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{{Quote|I think the big one's Thorfinn Rowle.|[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] in [[1997]], after unmasking the Death Eaters.|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
 
{{Quote|I think the big one's Thorfinn Rowle.|[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] in [[1997]], after unmasking the Death Eaters.|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
'''Thorfinn Rowle''' was a [[Wizardkind|wizard]] and a [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] who fought in the [[Second Wizarding War]]. He fought at the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]], where he accidentally [[Killing Curse|killed]] fellow Death Eater [[Gibbon]], burned [[Rubeus Hagrid's cabin]], and [[Cruciatus Curse|tortured]] [[Harry Potter]]. On [[1 August]], [[1997]], he tracked Harry Potter, [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]], and [[Hermione Granger]] to [[Tottenham Court Road]] along with [[Antonin Dolohov]], but the two Death Eaters were defeated and their memories were [[Memory Charm|modified]] by Hermione to cover their escape. After this failure, Rowle was punished severely by Lord Voldemort. He also fought at the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] on [[2 May]], [[1998]].
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'''Thorfinn Rowle''' was a [[Wizardkind|wizard]] and a [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] who fought in the [[Second Wizarding War]]. He fought at the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]], where he accidentally [[Killing Curse|killed]] fellow Death Eater [[Gibbon]], burned [[Rubeus Hagrid's cabin]], and [[Cruciatus Curse|tortured]] [[Harry Potter]]. On [[1 August]], [[1997]], he tracked Harry Potter, [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]], and [[Hermione Granger]] to [[Tottenham Court Road]] along with [[Antonin Dolohov]] disguised as construction workers, but the two Death Eaters were defeated and their memories were [[Memory Charm|modified]] by Hermione to cover their escape. After this failure, Rowle was punished severely by Lord Voldemort. He also fought at the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] on [[2 May]], [[1998]].
   
 
Rowle's fate after the Second Wizarding War and Voldemort's final defeat is uncertain. It is likely he was sent to [[Azkaban]] for his crimes against humanity.
 
Rowle's fate after the Second Wizarding War and Voldemort's final defeat is uncertain. It is likely he was sent to [[Azkaban]] for his crimes against humanity.
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[[File:Rowleee.jpg|thumb|Rowle battling at the Wedding of Bill and Fleur.]]
 
[[File:Rowleee.jpg|thumb|Rowle battling at the Wedding of Bill and Fleur.]]
 
*'''[[Martial magic]]:''' Rowle was a proficient duellist, as he was able to hold his own against [[Nymphadora Tonks]] during the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]]. He also fought against [[Harry Potter]], [[Ronald Weasley]], and [[Hermione Granger]], and was only defeated by Harry, who was under his Invisibility Cloak. He also managed to survive many battles, with the possible exception of the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].
 
*'''[[Martial magic]]:''' Rowle was a proficient duellist, as he was able to hold his own against [[Nymphadora Tonks]] during the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]]. He also fought against [[Harry Potter]], [[Ronald Weasley]], and [[Hermione Granger]], and was only defeated by Harry, who was under his Invisibility Cloak. He also managed to survive many battles, with the possible exception of the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].
*'''[[Dark Arts]]: '''Rowle was able to cast the [[Unforgivable Curses]] (which require ability and a powerful bit of magic to perform) he used the [[Killing Curse|Killing]] and [[Cruciatus curse|Cruciatus Curses]] during the Battle of the Astronomy Tower in 1997.
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*'''[[Dark Arts]]: '''Rowle was able to cast the [[Unforgivable Curses]] (which require ability and a powerful bit of magic to perform); he used the [[Killing Curse|Killing]] and [[Cruciatus curse|Cruciatus Curses]] during the Battle of the Astronomy Tower in 1997.
 
*'''[[Charms]]''': Rowle set [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid's]] hut on fire during the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]] by use of the [[Fire-Making Spell]]. The spell was powerful, as it was enough to set the whole hut ablaze and caused an "explosive bang". He was also able to cast the [[Silencing Charm|Silencing Charm,]] he used it in [[1998]] during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] on Hagrid.
 
*'''[[Charms]]''': Rowle set [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid's]] hut on fire during the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]] by use of the [[Fire-Making Spell]]. The spell was powerful, as it was enough to set the whole hut ablaze and caused an "explosive bang". He was also able to cast the [[Silencing Charm|Silencing Charm,]] he used it in [[1998]] during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] on Hagrid.
 
*'''[[Nonverbal spell]]:''' Rowle used a Silencing Charm on Hagrid without any incantation and he spoke no incantations during his duel with Tonks.
 
*'''[[Nonverbal spell]]:''' Rowle used a Silencing Charm on Hagrid without any incantation and he spoke no incantations during his duel with Tonks.
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==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
[[File:NN8223Lh.jpg|thumb|left|Thorfin Rowles Wand]]
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[[File:NN8223Lh.jpg|thumb|left|Thorfinn Rowle's Wand]]
 
* Thorfinn Rowle is portrayed by [[Great Britain|British]] actor [[Rod Hunt]] in the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' and in the [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)|film adaptations]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''.
 
* Thorfinn Rowle is portrayed by [[Great Britain|British]] actor [[Rod Hunt]] in the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' and in the [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)|film adaptations]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''.
 
*In the book of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'', Rowle is the [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] to shout at [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]], however, in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'', an [[Unidentified male Death Eater during the Battle of Hogwarts|unidentified male Death Eater]] does, possibly because Rowle's character is not as big as in the books<span style="color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:16px;">—</span>which is strange, considering Rowle has been in the films before and this character randomly showed up for this scene.
 
