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| − | A '''letter bomb''' is a kind of [[Muggle]] explosive device that can be placed |
+ | A '''letter bomb''' is a kind of [[Muggle]] explosive device that can be placed within correspondence sent by [[Muggle Mail]]. If properly wired, the device will detonate upon the opening of the letter. |
In [[1991]], after [[Harry Potter]] hesitated in bringing [[Vernon Dursley]] the mail, which included his first [[Hogwarts acceptance letter]], Vernon joked that Harry might be "checking for letter bombs" and then chuckled at his own joke.<ref name="PS3">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', Chapter 3 - (''The Letters from No One'')</ref> |
In [[1991]], after [[Harry Potter]] hesitated in bringing [[Vernon Dursley]] the mail, which included his first [[Hogwarts acceptance letter]], Vernon joked that Harry might be "checking for letter bombs" and then chuckled at his own joke.<ref name="PS3">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', Chapter 3 - (''The Letters from No One'')</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:51, 11 June 2013
A letter bomb is a kind of Muggle explosive device that can be placed within correspondence sent by Muggle Mail. If properly wired, the device will detonate upon the opening of the letter.
In 1991, after Harry Potter hesitated in bringing Vernon Dursley the mail, which included his first Hogwarts acceptance letter, Vernon joked that Harry might be "checking for letter bombs" and then chuckled at his own joke.[1]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned)
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 3 - (The Letters from No One)