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"An old wooden street sign hanging over a shop selling poisonous candles told him he was in Knockturn Alley."
— Description[src]

Tallow and Hemp Toxic Tapers[2] was a shop that specialised in poisonous candles.[1] It was located in Knockturn Alley,[1] close to Trackleshanks Locksmith.

History[]

"Now go to Tallow and Hemp and fetch me some poisonous candles."
Verucca Buckthorn-Snyde to Merula Snyde[src]

During the 1990–1991 school year, Verucca Buckthorn-Snyde requested her niece Merula Snyde purchase her some poisonous candles from this shop while in Knockturn Alley.[3]

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Notes and references[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 4 (At Flourish and Blotts)
  2. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (see this image)
  3. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 7, Chapter 53 (An Unexpected Offer)
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Known residents and shop employees

Mr Borgin · Caractacus Burke · Cobb & Webb's shopkeeper · Madam Potage · Priya Treadwell · McHavelock · Moribund · Mr Mulpepper · Podric Batworthy · Tom Marvolo Riddle (formerly) · Ye Olde Curiosity Shop shopkeeper

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