Bathsheda Babbling

"Prof. Bathsheda Babbling."

- Babbling's name on a list of teachers.

Professor Bathsheda Babbling was a witch and professor of Study of Ancient Runes and possibly Ancient Studies at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Etymology

 * "Babble" is an English word means "a foolish character" or "the sound of murmuring water".
 * "Bathsheba" is the name of the biblical wife of David and mother to Solomon.

Behind the scenes

 * Professor Babbling's name only appeared on a list of the Hogwarts professors which was released on J. K. Rowling's website.
 * JKR may originally have intended a male teacher to teach this subject.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
 * J.K. Rowling's Official Site

Notes and references
Bathsheda Babbling