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{{Quote|I 'ave nevair been more insulted in my life! 'Alf-giant? Moi? I 'ave — I 'ave big bones!|Olympe Maxime to [[Rubeus Hagrid]] after he states that she is half-giant|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
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{{Quote|I 'ave nevair been more insulted in my life! 'Alf-giant? Moi? I 'ave — I 'ave big bones!|Maxime's embarrassment over her half-giant heritage|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
   
'''Madame Olympe Maxime''' was a [[France|French]] [[half-giant]] [[witch]] and was the [[Headmaster|headmistress]] of [[Beauxbatons Academy of Magic]]. Maxime's preferred mode of transportation was to travel with her students in a powder-blue [[Beauxbatons Carriage|carriage]] drawn by twelve winged [[Abraxan]] horses, which are bred at [[Beauxbatons Academy of Magic]]. Madame Maxime was a half-giantess, although she claims merely to have "big bones." This was a necessity, however, as the approach to [[Giant|giants]] (or part-giants) is generally hostile in the [[wizarding world]].
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'''Madame Olympe Maxime''' was a [[France|French]] [[half-giant]] [[Wizardkind|witch]] and was the [[Headmaster|headmistress]] of [[Beauxbatons Academy of Magic]]. Maxime's preferred mode of transportation was to travel with her students in a powder-blue [[Beauxbatons Carriage|carriage]] drawn by twelve winged [[Abraxan]] horses, which were bred at Beauxbatons Academy. Madame Maxime was a half-giantess, although she claimed merely to have "big bones." This was a necessity, however, as the approach to [[giant]]s (or part-giants) was generally hostile in the [[wizarding world]].
   
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
 
===Early life===
 
===Early life===
Olympe Maxime was born to one [[Wizardkind|magical parent]] and one [[giant]], making her a [[half-giant]]ess. She kept this heritage hidden, out of fear of the prejudice that would strike her were it to be revealed. She was likely educated at [[Beauxbatons Academy of Magic]] in [[France]], where she later became [[Headmaster|Headmistress]]. It is unknown exactly when she became Headmistress of Beauxbatons.
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Olympe Maxime was born to one [[Wizardkind|magical parent]] and one [[giant]], making her a [[half-giant]]ess. She kept this heritage hidden, out of fear of the prejudice that would strike her were it to be revealed. She was likely educated at Beauxbatons in [[France]], where she later became [[Headmaster|Headmistress]]. It is unknown exactly when she became Headmistress of Beauxbatons.
   
===[[1994]]-[[1995]]===
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===[[1980s]]===
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In the [[1985–1986 school year]], she visited [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] along with Beauxbatons student [[Aurélie Dumont]]. At Hogwarts, she met [[Penny Haywood]] and [[Jacob's sibling]].<ref>{{HM|2|Hosting the Beauxbatons}}</ref>
   
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===[[1994]]-[[1995]]===
In August 1994, Madame Maxime attended the final of the [[1994 Quidditch World Cup|422nd Quidditch World Cup]] in England with some of her students. When the [[Dark Mark]] was [[Morsmordre|conjured]] by [[Bartemius Crouch Junior|Barty Crouch Jr]], they got separated. While trying to find her, her students asked [[Ronald Weasley]] if he had seen her. Ron, who did not speak any French, did not understand the question and was therefore unable to help them.[[File:Yull ball dancing.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Maxime at the Yule Ball dancing with Hagrid]]
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In August 1994, Madame Maxime attended the final of the [[1994 Quidditch World Cup|422nd Quidditch World Cup]] in [[England]] with some of her students.<ref name="GOF8">{{GOF|B|8}}</ref> When the [[Dark Mark]] was [[Morsmordre|conjured]] by [[Bartemius Crouch Junior|Barty Crouch Jr]], they got separated. While trying to find her, her students asked [[Ronald Weasley]] if he had seen her. Ron, who did not speak any French, did not understand the question and was therefore unable to help them.<ref name="GOF9">{{GOF|B|9}}</ref>[[File:Yull ball dancing.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Maxime at the Yule Ball dancing with Hagrid]]
   
