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+ | |location=Southern [[Europe]] |
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+ | |residents=*[[Cecilia Gallerani]] |
+ | *[[Leonardo Da Vinci]] |
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+ | *[[Silvio Astolfi]] |
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+ | *[[Luciano Volpi]] |
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+ | |affiliation=*[[Italian Ministry of Magic]] |
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+ | *[[Italian National Quidditch team]] |
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− | '''Italy''' is a country on the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]] coast of [[Europe]], consisting of a boot-shaped peninsula and a number of islands, the largest of which are Sicily and [[Sardinia]].<ref> |
+ | '''Italy''' is a country on the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]] coast of [[Europe]], consisting of a boot-shaped peninsula (the boot shape being caused by the [[Gulf of Taranto]]) and a number of islands, the largest of which are Sicily and [[Sardinia]].<ref>{{wikilink|Italy}}</ref> Its commune of [[Mirto]] may have contained a [[Wizarding world|wizarding community]] of note, as the ''[[Daily Prophet]]'' reported on this community's weather in its International section. |
==History== |
==History== |
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+ | In [[First millennium A.D.|A.D. 79]], the Ancient Roman [[warlock]] [[Zaccaria Innocenti]] cast the [[Dancing Feet Spell]] on [[Mount Vesuvius]],<ref name="castaspell">[http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/hogwarts/library/castaspell.html ''Tarantallegra'' entry on the Cast-a-Spell kit found in the Library section of the Harry Potter Official Site]</ref> triggering its eruption, destroying the Roman cities of {{W|Pompeii}} and {{W|Herculaneum}}, and killing at least 1500 people.<ref name="vesuvius">{{wikilink|Vesuvius|Mount Vesuvius}}</ref> |
− | A sub-committee of sorcerers from the island of [[Sardinia]] did something of note in [[September]] of [[ |
+ | A sub-committee of sorcerers from the island of [[Sardinia]] did something of note in [[September]] of [[1289]]. [[Professor]] [[Cuthbert Binns]] mentioned this during a lecture on the [[International Warlock Convention of 1289]] he gave to his [[second year|second-year]] [[History of Magic]] students in [[1992]].<ref name="COS9">{{COS|B|9}}</ref> |
==Culture== |
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− | [[File:ItalianFlag.jpg |
+ | [[File:ItalianFlag.jpg|thumb|The flag of Italy hanging in the [[Luchino Caffe|all-night café]] on [[Tottenham Court Road]]]] |
− | Italian cuisine is popular around the world.<ref> |
+ | Italian cuisine is popular around the world.<ref>{{wikilink|Italian cuisine}}</ref> There was an [[Luchino Caffe|all-night café]] on [[Tottenham Court Road]] in [[London]] which served hot [[Panino|panini]], where [[Harry Potter]], [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]], and [[Hermione Granger]] sought refuge after fleeing the [[Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour|wedding]] of [[William Weasley|Bill Weasley]] and [[Fleur Delacour]] in [[1997]].<ref>In {{DH|F1}}, an Italian flag can be seen hanging inside the café, and "hot panini" is advertised on its window. {{see image|File:DH - Harry Potter battling inside the Cafe muggle restaurant.jpg}}</ref> |
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+ | [[Italian Vermouth Bianco]], a brand of [[vermouth]], was made in Italy, but was specially tailored toward [[Great Britain|British]] consumers.<ref name="HPLE">{{HPLE|G}} {{see image|File:ItalianVermouthBianco.png}}</ref> |
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+ | ==Wizarding world== |
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+ | ===Government=== |
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+ | Italy was governed by a [[Italian Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]].<ref name="WU">{{WU}}</ref> |
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+ | ===Games and sports=== |
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+ | [[Luciano Volpi]] was a known [[Seeker]] for the [[Italian National Quidditch team]].<ref name="PM">{{PM}} - [[Quidditch World Cup 1990 - 2014]] (Archived)</ref> |
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+ | ===Magical creatures=== |
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+ | {{Worldwide}} |
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+ | ==Known locations== |
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+ | *[[Mount Etna]] |
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+ | *[[Milano]] |
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+ | *[[Mirto]] |
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+ | *[[Rome]] |
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+ | **[[Coliseum]] |
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+ | *[[Sardinia]] |
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+ | *[[Mount Vesuvius]] |
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+ | ==Behind the scenes== |
