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- "Black cats make loyal, charming pets."
- — Advert at the Magical Menagerie.[src]
A black cat is a type of cat, commonly recognised by of its black fur.[1] It is not a particular breed of cat and may be mixed or of a specific breed.[2] Some believed black cats were evil and brought bad luck.[3]
A black cat was one rare possible corporeal form of the Patronus Charm.[4]
History[]
Black cat was one of several species of cats available at Magical Menagerie on Diagon Alley. One could purchase one for 9 Galleons.[1]
During her childhood, Merula Snyde's aunt taught her that black cats were inherently evil, leading to her later attempting to banish a Matagot from Hogwarts due to the creature's resemblance to a black cat.[3]
Millicent Bulstrode owned a black cat at Hogwarts in the 1990s.[5]
Daniel Page's corporeal Patronus assumed the form of a black cat.[4]
Behind the scenes[]
- Black cats are popularly associated with folklore; for instance, in Great Britain and in Ireland, black cats are a symbol of good luck. However in both Slavic and Italian folklore it is believed that black cats cause bad luck when one sees it pass across one's way. They are also popularly known for their association with witchcraft.[2]
External links[]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Indirectly mentioned only)
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
- Pottermore (First appearance)
- Wizarding World (Mentioned only)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- The Making of Harry Potter (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
- Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (Appears as a Patronus)
- Hogwarts Legacy
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Pottermore
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Black cat on Wikipedia
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Side Quest "No Strings Attached"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 12 (The Polyjuice Potion)