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{{Quote|Heart of a lion, this one|[[Ronald Weasley|Ron]], sarcastically, after [[Gilderoy Lockhart]] pretends to faint upon seeing the shed skin of the [[Serpent of Slytherin]].|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)}}
 
{{Quote|Heart of a lion, this one|[[Ronald Weasley|Ron]], sarcastically, after [[Gilderoy Lockhart]] pretends to faint upon seeing the shed skin of the [[Serpent of Slytherin]].|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)}}
   
A '''lion''' is a carnivorous mammal. It is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. <ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion Lion]" on Wikipedia</ref> It is the mascot of [[Gryffindor]] [[Hogwarts Houses|House]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] as it represents courage and chivalry, the two most pronounced traits of a Gryffindor. In addition, [[Luna Lovegood]] made [[Luna Lovegood's lion hat|a hat in the shape of a lion's head]], and would wear it at all [[Quidditch]] games between Gryffindor and [[Slytherin]] Houses, to show her support for Gryffindor, over Slytherin.
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A '''lion''' is a carnivorous mammal. It is the second-largest living cat after the [[tiger]]. <ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion Lion]" on Wikipedia</ref> It is the mascot of [[Gryffindor]] [[Hogwarts Houses|House]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] as it represents courage and chivalry, the two most pronounced traits of a Gryffindor. In addition, [[Luna Lovegood]] made [[Luna Lovegood's lion hat|a hat in the shape of a lion's head]], and would wear it at all [[Quidditch]] games between Gryffindor and [[Slytherin]] Houses, to show her support for Gryffindor, over Slytherin.
   
 
At the [[1994 Quidditch World Cup]], the scarves for those supporting [[Bulgarian National Quidditch team|Bulgaria]] were adorned with lions that really roared.<ref name="GF7">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'', Chapter 7 - (''Bagman and Crouch'')</ref>
 
At the [[1994 Quidditch World Cup]], the scarves for those supporting [[Bulgarian National Quidditch team|Bulgaria]] were adorned with lions that really roared.<ref name="GF7">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'', Chapter 7 - (''Bagman and Crouch'')</ref>
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A [[Sphinx]] is a magical creature that has the body of a lion, but a human head.<ref name="GF31">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'', Chapter 31 - (''The Third Task'')</ref>
 
A [[Sphinx]] is a magical creature that has the body of a lion, but a human head.<ref name="GF31">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'', Chapter 31 - (''The Third Task'')</ref>
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[[Kneazle]]s have a lightly plumed tail, like a lion.
   
 
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"Heart of a lion, this one"
Ron, sarcastically, after Gilderoy Lockhart pretends to faint upon seeing the shed skin of the Serpent of Slytherin.[src]

A lion is a carnivorous mammal. It is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. [1] It is the mascot of Gryffindor House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as it represents courage and chivalry, the two most pronounced traits of a Gryffindor. In addition, Luna Lovegood made a hat in the shape of a lion's head, and would wear it at all Quidditch games between Gryffindor and Slytherin Houses, to show her support for Gryffindor, over Slytherin.

At the 1994 Quidditch World Cup, the scarves for those supporting Bulgaria were adorned with lions that really roared.[2]

Later that year, while introducing a dance lesson for the Yule Ball, Professor McGonagall stated that inside every boy was a lordly lion prepared to prance.[3]

A Sphinx is a magical creature that has the body of a lion, but a human head.[4]

Kneazles have a lightly plumed tail, like a lion.

Behind the scenes

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. "Lion" on Wikipedia
  2. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 7 - (Bagman and Crouch)
  3. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) - Chapter 16 (Dancing Mood)
  4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 31 - (The Third Task)
  5. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 1 - (The Other Minister)