*In the book of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'', Rowle is the [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] to shout at [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]], however, in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'', an [[Unidentified male Death Eater during the Battle of Hogwarts|unidentified male Death Eater]] does, possibly because Rowle's character is not as big as in the books<span style="color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:16px;">—</span>which is strange, considering Rowle has been in the films before and this character randomly showed up for this scene.
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"I think the big one's Thorfinn Rowle."
Ron Weasley in 1997, after unmasking the Death Eaters.[src]

Thorfinn Rowle was a wizard and a Death Eater who fought in the Second Wizarding War. He fought at the Battle of the Astronomy Tower, where he accidentally killed fellow Death Eater Gibbon, burned Rubeus Hagrid's cabin, and tortured Harry Potter. On 1 August, 1997, he tracked Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger to Tottenham Court Road along with Antonin Dolohov disguised as construction workers, but the two Death Eaters were defeated and their memories were modified by Hermione to cover their escape. After this failure, Rowle was punished severely by Lord Voldemort. He also fought at the Battle of Hogwarts on 2 May, 1998.

Rowle's fate after the Second Wizarding War and Voldemort's final defeat is uncertain. It is likely he was sent to Azkaban for his crimes against humanity.

Biography

Second Wizarding War

Rowle was one of the Death Eaters of Lord Voldemort who fought in the Second Wizarding War. It is unknown if he had also fought in the First Wizarding War or whether or not he was imprisoned in Azkaban. It is most likely that he was one of the Death Eaters who did not search for Voldemort after his downfall.

Battle of the Astronomy Tower

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Thorfinn Rowle at the Astronomy Tower in 1997

Rowle participated in the attack on Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1997; he stayed below the Astronomy Tower in the main part of the Castle, and fought defenders by firing curses in all directions. He hit and killed fellow Death Eater Gibbon with a Killing Curse meant for Remus Lupin as Gibbon re-entered the battle. Later, Rowle hit a section of roof with another curse during a duel with Tonks causing rubble to rain down and the barrier to be lifted.

As battle recommenced, Rowle again fired curses everywhere, and after being hit in the face by one of Harry Potter's hexes he began to retreat from the school. During his retreat he somehow managed to make it to the grounds before Harry. He attempted to slay Rubeus Hagrid, but his curses had no effect on Hagrid because of his half-giant blood. Instead, Rowle set Hagrid's hut on fire forcing Hagrid to rescue his dog Fang, who was inside. He was then ordered by Severus Snape, who at the time was operating in his capacity as a double-agent in open support of Voldemort, to leave the grounds and Disapparate with Alecto and Amycus Carrow.[2]

Luchino Caffe Duel

"More, Rowle, or shall we end it and feed you to Nagini? Lord Voldemort is not sure that he will forgive this time... You called me back for this, to tell me that Harry Potter has escaped again? Draco, give Rowle another taste of our displeasure... Do it, or feel my wrath yourself!"
Lord Voldemort punishing Rowle after he failed to capture Harry Potter[src]
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Dolohov and Rowle find the trio in a cafe

He was not identified by name to Harry Potter until they met face to face in the chaos following the attack on the Ministry of Magic in 1997. He and Antonin Dolohov tracked Harry, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger to a café on Tottenham Court Road via the Taboo curse on Voldemort's name after their escape from the Burrow. A fight broke out, and Rowle was stunned by Harry, who was under his Invisibility Cloak. Afterward, his and Dolohov's memories were modified by Hermione, even though she had not previously performed the enchantment. Ron recognised him and his partner, Antonin Dolohov, from an old Daily Prophet wanted poster.

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Rowle, being stunned by Harry Potter

Through his connection to Voldemort, Harry witnessed Voldemort ordering Draco Malfoy to torture Rowle soon after this incident, as punishment for failing to capture Harry and his friends. Other Death Eaters were more careful about signaling Voldemort after that.[3]

Battle of Hogwarts

" QUIET! shouted Rowle, and with a flick of his wand Hagrid was silenced."
— The Battle of Hogwarts[src]
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Thorfinn Rowle holding Hagrid from behind in the Forbidden Forest, as well as several other Death Eaters

Harry saw Rowle once again when he entered the Forbidden Forest to confront Voldemort; Rowle was in the Death Eater camp dabbing at his bleeding lip, which indicates that he fought in the Battle of Hogwarts and suffered some injury. It is unknown if he later survived the battle.  If he did survive, he was most likely captured and incarcerated in Azkaban.

Physical appearance

"...the huge, blond Death Eater..."
— Description of Thorfinn Rowle[src]

Thorfinn Rowle was an enormous, muscled Death Eater with blond hair.

Personality and traits

Rowle was very cruel, casting Killing Curses indiscriminately, burning Rubeus Hagrid's cabin, and torturing Harry Potter. He also appeared very reckless as he accidently killed another Death Eater, Gibbon.

Magical abilities and skills

Rowleee

Rowle battling at the Wedding of Bill and Fleur.

Etymology

Thorfinn is a Norse name, and may refer to Thorfinn the Mighty, an eleventh-century earl of Orkney. In the Orkneyinga Saga, he is described as "unusually tall and strong...a forceful man, greedy for fame and fortune. He did well in battle, for he was both a good tactician and full of courage."[4] It may also link with Thor, the Viking god of thunder, and a mighty warrior of massive physical stature.

Behind the scenes

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Thorfinn Rowle's Wand

Appearances

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LEGO Rowle

Rowle as a LEGO minifigure

Notes and references

  1. The Rowles were part of the Sacred Twenty-Eight and were thus considered pure-blood, at least in the 1930s. It's unknown if Thorfinn himself was pure-blood.
  2. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
  4. "Thorfinn the Mighty" on Wikipedia
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