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 successfully transformed his sons into Hedgehogs out of disgust for their Squib statuses.[1][2] Given how both Human Transfiguration and Trans-Species Transformation are both highly advanced and complex forms of transfiguration, this is proof of skill in this field.
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)