Maxime and some of her students went to [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in October of [[1994]] for the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. She made such an impact on [[Professor]] [[Rubeus Hagrid]] that he immediately started trying to impress her: he tried to tame his hair, wore his best ill-fitting clothes, and even showed her the [[Triwizard Tournament]] [[dragon]]s while they were still meant to be a secret. Given his lack of social graces, however, this was not so successful. It is unclear whether she was impressed by this, but either way, [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] scuppered any chance he might have had at the [[Yule Ball]]. It was here that he put it to Olympe that she was a [[half-giant]]ess just like him ''—'' he was right, of course, but she was not inclined to concede such a point. Because of this line of questioning she avoided his company. However, [[Harry Potter|Harry]] noticed that she did attempt to re-initiate contact with [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]], while he dug in his garden. Apparently Hagrid did not warmly greet her and she left soon after. However the two reconciled eventually.
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Maxime and some of her students went to [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in October of [[1994]] for the [[Triwizard Tournament]].<ref name="GOF15">{{GOF|B|15}}</ref> She made such an impact on [[Professor]] [[Rubeus Hagrid]] that he immediately started trying to impress her: he tried to tame his hair, wore his best ill-fitting clothes, and even showed her the [[Triwizard Tournament]] [[dragon]]s while they were still meant to be a secret.<ref name="GOF19">{{GOF|B|19}}</ref> Given his lack of social graces, however, this was not so successful. It is unclear whether she was impressed by this, but either way, [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] scuppered any chance he might have had at the [[Yule Ball]]. It was here that he put it to Olympe that she was a [[half-giant]] just like him ''—'' he was right, of course, but she was not inclined to concede such a point.<ref name="GOF23">{{GOF|B|23}}</ref> Because of this line of questioning she avoided his company. However, [[Harry Potter|Harry]] noticed that she did attempt to re-initiate contact with [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]], while he dug in his garden. Apparently Hagrid did not warmly greet her and she left soon after. However the two reconciled eventually.
   
 
[[File:Giant Colony.png|240x240px|thumb|Hagrid and Madame Maxime at the Giant Colony]]
 
[[File:Giant Colony.png|240x240px|thumb|Hagrid and Madame Maxime at the Giant Colony]]
   
When Harry returned clutching the body of Cedric Diggory, Olympe was one of the first to realise that he was dead and clutched her heart in shock. She was also present during the memorial feast of Cedric Diggory after he was murdered by Peter Pettigrew during the third task.
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When Harry returned clutching the body of [[Cedric Diggory]], Olympe was one of the first to realise that he was dead and clutched her heart in shock,<ref name="GOF35">{{GOF|B|35}}</ref> after he had been [[Killing Curse|murdered]] by [[Peter Pettigrew]] in the [[Little Hangleton graveyard]] on [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort's]] orders, after him and Harry were transported there via the [[Triwizard Cup]] (which had been [[Portus|turned]] into a [[Portkey]]). She was also present during the memorial feast of Cedric Diggory after the end of the Tournament. Afterwards, she and her students returned to France to Beauxtbatons.<ref name="GOF37">{{GOF|B|37}}</ref>
   
During the summer of [[1995]] [[Rubeus Hagrid]] and Madame Maxime visited the [[giant]]s as envoys for [[Albus Dumbledore]]. [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] described her [[spell]]work as "brilliant". She separated from [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] during the return journey, however, because [[Rubeus Hagrid|he]] would not abandon his half-brother [[Grawp]], who proved to be a highly taxing travelling companion; she returned to [[Beauxbatons Academy of Magic|Beauxbatons]] alone.<ref name="OOTP">{{OOTP}}</ref>
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During the summer of [[1995]] [[Rubeus Hagrid]] and Madame Maxime visited the [[giant]]s as envoys for [[Albus Dumbledore]]. [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] described her [[spell]]work as "brilliant". She separated from [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] during the return journey, however, because [[Rubeus Hagrid|he]] would not abandon his half-brother [[Grawp]], who proved to be a highly taxing travelling companion; she returned to Beauxbatons alone.<ref name="OOTP20">{{OOTP|B|20}}</ref>
   
 
===1997===
 
===1997===
 
[[File:Rubeus_Hagrid_Olympe_Maxime_D_H_Wedding_1.jpeg|240x240px|thumb|left|Maxime with Hagrid at Bill and Fleur's wedding]]
 
[[File:Rubeus_Hagrid_Olympe_Maxime_D_H_Wedding_1.jpeg|240x240px|thumb|left|Maxime with Hagrid at Bill and Fleur's wedding]]
   
In [[1997]], Madame Maxime was among those paying respects at [[Albus Dumbledore|Dumbledore]]'s [[Funeral of Albus Dumbledore|funeral]]. She and [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] comforted each other during this occasion, though this may have been inspired solely by the emotion of the moment. She also attended the [[Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour|wedding]] of [[William Weasley|Bill Weasley]] and former [[Beauxbatons Academy of Magic|Beauxbatons]] student [[Fleur Delacour]] later on that same year.<ref>{{DH|F1}}</ref>
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In [[1997]], Madame Maxime was among those paying respects at [[Albus Dumbledore|Dumbledore]]'s [[Funeral of Albus Dumbledore|funeral]]. She and [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] comforted each other during this occasion, though this may have been inspired solely by the emotion of the moment.<ref name="HBP30">{{HBP|B|30}}</ref> She also attended the [[Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour|wedding]] of [[William Weasley|Bill Weasley]] and former Beauxbatons student [[Fleur Delacour]] later on that same year.<ref name="DHF1">{{DH|F1}}</ref>
   
