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Levina Monkstanley (fl. 1772) was a British witch who worked as an Unspeakable for the Department of Mysteries in the British Ministry of Magic.[1]
Biography[]
An accomplished witch, Levina Monkstanley was the one who first developed the Wand-Lighting Charm, Lumos, and the Wand-Extinguishing Charm, Nox. She astonished her colleagues one day by lighting the tip of her wand to look for a dropped quill in a dusty corner.[1]
Magical abilities and skills[]
- Spell creation: Levina successfully created the Wand-Lighting Charm, along with the Wand-Extinguishing Charm, its counter-charm.[1]
- Charms: Levina was clearly good with charms, given how she invented the Wand-Lighting Charm and Wand-Extinguishing Charm in her lifetime, and put them both to great use in her career at the Department of Mysteries.[1]
Etymology[]
Levina is of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Russian for lion (lev), the Latin name "Lavinia," or the word "levin," an archaic term for a lightning bolt.
Monkstanley appears to be a combination of the two real-world surnames Monk, an occupational surname which ultimately descends from the Greek for "solitary," and Stanley, which is of English origin and means "the stony meadow."
Appearances[]
- Wonderbook: Book of Spells (First appearance)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)
Notes and references[]
Department of Mysteries employees | ||
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Unspeakables | ||
Broderick Bode · Saul Croaker · Elton Elderberry · Grim Fawley · Dinah Hecat · Olivia Green · Gareth Greengrass · Eloise Mintumble · Levina Monkstanley · Augustus Rookwood · Regina Rowle · Albert Sallow | ||
Other personnel | ||
Keeper of the Hall of Prophecy · Unidentified intern |