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|born=[[1910s|1912]]<ref name="BFT">''[[House of Black|Black family tree]]''</ref> |
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|died=[[1990]]<ref name="BFT" /> (aged 78) |
|died=[[1990]]<ref name="BFT" /> (aged 78) |
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|blood=[[Pure-blood]]<ref name="BFT" /> |
|blood=[[Pure-blood]]<ref name="BFT" /> |
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|species=[[Human]]<ref name="BFT" /> |
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*[[Walburga Black]] (daughter) †<ref name="BFT" /> |
*[[Walburga Black]] (daughter) †<ref name="BFT" /> |
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*[[Alphard Black]] (son) †<ref name="BFT" /> |
*[[Alphard Black]] (son) †<ref name="BFT" /> |
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| − | *[[Orion Black]] (son-in-law/second cousin) †<ref name="BFT" /> |
+ | *[[Orion Black]] (son-in-law/second cousin, once removed) †<ref name="BFT" /> |
*[[Sirius Black II]] (uncle)†<ref name="BFT" /> |
*[[Sirius Black II]] (uncle)†<ref name="BFT" /> |
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*[[Hesper Gamp]] (aunt)<ref name="BFT" /> |
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*[[Order of Merlin]] (possibly) |
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| − | '''Pollux Black''' ([[1910s|1912]] – [[1990]]) was a [[pure-blood]] wizard, the eldest child of [[Cygnus Black II]] and [[Violetta Bulstrode]], the brother of [[Cassiopeia Black]], [[Marius Black]], and [[Dorea Black]], the husband of [[Irma Crabbe]], the father of [[Walburga Black]], [[Alphard Black]], and [[Cygnus Black III]],<ref name="BFT" /> the grandfather of [[Sirius Black]], [[Regulus Black]], [[Bellatrix Lestrange]], [[Andromeda Tonks]], and [[Narcissa Malfoy]], the great-grandfather of [[Draco Malfoy]] and [[Nymphadora Tonks]], and the great-great-grandfather of [[Teddy Lupin]] and [[Scorpius Malfoy]]. |
+ | '''Pollux Black''' ([[1910s|1912]] – [[1990]]) was a [[pure-blood]] [[Wizardkind|wizard]], the eldest child of [[Cygnus Black II]] and [[Violetta Bulstrode]], the brother of [[Cassiopeia Black]], [[Marius Black]], and [[Dorea Black]], the husband of [[Irma Crabbe]], the father of [[Walburga Black]], [[Alphard Black]], and [[Cygnus Black III]],<ref name="BFT" /> the grandfather of [[Sirius Black]], [[Regulus Black]], [[Bellatrix Lestrange]], [[Andromeda Tonks]], and [[Narcissa Malfoy]], the great-grandfather of [[Draco Malfoy]] and [[Nymphadora Tonks]], and the great-great-grandfather of [[Teddy Lupin]] and [[Scorpius Malfoy]]. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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| − | Like many members of the [[House of Black|Black family]], the name [[Wikipedia:Pollux (star)|Pollux]] comes from a star. It is the brightest star in the constellation Gemini. The name refers to Castor and Pollux, the twin sons of Zeus and Leda in Greek mythology. The name is traditionally thought to mean "much wine", since astrologers associate Pollux with prosperity and celebration with wine. Pollux's sister Cassiopeia was named after |
+ | Like many members of the [[House of Black|Black family]], the name [[Wikipedia:Pollux (star)|Pollux]] comes from a star. It is the brightest star in the constellation Gemini. The name refers to Castor and Pollux, the twin sons of Zeus and Leda in Greek mythology. The name is traditionally thought to mean ''"much wine"'', since astrologers associate Pollux with prosperity and celebration with wine. Pollux's sister Cassiopeia was named after a constellation. |
==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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*On the Black Family Tree, it states that Pollux and (possibly) Irma was thirteen years old when they had their [[Walburga Black|first child]]. This is most likely one of the numerous mathematical mistakes made by [[J. K. Rowling]] (who frequently admits that maths is not her strong suit). Then again, it's possible Rowling is discreetly showing us that teenage pregnancy is as common in the Wizarding world as it is in the Muggle world. |
*On the Black Family Tree, it states that Pollux and (possibly) Irma was thirteen years old when they had their [[Walburga Black|first child]]. This is most likely one of the numerous mathematical mistakes made by [[J. K. Rowling]] (who frequently admits that maths is not her strong suit). Then again, it's possible Rowling is discreetly showing us that teenage pregnancy is as common in the Wizarding world as it is in the Muggle world. |
