Thaddeus Thurkell (1632—1692) was a wizard who fathered seven sons who were all Squibs. He transfigured them into hedgehogs out of disgust.[1][2]
The birth of a single Squib to a magical parent was known to be a rare event.[3] This would seem to indicate that the case of the Thurkell family was quite exceptional, especially as it merited mention on a Chocolate Frog Card.[1][2]
Magical abilities and skills
- Transfiguration: Thaddeus was highly proficient in the magical art of transfiguration, given how he successfully transfigured his sons into Hedgehogs out of disgust for their Squib statuses. Given how both Human Transfiguration and Trans-Species Transformation are incredibly advanced and complex forms of transfiguration, this is proof of his truly excellent skills in this notably very hard branch of magic.
Etymology
The name "Thaddeus" comes from Θαδδαιος (Thaddaios), the Greek form of the Aramaic name Thaddai. It is possibly derived from a word, meaning "heart", but it may in fact be an Aramaic form of a Greek name such as Theodoros.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)
Notes and references
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