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}}'''Suits of armour''' come in all shapes and sizes, and can be [[Charm|bewitched]] to move and speak. There were many suits of armour in [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. During the [[Second Wizarding War]], [[Minerva McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]] animated several suits of armour to defend Hogwarts against the oncoming [[Death Eaters]]. The shields of those suits of armour in the front row were immune to spells, making them ideal for castle protection. During the [[Second Wizarding War]] the Death Eaters tried to destroy the armour by using the [[Killing Curse]], but their shields deflected all oncoming spells. The [[Death Eaters]] could not defeat them easily, and they maintained the defensive lines of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]].
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'''Suits of armour''' come in all shapes and sizes, and can be bewitched to move and speak. There are many suits of armour currently [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. During the [[Second Wizarding War]], [[Minerva McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]] animated several suits of armour to defend Hogwarts against the oncoming [[Death Eaters]]. The shields of those suits of armour in the front row are immune to spells, making them ideal for castle protection. During the [[Second Wizarding War]] the Death Eaters tried to destroy the armoured by using the [[Killing Curse]], but their shields deflected all oncoming spells The [[Death Eaters]] could not defeat them easily, and they maintained the defensive lines of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]].
  
   
 
==History==
  
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During the [[1991-1992 school year]] and [[1992-1993 school year]] some suits were bewitched by [[Quirinus Quirrell]] and [[Dobby]] (respectively) to attack [[Harry Potter]].<ref>{{PS|G}} PS1 version</ref><ref>{{COS|G}} PS1 version</ref>
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During the [[1991–1992 school year]] and [[1992–1993 school year]] some suits were bewitched by [[Quirinus Quirrell]] and [[Dobby]] respectively to attack [[Harry Potter]].<ref>{{PS|G}} PS1 version</ref><ref>{{COS|G}} PS1 version</ref>
   
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[[Peeves]] once hid inside a suit of armour over [[Christmas]] break during the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. As the armours were singing Christmas Carols, Peeves began to fill the gaps between lyrics with crude phrases and words. [[Argus Filch]] had to extract Peeves from the suits on occasion.
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[[File:Harry_27.jpg|152px|thumb|left|A suit of Armour preparing for battle in the Battle of Hogwarts]]
  
   
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[[Severus Snape]] was forced to take refuge behind one during his duel with [[Minerva McGonagall]] when she transfigured his fiery serpent into daggers. At this point he could do nothing but force a suit of armour in front of him.
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[[Peeves]] once hid inside a suit of armour over [[Christmas]] break during the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. As the armours were singing Christmas Carols, Peeves began to fill the gaps between lyrics with crude phrases and words. [[Argus Filch]] had to extract Peeves from the suits on occasion.[[File:Screen_Shot_2012-03-09_at_8.38.51_PM.png|thumb]]
  
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[[File:76fbarticle-2005210-0C9FA59400000578-991_634x329.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Molly Weasley]] and [[Minerva McGonagall]] with the "suits of armour"that protect the Hogwarts castle]]
   
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Some participated in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] after being animated via the spell ''[[Piertotum Locomotor]]'' cast by [[Professor]] [[Minerva McGonagall]]. It is unknown if they survived the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. If the suits were destroyed in the Battle, it is possible that they were rebuilt. However, this isn't officially known.
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Some participated in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] after being animated via the [[charm]] ''[[Piertotum Locomotor]]'' cast by [[Professor]] [[Minerva McGonagall]]. It is unknown if they survived the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. If the suits were destroyed in the Battle, it is possible that they were rebuilt. 
   
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==Types of armours==
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==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
 
*The suits of armour seem to have a degree of sentience, as a suit's head turned to follow Harry when he was going to [[Umbridge's Office]], and another suit laughed as Neville tripped on the stairs.
  
*The suits of armour seem to have a degree of sentience, as a suit's head turned to follow Harry when he was going to [[Umbridge's Office]], and another suit laughed as Neville tripped on the stairs.
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*While the suits of armour are harmless in the books/films, in some of the video games the Knights also serve as obstacles. In some versions, they attempt to attack Harry with their swords. In the PS2 version of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the player must sneak past them and avoid their line of vision, else they will stomp and creak loudly when seen.
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*While the suits of armour are harmless in the books/films, in some of the video games the Knights also serve as obstacles. In some versions, they attempt to attack Harry with their swords. In the [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube)|PS2 version]] of the ''Prisoner of Azkaban'', the player must sneak past them and avoid their line of vision, else they will stomp and creak loudly when seen.
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[[File:Harry_27.jpg|200px|thumb|A suit of Armour preparing for battle in the Battle of Hogwarts]]
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*The knights that appear in {{DH|F2}} are not, indeed, suits of armour; they appear to be either stone or [[Wikipedia:terracotta|terracotta]] statues and do not come in shapes and sizes like gargoyles and different animals in the books. However, they have different helmets and it is possible that some of them are suits because in the book, statues also protected the castle.[[File:76fbarticle-2005210-0C9FA59400000578-991_634x329.jpg|236px|thumb|[[Molly Weasley]] and [[Minerva McGonagall]] with the "suits of armour"that protect the Hogwarts castle]]
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*The knights that appear in {{DH|F2}} are not, indeed, suits of armour; they appear to be either stone or {{w|terracotta}} statues and do not come in shapes and sizes like gargoyles and different animals in the books. However, they have different helmets and it is possible that some of them are suits because in the book, statues also protected the castle.
 