 
===Later life===
 
===Later life===
 
It is unknown if she and Hagrid ever rekindled their relationship, although ultimately they never married.<ref name="Carnegie">[http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2007/10/20/j-k-rowling-at-carnegie-hall-reveals-dumbledore-is-gay-neville-marries-hannah-abbott-and-scores-more J. K. Rowling at Carnegie Hall]</ref>
 
It is unknown if she and Hagrid ever rekindled their relationship, although ultimately they never married.<ref name="Carnegie">[http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2007/10/20/j-k-rowling-at-carnegie-hall-reveals-dumbledore-is-gay-neville-marries-hannah-abbott-and-scores-more J. K. Rowling at Carnegie Hall]</ref>
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During the Calamity, Madame Maxime was known for helping members of the [[Statute of Secrecy Task Force]] who took a short sabbatical to Beauxbatons to study her transformative duelling style to increase the amount of damage they can inflict. She also appeared as a [[Foundable]] alongside Hagrid as they appeared together at the Yule Ball, being pelted by snowballs from a [[Pixie]] [[Confoundable]].<ref name="WU">{{WU}}</ref>
   
 
==Physical appearance==
 
==Physical appearance==
 
{{Quote|I don't know who Maxime thinks she's kidding, If Hagrid's half-giant, she definitely is. Big bones... the only thing that's got bigger bones than her is a dinosaur.|[[Harry Potter]] regarding Madam Maxime|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
 
{{Quote|I don't know who Maxime thinks she's kidding, If Hagrid's half-giant, she definitely is. Big bones... the only thing that's got bigger bones than her is a dinosaur.|[[Harry Potter]] regarding Madam Maxime|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
   
[[File:Olumpemaxime.jpg|203x203px|thumb|Madame Olympe Maxime]]
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[[File:Maxime.jpg|thumb|Madam Olympe Maxime]]
   
Madam Maxime was described to be a handsome woman: an olive-skinned face with a beak-like nose and large, black, liquid-looking eyes. Her hair was drawn back in a shining knob at the base of her neck. She dresses from head to foot in black satin, and is laden with [[opal]] jewellery. Despite her size, she is elegant and graceful, and Dumbledore once stated that she was a wonderful dancer. She is also a swift duellist, being able to cast two Conjunctivitis Curses within seconds of each other.
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Madam Maxime was described to be a beautiful woman: an olive-skinned face with a beak-like nose and large, black, liquid-looking eyes. Her hair was drawn back in a shining knob at the base of her neck. She dressed from head to foot in black satin, and also wore [[opal]] jewellery. Despite her size, she was elegant and graceful, and Dumbledore once stated that she was a wonderful dancer.
   
Maxime's huge size is due to her [[half-giant]] background. Initially, she fiercely denied this, claiming that she merely had "big bones". Harry noted he "had only ever seen one person as large as this woman in his life, and that was Hagrid; he doubted whether there was an inch difference in their heights".
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Maxime's huge size was due to her [[half-giant]] background. Initially, she fiercely denied this, claiming that she merely had "big bones". Harry noted he "had only ever seen one person as large as this woman in his life, and that was Hagrid; he doubted whether there was an inch difference in their heights".
   
 
==Personality and traits==
 
==Personality and traits==
 
[[File:Hagridandolympe.jpg|240x240px|thumb|left|[[Rubeus Hagrid]] and Olympe]]
 
[[File:Hagridandolympe.jpg|240x240px|thumb|left|[[Rubeus Hagrid]] and Olympe]]
   
Madam Maxime appeared to have a good relationship with her students. She was also shown to have a sense of fair play: she felt it was unjust that Harry Potter had also been chosen for the [[Triwizard Tournament]] (which gave Hogwarts two champions), and at first she refused to believe that Harry had not actually put his name in the [[Goblet of Fire]]. However, she did not judge Harry unfairly during the [[Triwizard Tournament]]'s tasks, giving him an 8 out of 10 (though slightly lower than most of the others', it was far fairer than Karkaroff's four). Later on, she willingly gave Harry full marks in the second task for moral fibre, despite Karkaroff only awarding him half marks.
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Madam Maxime appeared to have a good relationship with her students. She was also shown to have a sense of fair play: she felt it was unjust that Harry Potter had also been chosen for the [[Triwizard Tournament]] (which gave Hogwarts two champions), and at first she refused to believe that Harry had not actually put his name in the [[Goblet of Fire]]. However, she did not judge Harry unfairly during the [[Triwizard Tournament]]'s tasks, giving him an 8 out of 10 (though slightly lower than most of the others', it was far fairer than Karkaroff's four) in the first task.<ref name="GOF20">{{GOF|B|20}}</ref> Later on, she willingly gave Harry full marks in the second task for moral fibre, despite Karkaroff only awarding him half marks,<ref name="GOF26">{{GOF|B|26}}</ref> showing she was a very impartial and reasonable judge of character.
   
