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{{Quote|In the small vegetable patch behind Hagrid's house were a dozen of the largest pumpkins Harry had ever seen. Each was the size of a large boulder.|Description.|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}
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{{Quote|In the small vegetable patch behind Hagrid's house were a dozen of the largest pumpkins Harry had ever seen. Each was the size of a large boulder.|Description|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}
   
 
A '''pumpkin''' is a gourd-like squash that grows on vines. It is cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin, and numerous seeds.
  
A '''pumpkin''' is a gourd-like squash that grows on vines. It is cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin, and numerous seeds.
   
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[[File:Pumpkin.jpg|thumb|left|[[Buckbeak]], a [[Hippogriff]], lying amongst some pumpkins]]
  
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In a [[1913]] [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] concerning [[Boggart]]s, an unidentified student used the [[Boggart-Banishing Spell]] to change a Boggart in the form of a [[Zombie]] into having the head of a pumpkin.<ref name="COG69">{{COG|S|69}}</ref>
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There is a [[Rubeus Hagrid's pumpkin patch|vegetable patch]] by [[Rubeus Hagrid's cabin|Hagrid's hut]] that included over a dozen very large pumpkins. Though [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] did not say so directly, [[Hermione Granger]] deduced that he had used an [[Engorgement Charm]] upon them.<ref name="CS7">{{COS|B|7}}</ref> In [[Harry Potter]]'s [[second year]], these pumpkins were carved into lanterns large enough for three men to sit in and displayed during the [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] [[Hallowe'en]] festivities.<ref name="CS8">{{COS|B|8}}</ref> Pumpkin tart was served at the [[Start-of-Term Feast]] in [[1993]].<ref name="PA5">{{POA|B|5}}</ref> Later in [[Third year|school year]], Harry, Hermione and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]] hid behind some pumpkins in order to not be seen by [[Albus Dumbledore|Professor Dumbledore]], [[Cornelius Fudge]] and the [[Executioner]]. Later that same night, Harry and Hermione went back to the pumpkin patch to rescue [[Buckbeak]]. In frustration, following Buckbeak's rescue, [[Walden Macnair]] used his [[axe]] to slash one of the pumpkins.
  
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Pumpkins as [[candle]] holders are among the [[Hallowe'en]] decorations used at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. Also "''hundreds of carved pumpkins leered from every corner''" during Hallowen'en.<ref name="GOF16">{{GOF|B|16}}</ref>
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[[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] maintains a pumpkin patch outside his [[Hagrid's hut|hut]], which produces the pumpkins used to decorate the [[Great Hall]] for the [[Hallowe'en Feast]]. Although the plants are not inherently [[magic]]al, Hagrid gives them some "help" so that the pumpkins swell to the size of garden sheds by the time the feast rolls around. Though [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] did not say so directly, [[Hermione Granger]] deduced that he had used an [[Engorgement Charm]] upon them.<ref name="CS7">{{COS|B|7}}</ref> The [[common room]]s were also decorated with pumpkins at least once in the [[1980s]].<ref name="HM">{{HM}}</ref>
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Preceeding the Hallowe'en Feast in [[1988]],<ref name="CS7"/> some students volunteered to help [[Albus Dumbledore]] prepare decorations for the feast, which included carving pumpkins. Five students who carved pumpkins were [[Jacob's sibling]], [[Rowan Khanna]], [[Penny Haywood]], [[William Weasley]] and a [[Gryffindor boy who struggled with the Levitation Charm|Gryffindor boy]].<ref>{{HM}}, "Help Dumbledore with Hallowe'en!" (task available from [[5 October]] to [[8 October]] [[2018]])</ref>
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In [[Harry Potter]]'s [[second year]], these pumpkins were carved into lanterns large enough for three men to sit in and displayed during the [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] [[Hallowe'en]] festivities.<ref name="CS8">{{COS|B|8}}</ref>
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[[File:Pumpkin.jpg|235x235px|thumb|left|[[Buckbeak]], a [[Hippogriff]], lying amongst some pumpkins]]
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Pumpkin tart was served at the [[Start-of-Term Feast]] in [[1993]].<ref name="PA5">{{POA|B|5}}</ref> Later in [[Third year|school year]], Harry, Hermione and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]] hid behind some pumpkins in order to not be seen by [[Albus Dumbledore|Professor Dumbledore]], [[Cornelius Fudge]] and the [[Executioner]].<ref name="POA16">{{POA|B|16}}</ref> Later that same night, Harry and Hermione went back to the pumpkin patch to rescue Buckbeak.<ref name="POA21">{{POA|B|21}}</ref> In frustration, following Buckbeak's rescue, [[Walden Macnair]] used his [[axe]] to slash one of the pumpkins.<ref name="POAF">{{POA|F}}</ref>
   
