First Year Defense Against the Dark Arts Notes
written by Elizabeth Wonders
There you go, your brand-new notes for DADA 101! Good luck! <3 (Notes on other subjects are coming out. Owl me if you would like to request a specific subject published sooner.)
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05/18/24
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Lesson 6) Gargoyles and Hags
Chapter 6
- Gargoyles are statues that originated in Gothic architecture
- They were designed to protect buildings by channeling water away from the foundation
- Gargoyles have a decorative purpose in the Muggle world, while in the magical world they serve as guardians
- Gargoyles can be charmed to move and only allow approved individuals to pass through
- They are considered quasi-sentient statues and are believed to guard against evil or unwelcome guests
- Hags are sentient creatures similar in appearance to humans, but with pale skin and four toes
- They have basic magical abilities, mainly focused on potion brewing
- Hags are categorized as beings by the Ministry, not creatures
- They are known for their peculiar diet, including eating children and raw liver
- Famous hags include Annis Black and Cordelia Misericordia
