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'''Scabior''' (d. [[2 May]], [[1998]]) was a [[Wizardkind|wizard]] and a [[Snatchers|Snatcher]] in the gang led by [[Fenrir Greyback]] during the height of the [[Second Wizarding War]].
'''Scabior''' (d. [[2 May]], [[1998]]) was a [[Wizardkind|wizard]] and a [[Snatchers|Snatcher]] in the gang led by [[Fenrir Greyback]] during the height of the [[Second Wizarding War]].
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===Early life===
===Early life===
{{Quote|Funny 'ow they all thinks we wants to 'ear that ''[they were in Slytherin]''. But none of 'em can tell us where the common room is.|Scabior commenting on the people he's snatched |Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
{{Quote|Funny 'ow they all thinks we wants to 'ear that ''[they were in Slytherin]''. But none of 'em can tell us where the common room is.|Scabior commenting on the people he's snatched |Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
Little is known of Scabior's early life. However, given his intimate knowledge of the interior of the [[Slytherin]] common room and its location, it is likely he attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in his youth and was a member of that house.<ref name="DH23" />
Little is known of Scabior's early life. However, given his intimate knowledge of the interior of the [[Slytherin Dungeon|Slytherin common room]] and its location, it is likely he attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in his youth, and was a member of that house.<ref name="DH23"/>
===Imprisonment in Azkaban===
===Imprisonment in Azkaban===
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At some point in his life Scabior was imprisoned in [[Azkaban]] for undisclosed crimes, but was released sometime before or after [[Fall of the Ministry of Magic|Lord Voldemort's infiltration]] of the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] on [[1 August|August]] [[Infiltration of the Ministry of Magic|1,]] [[1997]].<ref name="DHvillainsfeature"/>
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At some point in his life Scabior was imprisoned in [[Azkaban]] for undisclosed crimes, but was released sometime before or after [[Fall of the Ministry of Magic|Lord Voldemort's infiltration]] of the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] on [[1 August|August]] [[Infiltration of the Ministry of Magic|1,]] [[1997]].<ref name="DHvillainsfeature" />
{{Dialogue a-b-c|Fenrir Greyback|We've caught Harry Potter!|Scabior|I know 'es swollen, ma'am, but it's 'im! If you look a bit closer, you'll see 'is scar. And this 'ere, see the girl? The Mudblood who's been travelling around with 'im, ma'am. There's no doubt it's 'im, and we've got 'is wand as well! 'Ere, ma'am —|Narcissa Malfoy|Bring them in.|Scabior's gang of Snatchers arrives at Malfoy Manor with a captured trio|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
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[[File:616407_1294569020632_full.jpg|thumb|left|Scabior at the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]], during the course of his [[Snatchers|Snatcher]] activities.]]
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[[File:SnatchersMinistry.jpg|left|thumb|245x245px|Scabior at the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]], during the course of his Snatcher activities]]
{{Dialogue a-b-c|Fenrir Greyback|We've caught Harry Potter!|Scabior|I know 'es swollen, ma'am, but it's 'im! If you look a bit closer, you'll see 'is scar. And this 'ere, see the girl? The Mudblood who's been travelling around with 'im, ma'am. There's no doubt it's 'im, and we've got 'is wand as well! 'Ere, ma'am —|Narcissa Malfoy|Bring them in.|Scabior's gang of [[Snatchers]] arrives at [[Malfoy Manor]] with [[HarryPotter]],[[Ronald Weasley]] and [[Hermione Granger]].|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}Following his release from [[Azkaban]], Scabior became a [[Snatchers|Snatcher]] during the height of the [[Second Wizarding War]], catching [[Muggle-born]] [[Wizardkind|wizards]] and anyone who opposed [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], in return for gold.<ref name="DH23"/>
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Following his release from [[Azkaban]], Scabior became a [[Snatchers|Snatcher]] during the height of the [[Second Wizarding War]], catching [[Muggle-born]] [[Wizardkind|wizards]] and anyone who opposed Voldemort, in return for gold.<ref name="DH23" />
He was among the group that captured [[Harry Potter]], Hermione Granger and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] in the spring of [[1998]]. On Greyback's orders, Scabior checked the list of truants, searched the prisoners' tent for Harry's glasses, read a cutting from the ''[[Daily Prophet]]'', and expressed terrified awe at the thought of summoning [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]. He was also the only member of the group not to jeer when Greyback expressed a desire to bite Hermione, instead encouraging his leader to restrain himself.<ref name="DH23"/>
