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+ | *[[Flint family]]}}{{Quote| ''Now, I want a nice fair game, all of you,'' she said, once they were all gathered around her. Harry noticed that she seemed to be speaking particularly to the Slytherin Captain, Marcus Flint, a sixth year. [[Harry]] thought Flint looked as if he had some [[troll]] blood in him.|Description|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}} |
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− | '''Marcus Flint''' (born c. [[1974]]-[[1975]]) was a [[Wizardkind|wizard]] who attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] from [[1986]] to [[1994]] and was sorted into [[Slytherin]] house. He was a [[Chaser]] on the Slytherin [[Quidditch]] [[Slytherin Quidditch team|team]] as well as its Captain from [[1991]] to [[1994]]. Flint had to repeat his final year of education, as he failed his exams the first time round.<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/0200-scholastic-chat.htm Online chat transcript, Scholastic.com, 3 February 2000]</ref><ref name="Official Site">[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/faq_view.cfm?id=16 Rowling's Official Site (text only), accessed 25th July 2011]</ref> |
+ | '''Marcus Flint''' (born c. [[1974]]-[[1975]]) was a [[Wizardkind|wizard]] who attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] from [[1986]] to [[1994]] and was sorted into [[Slytherin]] house. He was a [[Chaser]] on the Slytherin [[Quidditch]] [[Slytherin Quidditch team|team]] as well as its Captain from [[1991]] to [[1994]]. Flint had to repeat his final year of education, as he failed his exams the first time round.<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/0200-scholastic-chat.htm Online chat transcript, Scholastic.com, 3 February 2000]</ref><ref name="Official Site">[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/faq_view.cfm?id=16 Rowling's Official Site (text only), accessed 25th July 2011]</ref> |
==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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+ | Marcus was born in 1974 - 1975 in Great Britain. He was a descendant of the pure-blood Flint family, related in some way to former Minister of Magic Josephina Flint and Ursula Black née Flint. It's unknown if Marcus himself was pure-blood. |
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====1986-1991==== |
====1986-1991==== |
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+ | [[File:Flint.png|thumb|left|185x185px|Marcus Flint playing Quidditch in [[1991]].]] |
− | Flint began attending Hogwarts in [[1986]] and was [[Sorting ceremony|sorted]] into [[Slytherin]] [[Hogwarts Houses|House]]. His [[Head of House]] was the [[Potions master]], [[Professor]] [[Severus Snape]], and lived in a dormitory in the [[Slytherin Dungeon]]. |
+ | Flint began attending Hogwarts in [[1986]] and was [[Sorting ceremony|sorted]] into [[Slytherin]] [[Hogwarts Houses|House]]. His [[Head of House]] was the [[Potions master]], [[Professor]] [[Severus Snape]], and lived in a dormitory in the [[Slytherin Dungeon]]. |
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+ | At some point, he joined the [[Slytherin Quidditch team]] as a [[Chaser]] and became its Captain by [[1991–1992 school year|his sixth year]]. Flint was known for being very rough in his Quidditch-playing; for example, his handshakes with [[Gryffindor]] Captain and rival [[Oliver Wood]] often turned into attempts to break one another's fingers. He was also not above committing fouls, [[block]]ing [[Harry Potter]] in a [[1991]] Quidditch match.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''</ref> |
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====[[1992–1993 school year]]==== |
====[[1992–1993 school year]]==== |
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+ | [[File:Slytherinquidditchteam.jpg|thumb|Marcus and the Slytherin Quidditch team|249x249px]]{{Dialogue a-b-a|Oliver Wood|I don't believe it! Where you think you're going, Flint?|Flint|Qudditch practice! |I booked the pitch for Gryffindor today.|Marcus and Oliver Wood argue over the Hogwarts' Qudditch pitch|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets }}In [[1992]], Flint was pleased when his team received new [[broomstick]]s courtesy of [[Lucius Malfoy]] when his son [[Draco Malfoy|Draco]] became the team's new [[Seeker]]. They bragged to the [[Gryffindor Quidditch team]] about this, and mocked their rivals' older brooms. This prompted [[Hermione Granger]] to insult Draco, remarking that "''at least no one on the Gryffindor team had to ''buy'' their way in''". Draco retaliated by calling Hermione a "''filthy little [[Mudblood]]''", to the outrage of the Gryffindors. Flint had to stand in front of Draco to prevent [[Fred and George Weasley]] from attacking and injuring his [[Seeker]]. [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] then attempted to [[Slug-Vomiting Charm|hex]] Draco, but it backfired, and the entire Slytherin team laughed uproariously as Ron vomited slugs. |
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− | [[File:Slytherinquidditchteam.jpg|thumb|Marcus and the Slytherin Quidditch team]] |
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− | + | Flint was angered by Draco's stupidity during a match against Gryffindor, and reprimanded him after the game, because Draco failed to notice the Golden Snitch next to him causing Slytherin to lose the match. This was witnessed by [[George Weasley]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''</ref> |
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====[[1993–1994 school year]]==== |
====[[1993–1994 school year]]==== |
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+ | [[File:Cs_(1).jpg|thumb|233x233px|Marcus at Hogwarts.|left]] |
