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{{Quote|Where the [[mummy]] had been was a woman with floor length black hair and a skeletal, green-tinged face — a banshee. She opened her mouth wide and an unearthly sound filled the room, a long, wailing shriek that made the hair on [[Harry Potter|Harry's]] head stand on end —|Banshee impersonation by a [[Boggart]]|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}} |
{{Quote|Where the [[mummy]] had been was a woman with floor length black hair and a skeletal, green-tinged face — a banshee. She opened her mouth wide and an unearthly sound filled the room, a long, wailing shriek that made the hair on [[Harry Potter|Harry's]] head stand on end —|Banshee impersonation by a [[Boggart]]|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}} |
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==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | *The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banshee Banshee] is a female [[spirit]] in [[Ireland|Irish]] folklore and mythology, who appears to herald the [[death]] of a family member, usually by wailing, shrieking or keening. They generally believed to be [[Fairy|fairies]] or [[Ghost|ghosts]]. |
+ | *The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banshee Banshee] is a female [[spirit]] in [[Ireland|Irish]] folklore and mythology, who appears to herald the [[death]] of a family member, usually by wailing, shrieking or keening. They generally believed to be [[Fairy|fairies]] or [[Ghost|ghosts]]. |
*[[Mason's wife|Mrs Mason]] "screamed like a banshee" when the [[Owl Postal Service|owl post]] letter warning Harry Potter about his supposed [[Underage magic]] transgression (actually committed by [[Dobby]]) was dropped on her head.<ref name="CS2">{{COS|B|2}}</ref> |
*[[Mason's wife|Mrs Mason]] "screamed like a banshee" when the [[Owl Postal Service|owl post]] letter warning Harry Potter about his supposed [[Underage magic]] transgression (actually committed by [[Dobby]]) was dropped on her head.<ref name="CS2">{{COS|B|2}}</ref> |
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*Due to their similarities, it is possible that Banshees are related to [[Dementor]]s, and may like them be considered [[Amortality|amortal]]. |
*Due to their similarities, it is possible that Banshees are related to [[Dementor]]s, and may like them be considered [[Amortality|amortal]]. |
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Revision as of 22:08, 16 May 2019
The Banshee (Gaelic spelling beannsidhe) is a Dark creature native to Ireland and Scotland. Banshees are malevolent spirits that have the appearance of women and their cries are fatal to anyone that hears them. The Laughing Potion is effective against them.
History
The Bandon Banshee was supposedly defeated by Gilderoy Lockhart, which he described in his book Break with a Banshee; though he admitted to stealing credit for his books. The only thing known about the actual witch who defeated the Bandon Banshee was that she had a hairy chin.
Seamus Finnigan was afraid of Banshees, as his Boggart demonstrated. Seamus also mentioned it when Harry Potter opened the golden egg and heard a screeching sound.
The singer Celestina Warbeck is known to perform with a backing group of banshees, demonstrating not all Banshees are malevolent. Another possible banshee was the Bogle-banshee, mentioned by a student on the "Second Year Essential Knowledge Test" that Gilderoy Lockhart gave his second year Defence Against the Dark Arts class in 1992.[2]
During the Wizarding Schools Potions Championship, a Banshee drove the Uagadou potions champion mad.
Biology and description
Banshees have the appearance of a woman with floor length black hair, a skeletal face, and green skin. A banshee's scream is fatal to the ears, in a manner similar to fully grown Mandrakes.
Behind the scenes
- The Banshee is a female spirit in Irish folklore and mythology, who appears to herald the death of a family member, usually by wailing, shrieking or keening. They generally believed to be fairies or ghosts.
- Mrs Mason "screamed like a banshee" when the owl post letter warning Harry Potter about his supposed Underage magic transgression (actually committed by Dobby) was dropped on her head.[3]
- Due to their similarities, it is possible that Banshees are related to Dementors, and may like them be considered amortal.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Seen as boggart)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Mentioned only)
- Daily Prophet Newsletters
- Wonderbook: Book of Potions
- Pottermore (Seen as boggart)
Notes and references
- ↑ Zygmunt Budge described the banshee as a spirit in Wonderbook: Book of Potions
- ↑ Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey, p. 74 (see this image)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 2 (Dobby's Warning)
