Malkin

Madam Malkin was the owner of Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions. She was a squat witch who was very friendly, unless anyone displayed signs of aggression in her shop.

Etymology
The name "Malkin" may be derived from "Malkin Tower" which was a key element in the Pendle Witches trial.

Graymalkin was the name of a cat that belonged to one of the three witches (the Weird Sisters) in Shakespeare's MacBeth.

A malkin is also an old name for a scarecrow, dressed to frighten away birds. Malkin-trash was someone who was poorly or frighteningly dressed.



Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
 * Harry Potter Trading Card Game
 * LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
 * LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

Notes and references
Madame Guipure Мадам Малкин