Lexicon Ledgers #03
 
Order for a world known for chaos
What is the Lexicon?

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Lexicon is the Wikipedia of World of Potter US, written by our own Librarians on-site on various topics around the fandom, including, but not limited to, characters, magical plants and potions, magical objects, and more. Each month, the team will publish this blog, the Lexicon Ledgers, featuring a list of the Lexicon entries created during that month. Whether you are a first-year just starting out with your Transfiguration homework or a recent graduate working on Dragonology, this will be your go-to place whenever you begin something new.

Ledgers for the month

People

  • Bellatrix Lestrange
    "Bellatrix was largely egotistical and arrogant which would be considered a great weakness of hers and a contributor to her recklessness."
  • Callidora Longbottom
    "'Callidora Longbottom was a pure-blood witch and a member of the elusive and noble House of Black."
  • Eargit the Ugly
    "Eargit the Ugly was the goblin representative at the summit of the Wizard’s Council in the 14th century."
  • Estaban Stubbe
    "Estaban Stubbe was an American wizard criminal who operated in the 1920s."
  • Evan Rosier
    "Towards the end of the war he was captured by Aurors and was killed by Alastor Moody while trying to resist arrest"
  • Fat Friar
    "He was sorted into Hufflepuff House and was taught by Helga Hufflepuff herself."
  • Gawain Roberts
    "Gawain Robards is a British wizard who worked for the British Ministry of Magic as an Auror under Rufus Scrimgeour during the Second Wizarding War."
  • Kingsley Shacklebolt
    "During his tenure, he oversaw extensive reforms within the Ministry, working to eliminate corruption and discrimination and abolishing pro-pure-blood legislation..."
  • Peter Pettigrew
    "The Silver Hand saw this as Pettigrew disobeying Lord Voldemort, and he was subsequently strangled to death by the hand."

Magical Creatures

  • Aethonan
    "The Aethonan is a breed of winged horses and is primarily native to Great Britain and Ireland."
  • Augurey
    "Also sometimes called the Irish Phoenix, the Augurey is a magical bird that is said to appear mournful or thin, similar in appearance to an underfed vulture..."
  • Banshee
    " They are dark spirits that often resemble women and their cries are fatal to anyone who hears them."
  • Knarl
    "Knarls are magical creatures that looks almost identical to the hedgehog."
  • Poltergeist
    " A Poltergeist can be described as a chaos-loving spirit and are among the creatures that are classified as Non-human Spirituous Apparitions..."
  • Ukrainian Ironbelly
    "It is said to be the largest dragon species in the world."
  • Veela
    "These human-like magical beings had white skin and white-gold hair that seemed to be fanned out behind them..."

Magical Plants

  • Bubotuber Pus
    "Bubotuber pus was thick yellow-greenish and foul smelling liquid that was squeezed from the magical bubotuber plant."
  • Cedar Tree
    "Belonging to the plant family Pinaceae, Cedar is a species of coniferous tree."
  • Cowbane
    "A splash of cowbane in an infusion could be used to brew the shrinking solution."

Locations

  • Privet Drive
    "Known for its rather boring and boxy houses with a garden in the front and back, Privet Drive is located in Little Winging in Surrey..."
  • Quality Quidditch Supplies
    "Quality Quidditch Supplies is a store in Diagon Alley, stocking many different types of supplies and Quidditch-related items."

Potions

  • Wound-Cleaning Potion
    "This potion is used to sterilise wounds and is a very strong antiseptic."
  • Murtlap Essence
    "This potion is known for soothing painful cuts and abrasions and is therefore used as a healing potion."

Magical Objects

  • Deathly Hallows
    "According to the legend, one who possessed all three would become the Master of Death."
  • Hogwarts Express
    "The passenger carriages held compartments set off a corridor, allowing each compartment to function as a self-contained stage within the train."

Spells

  • Fiendfyre
    "The caster could have the flames go after a set target as well causing it to eventually conquer and engulf the surroundings of the target..."
  • Killing Curse
    "When cast successfully on a living person or creature the curse would cause instant and painless death."
  • Protego Diabolica
    "The Charm would encircle the caster with a ring of Black fire that would immediately incinerate the caster’s enemies and leave their allies unharmed."
  • Relashio (Revulsion Jinx)
    "Relashio, or the Revulsion jinx, is a jinx that forces the target to release its grip on whatever it’s holding."
  • Stupefy (Stunning Spell)
    "The Stunning Spell, or the Stupefying Charm, or Stunner for short, is a charm that stuns the target, rendering them unconscious."
  • Animagus Spell
    "The Animagus spell is a Transfiguration spell that is used during the act of a witch or wizard becoming an Animagus."
  • Anti-Apparition Charm
    "The spell prevents people from Apparating into an area and is mostly famous for being cast on the entire Hogwarts castle and grounds long, long time ago..."
  • Anti-Cheating Spell
    "These spells have been casted at Hogwarts on writing quills and parchment to prevent the Hogwarts students from cheating during their exams, mostly used for O.W.L’s and N.E.W.T’s."
Monthly Library Challenge

Excellent pieces of work to read, but what if there were a challenge for you as well?
The Monthly Challenge, introduced by the Team of Librarians, is pretty straightforward: each month, this blog will bring forth a set of six challenges related to some of the topics published in the Lexicon that month. You can complete each challenge, record your proof as suggested, and send it to one of the members of the Library Team. For each challenge completed, you will receive 10 Chocolate Frogs, and the most promising piece of work for each challenge will earn an additional prize, with a shout-out in the following blog. The challenges can vary from lessons to wall posts and even topics. The key is to explore the site as much as you can and make use of the Lexicon while you do. It's there for a reason!

1) Poltergeist

One of the most peculiar forms of spirits in the wizarding world, poltergeists have often been interpreted from many different perspectives. Time for you to enroll in DADA, move on to Y1W5, and see what Professor Thorne has to offer from an academic perspective. Owl us an image of your submission.

2) Stupefy (Stunning Spell)

One of the most useful spells in a dueller’s arsenal, the Stunning Spell is unmistakably a staple of any duel. Head over to Y5W1 of DADA, perform the spell (it could even be important OWLs material), and send us an image of your assignment submission.

3) Augurey

Creatures known for their intriguing courtship rituals, Augureys are a common interest among many Magizoologists. Roll over to Y3W1 of CoMC, read about their story, and owl us an image of your submission.

4) Astronomy Tower

The tallest tower at Hogwarts, the Astronomy Tower is often the setting for many stories circulating around the castle. Have you ever been up there? Send us a topic you’ve participated in that takes place within the Tower. It could be for a lesson, a late-night adventure, or even something completely different.

5) Cowbane

A commonly known plant within the Hogwarts Greenhouses, cowbane is also used in the Shrinking Solution. This is your opportunity to develop your own hypothesis on how it might contribute to giving the potion its effects. Owl us what you think, in any form you prefer.

6) Wizards Chess

It’s the holiday season, the time when people send their loved ones small gifts as a token of appreciation. Can you think of someone who has gifted you a Wizard Chess Set? It could be IG or OOG (as in, on-site). Send us an owl mentioning who gave it and to whom.

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Coded by Dione Carrington