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The Japanese wizard's code was a social code of ethics adopted by the wizarding society of Japan. To be found betraying the wizard's code was a terrible disgrace, the wizard in question being subject to social stigma and ostracism, and even being subject to judicial action by the Japanese Ministry of Magic.[1]
One part of this code forbade "illegal practices", such as practising Dark Magic, or breaking the International Statute of Secrecy. If a wizard was caught breaking this law, this wizard would face trial at the Ministry. Moreover, if this wizard was also a student from Mahoutokoro (in which one's school uniform was bewitched to turn white as an indication that that student had betrayed the code), it would lead to instant expulsion.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
- The wizard's code is reminiscent of the anthropologic concept of an honor-shame culture which is, in the real world, associated with societies strongly influenced by Confucianism (among them, Japan). Indeed, historically, the samurai lived by a strict honour code (Bushido), that stressed frugality, loyalty, mastery of martial arts, and honour to the death.
Appearances[]
- Pottermore (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter (website) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)