a scandal by making a Muggle [[London Underground|tube train]] [[Vanishment|vanish]] as a bet on a Friday evening.<ref name="DP">[[The Daily Prophet (real-world)|Daily Prophet Newsletters]]: [[8 February]], [[1999]], Page 1</ref>
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{{Quote|But this particular demonstration occurred at Hogwarts. Coincidence? I think not. I only require access to the staff, students, classrooms, grounds, and all miscellaneous magical creatures found on the premises.|Linderina Crane investigating NOTME at Hogwarts|Harry Potter: Magic Awakened}}
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[[File:McGonagall talking with Linderina Crane MA.png|thumb|251x251px|[[Linderina Crane|Linderina Cran]]<nowiki/>e investigating Hogwarts staff and students]]
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Linderina Crane, an investigator in said division, was assigned the task of monitoring the activities of a group of disaffected anarchist wizards known as the [[Nocturnal Order of Tricks and Magical Exhibitions]] during the early [[2010s]].<ref name="MA">{{MA}}</ref>
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At some point during the late 2010s, the Improper Use of Magic Office became inundated with a steadily growing number of reports regarding sightings of unauthorised and seemingly chaotic magical activity occurring throughout the [[Muggle world]].<ref>See [https://harrypotterwizardsunite.com/zh_Hant/post/hpwucoming2019/ here].</ref> And although the [[Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes|appropriate authorities]] were notified and dispatched to deal with the matter, it did not take long before it became blatantly obvious that these "traces of magic" were occurring ever more frequently.
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The Ministry of Magic then decided to take the unprecedented step of partnering with the [[International Confederation of Wizards]] to form an [[International Task Force]] to investigate and contain this so-called [[Calamity]]. In the time that followed, the Ministry proceeded to encourage unity in light of this new threat, and asked witches and wizards to enlist to the [[Statute of Secrecy Task Force]].
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*In {{DH|F1}}, the Improper Use of Magic Office is incorrectly referred to as a the "Improper Use of Magic ''Department''".<ref name="DHF1-11">{{DH|F1}} - Chapter 11 (''Ministry Interior'')</ref> This is not coherent with the Ministry functional directory set forth in the books in which Offices are smaller divisions of the larger Departments (in this case, the [[Department of Magical Law Enforcement]]).
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*In a [[Wizengamot letter to Harry Potter|prop letter]] made for {{OOTP|FA}} (that went unused in the final film), [[Mafalda Hopkirk]] is referred to as the "Commander-in-Chief" of the Improper Use of Magic Office<ref name="LE">{{HPLE}} (see [[:File:Letter about the change of time and venue.png|this image]])</ref> — whereas {{DH}} gives her position as "''an assistant in the Improper Use of Magic Office''".<ref name="DH12">{{DH|B|12}}</ref>
   
 
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*{{MA}} {{Mention}}
   
 
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Latest revision as of 12:34, 12 November 2023

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At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery & Harry Potter: Magic Awakened.
As such, spoilers will be present within the article.

"Level two, Department of Magical Law Enforcement, including the Improper Use of Magic Office, Auror Headquarters, and Wizengamot Administration Services."
— The different divisions of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]

The Improper Use of Magic Office was a division of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement at the Ministry of Magic. It dealt with the misuse of magic, particularly in cases where Muggles were involved, be it by Hogwarts students or by fully qualified adult wizards.

Functions

This division was charged with investigating incidents of magical activity that breached the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy, such as deliberate use of magic in front of Muggles, or in Muggle-inhabited areas, or failure to conform to the strictures laid down to uphold said law. To this end, it was also tasked with enforcing the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery.

It also maintained a list of people with the ability to turn into an animal at will in order to prevent any misuse of their talent, with there being heavy penalties for those who failed to register.

Upon receiving intelligence of a transgression, a note would be sent to the offender detailing actions that would be taken by the office.[4][5] In cases where infringement was severe, the office could dispatch Ministry representatives to take legal affair, and in the absolutely worst cases, they were allowed to immediately destroy the accused's wand,[5] or the offender could be referred to the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement[6] for an official disciplinary hearing to reach an official decision as to imprisonment and destruction of the accused's wand was warranted — and although high-profile cases are known to have taken place before the whole Wizengamot, this was highly unusual.

A notable example on their daily work was how the Office was tasked with taking action against the activist Carlotta Pinkstone, who deliberately used magic indiscriminately in public places, in full sight of Muggles, and as a result, she was subject of a long series of convictions and imprisonments in the wizarding prison of Azkaban. While focusing on breaches of the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery, it kept a particular focus on witches or wizards living in areas that were inhabited by Muggles. In these cases, first-time offenders were usually let off with a warning, while extreme cases could require them to take legal action against the person in question.

