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A '''scorpion''' is a [[Creature|creature]] with a softer exoskeleton than the [[Crab|crab]] and a pair of grasping claws. They have a narrow segmented tail often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back, ending with a venomous stinger.
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A '''scorpion''' is a [[creature]] with a softer exoskeleton than the [[crab]] and a pair of grasping claws. They have a narrow segmented tail often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back, ending with a venomous stinger.
   
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A [[Wizardkind|wizard]] can "comfortably" survive the sting of a scorpion that would be fatal to a [[Muggle]].<ref>''[[Pottermore]]'' - [http://www.pottermore.com/en/book4/chapter36/moment1/illness-and-disability New from J.K. Rowling: Illness and Disability]</ref>
In [[1994]] in the [[Prefects' bathroom]] [[Harry Potter]] accidentally spilled the water from a [[Portrait|stained-glass window]] of a [[Portrait of a mermaid|mermaid]]. Angry, and unable to breath, she threw scorpions at him. If Harry filled her window with water she gave you the missing part of the sink.
 
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==Behind the scenes==
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*In ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'', the [[Portrait of a mermaid|stained-glass mermaid]] in the [[prefect's bathroom]] attacks [[Harry Potter]] and [[Myrtle|Moaning Myrtle]] with scorpions in retaliation for knocking the [[water]] out of her [[Portraits|portrait]].
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]''
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World]]''
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'' {{Non-canon}}
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter|Harry Potter LEGO Sets]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[Wonderbook: Book of Spells]]''
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*''[[Pottermore]]'' {{Mention}}
   
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==Notes and references==
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Revision as of 12:37, 13 August 2014

A scorpion is a creature with a softer exoskeleton than the crab and a pair of grasping claws. They have a narrow segmented tail often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back, ending with a venomous stinger.

A wizard can "comfortably" survive the sting of a scorpion that would be fatal to a Muggle.[1]

Behind the scenes

Appearances

Notes and references