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{{Youmay|the [[creature]]|the [[Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test|N.E.W.T.]], [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]] and [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]] [[Troll (grade)|grade]] or the [[Troll (language)|language]]}}
  
{{Youmay|the [[creature]]|the [[Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test|N.E.W.T.]], [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]] and [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]] [[Troll (grade)|grade]] or the [[Troll (language)|language]]}}
 
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{{Quote|Anyone can speak [[Troll (language)|Troll]]. All you have to do is point and grunt.|[[Fred Weasley]] joking about Troll language.|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
  
{{Quote|Anyone can speak [[Troll (language)|Troll]]. All you have to do is point and grunt.|[[Fred Weasley]] joking about Troll language.|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
   
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A '''Troll''' is a magical creature of prodigious strength and immense stupidity. In fact, they are so stupid that they actually had a wizarding exam [[Troll_(grade)|failing grade]] named after them. Trolls generally reach a height of about twelve feet and weigh up to nearly a ton. They are dangerously violent and incredibly aggressive, and then engage in unpredictable behaviour; a bit comparable with [[giant]]s. Trolls originated in [[Scandinavia]], but are now found all across [[Europe]]. Trolls feed on raw flesh, and are not that fussy about what they eat, from animals to even humans.
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A '''Troll''' is a magical creature of prodigious strength and immense stupidity. In fact, they are so stupid that they actually had a wizarding exam [[Troll_(grade)|failing grade]] named after them.
   
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==Physical Description==
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Troll language is nothing more than simple grunts that only Trolls seem to be able to interpret, though skilled magical multi-linguists such as [[Bartemius Crouch Sr.|Barty Crouch]] can understand them. Trolls understand only a limited number of [[Human]] words, and some smarter ones can be skillfully trained as security Trolls. [[Quirinus Quirrell|Professor Quirrell]] had a gift for communicating with Trolls, and then used it to set [[Quirinus Quirrell's first mountain troll|one]] loose in [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in [[1991]] in an effort to steal the [[Philosopher's Stone]]. A [[Quirinus Quirrell's second mountain troll|Troll]] was [[Quirinus Quirrell|Quirrell's]] contribution to guarding the [[Philosopher's Stone]].
  
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Trolls generally reach a height of about twelve feet and weigh up to nearly a ton. Troll whiskers have magical properties, and are sometimes used as [[wand core]]s. Their feet have two toes, both with giant toenails.[[File:Tumblr_mt4y69qckd1qarxvjo1_250.gif|frame|left|A Troll]]
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==Behaviour==
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They are dangerously violent and incredibly aggressive, and then engage in unpredictable behaviour; a bit comparable with [[giant]]s.
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==Origin==
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Trolls originated in [[Scandinavia]], but are now found all across [[Europe]].
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==Diet==
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Trolls, similar to [[Acromantula]]s, have a taste for human flesh, but enjoy to take it raw, and are not that fussy about what they eat. In spite of this, trolls are fond of fish.<ref name="WBoP">''[[Wonderbook: Book of Potions]]'' - see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_175630&feature=iv&src_vid=g1OVFdhMxPA&v=FdbGPzZSXEk this] video</ref>
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==Society and Culture==
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Troll language is nothing more than simple grunts that only Trolls seem to be able to interpret, though skilled magical multi-linguists such as [[Bartemius Crouch Sr.|Barty Crouch]] can understand them. Trolls understand only a limited number of [[Human]] words, and some smarter ones can be skillfully trained as security Trolls. [[Quirinus Quirrell|Professor Quirrell]] had a gift for communicating with Trolls, and then used it to set [[Quirinus Quirrell's first mountain troll|one]] loose in [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in [[1991]] in an effort to steal the [[Philosopher's Stone]].
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==History==
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A [[Quirinus Quirrell's second mountain troll|Troll]] was [[Quirinus Quirrell|Quirrell's]] contribution to guarding the [[Philosopher's Stone]].
   
 
[[Artemius Lawson]] was an outspoken advocate for the strict restraint of trolls. He thought it was wrong to allow them to roam free, stating that ''"they were creatures who weighed a ton, but had brains the size of a bogey"''.
  
