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This secret duelling book was a book written by Evelyn Starling[1] that was published sometime before 1984 and which centred around introducing the novice wizard or witch to the various aspects of duelling, including both practical advice, theory, and history. At least one of the four Houses at Hogwarts owned a copy of this book, which they kept safely hidden away in the Artefact Room.[2]
History[]
At some point during her life before 1984, Evelyn Starling wrote this book and stored a copy in the Artefact Room for future students to find and learn from.[1]
During the 1984–1985 school year, the new prefect in the House that Jacob's sibling was sorted into decided to teach the new first year how to handle themselves in a duel as means of self-defence, in light of how they were being frequently bullied and threatened by the fellow first year in Slytherin House, Merula Snyde. Having studied both various duelling techniques and strategies as well as contemporary history in it about notable accomplished duellists, this book was a great help for said student to become an accomplished duellist themselves.[2]
Contents[]
- "This book has lists of strategies and tales of champion duels, but it's not very instructional..."
- — Rowan Khanna[src]
According to Rowan Khanna, whilst the book did contain a wealth of information on the matter of duelling such as listing various strategies, famous duellists, and telling stories of champion duels, it wasn't very instructional. When Jacob's sibling sought out the book during their first year as a way to learn how to duel so they could stand up to Merula Snyde, Rowan recommended that they seek out first-hand experience from Professor Filius Flitwick, one of the champion duellers listed in the book.[2]
Along with various lists of offensive spells such as the Tickling Charm, the book also contained lists of useful potions for duellers, how to exploit creative advantages in a duel, and healing methods for use after a duel.[2]
Behind the scenes[]
- The dialogue concerning the contents of this book was changed some time after release.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (First appearance)