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|name = Lion
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|skin = Brown-golden
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|hair = Mane
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|related = *[[Tiger]]
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|hair=Mane
 
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|related=*[[Tiger]]
 
 
*[[Cat]]
 
*[[Cat]]
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|native = *[[Africa]]
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*[[India]]
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|mortality = Mortal
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|distinction = Carnivorous
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|affiliation = [[Gryffindor]]
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|class = Non-[[magic]]al
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|status = Extant
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{{Quote|Heart of a lion, this one|[[Ronald Weasley|Ron]], sarcastically, after [[Gilderoy Lockhart]] pretends to faint upon seeing the shed skin of the [[Serpent of Slytherin]]|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)}}
A '''lion''' is a carnivorous mammal. It is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. <ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion Lion]" on Wikipedia</ref> It is the mascot of [[Gryffindor]] [[Hogwarts Houses|House]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] as it represents courage and chivalry, the two most pronounced traits of a Gryffindor.
 
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A '''lion''' is a carnivorous mammal. It is the second-largest living [[cat]] after the [[tiger]].<ref>{{Wikilink|Lion}}</ref> It is the mascot of [[Gryffindor]] [[Hogwarts Houses|House]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] as it represents courage and chivalry, the two most pronounced traits of a Gryffindor. In addition, [[Luna Lovegood]] made [[Luna Lovegood's lion hat|a hat in the shape of a lion's head]], and would wear it at all [[Quidditch]] games between Gryffindor and [[Slytherin|Slytherin Houses]], to show her support for Gryffindor, over Slytherin.
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It is a possible corporeal form of the [[Patronus Charm]].<ref>{{see image|File:Lion-patronus.jpg}}</ref><ref>{{See image|File:Lioness Patronus.png}}</ref>
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==History==
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On [[6 December]] [[1926]], a lion escaped from the [[Central Park Zoo]] in [[New York]] as a results of damages done by the [[Erumpent]] set loose from [[Newton Scamander's suitcase]]. It was seen later wandering the streets of the [[Diamond District]] by [[Newton Scamander]], [[Jacob Kowalski]], and the [[New York Police Department]].<ref>{{FB|S|50}}</ref>
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At the [[1994 Quidditch World Cup]], the scarves for those supporting [[Bulgarian National Quidditch team|Bulgaria]] were adorned with lions that really roared.<ref name="GF7">{{GOF|B|7}}</ref>
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Later [[1994|that year]], while introducing a dance lesson for the [[Yule Ball]], [[Professor]] [[Minerva McGonagall|McGonagall]] stated that inside every boy was a lordly lion prepared to prance.<ref name="GOFfilm">{{GOF|F}} - Chapter 16 (''Dancing Mood'')</ref>
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[[Sphinx]]es and [[Manticore]]s are magical creatures that have the body of a lion and the head of a human.<ref name="GF31">{{GOF|B|31}}</ref>
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[[Chimaera]]s have the head of a lion, the body of a [[goat]], and the tail of a [[dragon]].
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[[Griffin]]s are magical creatures that is part lion and part [[eagle]].
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[[Kneazle]]s have a lightly plumed tail that resembles a lion’s.
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==Behind the scenes==
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*One of the many forms a [[Fiendfyre]] can take is a lion.
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*In the summer of [[1996]], when observing him for the first time, the [[Prime Minister]] thought that [[Rufus Scrimgeour]] looked rather like an old lion.<ref name="HBP1">{{HBP|B|1}}</ref>
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*When [[Tom Felton]] was asked about what magical pet he would like to have, he said it would be a pink lion, an animal not featured in canon.<ref>https://www.pottermore.com/news/what-magical-pets-would-the-harry-potter-cast-have-in-the-wizarding-world</ref>
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)]]'' {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{PS|F}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{PS|G}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{COS|F}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{COS|G}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' {{Comment|Statue}}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{POA|G}} {{Comment|Statue}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{GOF}} {{Comment|Lion scarves}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]'' {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)]]'' {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{GOF|F}} {{Mention}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]'' {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{GOF|G}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{OOTP}} {{Comment|Lion hat}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]'' {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]'' {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{OOTP|F}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)]]'' {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{OOTP|G}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{HBP}} {{Mention}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'' {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
 
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*{{HBP|F}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
*''[[Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]''
 
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*{{HBP|G}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{DH|F2}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{HPPU}} {{Comment|Hogwarts crest}}
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*{{LEGO}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{LEGO|B}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{LEGO|C}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}}
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*{{TCG}}
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*{{HPV|CH}} {{Mention}}
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*{{PM}} {{c|Appears as a [[Patronus Charm|Patronus]]}}
   
 
==Notes and references==
 
==Notes and references==
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[[es:León]]
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[[Category:Patronus forms]]

Revision as of 20:57, 20 September 2019

"Heart of a lion, this one"
Ron, sarcastically, after Gilderoy Lockhart pretends to faint upon seeing the shed skin of the Serpent of Slytherin[src]

A lion is a carnivorous mammal. It is the second-largest living cat after the tiger.[1] It is the mascot of Gryffindor House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as it represents courage and chivalry, the two most pronounced traits of a Gryffindor. In addition, Luna Lovegood made a hat in the shape of a lion's head, and would wear it at all Quidditch games between Gryffindor and Slytherin Houses, to show her support for Gryffindor, over Slytherin.

It is a possible corporeal form of the Patronus Charm.[2][3]

History

On 6 December 1926, a lion escaped from the Central Park Zoo in New York as a results of damages done by the Erumpent set loose from Newton Scamander's suitcase. It was seen later wandering the streets of the Diamond District by Newton Scamander, Jacob Kowalski, and the New York Police Department.[4]

At the 1994 Quidditch World Cup, the scarves for those supporting Bulgaria were adorned with lions that really roared.[5]

Later that year, while introducing a dance lesson for the Yule Ball, Professor McGonagall stated that inside every boy was a lordly lion prepared to prance.[6]

Sphinxes and Manticores are magical creatures that have the body of a lion and the head of a human.[7]

Chimaeras have the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a dragon.

Griffins are magical creatures that is part lion and part eagle.

Kneazles have a lightly plumed tail that resembles a lion’s.

Behind the scenes

  • One of the many forms a Fiendfyre can take is a lion.
  • In the summer of 1996, when observing him for the first time, the Prime Minister thought that Rufus Scrimgeour looked rather like an old lion.[8]
  • When Tom Felton was asked about what magical pet he would like to have, he said it would be a pink lion, an animal not featured in canon.[9]

Appearances

Notes and references