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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 —|A [[boggart]] impersonating a banshee|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}}
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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}}
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The '''Banshee''' (Gaelic spelling ''beannsidhe'') is a Dark creature native to [[Ireland]] and [[Scotland]]. Banshees have the appearance of women and their cries are fatal to anyone that hears them. The [[Laughing Potion]] is effective against them.
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The '''Banshee''' (Old Irish spelling ''ben síde'') is a [[Dark Arts|Dark]] [[creature]] native to [[Ireland]]. Banshees are malevolent [[spirit]]s that have the appearance of women and their cries are [[Death|fatal]] to anyone that hears them. The [[Laughing Potion]] is effective defence against them.<ref name="WBP">{{WBP}}</ref>
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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 [[Mandrake]]s.<ref name="POA7">{{POA|B|7}}</ref>
   
 
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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 with a hairy chin|witch who defeated the Bandon Banshee]] was that she had a hairy chin.
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The [[Bandon Banshee]] was supposedly defeated by [[Gilderoy Lockhart]], which he described in his book ''[[Break with a Banshee]]'';<ref name="COS6">{{COS|B|6}}</ref> though he later admitted to stealing credit for his books. The only thing known about the actual [[Witch with a hairy chin|witch who defeated the Bandon Banshee]] was that she had a hairy chin.<ref name="COS16">{{COS|B|16}}</ref>
   
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[[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.
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[[Seamus Finnigan]] was afraid of Banshees, as his [[Boggart]] demonstrated.<ref name="POA7">{{POA|B|7}}</ref> Seamus also mentioned it when [[Harry Potter]] opened the [[golden egg]] and heard a screeching sound.<ref name="GOF21">{{GOF|B|21}}</ref>
   
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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 "[[Defence Against the Dark Arts Second Year Essential Knowledge Test|Second Year Essential Knowledge Test]]" that [[Gilderoy Lockhart]] gave his [[second year]] [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] class in [[1992]].<ref>{{HPPS}}, p. 74 {{see image|File:LockhartTest1.jpg}}</ref>
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The singer [[Celestina Warbeck]] is known to perform with a backing group of banshees, demonstrating not all Banshees are malevolent.<ref name="PM">{{WW|celestina-warbeck}}</ref> Another possible banshee was the [[Bogle-banshee]], mentioned by a student on the "[[Defence Against the Dark Arts Second Year Essential Knowledge Test|Second Year Essential Knowledge Test]]" that [[Gilderoy Lockhart]] gave his [[second year]] [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] class in [[1992]].<ref name="HBBS">{{HPPS}}, p. 74 {{see image|File:LockhartTest1.jpg}}</ref>
   
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During the [[Wizarding Schools Potions Championship]], a Banshee drove the [[Uagadou potions champion]] mad.<ref name="WBP">{{WBP}}</ref>
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Banshees appeared throughout the [[Wizarding world]] during the [[Calamity]] in the [[2010]]s, in which they acted as [[Confoundable]] guards to certain [[Foundable]]s, such as a portrait of [[Salazar Slytherin]], which belonged at [[Hogwarts Castle]]. Volunteer members of the [[Statute of Secrecy Task Force]] had to cast the [[Exploding Charm]] in order to repel them, allowing the Foundable to return to their rightful place.<ref name="WU">{{WU}}</ref>
   
 
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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 are generally believed to be [[Fairy|fairies]] or [[ghost]]s.
 
*[[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]].
   
 
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"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's head stand on end —"
— Banshee impersonation by a Boggart[src]

The Banshee (Old Irish spelling ben síde) is a Dark creature native to Ireland. 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 defence against them.[2]

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.[3]

History

The Bandon Banshee was supposedly defeated by Gilderoy Lockhart, which he described in his book Break with a Banshee;[4] though he later 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.[5]

Seamus Finnigan was afraid of Banshees, as his Boggart demonstrated.[3] Seamus also mentioned it when Harry Potter opened the golden egg and heard a screeching sound.[6]

The singer Celestina Warbeck is known to perform with a backing group of banshees, demonstrating not all Banshees are malevolent.[7] 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.[8]

During the Wizarding Schools Potions Championship, a Banshee drove the Uagadou potions champion mad.[2]

Banshees appeared throughout the Wizarding world during the Calamity in the 2010s, in which they acted as Confoundable guards to certain Foundables, such as a portrait of Salazar Slytherin, which belonged at Hogwarts Castle. Volunteer members of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force had to cast the Exploding Charm in order to repel them, allowing the Foundable to return to their rightful place.[9]

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 are 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.[10]
  • Due to their similarities, it is possible that Banshees are related to Dementors, and may like them be considered amortal.

Appearances

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ Zygmunt Budge described the Banshee as a spirit in Wonderbook: Book of Potions
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wonderbook: Book of Potions
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 7 (The Boggart in the Wardrobe)
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 6 (Gilderoy Lockhart)
  5. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 16 (The Chamber of Secrets)
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 21 (The House-Elf Liberation Front)
  7. ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Celestina Warbeck" at Wizarding World
  8. ↑ Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey, p. 74 (see this image)
  9. ↑ Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
  10. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 2 (Dobby's Warning)
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