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+ | *[[Iacopo Bruno]], the cover illustrator of the [[German]] [[Cover art#2018 20 Years of Magic edition|"20 Years of Magic" edition]] [[Harry Potter (book series)|''Harry Potter'' books]], is Italian. |
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+ | {{Quoteurl|5. Five. Cinq. Fünf. Cinco. Cinque.|J.K. Rowling on the five locations of each movie|url=https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/786674139054694400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22%3EOctober}} |
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+ | *{{FB5}} may be partly set in Italy as [[J. K. Rowling]] on [[13 October]] [[2016]] answered a fans question, replying with 'Five' n five different languages. The fifth being Italian, suggesting the film's location. |
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+ | *Due to their surname, it is likely that the [[Zabini family]] is of Italian origin. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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+ | *{{COS}} {{1st Mention}} {{C|Island of Sardinia mentioned}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' {{Mention}} |
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+ | *{{DH|F1}} {{C|Mentioned on product label}} {{C|National flag seen}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]'' {{C|Seen on flag}} |
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− | *''[http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/ Harry Potter Official Site]'' {{ |
+ | *''[http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/ Harry Potter Official Site]'' {{C|Mount Vesuvius mentioned}} |
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+ | *{{PM}} {{Mention}} |
+ | *{{HPLE}} {{C|Mentioned on product label}} |
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+ | *{{HM}} {{HoM mention}} |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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Italy is a country on the Mediterranean coast of Europe, consisting of a boot-shaped peninsula (the boot shape being caused by the Gulf of Taranto) and a number of islands, the largest of which are Sicily and Sardinia.[1] Its commune of Mirto may have contained a wizarding community of note, as the Daily Prophet reported on this community's weather in its International section.
History
In A.D. 79, the Ancient Roman warlock Zaccaria Innocenti cast the Dancing Feet Spell on Mount Vesuvius,[2] triggering its eruption, destroying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and killing at least 1500 people.[3]
A sub-committee of sorcerers from the island of Sardinia did something of note in September of 1289. Professor Cuthbert Binns mentioned this during a lecture on the International Warlock Convention of 1289 he gave to his second-year History of Magic students in 1992.[4]
Culture
Italian cuisine is popular around the world.[5] There was an all-night café on Tottenham Court Road in London which served hot panini, where Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger sought refuge after fleeing the wedding of Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour in 1997.[6]
Italian Vermouth Bianco, a brand of vermouth, was made in Italy, but was specially tailored toward British consumers.[7]
Wizarding world
Government
Italy was governed by a Ministry of Magic.[8]
Games and sports
Luciano Volpi was a known Seeker for the Italian National Quidditch team.[9]
Magical creatures
The following creatures were all found worldwide:
Known locations
Behind the scenes
- Iacopo Bruno, the cover illustrator of the German "20 Years of Magic" edition Harry Potter books, is Italian.
- "5. Five. Cinq. Fünf. Cinco. Cinque."
- — J.K. Rowling on the five locations of each movie[src]
- Fantastic Beasts 5 may be partly set in Italy as J. K. Rowling on 13 October 2016 answered a fans question, replying with 'Five' n five different languages. The fifth being Italian, suggesting the film's location.
- Due to their surname, it is likely that the Zabini family is of Italian origin.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First mentioned) (Island of Sardinia mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Mentioned on product label) (National flag seen)
- Harry Potter Official Site (Mount Vesuvius mentioned)
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter Limited Edition (Mentioned on product label)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned in History of Magic classes)
Notes and references
- ↑ Italy on Wikipedia
- ↑ Tarantallegra entry on the Cast-a-Spell kit found in the Library section of the Harry Potter Official Site
- ↑ Mount Vesuvius on Wikipedia
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 9 (The Writing on the Wall)
- ↑ Italian cuisine on Wikipedia
- ↑ In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, an Italian flag can be seen hanging inside the café, and "hot panini" is advertised on its window. (see this image)
- ↑ Harry Potter Limited Edition - A Guide to the Graphic Arts Department: Posters, Prints, and Publications from the Harry Potter Films (see this image)
- ↑ Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
- ↑ Pottermore - Quidditch World Cup 1990 - 2014 (Archived)