He was among the group that captured [[Harry Potter]], Hermione Granger and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] in the spring of [[1998]]. On Greyback's orders, Scabior checked the list of truants, searched the prisoners' tent for Harry's glasses, read a cutting from the ''[[Daily Prophet]]'' and expressed terrified awe at the thought of summoning [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]]. He was also the only member of the group not to jeer when Greyback expressed a desire to bite Hermione, instead encouraging his leader to restrain himself.<ref name="DH23" />
Having taken the trio to [[Malfoy Manor]], where [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] had set up base, Scabior assured [[Narcissa Malfoy]] the prisoner they had caught was [[Harry Potter]]. Later, when [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] took [[Godric Gryffindor's Sword]] from one of the [[Snatchers]], Scabior drew his [[wand]] on her but was quickly [[Stunning Spell|Stunned]]. [[Draco Malfoy]] then moved Scabior's unconscious form to the courtyard with those of the other Snatchers.<ref name="DH23"/>
Having taken the trio to [[Malfoy Manor]], where Voldemort had set up base, Scabior assured [[Narcissa Malfoy]] the prisoner they had caught was Harry Potter. Later, when [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] took [[Godric Gryffindor's Sword]] from one of the Snatchers, Scabior drew his wand on her but was quickly Stunned. [[Draco Malfoy]] then moved Scabior's unconscious form to the courtyard with those of the other Snatchers.<ref name="DH23" />
===Battle of Hogwarts and death===
===Battle of Hogwarts and death===
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[[File:Scabior.png|thumb|left|245x245px|Scabior and some Snatchers fall to their death]]
[[File:Scabior.png|thumb|left|235px|Scabior and some [[Snatchers]] fall to their death.]]On [[2 May]], [[1998]], Scabior participated in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], leading an army of [[Snatchers]]. Scabior nearly ran into the protective enchantments cast by the Hogwarts staff: which killed a number of [[Snatchers]]. After [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] managed to destroy the magical protection around the Castle, Scabior led the [[Snatchers]] into the [[Wooden Bridge]], where he briefly [[Duel|duelled]] [[Neville Longbottom]] before the latter cast a [[spell]] making the bridge collapse andsendingScabiorintothechasmbelowand his death.<ref name="DHpt2">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''</ref>
On [[2 May]], [[1998]], Scabior participated in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], leading an army of [[Snatchers]]. Scabior nearly ran into the protective enchantments cast by the Hogwarts staff, which killed a number of Snatchers. After [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]] managed to destroy the magical protection around the Castle, Scabior led the Snatchers into the [[Wooden Bridge]], where he briefly duelled [[Neville Longbottom]] before the latter cast a spell making the bridge collapse, Scabior attempted to get to safety, but inevitably fell to his death into the chasm below.<ref name="DHpt2">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''</ref>
It has not been determined whether he worked as a Snatcher for personal gain or whether he possessed a prejudice against [[Muggle-born]]s: [[Snatchers]] were generally motivated by the promise of a monetary reward from the Ministry.
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[[File:Hermionescarf.PNG|thumb|200px|Scabior with Hermione in the woods.]]
It has not been determined whether he worked as a [[Snatchers|Snatcher]] for personal gain or whether he possessed a prejudice against [[Muggle-born]]s: [[Snatchers]] were generally motivated by the promise of a monetary reward from the Ministry.
==Magical abilities and skills==
==Magical abilities and skills==
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*'''Martial magic''': Scabior was a moderately skilled duelist, as he was able to capture several rebellious Muggle-borns and other runaways, even killing some in battle. He was not fast enough to draw his wand on [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] when she attacked him. Alongside many other Snatchers, he was able to hold his own against [[Neville Longbottom]] during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] and might have been able to defeat him if the bridge he was on had not collapsed.