 
However, Olympe was ashamed of being a half-giant, and claimed that she was simply "big-boned". Though Hagrid described her as a fine, well-dressed woman, Maxime did not complain once about having to climb over boulders or sleep in caves during her and Hagrid's mission to visit the giants, which in turn implies that - despite her denial of her heritage - she was still a realistic woman who knew how to accept her circumstances for what they were. She also had a fiery temper and Hagrid had to restrain her from attacking two [[Death Eaters]] during the mission, leading him to speculate that this may be due to the French in her.
 
However, Olympe was ashamed of being a half-giant, and claimed that she was simply "big-boned". Though Hagrid described her as a fine, well-dressed woman, Maxime did not complain once about having to climb over boulders or sleep in caves during her and Hagrid's mission to visit the giants, which in turn implies that - despite her denial of her heritage - she was still a realistic woman who knew how to accept her circumstances for what they were. She also had a fiery temper and Hagrid had to restrain her from attacking two [[Death Eaters]] during the mission, leading him to speculate that this may be due to the French in her.
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{{Dialogue a-b|Cornelius Fudge|But did you say it was just past the Beauxbatons Carriage? Dumbledore, do you know what that woman ''is''?|Albus Dumbledore|I consider her a very able Headmistress... and an excellent dancer.|Cornelius Fudge and [[Albus Dumbledore]]|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
 
{{Dialogue a-b|Cornelius Fudge|But did you say it was just past the Beauxbatons Carriage? Dumbledore, do you know what that woman ''is''?|Albus Dumbledore|I consider her a very able Headmistress... and an excellent dancer.|Cornelius Fudge and [[Albus Dumbledore]]|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
   
As the Headmistress of a prominent European Wizarding School, Madame Olympe Maxime was a highly competent witch deserving of the title bestowed upon her.
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As the Headmistress of a prominent European [[Wizarding school]], Madame Olympe Maxime was a highly competent and accomplished [[Wizardkind|witch]] deserving of the title bestowed upon her.
   
*'''[[Magic|Magical]] Mastery''': Rising to the level of [[Headmistress]] at [[Beauxbatons]], despite the prejudice surrounding [[Giants]], it is suffice to say that Madame Maxime was a very powerful and sophisticated witch, her spellwork and prowess in [[Martial magic|Martial Magic]] greatly impressing [[Rubeus Hagrid]].
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*'''[[Magic]]al Mastery''': Rising to the level of [[Headmaster|Headmistress]] at Beauxbatons Academy, despite the prejudice surrounding [[Giant]]s, it is suffice to say that Madame Maxime was a very powerful and sophisticated [[Wizardkind|witch]], with her [[spell]]-work and prowess in [[Martial magic]] greatly impressing [[Rubeus Hagrid]].
*'''[[Duelling]]''': Though she was never shown actually fighting, Maxime has proven to be a capable duellist, since [[Rubeus Hagrid]] claimed that Madam Maxime performed an excellent [[Conjunctivitis Curse]] during their mission to rescue him when he was ambushed by the giants under [[Golgomath]]'s command. He also said that she was able to do very fast spell-work.
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*'''[[Duelling]]''': Though she was never shown actually fighting, Maxime had proven herself to be a highly capable duellist, since [[Rubeus Hagrid]] claimed that Madam Maxime performed an excellent [[Conjunctivitis Curse]] during their mission to rescue him when he was ambushed by the giants under [[Golgomath]]'s command. He also said that she was able to do very fast spell-work.<ref name="OOTP20">{{OOTP|B|20}}</ref>
*'''[[Care of Magical Creatures]]''': At Beauxbatons, Maxime bred [[Abraxan]]s.
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*'''[[Care of Magical Creatures]]''': At Beauxbatons, Maxime bred [[Abraxan]]s ([[Winged horse]]s), showing she was talented and experienced in the field of [[Magizoology]].
*'''[[Spell resistance]]''': As a half-giant, Maxime had inherited the passive ability to resist many spells.
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*'''[[Spell resistance]]''': As a half-giant, Maxime had inherited the passive ability to resist many [[spell]]s.
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*'''[[Nonverbal spell|Nonverbal magic]]''': Maxime was also proficient in Nonverbal magic and [[Conjuration|conjured]] ribbon from the end of her [[Olympe Maxime's wand|wand]] without uttering an [[incantation]]. Her talent in nonverbal magic was testament to her superior [[magic]]al abilities as a witch, given the high level of difficulty required in the casting of nonverbal spells.<ref name="GOF20">{{GOF|B|20}}</ref>
   