− | Flint should have graduated from Hogwarts in [[1993]], but had to repeat his [[Seventh year|final year]] as he'd failed his exams<ref name="Official Site"/> |
+ | Flint should have graduated from Hogwarts in [[1993]], but had to repeat his [[Seventh year|final year]] as he'd failed his exams.<ref name="Official Site"/> On one occasion, he participated in a scheme to scare [[Harry Potter]] with Draco, [[Vincent Crabbe]], and [[Gregory Goyle]]. The four Slytherins dressed up as [[Dementor]]s, which were guarding Hogwarts that year due to [[Sirius Black]]'s [[Azkaban escapes#1993|escape]] from [[Azkaban]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''</ref> Also, Flint and [[Peregrine Derrick|Derrick]], following [[Draco Malfoy|Malfoy]]'s idea, stole the crate containing the Quidditch balls from [[Rolanda Hooch's office|Madame Hooch's office]] and hid them in the [[Clock Tower Courtyard]]. They replaced the crate with a box with a jinxed [[Golden Snitch|Snitch]], [[Quaffle]], and [[Bludger]] inside so they could beat the [[Gryffindor Quidditch team]]. However, their plan was foiled by [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] and [[Hermione Granger]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]''</ref> |
It is unknown what happened to Flint after Hogwarts. |
It is unknown what happened to Flint after Hogwarts. |
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==Physical appearance== |
==Physical appearance== |
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− | Marcus was described as being tall, and relatively muscular. He had large teeth, shifty grey eyes, and coarse black hair. [[Harry Potter|Harry]] also mentioned that he looked like he might have [[troll |
+ | Marcus was described as being tall, and relatively muscular. He had large teeth, shifty grey eyes, and coarse black hair. [[Harry Potter|Harry]] also mentioned that he looked like he might have [[troll]] [[blood]] in him. |
==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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− | *The name Marcus is derived from Mars, the god of war in Roman mythology. This may allude to Flint's aggression. |
+ | *The name Marcus is derived from Mars, the god of war in Roman mythology. This may allude to Flint's aggression. It is also, intrestingly the opposite of Oliver Woods name, Oliver , which means oliv branches symbolizes peace. Wood being the opposite of flint; Flint kindling fire, and Wood burning when in contact of fire. |
*A flint is a stone used for lighting a fire. |
*A flint is a stone used for lighting a fire. |
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− | *Since Flint was the captain of the Slytherin Quidditch team, he was therefore "Captain Flint", which may be an allusion to the [ |
+ | *Since Flint was the captain of the Slytherin Quidditch team, he was therefore "Captain Flint", which may be an allusion to the [[wikipedia:Captain Flint|similarly-named captain]] of the pirate ship ''Walrus'' from [[wikipedia:Robert Louis Stevenson|Robert Louis Stevenson]]'s novel ''[[wikipedia:Treasure Island|Treasure Island]]''. |
==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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− | *Flint was stated to be a [[sixth year]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', yet he was still at the school in ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' (two years after his debut). [[J. K. Rowling]] has explained this by saying that he had to repeat his last year.<ref |
+ | *Flint was stated to be a [[sixth year]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', yet he was still at the school in ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' (two years after his debut). [[J. K. Rowling]] has explained this by saying that he had to repeat his last year.<ref name="Official Site"/> This explanation does not deter some fans from calling other consistency errors "Flints", however. |
+ | *In later editions of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]],'' however, Flint is stated to be a [[fifth year]], presumably to correct the mistake. |
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*[[Harry Potter]] speculated at one point that Flint might have some [[Troll]] blood in him. However, this may simply have been an insult toward Flint's appearance. |
*[[Harry Potter]] speculated at one point that Flint might have some [[Troll]] blood in him. However, this may simply have been an insult toward Flint's appearance. |
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*Flint was portrayed by [[Jamie Yeates]] in the film adaptions of [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|the first]] and [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|second]] books, and wore a set of false teeth for the role. |
*Flint was portrayed by [[Jamie Yeates]] in the film adaptions of [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|the first]] and [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|second]] books, and wore a set of false teeth for the role. |
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Revision as of 10:02, 29 July 2015
Marcus Flint (born c. 1974-1975) was a wizard who attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1986 to 1994 and was sorted into Slytherin house. He was a Chaser on the Slytherin Quidditch team as well as its Captain from 1991 to 1994. Flint had to repeat his final year of education, as he failed his exams the first time round.[3][4]
Biography
Early life
Marcus was born in 1974 - 1975 in Great Britain. He was a descendant of the pure-blood Flint family, related in some way to former Minister of Magic Josephina Flint and Ursula Black née Flint. It's unknown if Marcus himself was pure-blood.