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*'''Martial magic''': Scabior was a moderately skilled duelist, as he was able to capture several rebellious [[Muggle-borns]] and other runaways, even killing some in battle. He was not fast enough to draw his wand on [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] when she attacked him.
*'''[[Scabior's wand|Wand]]''': Scabior owned a wand of unknown length, wood and material.
*'''[[Scabior's wand|Wand]]''': Scabior owned a wand of unknown length, wood and material.
*'''[[Hermione Granger's scarf|Pink scarf (stolen)]]''': [[Hermione Granger]] owned a pink scarf that she put on a tree. This scarf was later stolen by Scabior and he was seen wearing it.
*'''[[Hermione Granger's scarf|Pink scarf (stolen)]]''': [[Hermione Granger]] owned a pink scarf that she put on a tree. This scarf was later stolen by Scabior and he was seen wearing it.
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*Scabior is portrayed by [[Nick Moran]] in the two-part [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)|film adaptations]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''.<ref>[http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2009/3/23/deathly-hallows-casting-news-ciaran-hinds-to-play-aberforth-dumbledore-more-on-nick-moran "Deathly Hallows Casting News: Ciaran Hinds to Play Aberforth Dumbledore, More on Nick Moran"] on [http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/ The Leaky Cauldron]</ref>
*Scabior is portrayed by [[Nick Moran]] in the two-part [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)|film adaptations]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''.<ref>[http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2009/3/23/deathly-hallows-casting-news-ciaran-hinds-to-play-aberforth-dumbledore-more-on-nick-moran "Deathly Hallows Casting News: Ciaran Hinds to Play Aberforth Dumbledore, More on Nick Moran"] on [http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/ The Leaky Cauldron]</ref>
*In the films, Scabior's role was expanded as he, instead of Greyback, was depicted as the leader of the Snatchers. He also teases Hermione, again instead of Greyback. In fact, the first of the two-part film, Greyback seemed to be a subordinate of Scabior's group, while the second part Scabior led a very large army of Snatchers to invade Hogwarts.
*In the films, Scabior's role was expanded as he, instead of Greyback, was depicted as the leader of the Snatchers. He also teases Hermione, again instead of Greyback. In fact, the first of the two-part film, Greyback seemed to be a subordinate of Scabior's group, while the second part Scabior led a very large army of Snatchers to invade Hogwarts.
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*Scenes that were cut from the film involved Scabior being violent and perverse. Nick Moran said: "It's all very reminiscent of [[Germany]] in the [[1930s]]. I give [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] a proper kicking and call him Ginger. Then I sniff [[Hermione Granger|Hermione]] and say: "You're going to be my favourite". If you take the wands out, it's something out of an [[wikipedia:Eli Roth|Eli Roth]] movie."<ref>http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/videos-previews-of-tom-felton-on-lopez-tonight-ew-deathly-hallows-villains-feature-77687/</ref>
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*Scenes that were cut from the film involved Scabior being violent and perverse. Nick Moran said: "It's all very reminiscent of [[Germany]] in the [[1930s]]. I give [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] a proper kicking and call him Ginger. Then I sniff [[Hermione Granger|Hermione]] and say: "You're going to be my favourite". If you take the wands out, it's something out of an [[wikipedia:Eli Roth|Eli Roth]] movie."<ref>http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/videos-previews-of-tom-felton-on-lopez-tonight-ew-deathly-hallows-villains-feature-77687/</ref>
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*Scabior is a boss in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)]]''.
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*Scabior is a boss in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)]]''.[[File:D9df6f939843.jpg|thumb|During the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]|208x208px]]
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*In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Scabior is briefly strangled by a whip conjured by Bellatrix, then thrown to the ground and ordered to leave along with Fenrir. This differs from the book, in which he was stunned by Bellatrix, and his fate left unknown. ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]''
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*In [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1]], Scabior is briefly strangled by a whip conjured by Bellatrix, then thrown to the ground and ordered to leave along with Fenrir. This differs from the book, in which he was stunned by Bellatrix and his fate left unknown.
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*When the trio were captured by the snatchers in [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1|Deathly Hallows: Part 1]] to be brought to Malfoy Manor, Scabior appears to be wearing Ron's scarf, which was tied to a tree by Hermione earlier on in the film. This was noticed by an Alohomora listener during their live movie watch.
