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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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⚫ | A '''lion''' is a carnivorous mammal. It is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. |
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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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− | 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">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]'' - Chapter 16 (''Dancing Mood'')</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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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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*One of the many forms a [[Fiendfyre]] can take is a lion. |
*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"> |
+ | *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> |
+ | *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> |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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+ | *{{PS|F}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}} |
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+ | *{{PS|G}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}} |
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+ | *{{COS|F}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}} |
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+ | *{{COS|G}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}} |
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+ | *{{POA|G}} {{Comment|Statue}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}} |
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+ | *{{GOF}} {{Comment|Lion scarves}} |
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+ | *{{GOF|F}} {{Mention}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}} |
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+ | *{{HBP}} {{Mention}} |
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+ | *{{HBP|F}} {{Comment|Gryffindor sign}} |
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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 Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'' |
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+ | *{{LEGO|Y1}} |
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− | *''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]'' |
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+ | *{{LEGO|Y2}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter Trading Card Game]]'' |
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+ | *{{LEGO|D}} |
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+ | *{{TCG}} |
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+ | *{{HPV|CH}} {{Mention}} |
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+ | *{{FB|F}} |
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+ | *{{FB|S}} |
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+ | *{{PM}} {{c|Appears as a [[Patronus Charm|Patronus]]}} |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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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
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (Gryffindor sign)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Gryffindor sign)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Gryffindor sign)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (Gryffindor sign)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Statue) (Gryffindor sign)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Lion scarves)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Mentioned only) (Gryffindor sign)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game) (Gryffindor sign)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Lion hat)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (Gryffindor sign)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game) (Gryffindor sign)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) (Gryffindor sign)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game) (Gryffindor sign)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Gryffindor sign)
- Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book (Hogwarts crest)
- LEGO Harry Potter (Gryffindor sign)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World (Gryffindor sign)
- LEGO Harry Potter (Gryffindor sign)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- LEGO Dimensions
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
- Harry Potter: The Character Vault (Mentioned only)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
- Pottermore (Appears as a Patronus)
Notes and references
- ↑ Lion on Wikipedia
- ↑ (see this image)
- ↑ (see this image)
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay, Scene 50
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 7 (Bagman and Crouch)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) - Chapter 16 (Dancing Mood)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 31 (The Third Task)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 1 (The Other Minister)
- ↑ https://www.pottermore.com/news/what-magical-pets-would-the-harry-potter-cast-have-in-the-wizarding-world