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'''Gurdyroot''' is a plant resembling a green onion, according to [[Luna Lovegood]] it is excellent for warding off [[Gulping Plimpy|Gulping Plimpies]]. Luna and her father, [[Xenophilius Lovegood]], make a drink with this plant, which they call a [[Gurdyroot Infusion]], which has a bogey-like taste. The Gurdyroot was mentioned in the radio program Toots, Shoots 'n' Roots.
 
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{{Plant infobox
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|image = [[File:Gurdyroot.png]]
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|name = Gurdyroot
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|sentience = Non-sentient
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|distinction = *Resembles a green [[onion]]
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*Bogey-Like taste
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|usage = *Wards off [[Gulping Plimpy|Gulping Plimpies]] (possibly; according to Luna)
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*Extract of Gurdyroot used as [[potion]] ingredient in the [[Love Potion Antidote]]<ref name="HBPG">{{HBP|G}}</ref>
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|status = Extant
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}}'''Gurdyroot''' is a [[magic]]al plant resembling a green [[onion]], and according to [[Luna Lovegood]] it was excellent for warding off [[Gulping Plimpy|Gulping Plimpies]].<ref name="HBP20" />
   
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==History==
The gurdyroot possibly made its first appearence in [[1992]] when [[Neville Longbottom]] bought an "evil-smelling green onion" to protect himself. Though others pointed out that only [[muggle-borns]] were being attacked, Neville felt he still needed this protection as he was "almost a [[squib]]".
 
   
 
[[Luna Lovegood]] and her father, [[Xenophilius Lovegood]] made a drink with this plant, which they called a [[Gurdyroot infusion|Gurdyroot Infusion]], which has a bogey-like taste. It was apparently reddish purple in colour.<ref name="DH21">{{DH|B|21}}}</ref> The Gurdyroot was mentioned in the radio programme ''[[Toots, Shoots 'n' Roots]]''.<ref name="JKRS">{{JKRS}}</ref>
In [[1997]], [[Luna Lovegood]] sorted through her bag making [[Ron Weasley]] hold some of the contents, including the Gurdyroot. In the end she let Ron keep it claiming that she has more than just that one.
 
   
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In [[1986]], there were brochures on the uses of Gurdyroot in the [[Three Broomsticks Inn]].<ref name="HM33">{{HM|3|3}}</ref>
It also does not have a pleasant taste. When [[Hermione Granger]] was transforming into [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] in the spring of [[1998]] using [[Polyjuice Potion]], Hermione stated that the potion tasted "disgusting, worse than Gurdyroots"
 
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In [[1997]], [[Luna Lovegood]] sorted through her bag making [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] hold some of the contents, including the Gurdyroot. In the end she let Ron keep it, claiming that she had more than just that one.<ref name="HBP20">{{HBP|B|20}}</ref> Later in the year, Ron made a joke that Xenophilius and Luna gave [[William Weasley|Bill Weasley]] and [[Fleur Delacour]] a lifetime supply of Gurdyroots for their wedding.<ref name="DH11">{{DH|B|11}}</ref>
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It also has a highly unpleasant taste. When [[Hermione Granger]] was transforming into [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] in the spring of [[1998]] using [[Polyjuice Potion]], Hermione stated that the [[potion]] tasted "disgusting, worse than Gurdyroots".<ref name="DH26">{{DH|B|26}}</ref>
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==Behind the scenes==
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* In {{COS}}, [[Neville Longbottom]] bought an "evil-smelling green onion" to protect himself from the [[Basilisk]] in the [[Chamber of Secrets]]. Even when people pointed out Neville was not [[Muggle-Born]], and therefore would probably not be a target, Neville felt he still needed this protection as he thought he was nearly a "[[squib]]". It is unknown whether the green onion was a Gurdyroot, even though it fits the description.<ref name="COS11">{{COS|B|11}}</ref>
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==Appearances==
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*{{COS}} {{Possible}}
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*{{HBP}} {{1st}}
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*{{HBP|G}}
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*{{DH}}
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*{{PM}}
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==Notes and references==
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{{Reflist}}
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[[de:Spulenwurzel]]
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[[pl:Tykwobulwa]]
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[[es:Gurdirraíz]]
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[[ru:Лирный корень]]
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[[fr:Ravegourde]]
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[[Category:Luna Lovegood's possessions]]
 
[[Category:Plants]]
 
[[Category:Plants]]
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[[Category:Potion ingredients]]
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[[Category:Protective objects]]
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[[Category:Xenophilius Lovegood's possessions]]

Revision as of 21:05, 13 January 2020

Gurdyroot is a magical plant resembling a green onion, and according to Luna Lovegood it was excellent for warding off Gulping Plimpies.[2]

History

Luna Lovegood and her father, Xenophilius Lovegood made a drink with this plant, which they called a Gurdyroot Infusion, which has a bogey-like taste. It was apparently reddish purple in colour.[3] The Gurdyroot was mentioned in the radio programme Toots, Shoots 'n' Roots.[4]

In 1986, there were brochures on the uses of Gurdyroot in the Three Broomsticks Inn.[5]

In 1997, Luna Lovegood sorted through her bag making Ron Weasley hold some of the contents, including the Gurdyroot. In the end she let Ron keep it, claiming that she had more than just that one.[2] Later in the year, Ron made a joke that Xenophilius and Luna gave Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour a lifetime supply of Gurdyroots for their wedding.[6]

It also has a highly unpleasant taste. When Hermione Granger was transforming into Bellatrix Lestrange in the spring of 1998 using Polyjuice Potion, Hermione stated that the potion tasted "disgusting, worse than Gurdyroots".[7]

Behind the scenes

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 20 (Lord Voldemort's Request)
  3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 21 (The Tale of the Three Brothers)}
  4. J. K. Rowling's official site
  5. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, Chapter 3 (Three Broomsticks)
  6. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 11 (The Bribe)
  7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 26 (Gringotts)
  8. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 11 (The Duelling Club)