 
==Relationships==
 
==Relationships==
 
===[[Rubeus Hagrid]]===
 
===[[Rubeus Hagrid]]===
{{Dialogue a-b-a-b-a-b|Hagrid|So…anyway…enough abou' me. What about you? Which side you got it on?|Madame Maxime|It is chilly. I think I will go in now|Eh? No, don' go! I've — I've never met another one before|Anuzzer ''what'', precisely?|Another half-giant, o' course|'Ow dare you!|Hagrid and Madame Maxime conversing about being half-giant|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}[[File:Hagrid_olympe.jpg|thumb|185x185px|Hagrid and Olympe at the [[Yule Ball]]]]During the [[Triwizard Tournament]], Hagrid began a romantic relationship with Madame Olympe Maxime, Headmistress of [[Beauxbatons Academy of Magic|Beauxbatons Academy]]. They were often seen together, talking and walking around the grounds, and they danced together at the [[Yule Ball]]. Though the two had a minor falling-out when Hagrid implied (correctly) that Maxime, like him, was part [[giant]], they eventually reconciled and travelled together to appeal to the giants of the Northern [[Giant colony|colonies]] and dissuade them from joining forces with [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]]. Maxime was also seen comforting Hagrid during [[Albus Dumbledore]]'s [[Funeral of Albus Dumbledore|funeral]]. The current status of their relationship is unknown, but as Hagrid never got married, it can be assumed that their relationship did not work out.<ref name="Carnegie" /> However, they likely remained good friends.
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{{Dialogue a-b-a-b-a-b|Hagrid|So…anyway…enough abou' me. What about you? Which side you got it on?|Madame Maxime|It is chilly. I think I will go in now|Eh? No, don' go! I've — I've never met another one before|Anuzzer ''what'', precisely?|Another half-giant, o' course|'Ow dare you!|Hagrid and Madame Maxime conversing about being half-giant|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}[[File:Hagrid_olympe.jpg|185x185px|thumb|Hagrid and Olympe at the [[Yule Ball]]]]
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During the [[Triwizard Tournament]], Hagrid began a romantic relationship with Madame Olympe Maxime, Headmistress of Beauxbatons Academy. They were often seen together, talking and walking around the grounds, and they danced together at the [[Yule Ball]]. Though the two had a minor falling-out when Hagrid implied (correctly) that Maxime, like him, was part [[giant]], they eventually reconciled and travelled together to appeal to the giants of the Northern [[Giant colony|colonies]] and dissuade them from joining forces with [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]]. Maxime was also seen comforting Hagrid during [[Albus Dumbledore]]'s [[Funeral of Albus Dumbledore|funeral]]. The current status of their relationship is unknown, but as Hagrid never got married, it can be assumed that their relationship did not work out.<ref name="Carnegie" /> However, they likely remained good friends.
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=== [[Albus Dumbledore]] ===
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At the outset of the Triwizard Tournament, Madame Maxime was cordial and friendly with Albus Dumbledore. Referring to him as "Dumbly-dorr",<ref name="GOF15">{{GOF|B|15}}</ref> Maxime and Dumbledore later danced at the Yule Ball.<ref name="GOF23">{{GOF|B|23}}</ref>. After meeting with Dumbledore, she agreed to help with his request to journey to the giant colonies<ref name="GOF37">{{GOF|B|37}}</ref> and ultimately attended his funeral.<ref name="HBP30" />
   
 
==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
 
Olympe is the French word for ''Olympus'', the mountain home of the Greek gods. ''Maxime'' is French for "principle" (or "maxim"), a pun on "principal". It is derived from the Latin ''maxima'', the feminine form of "maximus", meaning "greatest" or "biggest".
 
Olympe is the French word for ''Olympus'', the mountain home of the Greek gods. ''Maxime'' is French for "principle" (or "maxim"), a pun on "principal". It is derived from the Latin ''maxima'', the feminine form of "maximus", meaning "greatest" or "biggest".
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==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
[[File:MadameMaxime_WB_F4_ConceptOfMadameMaximesClothes_Illust_080615_Port.jpg|170px|thumb|Maxime as she appears on Pottermore]]
 
[[File:MadameMaxime_WB_F4_ConceptOfMadameMaximesClothes_Illust_080615_Port.jpg|170px|thumb|Maxime as she appears on Pottermore]]
[[File:Olympe_Maxime.jpg|195px|thumb|right|Olympe Maxime in ''Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4'']]
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[[File:Olympe_Maxime.jpg|195px|thumb|right|Olympe Maxime in {{LEGO|Y1}}]]
 
*Olympe Maxime is portrayed by English actress [[Frances de la Tour]] in the [[Harry Potter (film series)|film adaptations]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1|Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]''. British basketball player [[Ian Whyte]] portrayed her for the full-body shots.
 
*Olympe Maxime is portrayed by English actress [[Frances de la Tour]] in the [[Harry Potter (film series)|film adaptations]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1|Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]''. British basketball player [[Ian Whyte]] portrayed her for the full-body shots.
*In the latter she appears during the [[wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour|Wedding of Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour]], making her the only major character to appear in a film despite not appearing in the corresponding book.
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*In the latter she appears at the [[wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour]], making her the only major character to appear in a film despite not appearing in the corresponding book.
 