 
In [[1996]], following [[Albus Dumbledore]]'s escape from Hogwarts, Harry Potter heard a second year girl assuring another that [[Cornelius Fudge]] was lying in [[St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries]] with a pumpkin for a head.<ref name="OP28">{{OOTP|B|28}}</ref>
  
In [[1996]], following [[Albus Dumbledore]]'s escape from Hogwarts, Harry Potter heard a second year girl assuring another that [[Cornelius Fudge]] was lying in [[St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries]] with a pumpkin for a head.<ref name="OP28">{{OOTP|B|28}}</ref>
   
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The [[jinx]] ''[[Melofors]]'' encases the victim's head in a pumpkin; the [[Pompion Potion]] also has this effect.
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The [[jinx]] ''[[Melofors Jinx|Melofors]]'' encases the victim's head in a pumpkin;<ref name="GOFG">{{GOF|G}}</ref><ref name="LEGOY2">{{LEGO|Y2}}</ref> the [[Pompion Potion]] also has this effect.<ref name="LHP1-4">{{LEGO|Y1}} - NDS version</ref>
   
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[[Pumpkin juice]] and [[Pumpkin Pasties]] are made from pumpkins. [[Pumpkin fizz]] is a pumpkin-flavoured sweet.
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[[Pumpkin Juice|Pumpkin juice]] and [[Pumpkin Pasty|Pumpkin Pasties]] are made from pumpkins. [[Pumpkin fizz]] is a pumpkin-flavoured sweet.
   
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The shop [[Pumpkins R Us]] specialises in pumpkins.
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The shop [[Pumpkins R Us]] specialises in pumpkins.<ref name="DPN">[[The Daily Prophet (real-world)|Daily Prophet Newsletters]]: [[1 October]], [[1999]], Page 1</ref>
   
 
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"In the small vegetable patch behind Hagrid's house were a dozen of the largest pumpkins Harry had ever seen. Each was the size of a large boulder."
— Description[src]

A pumpkin is a gourd-like squash that grows on vines. It is cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin, and numerous seeds.

History

In a 1913 Defence Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry concerning Boggarts, an unidentified student used the Boggart-Banishing Spell to change a Boggart in the form of a Zombie into having the head of a pumpkin.[1]

Pumpkins as candle holders are among the Hallowe'en decorations used at Hogwarts. Also "hundreds of carved pumpkins leered from every corner" during Hallowen'en.[2]

Hagrid maintains a pumpkin patch outside his hut, which produces the pumpkins used to decorate the Great Hall for the Hallowe'en Feast. Although the plants are not inherently magical, Hagrid gives them some "help" so that the pumpkins swell to the size of garden sheds by the time the feast rolls around. Though Hagrid did not say so directly, Hermione Granger deduced that he had used an Engorgement Charm upon them.[3] The common rooms were also decorated with pumpkins at least once in the 1980s.[4]

Preceeding the Hallowe'en Feast in 1988,[3] some students volunteered to help Albus Dumbledore prepare decorations for the feast, which included carving pumpkins. Five students who carved pumpkins were Jacob's sibling, Rowan Khanna, Penny Haywood, William Weasley and a Gryffindor boy.[5]

In Harry Potter's second year, these pumpkins were carved into lanterns large enough for three men to sit in and displayed during the Hogwarts Hallowe'en festivities.[6]

Pumpkin

Buckbeak, a Hippogriff, lying amongst some pumpkins

Pumpkin tart was served at the Start-of-Term Feast in 1993.[7] Later in school year, Harry, Hermione and Ron hid behind some pumpkins in order to not be seen by Professor Dumbledore, Cornelius Fudge and the Executioner.[8] Later that same night, Harry and Hermione went back to the pumpkin patch to rescue Buckbeak.[9] In frustration, following Buckbeak's rescue, Walden Macnair used his axe to slash one of the pumpkins.[10]

In 1996, following Albus Dumbledore's escape from Hogwarts, Harry Potter heard a second year girl assuring another that Cornelius Fudge was lying in St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries with a pumpkin for a head.[11]

The jinx Melofors encases the victim's head in a pumpkin;[12][13] the Pompion Potion also has this effect.[14]

Pumpkin juice and Pumpkin Pasties are made from pumpkins. Pumpkin fizz is a pumpkin-flavoured sweet.

The shop Pumpkins R Us specialises in pumpkins.[15]

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay, Scene 69
  2. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 16 (The Goblet of Fire)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 7 (Mudbloods And Murmurs)
  4. ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
  5. ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, "Help Dumbledore with Hallowe'en!" (task available from 5 October to 8 October 2018)
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 8 (The Deathday Party)
  7. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 5 (The Dementor)
  8. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 16 (Professor Trelawney's Prediction)
  9. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 21 (Hermione's Secret)
  10. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
  11. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 28 (Snape's Worst Memory)
  12. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
  13. ↑ LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
  14. ↑ LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 - NDS version
  15. ↑ Daily Prophet Newsletters: 1 October, 1999, Page 1
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