"Funny 'ow they all thinks we wants to 'ear that [they were in Slytherin]. But none of 'em can tell us where the common room is."
— Scabior commenting on the people he's snatched [src]
Little is known of Scabior's early life. However, given his intimate knowledge of the interior of the Slytherin common room and its location, it is likely he attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in his youth and was a member of that house.[3]
Scabior: "I know 'es swollen, ma'am, but it's 'im! If you look a bit closer, you'll see 'is scar. And this 'ere, see the girl? The Mudblood who's been travelling around with 'im, ma'am. There's no doubt it's 'im, and we've got 'is wand as well! 'Ere, ma'am —"
Narcissa Malfoy: "Bring them in."
— Scabior's gang of Snatchers arrives at Malfoy Manor with a captured trio[src]
Scabior at the Ministry of Magic, during the course of his Snatcher activities
He was among the group that captured Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in the spring of 1998. On Greyback's orders, Scabior checked the list of truants, searched the prisoners' tent for Harry's glasses, read a cutting from the Daily Prophet and expressed terrified awe at the thought of summoning Voldemort. He was also the only member of the group not to jeer when Greyback expressed a desire to bite Hermione, instead encouraging his leader to restrain himself.[3]
Bellatrix and Scabior before she stuns him and the other Snatchers
Having taken the trio to Malfoy Manor, where Voldemort had set up base, Scabior assured Narcissa Malfoy the prisoner they had caught was Harry Potter. Later, when Bellatrix Lestrange took Godric Gryffindor's Sword from one of the Snatchers, Scabior drew his wand on her but was quickly Stunned. Draco Malfoy then moved Scabior's unconscious form to the courtyard with those of the other Snatchers.[3]
Battle of Hogwarts and death
Scabior and some Snatchers fall to their death
On 2 May, 1998, Scabior participated in the Battle of Hogwarts, leading an army of Snatchers. Scabior nearly ran into the protective enchantments cast by the Hogwarts staff, which killed a number of Snatchers. After Voldemort managed to destroy the magical protection around the Castle, Scabior led the Snatchers into the Wooden Bridge, where he briefly duelled Neville Longbottom before the latter cast a spell making the bridge collapse, Scabior attempted to get to safety, but inevitably fell to his death into the chasm below.[5]
Physical appearance
Scabior was a tall man with long, tangled brown hair with a red streak on one side. His skin was fair and his eyes blue/grey. Scabior wore dark plaid trousers, black boots, a black studded belt and was later seen wearing Hermione's pink scarf. [6]
Personality and traits
It has not been determined whether he worked as a Snatcher for personal gain or whether he possessed a prejudice against Muggle-borns: Snatchers were generally motivated by the promise of a monetary reward from the Ministry.
Magical abilities and skills
Martial magic: Scabior was a moderately skilled duelist, as he was able to capture several rebellious Muggle-borns and other runaways, even killing some in battle. He was not fast enough to draw his wand on Bellatrix Lestrange when she attacked him.
In the films, Scabior's role was expanded as he, instead of Greyback, was depicted as the leader of the Snatchers. He also teases Hermione, again instead of Greyback. In fact, the first of the two-part film, Greyback seemed to be a subordinate of Scabior's group, while the second part Scabior led a very large army of Snatchers to invade Hogwarts.
Scenes that were cut from the film involved Scabior being violent and perverse. Nick Moran said: "It's all very reminiscent of Germany in the 1930s. I give Ron Weasley a proper kicking and call him Ginger. Then I sniff Hermione and say: "You're going to be my favourite". If you take the wands out, it's something out of an Eli Roth movie."[8]
In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Scabior is briefly strangled by a whip conjured by Bellatrix, then thrown to the ground and ordered to leave along with Fenrir. This differs from the book, in which he was stunned by Bellatrix and his fate left unknown.
When the trio were captured by the snatchers in Deathly Hallows: Part 1 to be brought to Malfoy Manor, Scabior appears to be wearing Ron's scarf, which was tied to a tree by Hermione earlier on in the film. This was noticed by an Alohomora listener during their live movie watch.
Appearances
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