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− | [[Harry Potter]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] encountered Wakanda in a lift when they [[Infiltration of the Ministry of Magic|infiltrated the Ministry]] along with [[Hermione Granger]] in [[1997]]. [[Arthur Weasley]] was talking to her, and, judging from his reaction, she had just tried to convince him to become involved in something with which |
+ | [[Harry Potter]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] encountered Wakanda in a lift when they [[Infiltration of the Ministry of Magic|infiltrated the Ministry]] along with [[Hermione Granger]] in [[1997]]. [[Arthur Weasley]] was talking to her, and, judging from his reaction, she had just tried to convince him to become involved in something with which he had reservations.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''</ref> |
==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
Revision as of 15:00, 9 October 2010
Wakanda was an elderly witch who worked for the Ministry of Magic. She wore her blonde hair in a high style that resembled an anthill.
Biography
Harry Potter and Ron Weasley encountered Wakanda in a lift when they infiltrated the Ministry along with Hermione Granger in 1997. Arthur Weasley was talking to her, and, judging from his reaction, she had just tried to convince him to become involved in something with which he had reservations.[1]
Etymology
- The name Wakanda means "inner magical power" in Sioux[2]. In Sioux tradition, Wakanda or Wakan Tanka is also a term for that which is sacred or divine.
Appearances
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- ↑ The New Age Baby Name Book by Sue Browder