[[Artemius Lawson]] was an outspoken advocate for the strict restraint of trolls. He thought it was wrong to allow them to roam free, stating that ''"they were creatures who weighed a ton, but had brains the size of a bogey"''.
   
 
==Sub-species==
  
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There are three different types of Troll, each with its own highly unique set of physical differences.
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There are four different types of Troll, each with its own highly unique set of physical differences.
 
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*[[Harry Potter]] once speculated that [[Marcus Flint]] has some traces of Troll blood in him; however, this might be simply to insult Flint's stupidity and appearance.
  
*[[Harry Potter]] once speculated that [[Marcus Flint]] has some traces of Troll blood in him; however, this might be simply to insult Flint's stupidity and appearance.
 
*When [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] was captured by [[Snatchers]] in [[1997]], he told them he was [[Stanley Shunpike|Stan Shunpike]], due to them not looking very intelligent, and even speculated that one of them might have been part-Troll, judging by his odour.
  
*When [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] was captured by [[Snatchers]] in [[1997]], he told them he was [[Stanley Shunpike|Stan Shunpike]], due to them not looking very intelligent, and even speculated that one of them might have been part-Troll, judging by his odour.
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*In ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'', if someone casts a spell at a security troll, they can create an expansive wave in self defense.
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*In ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'', if someone casts a spell at a security troll, they can create an expansive wave in self-defence.
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*[[Troll whisker]]s may be used in [[wand core]]s, though they are considered inferior to the [[Supreme Cores]].
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*There is some contradiction as to the ability of trolls to perform [[magic]]. In ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'', it states that trolls have no magic powers other than their naturally enhanced strength. However, one of the questions on the [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test]], when taken with information on the [[Patronus Charm]] from ''[[Wonderbook: Book of Spells]]'', implies that both [[hag]]s and trolls can use [[rudimentary magic]].
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*After the details of the [[Sorting ceremony]] were revealed in 1991, Ron stated that he was going to kill his brother [[Fred Weasley|Fred]], who had suggested that the test to get into Hogwarts involved wrestling a troll.
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*Though often derided as stupid, trolls are obviously intelligent, or at least sapient, beings.  This is seen in their wielding of weapons, dressing themselves, and their attempts to domesticate other beasts (such as graphorns).  This indicates that trolls are early to mid Stone Age in terms of culture, and probably possess intelligence comparable to early cavemen.
   
 
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"Anyone can speak Troll. All you have to do is point and grunt."
— Fred Weasley joking about Troll language.[src]

A Troll is a magical creature of prodigious strength and immense stupidity. In fact, they are so stupid that they actually had a wizarding exam failing grade named after them.

Physical Description

Trolls generally reach a height of about twelve feet and weigh up to nearly a ton. Troll whiskers have magical properties, and are sometimes used as wand cores. Their feet have two toes, both with giant toenails.

Tumblr mt4y69qckd1qarxvjo1 250

A Troll

Behaviour

They are dangerously violent and incredibly aggressive, and then engage in unpredictable behaviour; a bit comparable with giants.

Origin

Trolls originated in Scandinavia, but are now found all across Europe.

Diet

Trolls, similar to Acromantulas, have a taste for human flesh, but enjoy to take it raw, and are not that fussy about what they eat. In spite of this, trolls are fond of fish.[1]

Society and Culture

Troll language is nothing more than simple grunts that only Trolls seem to be able to interpret, though skilled magical multi-linguists such as Barty Crouch can understand them. Trolls understand only a limited number of Human words, and some smarter ones can be skillfully trained as security Trolls. Professor Quirrell had a gift for communicating with Trolls, and then used it to set one loose in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1991 in an effort to steal the Philosopher's Stone.

History

A Troll was Quirrell's contribution to guarding the Philosopher's Stone.

Artemius Lawson was an outspoken advocate for the strict restraint of trolls. He thought it was wrong to allow them to roam free, stating that "they were creatures who weighed a ton, but had brains the size of a bogey".

Sub-species

There are four different types of Troll, each with its own highly unique set of physical differences.

A sub-type is the Troll of Nadroj, a kind of troll with disporpotionate hands.

Security trolls, the smartest troll specimens, are skillfully trained to guard several wizarding locations.

Behind the scenes

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The troll as a Lego minifigure.

Appearances

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ Wonderbook: Book of Potions - see this video
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