*In {{GOF}}, Maxime is described as roughly the same height as Hagrid, whereas in the [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|film adaptation]] she is considerably taller than him. [[Robbie Coltrane]] explained in an interview that it was due to her high heels. Also, in the books she is described as having olive skin and black hair while in the films, she has pale skin and brown hair.
 
*In {{GOF}}, Maxime is described as roughly the same height as Hagrid, whereas in the [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|film adaptation]] she is considerably taller than him. [[Robbie Coltrane]] explained in an interview that it was due to her high heels. Also, in the books she is described as having olive skin and black hair while in the films, she has pale skin and brown hair.
 
*"Madame" is French for "Mrs.", which implies that at some point, Maxime must have been married. Since she appears to be single upon meeting Hagrid, it is likely she divorced or is a widow. In French "madame" is also used for someone older than you, above you, or who commands respect, such as a teacher.
 
*"Madame" is French for "Mrs.", which implies that at some point, Maxime must have been married. Since she appears to be single upon meeting Hagrid, it is likely she divorced or is a widow. In French "madame" is also used for someone older than you, above you, or who commands respect, such as a teacher.
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"I 'ave nevair been more insulted in my life! 'Alf-giant? Moi? I 'ave — I 'ave big bones!"
— Maxime's embarrassment over her half-giant heritage[src]

Madame Olympe Maxime was a French half-giant witch and was the headmistress of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. Maxime's preferred mode of transportation was to travel with her students in a powder-blue carriage drawn by twelve winged Abraxan horses, which were bred at Beauxbatons Academy. Madame Maxime was a half-giantess, although she claimed merely to have "big bones." This was a necessity, however, as the approach to giants (or part-giants) was generally hostile in the wizarding world.

Biography

Early life

Olympe Maxime was born to one magical parent and one giant, making her a half-giantess. She kept this heritage hidden, out of fear of the prejudice that would strike her were it to be revealed. She was likely educated at Beauxbatons in France, where she later became Headmistress. It is unknown exactly when she became Headmistress of Beauxbatons.

1980s

In the 1985–1986 school year, she visited Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry along with Beauxbatons student Aurélie Dumont. At Hogwarts, she met Penny Haywood and Jacob's sibling.[3]

1994-1995

In August 1994, Madame Maxime attended the final of the 422nd Quidditch World Cup in England with some of her students.[4] When the Dark Mark was conjured by Barty Crouch Jr, they got separated. While trying to find her, her students asked Ronald Weasley if he had seen her. Ron, who did not speak any French, did not understand the question and was therefore unable to help them.[5]

Yull ball dancing

Maxime at the Yule Ball dancing with Hagrid

Maxime and some of her students went to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in October of 1994 for the Triwizard Tournament.[6] She made such an impact on Professor Rubeus Hagrid that he immediately started trying to impress her: he tried to tame his hair, wore his best ill-fitting clothes, and even showed her the Triwizard Tournament dragons while they were still meant to be a secret.[7] Given his lack of social graces, however, this was not so successful. It is unclear whether she was impressed by this, but either way, Hagrid scuppered any chance he might have had at the Yule Ball. It was here that he put it to Olympe that she was a half-giant just like him he was right, of course, but she was not inclined to concede such a point.[8] Because of this line of questioning she avoided his company. However, Harry noticed that she did attempt to re-initiate contact with Hagrid, while he dug in his garden. Apparently Hagrid did not warmly greet her and she left soon after. However the two reconciled eventually.

Giant Colony

Hagrid and Madame Maxime at the Giant Colony

When Harry returned clutching the body of Cedric Diggory, Olympe was one of the first to realise that he was dead and clutched her heart in shock,[9] after he had been murdered by Peter Pettigrew in the Little Hangleton graveyard on Voldemort's orders, after him and Harry were transported there via the Triwizard Cup (which had been turned into a Portkey). She was also present during the memorial feast of Cedric Diggory after the end of the Tournament. Afterwards, she and her students returned to France to Beauxtbatons.[10]

During the summer of 1995 Rubeus Hagrid and Madame Maxime visited the giants as envoys for Albus Dumbledore. Hagrid described her spellwork as "brilliant". She separated from Hagrid during the return journey, however, because he would not abandon his half-brother Grawp, who proved to be a highly taxing travelling companion; she returned to Beauxbatons alone.[11]

1997

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Maxime with Hagrid at Bill and Fleur's wedding

In 1997, Madame Maxime was among those paying respects at Dumbledore's funeral. She and Hagrid comforted each other during this occasion, though this may have been inspired solely by the emotion of the moment.[12] She also attended the wedding of Bill Weasley and former Beauxbatons student Fleur Delacour later on that same year.[13]