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| − | *Based on a statement by [[Horace Slughorn]], Pollux may have been a member of the [[Slytherin]] House. This is likely due to most of the [[House of Black|Black family]] (with the exception of Sirius Black) being in the aforementioned House. However, he attended Hogwarts c. 1923 - 1930, when Slughorn may not have been Potions master. |
+ | *Based on a statement by [[Horace Slughorn]], Pollux may have been a member of the [[Slytherin]] House. This is likely due to most of the [[House of Black|Black family]] (with the exception of Sirius Black) being in the aforementioned House. However, he attended Hogwarts c. [[1920s|1923]] - [[1930s|1930]], when Slughorn may not have been Potions master. |
| − | *Pollux named his last son ([[Cygnus Black III]]) in |
+ | *Pollux named his last son ([[Cygnus Black III]]) in honour of his father ([[Cygnus Black II]]). |
| − | *[[Sirius Black]], a grandson of Pollux, once said that his grandfather had |
+ | *[[Sirius Black]], a grandson of Pollux, once said that his grandfather had an [[Order of Merlin]]. That was maybe Pollux or [[Arcturus Black III]], who was a cousin of Pollux. |
| − | *At the beginning of the tree |
+ | *At the beginning of the tree [[Licorus Black]] is depicted with a green hat, who is very similar to Pollux, but Pollux on the image is wearing a red hat. |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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+ | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]'' {{Comment|Appears on Black family tapestry}} |
| + | *''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)]]'' {{Comment|Mentioned as Walburga Black's father}} |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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| + | |predecessor=[[Cygnus Black II]] (possibly) |
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| + | |position=Owner of [[12 Grimmauld Place]] |
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| + | |years=???-??? |
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| + | |successor=[[Walburga Black]]}} |
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[[Category:Members of the House of Black|Pollux]] |
[[Category:Members of the House of Black|Pollux]] |
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[[Category:Pure-bloods]] |
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Revision as of 07:12, 13 April 2014
Pollux Black (1912 – 1990) was a pure-blood wizard, the eldest child of Cygnus Black II and Violetta Bulstrode, the brother of Cassiopeia Black, Marius Black, and Dorea Black, the husband of Irma Crabbe, the father of Walburga Black, Alphard Black, and Cygnus Black III,[1] the grandfather of Sirius Black, Regulus Black, Bellatrix Lestrange, Andromeda Tonks, and Narcissa Malfoy, the great-grandfather of Draco Malfoy and Nymphadora Tonks, and the great-great-grandfather of Teddy Lupin and Scorpius Malfoy.
Etymology
Like many members of the Black family, the name Pollux comes from a star. It is the brightest star in the constellation Gemini. The name refers to Castor and Pollux, the twin sons of Zeus and Leda in Greek mythology. The name is traditionally thought to mean "much wine", since astrologers associate Pollux with prosperity and celebration with wine. Pollux's sister Cassiopeia was named after a constellation.
Behind the scenes
- On the Black Family Tree, it states that Pollux and (possibly) Irma was thirteen years old when they had their first child. This is most likely one of the numerous mathematical mistakes made by J. K. Rowling (who frequently admits that maths is not her strong suit). Then again, it's possible Rowling is discreetly showing us that teenage pregnancy is as common in the Wizarding world as it is in the Muggle world.
- Based on a statement by Horace Slughorn, Pollux may have been a member of the Slytherin House. This is likely due to most of the Black family (with the exception of Sirius Black) being in the aforementioned House. However, he attended Hogwarts c. 1923 - 1930, when Slughorn may not have been Potions master.
- Pollux named his last son (Cygnus Black III) in honour of his father (Cygnus Black II).
- Sirius Black, a grandson of Pollux, once said that his grandfather had an Order of Merlin. That was maybe Pollux or Arcturus Black III, who was a cousin of Pollux.
- At the beginning of the tree Licorus Black is depicted with a green hat, who is very similar to Pollux, but Pollux on the image is wearing a red hat.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (Appears on Black family tapestry)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game) (Mentioned as Walburga Black's father)