Adalbert Waffling

"Tamper with the deepest mysteries ― the source of life, the essence of self ― only if prepared for consequences of the most extreme and dangerous kind."

- Waffling's first Fundamental Law of Magic.

Adalbert Waffling (1899 [debated] - 1981) was a British wizard credited to have written "all about magic". Waffling is somewhat seen as the "father of magical theory", as it is a popular claim that every modern witch or wizard has learned from his writings. Waffling was the one who formulated the Fundamental Laws of Magic and wrote Magical Theory, a most popular textbook still being used today in the teaching of young wizards at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Early life
It is popularily believed that Waffling was born in 1899, but there is evidence to believe he was born sooner than that, seen as by the 1890s he was already a most notable theoretician. Waffling might have attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry like so many other wizards before him.



Professional career
By the 1890s, Waffling was already one of most notable wizards of the date, so it is more than likely he published some of his writings before this point. Around this time Albus Dumbledore, the "most brilliant student ever seen [at Hogwarts]", was in regular correspondence with Waffling in order to exchange ideas about magic.

Death
Waffling went on to perish in 1981, older than eighty-two years old.

Behind the scenes

 * In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, A History of Magic is incorrectly said to be written by Adalbert Waffling, instead of Bathilda Bagshot.
 * In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, it is revealed that Albus Dumbledore corresponded with Waffling during his time at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. However, the dates given for Waffling's birth show that he was born after Dumbledore graduated.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
 * The Tales of Beedle the Bard

Notes and references
Adalbert Lasornette