Later life

It is unknown if she and Hagrid ever rekindled their relationship, although ultimately they never married.[14]

During the Calamity, Madame Maxime was known for helping members of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force who took a short sabbatical to Beauxbatons to study her transformative duelling style to increase the amount of damage they can inflict. She also appeared as a Foundable alongside Hagrid as they appeared together at the Yule Ball, being pelted by snowballs from a Pixie Confoundable.[15]

Physical appearance

"I don't know who Maxime thinks she's kidding, If Hagrid's half-giant, she definitely is. Big bones... the only thing that's got bigger bones than her is a dinosaur."
Harry Potter regarding Madam Maxime[src]
Maxime

Madam Olympe Maxime

Madam Maxime was described to be a beautiful woman: an olive-skinned face with a beak-like nose and large, black, liquid-looking eyes. Her hair was drawn back in a shining knob at the base of her neck. She dressed from head to foot in black satin, and also wore opal jewellery. Despite her size, she was elegant and graceful, and Dumbledore once stated that she was a wonderful dancer.

Maxime's huge size was due to her half-giant background. Initially, she fiercely denied this, claiming that she merely had "big bones". Harry noted he "had only ever seen one person as large as this woman in his life, and that was Hagrid; he doubted whether there was an inch difference in their heights".

Personality and traits

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Rubeus Hagrid and Olympe

Madam Maxime appeared to have a good relationship with her students. She was also shown to have a sense of fair play: she felt it was unjust that Harry Potter had also been chosen for the Triwizard Tournament (which gave Hogwarts two champions), and at first she refused to believe that Harry had not actually put his name in the Goblet of Fire. However, she did not judge Harry unfairly during the Triwizard Tournament's tasks, giving him an 8 out of 10 (though slightly lower than most of the others', it was far fairer than Karkaroff's four) in the first task.[16] Later on, she willingly gave Harry full marks in the second task for moral fibre, despite Karkaroff only awarding him half marks,[17] showing she was a very impartial and reasonable judge of character.

However, Olympe was ashamed of being a half-giant, and claimed that she was simply "big-boned". Though Hagrid described her as a fine, well-dressed woman, Maxime did not complain once about having to climb over boulders or sleep in caves during her and Hagrid's mission to visit the giants, which in turn implies that - despite her denial of her heritage - she was still a realistic woman who knew how to accept her circumstances for what they were. She also had a fiery temper and Hagrid had to restrain her from attacking two Death Eaters during the mission, leading him to speculate that this may be due to the French in her.

Magical abilities and skills

Cornelius Fudge: "But did you say it was just past the Beauxbatons Carriage? Dumbledore, do you know what that woman is?"
Albus Dumbledore: "I consider her a very able Headmistress... and an excellent dancer."
— Cornelius Fudge and Albus Dumbledore[src]

As the Headmistress of a prominent European Wizarding school, Madame Olympe Maxime was a highly competent and accomplished witch deserving of the title bestowed upon her.

  • Magical Mastery: Rising to the level of Headmistress at Beauxbatons Academy, despite the prejudice surrounding Giants, it is suffice to say that Madame Maxime was a very powerful and sophisticated witch, with her spell-work and prowess in Martial magic greatly impressing Rubeus Hagrid.
  • Duelling: Though she was never shown actually fighting, Maxime had proven herself to be a highly capable duellist, since Rubeus Hagrid claimed that Madam Maxime performed an excellent Conjunctivitis Curse during their mission to rescue him when he was ambushed by the giants under Golgomath's command. He also said that she was able to do very fast spell-work.[11]
  • Care of Magical Creatures: At Beauxbatons, Maxime bred Abraxans (Winged horses), showing she was talented and experienced in the field of Magizoology.
  • Spell resistance: As a half-giant, Maxime had inherited the passive ability to resist many spells.
  • Nonverbal magic: Maxime was also proficient in Nonverbal magic and conjured ribbon from the end of her wand without uttering an incantation. Her talent in nonverbal magic was testament to her superior magical abilities as a witch, given the high level of difficulty required in the casting of nonverbal spells.[16]

Relationships

Rubeus Hagrid

Hagrid: "So…anyway…enough abou' me. What about you? Which side you got it on?"
Madame Maxime: "It is chilly. I think I will go in now"
Hagrid: "Eh? No, don' go! I've — I've never met another one before"
Madame Maxime: "Anuzzer what, precisely?"
Hagrid: "Another half-giant, o' course"
Madame Maxime: "'Ow dare you!"
— Hagrid and Madame Maxime conversing about being half-giant[src]
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Hagrid and Olympe at the Yule Ball

During the Triwizard Tournament, Hagrid began a romantic relationship with Madame Olympe Maxime, Headmistress of Beauxbatons Academy. They were often seen together, talking and walking around the grounds, and they danced together at the Yule Ball. Though the two had a minor falling-out when Hagrid implied (correctly) that Maxime, like him, was part giant, they eventually reconciled and travelled together to appeal to the giants of the Northern colonies and dissuade them from joining forces with Voldemort. Maxime was also seen comforting Hagrid during Albus Dumbledore's funeral. The current status of their relationship is unknown, but as Hagrid never got married, it can be assumed that their relationship did not work out.[14] However, they likely remained good friends.

