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The river troll was a breed of troll. They were often found lurking beneath bridges or in the middle of rivers.[1]
History[]
The largest known river troll was defeated by Almerick Sawbridge and was believed to weigh a ton.[2][3]
A river troll was the first obstacle of the Wizarding Schools Potions Championship. The champion from Mahoutokoro School of Magic managed to run across the troll's bridge while it was asleep, disturbing it and causing it to guard the bridge more carefully. Therefore, in order to pass the troll, the Hogwarts potions champion caught some fish (using worms as bait), coated the fish in Shrinking Solution, and then coerced the troll into eating them. This regressed the troll to the size of a child, thus rendering him non-threatening enough for the champion to pass.[4]
Behind the scenes[]
- The river troll is the only troll to not have its own taxonomic name, however, it is possible that it is classified in the same genus as other trolls: Troglodytarum.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Mentioned on a Famous Wizard Card)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
- Wizarding World (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
- Wonderbook: Book of Potions
- Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (Mentioned in History of Magic classes)
- Hogwarts Legacy
- The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac
Notes and references[]
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