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==History==
 
==History==
It is unknown whether non-merpeople who can speak mermish sound the same as merpeople underwater i.e. whether or not they retain an accent (though they probably do) though it is known that non-merpeople can speak it. [[Albus Dumbledore]] was a known non-Merperson speaker, and [[Percy Weasley]] claimed that [[Bartemius Crouch Sr.|Barty Crouch Sr.]] could also speak it. Ariel was actualy a creepy old hag thing who spoke mermish. To heck with Eric! Why would anyone want to be with THAT THING?!!!
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It is unknown whether non-merpeople who can speak mermish sound the same as merpeople underwater i.e. whether or not they retain an accent (though they probably do) though it is known that non-merpeople can speak it. [[Albus Dumbledore]] was a known non-Merperson speaker, and [[Percy Weasley]] claimed that [[Bartemius Crouch Sr.|Barty Crouch Sr.]] could also speak it.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==

Revision as of 23:32, 18 January 2013

One of the Merpeople of Hogwarts Lake (Concept Artwork)

One of the Merpeople

Mermish is the native language of the Merpeople, a group of sentient mermaids native to Greece.

Description

Mermish is a curious language that is specifically adapted for use underwater. When underwater it sounds much like English, or perhaps even like any other language (Harry Potter is the only one who is personally shown in the books to hear the merpeople); however, out of water the language sounds very screechy and harsh.

History

It is unknown whether non-merpeople who can speak mermish sound the same as merpeople underwater i.e. whether or not they retain an accent (though they probably do) though it is known that non-merpeople can speak it. Albus Dumbledore was a known non-Merperson speaker, and Percy Weasley claimed that Barty Crouch Sr. could also speak it.

Appearances