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Magical Devices and Items

Floating Lantern

Fred and George bewitched a number of purple lanterns, all emblazoned with a large number 17, to hang in midair over the guests.

--DH7

A lantern that has been enchanted to float in the air.

  • Used in the evening at the wedding reception (DH8).
  • Used at Harry's seventeenth birthday dinner.
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Deathly Hallows Chapter 7 Chapter 8