When authors give shout outs to other great works, people, and events, it's usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Literary and Philosophical References
- Miranda Goshawk, The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) (5.70)
- Bathilda Bagshot, A History of Magic (5.70)
- Adalbert Waffling, Magical Theory (5.70)
- Emeric Switch, A Beginners' Guide to Transfiguration (5.70)
- Phyllida Spore, One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi (5.70, 14.10)
- Arsenius Jigger, Magical Drafts and Potions (5.70)
- Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (5.70)
- Quentin Trimble, The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection (5.70)
- Vindictus Viridian, Curses and Countercurses… (5.202)
- Modern Magical History (6.221)
- The Rise and Fall of the Dark Arts (6.221)
- Great Wizarding Events of the Twentieth Century (6.221)
- Mrs. Norris (implied reference to Jane Austen, Mansfield Park) (character, referenced throughout)
- Quidditch Through the Ages (9.7, 10.4, 10.8, 10.13)
- Great Wizards of the Twentieth Century (12.32)
- Notable Magical Names of Our Time (12.32)
- Important Modern Magical Discoveries (12.32)
- A Study of Recent Developments in Wizardry (12.32, 13.60)
- Dragon Species of Great Britain and Ireland (14.22)
- From Egg to Inferno, A Dragon Keeper's Guide (14.22)
- Dragon Breeding for Pleasure and Profit (14.51)
Historical References
- Nicolas Flamel (referenced throughout; see Chapter 13 specifically)
- Perenelle Flamel (character, referenced throughout)
- Agrippa (6.173, 6.175, 6.178)
- Ptolemy (6.175)
- Morgana (6.184, 6.188)
- Hengist of Woodcroft (6.188)
- Alberic Grunnion (6.188)
- Circe (6.188)
- Paracelsus (6.188)
- Merlin (6.188)
- Cliodna (6.188)
Pop Culture References
- West Ham football team (11.41)