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A '''jack-in-the-box''' is a [[Muggle]] and [[wizards|wizarding]] toy that outwardly consists of a box with a crank. When the crank is turned, it plays a melody, at the end of which the lid pops open and a figure, usually a clown or jester, pops out of the box. |
A '''jack-in-the-box''' is a [[Muggle]] and [[wizards|wizarding]] toy that outwardly consists of a box with a crank. When the crank is turned, it plays a melody, at the end of which the lid pops open and a figure, usually a clown or jester, pops out of the box. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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− | During [[Remus Lupin]]'s [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] class concerning [[Boggarts]] in [[1993]], [[Parvati Patil]]'s Boggart, a [[Snake|Cobra]], was [[Riddikulus|turned]] into a jack-in-the-box.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]'' - Chapter 11 (''Boggart in the Wardrobe'')</ref> |
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− | + | During the [[1993–1994 school year]], [[Draco Malfoy]] locked [[Neville Longbottom]] and a [[Ghoul in the Muggle Studies Classroom|Ghoul]] inside the [[Muggle Studies]] [[Muggle Studies Classroom|Classroom]]. While searching for a way to get rid of the Ghoul, [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] came across a huge closed jack-in-the-box. Wondering what it was, Ron tried to open it, but its lid sprung open suddently, throwing Ron over an upper balustrade.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' - ''Neville and the Ghoul''</ref> |
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===Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes=== |
===Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes=== |
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+ | *[[Fred and George Weasley]] had jack-in-the-boxes for sale at their shop, [[Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes]], in [[1996]]. There were some customers interested in them.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]''</ref> |
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+ | *In [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|the film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', [[Parvati Patil]]'s [[boggart]] is a giant [[snake]], which she turns into a jack-in-the-box with [[Riddikulus]]. Some fans joke that it is actually scarier than the snake. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]'' |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]'' |
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+ | *''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'' {{C|Handheld versions only}} |
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+ | *[[Harry Potter: The Creature Vault]] |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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[[Category:Prank devices]] |
[[Category:Prank devices]] |
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[[Category:Toys]] |
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Revision as of 15:51, 26 March 2016
A jack-in-the-box is a Muggle and wizarding toy that outwardly consists of a box with a crank. When the crank is turned, it plays a melody, at the end of which the lid pops open and a figure, usually a clown or jester, pops out of the box.
History
Attack of the Ghoul
During the 1993–1994 school year, Draco Malfoy locked Neville Longbottom and a Ghoul inside the Muggle Studies Classroom. While searching for a way to get rid of the Ghoul, Ron Weasley came across a huge closed jack-in-the-box. Wondering what it was, Ron tried to open it, but its lid sprung open suddently, throwing Ron over an upper balustrade.[1]
Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes
- Fred and George Weasley had jack-in-the-boxes for sale at their shop, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, in 1996. There were some customers interested in them.[2]
Behind the scenes
- In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Parvati Patil's boggart is a giant snake, which she turns into a jack-in-the-box with Riddikulus. Some fans joke that it is actually scarier than the snake.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Handheld versions only)
- Harry Potter: The Creature Vault
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) - Neville and the Ghoul
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)