History

The Improper Use of Magic Office was presumably founded at some point after the establishment of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement in the 1700s-1710s.

Orabella Nuttley, the celebrated inventor of the Mending Charm, worked as a low-ranking clerk in the Improper Use of Magic Office in the 18th century, where she, due to her shy nature, got assigned menial tasks such as filing, dusting, and cleaning out departmental owls.[3]

20th century

"But if the Improper Use of Magic lot get their hands on Mad-Eye, he's had it — think of his record."
— Amos Diggory mentioning the Improper Use of Magic Office[src]

Dolores Umbridge, who would eventually rise to the position of Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic, started her political career at the Ministry as a lowly intern in this office after she left Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and became Head of the division before thirty years old. She eventually left the division when she was promoted to upper management on Level Two.[1]

During the 1990–1991 school year, seventh-year Hogwarts students Charlie Weasley and Liz Tuttle were assigned to this office during their participation in the Ministry of Magic student programme.

The Improper Use of Magic Office came into contact with Harry Potter repeatedly during his childhood. He received a warning letter from them when Dobby, a house-elf, used a Hover Charm to smash a pudding on the floor at 4 Privet Drive when Muggles were present in the house.[4] It was assumed that Harry levitated the pudding, which constituted a breach of both the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery and, even more importantly, the International Confederation of Wizards' Statute of Secrecy. Given his youth, however, then Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge let him off with a warning. One year later, Harry caused his Aunt Marge to float like a balloon, but Fudge let him go because he felt pity for Harry, believing Sirius Black to be on the hunt for him.[7]

Mafalda Hopkirk OOTP

Mafalda Hopkirk's letter warning Harry Potter about his breach of wizarding law

This pity turned to malice when, two years later, Harry received notice of expulsion from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from the Improper Use of Magic Office after he used a Patronus Charm against threatening Dementors in his Muggle hometown of Little Whinging. This letter also informed him that he had broken the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery. The letter also informed him that his wand would be destroyed by Ministry officials and he would be detained until Court notice; this appeared to be the standard procedure. Through the intervention of Albus Dumbledore, punishment and wand destruction was delayed until a hearing could be held for Harry.[5]

Harry was indeed tried before the entire Wizengamot, however, it was highly unusual procedure for a simple case of underage use of magic. The hearing was held in Courtroom Ten below the Department of Mysteries at the Ministry of Magic.[8]

Rufus Fudge worked at this office in February 1999, but was suspended when he caused a scandal by making a Muggle tube train vanish as a bet on a Friday evening.[9]

21st century

"But this particular demonstration occurred at Hogwarts. Coincidence? I think not. I only require access to the staff, students, classrooms, grounds, and all miscellaneous magical creatures found on the premises."
— Linderina Crane investigating NOTME at Hogwarts[src]
McGonagall talking with Linderina Crane MA

Linderina Crane investigating Hogwarts staff and students

Linderina Crane, an investigator in said division, was assigned the task of monitoring the activities of a group of disaffected anarchist wizards known as the Nocturnal Order of Tricks and Magical Exhibitions during the early 2010s.[10]

At some point during the late 2010s, the Improper Use of Magic Office became inundated with a steadily growing number of reports regarding sightings of unauthorised and seemingly chaotic magical activity occurring throughout the Muggle world.[11] And although the appropriate authorities were notified and dispatched to deal with the matter, it did not take long before it became blatantly obvious that these "traces of magic" were occurring ever more frequently.

The Ministry of Magic then decided to take the unprecedented step of partnering with the International Confederation of Wizards to form an International Task Force to investigate and contain this so-called Calamity. In the time that followed, the Ministry proceeded to encourage unity in light of this new threat, and asked witches and wizards to enlist to the Statute of Secrecy Task Force.

Known employees

Job Wizard(s)

Heads of department

 Dolores Umbridge[1]
Travers

Employees

 Orabella Nuttley[3]
Honoria's fiancé
Mafalda Hopkirk (assistant)
Mafalda Hopkirk's Ministerial Superior
Rufus Fudge (suspended)[9]
Chester Davies[12]
Linderina Crane[10]

Behind the scenes

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Dolores Umbridge" at Wizarding World
  2. ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 7, Chapter 5 (The Ministry of Magic)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Wonderbook: Book of Spells
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 2 (Dobby's Warning)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 2 (A Peck of Owls)
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 7 (The Ministry of Magic)
  7. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 3 (The Knight Bus)
  8. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 8 (The Hearing)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Daily Prophet Newsletters: 8 February, 1999, Page 1
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
  11. ↑ See here.
  12. ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
  13. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - Chapter 11 (Ministry Interior)
  14. ↑ Harry Potter Limited Edition (see this image)
  15. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 12 (Magic is Might)
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