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{{Quote|This book gives an excellent grounding in magical self-defence.|Advert at [[Flourish and Blotts]]|Pottermore}} |
{{Quote|This book gives an excellent grounding in magical self-defence.|Advert at [[Flourish and Blotts]]|Pottermore}} |
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| − | '''''The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection''''' is a book authored by [[Professor]] [[Quentin Trimble]]. This book provides insight and information on various [[Dark Arts|dark creatures]], it also contains some information on how to cast certain defensive and offensive spells, such as the [[Knockback Jinx]]. |
+ | '''''The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection''''' is a book authored by [[Professor]] [[Quentin Trimble]]. This book provides insight and information on various [[Dark Arts|dark creatures]], it also contains some information on how to cast certain defensive and offensive [[Spell|spells]], such as the [[Knockback Jinx]] and the [[Wand-Lighting Charm]]. |
| − | A copy of this book at Flourish and Blotts costs 1 [[Galleon]]. |
+ | A copy of this book at [[Flourish and Blotts]] costs 1 [[Galleon]]. |
==History== |
==History== |
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==Known contents== |
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| − | ''Werewolf bites should be thoroughly and [[magic]]ally cleaned, as the werewolf’s fangs are venomous. However, there is no cure once you have become a werewolf, so try and avoid being bitten at all costs.'' |
+ | ''Werewolf bites should be thoroughly and [[magic]]ally cleaned, as the werewolf’s fangs are [[Poison|venomous]]. However, there is no cure once you have become a werewolf, so try and avoid being bitten at all costs.'' |
''Avoid the Red Cap, a Dark [[dwarf]]ish creature that lurks in places where [[blood]] has been shed and will attempt to bludgeon the unwary to [[death]].'' |
''Avoid the Red Cap, a Dark [[dwarf]]ish creature that lurks in places where [[blood]] has been shed and will attempt to bludgeon the unwary to [[death]].'' |
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| − | ''The Zombie dwells only in the Southern part of America. It is an example, like the Vampire, of the [[Living Dead]] and may be recognised by its greyish colour and its rotten smell.'' |
+ | ''The Zombie dwells only in the Southern part of [[United States of America|America]]. It is an example, like the Vampire, of the [[Living Dead]] and may be recognised by its greyish colour and its rotten smell.'' |
''The hag is a child-eating creature of [[human]] appearance, though likely to have more warts than the average witch.'' |
''The hag is a child-eating creature of [[human]] appearance, though likely to have more warts than the average witch.'' |
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*[[Werewolf]] Bites - Werewolf bites should be thoroughly and magically cleaned, as the werewolf’s fangs are venomous. However, there is no cure once you have become a werewolf, so try and avoid being bitten at all costs. |
*[[Werewolf]] Bites - Werewolf bites should be thoroughly and magically cleaned, as the werewolf’s fangs are venomous. However, there is no cure once you have become a werewolf, so try and avoid being bitten at all costs. |
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| − | *[[Zombie]]s - The Zombie dwells only in the Southern part of America. It is an example, like the Vampire, of the |
+ | *[[Zombie]]s - The Zombie dwells only in the Southern part of America. It is an example, like the Vampire, of the Living Dead and may be recognised by its greyish colour and its rotten smell. |
==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | [[File:TDF-AGTS-P.JPG|201x201px|thumb|The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self Protection as it appears in the |
+ | [[File:TDF-AGTS-P.JPG|201x201px|thumb|''The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self Protection'' as it appears in the [[Harry Potter (film series)|films]]. ]] |
*It is possible, given that this was the required textbook for [[1994-1995 school year|that year]] and that [[Bartemius Crouch Junior|"Moody"]] wanted his class to read about resisting the [[Imperius Curse]], that such a topic was covered in this book. |
*It is possible, given that this was the required textbook for [[1994-1995 school year|that year]] and that [[Bartemius Crouch Junior|"Moody"]] wanted his class to read about resisting the [[Imperius Curse]], that such a topic was covered in this book. |
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+ | *In the console versions of the ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban|Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)|video game]], [[Fred Weasley|Fred]] and [[George Weasley|George]]'s [[Weasleys' Wares|shop]] has three chapters of the same book. It can only be accessed by [[Hermione Granger]] in the lead, at which point the twins will challenge her to find nine statues around Hogwarts and every three statues found grants her access to one of the chapters. The first and second chapter grants her the knowledge to cast more powerful versions of the [[Knockback Jinx]] and the [[Disarming Charm]] respectively, while the final chapter grants her the knowledge for faster casting speed for all [[Spell|spells]], even the non-combative ones. It also extends to [[Harry Potter|Harry]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]], as Fred and George told Hermoine to teach the two what she learned from the book's chapters. |
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Revision as of 23:20, 16 April 2019
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Warning!
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- "This book gives an excellent grounding in magical self-defence."
- — Advert at Flourish and Blotts[src]
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection is a book authored by Professor Quentin Trimble. This book provides insight and information on various dark creatures, it also contains some information on how to cast certain defensive and offensive spells, such as the Knockback Jinx and the Wand-Lighting Charm.
A copy of this book at Flourish and Blotts costs 1 Galleon.
History
It is a required textbook for both first year and fourth year Defence Against the Dark Arts students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[1][3] This book is an item on the 1991 school list of mandatory required textbooks.
Known contents
Werewolf bites should be thoroughly and magically cleaned, as the werewolf’s fangs are venomous. However, there is no cure once you have become a werewolf, so try and avoid being bitten at all costs.
Avoid the Red Cap, a Dark dwarfish creature that lurks in places where blood has been shed and will attempt to bludgeon the unwary to death.
The Zombie dwells only in the Southern part of America. It is an example, like the Vampire, of the Living Dead and may be recognised by its greyish colour and its rotten smell.
The hag is a child-eating creature of human appearance, though likely to have more warts than the average witch.
Known contents
Spells
- Curse of the Bogies
- Green Sparks
- Red Sparks
- Knockback Jinx
- Smokescreen Spell
- Wand-Lighting Charm
- Wand-Extinguishing Charm
Creatures
- Hags - The hag is a child-eating creature of human appearance, though likely to have more warts than the average witch.
- Red Caps - Avoid the Red Cap, a Dark dwarfish creature that lurks in places where blood has been shed and will attempt to bludgeon the unwary to death.
- Vampires
- Werewolf Bites - Werewolf bites should be thoroughly and magically cleaned, as the werewolf’s fangs are venomous. However, there is no cure once you have become a werewolf, so try and avoid being bitten at all costs.
- Zombies - The Zombie dwells only in the Southern part of America. It is an example, like the Vampire, of the Living Dead and may be recognised by its greyish colour and its rotten smell.
Behind the scenes
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self Protection as it appears in the films.
- It is possible, given that this was the required textbook for that year and that "Moody" wanted his class to read about resisting the Imperius Curse, that such a topic was covered in this book.
- In the console versions of the Prisoner of Azkaban video game, Fred and George's shop has three chapters of the same book. It can only be accessed by Hermione Granger in the lead, at which point the twins will challenge her to find nine statues around Hogwarts and every three statues found grants her access to one of the chapters. The first and second chapter grants her the knowledge to cast more powerful versions of the Knockback Jinx and the Disarming Charm respectively, while the final chapter grants her the knowledge for faster casting speed for all spells, even the non-combative ones. It also extends to Harry and Ron, as Fred and George told Hermoine to teach the two what she learned from the book's chapters.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Console versions only)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Pottermore
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 5 (Diagon Alley)
- ↑ It had to be available by the time his Portrait mentioned it.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 14 (The Unforgivable Curses)
