Miranda Goshawk

Miranda Goshawk (b. 1921) is a famous spellbook writer and specializes in Charms Books. Her books are required Hogwarts textbooks, regularly requested by Professor Filius Flitwick. She wrote The Standard Book of Spells series, a favourite of Hermione Granger. She also wrote an Herbology encyclopedia and the third volume, at least, of the Which Owl? series.

Magical abilities and skills

 * Charms mastery: Miranda seemed to be masterful in the use of charms, having written a series of books used in Hogwarts Charms lesson.
 * Herbologist: She wrote Goshawk's Guide to Herbology.
 * Care of magical creatures: Miranda wrote at least the third volume of Which owl?
 * Nonverbal spells: Her books covered nonverbal spells.

Published Works

 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade One
 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade Two
 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade Three
 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade Four
 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade Five
 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade Six
 * The Standard Book of Spells, Grade Seven (possibly)
 * Goshawk's Guide to Herbology
 * Which Owl? (volume three)

Etymology

 * Miranda is from Spanish and means "admirable" or "beautiful." A goshawk is a large, powerful species of hawk with rounded wings, long tail and brown or gray feathers.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)

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