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The Leprechaun, sometimes known as the Clauricorn, is a mischievous magical beast, although it is not malicious. They have a reputation as pranksters, but have never inflicted lasting damage on a Human. Native only to Ireland, they are fully sentient and capable of speech but have never requested the British Ministry of Magic to reclassify them as Beings.^[1]

Physical appearance

Green in colour, the Leprechaun reaches a height of around six inches, and normally wear clothing made out of leaves. Leprechauns main diet consists of vegetation, primarily leaves.^[1]

Although they are humanoid-like creatures, it is unlikely that they are related to humans or any other human-related beings, such as goblins.^[1]

Habitat and traits

Leprechauns live in forests and wooded areas, and they enjoy attracting Muggle attention to themselves. This tendency has led to them being heavily integrated into Muggle children's stories and legends. Leprechauns have the ability to create a gold-like substance that disappears, much to their amusement, after a few hours. Much of this Leprechaun gold is created in the form of Galleon coins.^[1]

History

Tumblr myf8190Ecq1skz9hco1 250 — A Dancing Leprechaun mascot for the Irish National Quidditch team

Ludo Bagman paid Fred and George Weasley in Leprechaun gold-galleons when he lost a bet concerning the Ireland and Bulgaria Quidditch teams during the Quidditch World Cup. Ron paid Harry in it as well to cover the cost of the Omnioculars that Harry got for him to view the match. Ron was very upset when he found out the gold disappeared, and that he hadn't really paid back Harry at all, but Harry didn't mind.^[2]

Behind the scenes

The leprechaun is a fairy-like magical creature from Irish mythology. They are generally depicted as tiny old men with red hair and beards, clad in green, who make shoes, hide coins in pots of gold hidden at the ends of rainbows, and cause mischief. "Clauricorn" is presumably derived from clurichaun, an evil variety of leprechaun associated with drunkards.
Warwick Davis, the actor who portrayed Professor Filius Flitwick and Griphook the goblin, has also starred as an evil leprechaun in the Leprechaun comedy horror film series.

Appearances

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First appearance)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Mentioned only)
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Quidditch Through the Ages (Mentioned only)
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite

Notes and references

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 8 (The Quidditch World Cup)

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[FBR-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

[GOF8-2] Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 8 (The Quidditch World Cup)

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-The '''Leprechaun''', sometimes known as the '''Clauricorn''', is a mischievous [[magic]]al creature, although it is not malicious. They have a reputation as pranksters, but have never inflicted lasting damage on a Human. Native only to [[Ireland]], they are fully sentient and capable of speech and they also have requested the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] to reclassify them as [[Being]]s.<ref>{{FB|R}}</ref>
+The '''Leprechaun''', sometimes known as the '''Clauricorn''', is a mischievous [[magic]]al [[beast]], although it is not malicious. They have a reputation as pranksters, but have never inflicted lasting damage on a [[Human]]. Native only to [[Ireland]], they are fully sentient and capable of speech but have never requested the [[British Ministry of Magic]] to reclassify them as [[Being]]s.<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref>
 ==Physical appearance==
-Green in colour, the Leprechaun reaches a height of around six inches, and normally wear clothing made out of leaves. Leprechauns main diet consists of vegetation, primarily leaves.
+Green in colour, the Leprechaun reaches a height of around six inches, and normally wear clothing made out of leaves. Leprechauns main diet consists of vegetation, primarily leaves.<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref>
-Although they are humanoid-like creatures, it is most likely that they are related to [[human]]s and many other human-related [[being]]s, such as [[goblin]]s. They are also more related to [[gnomes]] aswell.
+Although they are humanoid-like creatures, it is unlikely that they are related to [[human]]s or any other human-related [[being]]s, such as [[goblin]]s.<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref>
 ==Habitat and traits==
-Leprechauns live in forests and wooded areas, and they enjoy attracting [[Muggle]] attention to themselves. This tendency has led to them being heavily integrated into Muggle children's stories and legends. Leprechauns have the ability to create a gold-like substance that disappears, much to their amusement, after a few hours. Much of this [[Leprechaun gold]] is created in the form of [[Wizarding currency|Galleon]] coins.
+Leprechauns live in forests and wooded areas, and they enjoy attracting [[Non-magic people|Muggle]] attention to themselves. This tendency has led to them being heavily integrated into Muggle children's stories and legends. Leprechauns have the ability to create a gold-like substance that disappears, much to their amusement, after a few hours. Much of this [[Leprechaun gold]] is created in the form of [[Wizarding currency|Galleon]] coins.<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref>
 ==History==
+[[File:Tumblr myf8190Ecq1skz9hco1 250.gif|thumb|A Dancing Leprechaun mascot for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]]]]
-[[Ludovic Bagman|Ludo Bagman]] paid [[Fred and George Weasley]] in [[Leprechaun gold]]-galleons when he lost a bet concerning the Ireland and Bulgaria Quidditch teams during the [[Quidditch World Cup]]. [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]] paid [[Harry Potter|Harry]] in it as well to cover the cost of the [[Omnioculars]] that Harry got for him to view the match. Ron was very upset when he found out the gold disappeared, and that he hadn't really paid back Harry at all, but Harry didn't mind.
+[[Ludovic Bagman|Ludo Bagman]] paid [[Fred and George Weasley]] in [[Leprechaun gold]]-galleons when he lost a bet concerning the Ireland and Bulgaria Quidditch teams during the [[Quidditch World Cup]]. [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]] paid [[Harry Potter|Harry]] in it as well to cover the cost of the [[Omnioculars]] that Harry got for him to view the match. Ron was very upset when he found out the gold disappeared, and that he hadn't really paid back Harry at all, but Harry didn't mind.<ref name="GOF8">{{GOF|B|8}}</ref>
 ==Behind the scenes==
-*The {{wplink|leprechaun}} is a [[fairy]]-like creature from Irish mythology. They are generally depicted as tiny old men with red hair and beards, clad in green, who make shoes, hide coins in pots of gold hidden at the ends of rainbows, and cause mischief. "Clauricorn" is presumably derived from {{wplink|clurichaun}}, an evil variety of leprechaun associated with drunkards.
+*The {{wplink|leprechaun}} is a [[fairy]]-like [[magic]]al [[creature]] from [[Ireland|Irish]] mythology. They are generally depicted as tiny old men with red hair and beards, clad in green, who make shoes, hide coins in pots of gold hidden at the ends of rainbows, and cause mischief. "Clauricorn" is presumably derived from {{wplink|clurichaun}}, an evil variety of leprechaun associated with drunkards.
-*[[Warwick Davis]], the actor who portrayed Professor [[Filius Flitwick]] and [[Griphook]] the goblin, has also starred as a leprechaun in the ''Leprechaun'' film series. His character is 3'6"'' ''(his height in real life), which is three feet taller than the Leprechauns described in this article.
+*[[Warwick Davis]], the actor who portrayed Professor [[Filius Flitwick]] and [[Griphook]] the [[goblin]], has also starred as an evil leprechaun in the ''Leprechaun'' comedy horror film series.
 ==Appearances==
+{{Imagecat|Images of Leprechauns}}
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 *{{QTA|R}} {{Mention}}
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 ==Notes and references==
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+[[Category:Creatures from Ireland]]
-[[Category:Irish individuals]]
 [[Category:Mascots]]
+[[Category:Muggle-known creatures]]
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-[[Category:Europe]]
-[[Category:British Isles]]
-[[Category:Muggle-Known Creatures]]