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|name=''The Essential Defence Against the Dark Arts'' |
|name=''The Essential Defence Against the Dark Arts'' |
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|image=[[File:The Essential Defence Against the Dark Arts.png|250px]] |
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| − | |author=[[Arsenius Jigger]]<ref name=POA>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]''</ref> |
+ | |author=[[Arsenius Jigger]]<ref name="POA">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]''</ref> |
|released=Before [[1993]]<ref>This was the first year the book was seen</ref> |
|released=Before [[1993]]<ref>This was the first year the book was seen</ref> |
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|publisher=[[Luca Books]] |
|publisher=[[Luca Books]] |
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|copies=Third-year textbook at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] |
|copies=Third-year textbook at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] |
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| − | '''''The Essential Defence Against the Dark Arts'''''<ref name=POA>''[[Harry Potter |
+ | '''''The Essential Defence Against the Dark Arts'''''<ref name="POA" />, also known simply as '''''Defence Against the Dark Arts'''''<ref name="HPLE">''[[Harry Potter Limited Edition]]''</ref> was a book on [[Defence Against the Dark Arts|fighting the dark arts]], written by [[Arsenius Jigger]] sometime before [[1993]]. |
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| + | It was used by [[Remus Lupin|Professor Lupin]] as a required textbook for his [[Third year|third-year]] [[Defence Against the Dark Arts|defence against the dark arts class]]. It was published by [[Luca Books]]<ref name="POA" /> |
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==Contents<ref>These are the creatures Lupin teaches the class about, and this is the assigned textbook for the class, and hence he probably gathered some information on the Dark creatures from the book</ref>== |
==Contents<ref>These are the creatures Lupin teaches the class about, and this is the assigned textbook for the class, and hence he probably gathered some information on the Dark creatures from the book</ref>== |
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This book had information on various [[Dark Arts|dark creatures]], such as: |
This book had information on various [[Dark Arts|dark creatures]], such as: |
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*[[Vampire]]s |
*[[Vampire]]s |
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*[[Werewolf|Werewolves]] (covered on page 394) |
*[[Werewolf|Werewolves]] (covered on page 394) |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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*It is believed by some (though not proven), due to the similarities in text, that the page on werewolves seen in the films [http://www.angelfire.com/ny/brandybean/index3.html is copied] from a website. |
*It is believed by some (though not proven), due to the similarities in text, that the page on werewolves seen in the films [http://www.angelfire.com/ny/brandybean/index3.html is copied] from a website. |
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| + | *There are at least two different versions of the prop for this book. [http://store.minalima.com/shop/harry-potter/the-harry-potter-premium-collection/the-essential-defence-against-the-dark-arts-premium.html The version] sold by [[MinaLima Design]] has the text on the cover composed of random letters, while the one showcased at [[Harry Potter: The Exhibition]] (seen at the top of this page) has the letters form various words related to the series. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' {{Comment|Not by name}} |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' {{Comment|Not by name}} |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]'' |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]'' |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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| + | [[pl:Podstawowa obrona przed czarną magią]] |
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| + | [[ru:Основы защиты от тёмных искусств]] |
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| + | [[fr:La Défense Essentielle Contre les Forces du Mal]] |
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[[Category:Books|Essential Defence Against the Dark Arts, The]] |
[[Category:Books|Essential Defence Against the Dark Arts, The]] |
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Revision as of 17:25, 31 December 2014
The Essential Defence Against the Dark Arts[1], also known simply as Defence Against the Dark Arts[3] was a book on fighting the dark arts, written by Arsenius Jigger sometime before 1993.
History
It was used by Professor Lupin as a required textbook for his third-year defence against the dark arts class. It was published by Luca Books[1]
Contents[4]
This book had information on various dark creatures, such as:
- Red Caps
- Hinkypunks
- Grindylows
- Kappas
- Boggarts
- Vampires
- Werewolves (covered on page 394)
Behind the scenes
- It is believed by some (though not proven), due to the similarities in text, that the page on werewolves seen in the films is copied from a website.
- There are at least two different versions of the prop for this book. The version sold by MinaLima Design has the text on the cover composed of random letters, while the one showcased at Harry Potter: The Exhibition (seen at the top of this page) has the letters form various words related to the series.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Not by name)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- ↑ This was the first year the book was seen
- ↑ Harry Potter Limited Edition
- ↑ These are the creatures Lupin teaches the class about, and this is the assigned textbook for the class, and hence he probably gathered some information on the Dark creatures from the book