Hogwarts years
1986-1991
Flint began attending Hogwarts in 1986 and was sorted into Slytherin House. His Head of House was the Potions master, Professor Severus Snape, and lived in a dormitory in the Slytherin Dungeon.
At some point, he joined the Slytherin Quidditch team as a Chaser and became its Captain by his sixth year. Flint was known for being very rough in his Quidditch-playing; for example, his handshakes with Gryffindor Captain and rival Oliver Wood often turned into attempts to break one another's fingers. He was also not above committing fouls, blocking Harry Potter in a 1991 Quidditch match.[5]
1992–1993 school year
- Oliver Wood: "I don't believe it! Where you think you're going, Flint?"
- Flint: "Qudditch practice! "
- Oliver Wood: "I booked the pitch for Gryffindor today."
- — Marcus and Oliver Wood argue over the Hogwarts' Qudditch pitch[src]
In 1992, Flint was pleased when his team received new broomsticks courtesy of Lucius Malfoy when his son Draco became the team's new Seeker. They bragged to the Gryffindor Quidditch team about this, and mocked their rivals' older brooms. This prompted Hermione Granger to insult Draco, remarking that "at least no one on the Gryffindor team had to buy their way in". Draco retaliated by calling Hermione a "filthy little Mudblood", to the outrage of the Gryffindors. Flint had to stand in front of Draco to prevent Fred and George Weasley from attacking and injuring his Seeker. Ron Weasley then attempted to hex Draco, but it backfired, and the entire Slytherin team laughed uproariously as Ron vomited slugs.
Flint was angered by Draco's stupidity during a match against Gryffindor, and reprimanded him after the game, because Draco failed to notice the Golden Snitch next to him causing Slytherin to lose the match. This was witnessed by George Weasley.[6]
1993–1994 school year
Flint should have graduated from Hogwarts in 1993, but had to repeat his final year as he'd failed his exams.[4] On one occasion, he participated in a scheme to scare Harry Potter with Draco, Vincent Crabbe, and Gregory Goyle. The four Slytherins dressed up as Dementors, which were guarding Hogwarts that year due to Sirius Black's escape from Azkaban.[7] Also, Flint and Derrick, following Malfoy's idea, stole the crate containing the Quidditch balls from Madame Hooch's office and hid them in the Clock Tower Courtyard. They replaced the crate with a box with a jinxed Snitch, Quaffle, and Bludger inside so they could beat the Gryffindor Quidditch team. However, their plan was foiled by Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.[8]
It is unknown what happened to Flint after Hogwarts.
Physical appearance
Marcus was described as being tall, and relatively muscular. He had large teeth, shifty grey eyes, and coarse black hair. Harry also mentioned that he looked like he might have troll blood in him.
Etymology
- The name Marcus is derived from Mars, the god of war in Roman mythology. This may allude to Flint's aggression. It is also, intrestingly the opposite of Oliver Woods name, Oliver , which means oliv branches symbolizes peace. Wood being the opposite of flint; Flint kindling fire, and Wood burning when in contact of fire.
- A flint is a stone used for lighting a fire.
- Since Flint was the captain of the Slytherin Quidditch team, he was therefore "Captain Flint", which may be an allusion to the similarly-named captain of the pirate ship Walrus from Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Treasure Island.
Behind the scenes
- Flint was stated to be a sixth year in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, yet he was still at the school in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (two years after his debut). J. K. Rowling has explained this by saying that he had to repeat his last year.[4] This explanation does not deter some fans from calling other consistency errors "Flints", however.
- In later editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, however, Flint is stated to be a fifth year, presumably to correct the mistake.
- Harry Potter speculated at one point that Flint might have some Troll blood in him. However, this may simply have been an insult toward Flint's appearance.
- Flint was portrayed by Jamie Yeates in the film adaptions of the first and second books, and wore a set of false teeth for the role.
- Flint once borrowed Quidditch Through the Ages from the Hogwarts Library, and was due to return the book on 22 June.
- If Stan Shunpike attended Hogwarts, he would have been in the same year with Marcus Flint.
- In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, Marcus Flint is the Slytherin team's Seeker.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)[9]
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Mentioned only)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World
- LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World
- Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
- Quidditch Through the Ages (real)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- Harry Potter LEGO Sets
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
Notes and references
- ↑ World Exclusive Interview with J K RowlingThe Flints are known British.
- ↑ His family appears in the Pure-Blood Directory meaning that it at least once was pure-blood. It is possible, however, that non-purebloods married into the family and had children after the directory was published.
- ↑ Online chat transcript, Scholastic.com, 3 February 2000
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Rowling's Official Site (text only), accessed 25th July 2011
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- ↑ Although Flint is never identified, the complete Slytherin Quidditch team appeared in the game adaptation.