Lady Carmilla Sanguina• Character
Lady Carmilla Sanguina was a vampire who used her victims’ blood for bathing, in the hopes that it would help her stay young and beautiful (FW). Read MoreLady Grieve• Character
On the evening of 30th October, 1492, Lady Grieve, a Lady-in-Waiting in the court of King Henry VII (Pm), encountered Sir Nicholas deMimsey Porpington while “a-strolling the park in the dusk” and asked him for help straightening her teeth (JKR). His spell went awry, and Lady Grieve found herself sprouting a… Read MoreLeticia Somnolens• Character
Leticia Somnolens was a Hag who used the Draught of Living Death to put a princess to sleep (FW). Read MoreLexicon Reader's Guide Series• Page
Books by Steve Vander Ark About The Reader’s Guide series Welcome to the Harry Potter Lexicon Reader’s Guide series. Each Guide expands a reader’s understanding of and appreciation for the books in the Harry Potter series of books by J.K. Rowling. The commentary and annotations presented are the observations… Read MoreLinfred of Stinchcombe• Character
Twelfth-century ancestor and progenitor of the Potter family (Pm). Inventor of Skele-gro and PepperUp Potion (although this is also credited to Glover Hipworth (FW) in the 18th century). Read MoreLisette de Lapin• Character
Lisette de Lapin, a French sorceress, is possibly the inspiration for Babbity Rabbity in Tales of Beedle the Bard. In 1422, she was convicted of witchcraft in Paris. (TBB)… Read MoreLivius• Character
Livius was one of two wizards thought to have taken the Elder Wand from Loxias. It is unknown whether he or Arcus defeated him (DH21). Read MoreI'll Take Cadogan's Pony
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To make the best of a bad situation. Read MoreLoch Ness Monster• Creature
The Loch Ness Monster is the largest and most famous Kelpie on Earth, making its home in Loch Ness, Scotland, usually in its favorite form of a sea serpent (FB). Read MoreLootCrate goes Dark!• Article
LootCrate just announced the next installment of their spectacular “J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World” Crates: THE DARK ARTS Their website states: “There’s a darker side of magic and we’re exploring its depths with exclusively-created collectibles, apparel, replicas, and more showcasing the people, places, creatures, and things associated with the Dark Arts of… Read More Love
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Love is perhaps the most powerful ancient enchantment, with the potential to counteract the Dark Arts and transform lives. Read MoreLoxias• Character
Loxias, a dreadful fellow, once owned the Elder Wand after killing Barnabas Deverill. He was defeated by one of two wizards, Arcus or Livius, and the bloody history of the wand stops there (DH21). He gave the wand the name ‘the Deathstick’, and used it to slaughter anyone who stood… Read More