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==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
The name is most likely a reference to the real Devon village of [[Wikipedia:Ottery St Mary|Ottery St Mary]]. ''Catchpole'' gives an impression of a [[Quidditch]] goal post.
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The name is most likely a reference to the real Devon village of [[Wikipedia:Ottery St Mary|Ottery St Mary]]. The word ''Ottery'' means "on the river Otter." ''Catchpole'' gives an impression of a [[Quidditch]] goal post.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==

Revision as of 03:46, 2 August 2011

Ottery St. Catchpole is a small town located in Devon, England.

The village has both a Muggle and a magical community, the latter quietly established after the passing of the Statute of Secrecy in the seventeenth century.[1] Wizarding families that live in or near Ottery St. Catchpole include the Weasleys who live just outside in The Burrow, the Fawcetts, the Diggorys, and the Lovegoods.[2]

Known locations

The Burrow

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The Burrow.

The Burrow is the home of the Weasley family, located in the south of the village and hidden behind hills and trees. On the other side of the village from the Burrow is a fairly large hill called Stoatshead Hill.[2]

The Lovegood House

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Lovegood House.

The Lovegood family resides in a house shaped like a rook not too far from the Burrow, it is hidden amongst the hills and surrounded by gardens.[1]

Paper shop

There is a paper shop in the Muggle part of the village where a very pretty girl works as a shopgirl, who Fred and George have a liking for.[3]

Known residents

Stoatshead Hill

Stoatshead Hill

Etymology

The name is most likely a reference to the real Devon village of Ottery St Mary. The word Ottery means "on the river Otter." Catchpole gives an impression of a Quidditch goal post.

Appearances

Notes and references