Albus Dumbledore

At the outset of the Triwizard Tournament, Madame Maxime was cordial and friendly with Albus Dumbledore. Referring to him as "Dumbly-dorr",[6] Maxime and Dumbledore later danced at the Yule Ball.[8]. After meeting with Dumbledore, she agreed to help with his request to journey to the giant colonies[10] and ultimately attended his funeral.[12]

Etymology

Olympe is the French word for Olympus, the mountain home of the Greek gods. Maxime is French for "principle" (or "maxim"), a pun on "principal". It is derived from the Latin maxima, the feminine form of "maximus", meaning "greatest" or "biggest".

Behind the scenes

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Maxime as she appears on Pottermore

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Olympe Maxime in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

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Olympe Maxime as a LEGO mini-figure

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Olmype Maxime as a POP! Vinyl

Notes and references

  1. Rubeus Hagrid's file, as created for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and seen in Harry Potter Limited Edition, states that he is 11'6". Harry claims in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire that there was only roughly an inch difference at most in the heights of Maxime and Hagrid.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 15 (Beauxbatons and Durmstrang) - "As she stepped into the light flooding from the entrance hall, she was revealed to have a handsome, olive-skinned face; large, black, liquid-looking eyes; and a rather beaky nose."
  3. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 2, "Hosting the Beauxbatons" Achievement
  4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 8 (The Quidditch World Cup)
  5. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 9 (The Dark Mark)
  6. 6.0 6.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 15 (Beauxbatons and Durmstrang)
  7. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 19 (The Hungarian Horntail)
  8. 8.0 8.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 23 (The Yule Ball)
  9. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 35 (Veritaserum)
  10. 10.0 10.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 37 (The Beginning)
  11. 11.0 11.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 20 (Hagrid's Tale)
  12. 12.0 12.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 30 (The White Tomb)
  13. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
  14. 14.0 14.1 J. K. Rowling at Carnegie Hall
  15. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
  16. 16.0 16.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 20 (The First Task)
  17. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 26 (The Second Task)
Order of the Phoenix
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Founder:
Albus Dumbledore
Leaders:
Albus Dumbledore | Alastor Moody | Kingsley Shacklebolt
Original Order of of the Phoenix:
Aberforth Dumbledore | Alastor Moody | Alice Longbottom | Arabella Figg | Benjy Fenwick | Caradoc Dearborn | Dedalus Diggle | Dorcas Meadowes | Edgar Bones | Elphias Doge | Emmeline Vance | Fabian Prewett | Frank Longbottom | Gideon Prewett | James Potter | Lily Potter | Marlene McKinnon | Mundungus Fletcher | Peter Pettigrew (defected) | Remus Lupin | Rubeus Hagrid | Severus Snape | Sirius Black | Sturgis Podmore
Reconstituted Order of the Phoenix:
Aberforth Dumbledore | Alastor Moody | Arabella Figg | Arthur Weasley | Bill Weasley | Charlie Weasley | Dedalus Diggle | Elphias Doge | Emmeline Vance | Fleur Delacour | Fred Weasley | George Weasley | Harry Potter | Hermione Granger | Hestia Jones | Kingsley Shacklebolt | Minerva McGonagall | Molly Weasley | Mundungus Fletcher | Nymphadora Tonks | Remus Lupin | Ron Weasley | Rubeus Hagrid | Severus Snape | Sirius Black | Sturgis Podmore
Order of the Phoenix allies:
Andromeda Tonks | Augusta Longbottom | Buckbeak | Dobby | Fawkes | Filius Flitwick | Firenze | Garrick Ollivander | Ginny Weasley | Grawp | Helena Ravenclaw | Horace Slughorn | Karkus | Karkus's wife | Kreacher | Lee Jordan | Luna Lovegood | McKinnon family | Mr Westenberg | Mrs Westenberg | Muriel | Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington | Neville Longbottom | Oliver Wood | Olympe Maxime | Rita Skeeter | Patrick Delaney-Podmore | Peeves | Percy Weasley | Pomona Sprout | Poppy Pomfrey | Sybill Trelawney | Ted Tonks | The Fallen Fifty | Westenberg family | Winky | Xenophilius Lovegood
Other affiliations:
Dumbledore's Army | Forbidden Forest Centaur colony | Headless Hunt | Hogwarts Hippogriff herd | Hogwarts house-elves | Hogwarts Ghosts | Hogwarts Staff |
Hogwarts students | Hogwarts Thestral herd | British Ministry of Magic | Giant colony (Karkus's control)