**The [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] in {{DH|F2}} that is used to present the Suits of Armour is called ''Statues''.
  
**The [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] in {{DH|F2}} that is used to present the Suits of Armour is called ''Statues''.
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**In ''Deathly Hallows: Part 2'', the shields of the suits of armour in the front row have the House crests and Hogwarts crests on them: The far left a Gryffindor crest, the second from the left a Hufflepuff crest, the middle knight the Hogwarts crest, the second from the right a Ravenclaw crest, and the far right a Slytherin Crest.
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**In ''Deathly Hallows: Part 2'', the shields of the suits of armour in the front row have the House crests and Hogwarts crests on them: the far left a Gryffindor Crest, the second from the left a Hufflepuff Crest, the middle knight the Hogwarts Crest, the second from the right a Ravenclaw Crest, and the far right a Slytherin Crest.
 
**In {{LEGO|Y2}}, Suits can be summoned to kill anything, including [[Giant]]s and, despite what we see in the movies, they are invincible.
  
**In {{LEGO|Y2}}, Suits can be summoned to kill anything, including [[Giant]]s and, despite what we see in the movies, they are invincible.
   
 
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Revision as of 01:47, 13 October 2019

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At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. Spoilers will be present within the article.

Suits of armour come in all shapes and sizes, and can be bewitched to move and speak. There were many suits of armour in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. During the Second Wizarding War, Professor McGonagall animated several suits of armour to defend Hogwarts against the oncoming Death Eaters. The shields of those suits of armour in the front row were immune to spells, making them ideal for castle protection. During the Second Wizarding War the Death Eaters tried to destroy the armour by using the Killing Curse, but their shields deflected all oncoming spells. The Death Eaters could not defeat them easily, and they maintained the defensive lines of Hogwarts.

History

During the 1991–1992 school year and 1992–1993 school year some suits were bewitched by Quirinus Quirrell and Dobby respectively to attack Harry Potter.[1][2]

Peeves once hid inside a suit of armour over Christmas break during the Triwizard Tournament. As the armours were singing Christmas Carols, Peeves began to fill the gaps between lyrics with crude phrases and words. Argus Filch had to extract Peeves from the suits on occasion.

Severus Snape was forced to take refuge behind one during his duel with Minerva McGonagall when she transfigured his fiery serpent into daggers. At this point he could do nothing but force a suit of armour in front of him.

File:76fbarticle-2005210-0C9FA59400000578-991 634x329.jpg

Molly Weasley and Minerva McGonagall with the "suits of armour"that protect the Hogwarts castle

Some participated in the Battle of Hogwarts after being animated via the charm Piertotum Locomotor cast by Professor Minerva McGonagall. It is unknown if they survived the Battle of Hogwarts. If the suits were destroyed in the Battle, it is possible that they were rebuilt. 

Types of armours

Behind the scenes

  • The suits of armour seem to have a degree of sentience, as a suit's head turned to follow Harry when he was going to Umbridge's Office, and another suit laughed as Neville tripped on the stairs.
  • While the suits of armour are harmless in the books/films, in some of the video games the Knights also serve as obstacles. In some versions, they attempt to attack Harry with their swords. In the PS2 version of the Prisoner of Azkaban, the player must sneak past them and avoid their line of vision, else they will stomp and creak loudly when seen.
Harry 27

A suit of Armour preparing for battle in the Battle of Hogwarts

  • The knights that appear in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 are not, indeed, suits of armour; they appear to be either stone or terracotta statues and do not come in shapes and sizes like gargoyles and different animals in the books. However, they have different helmets and it is possible that some of them are suits because in the book, statues also protected the castle.
    • The soundtrack in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 that is used to present the Suits of Armour is called Statues.
    • In Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the shields of the suits of armour in the front row have the House crests and Hogwarts crests on them: the far left a Gryffindor Crest, the second from the left a Hufflepuff Crest, the middle knight the Hogwarts Crest, the second from the right a Ravenclaw Crest, and the far right a Slytherin Crest.
    • In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, Suits can be summoned to kill anything, including Giants and, despite what we see in the movies, they are invincible.

Appearances

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) PS1 version
  2. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) PS1 version
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