In Latin gurgulio, gula, and similar words derived from the root gar, meaning "to swallow", which represented the gurgling sound of water.īehind the scenes File:Gargoyle statue 1995.jpgĪ gargoyle statue in Hogwarts' Middle Courtyard. Known Gargoyles Sentient Hogwarts Gargoyles File:Gargoyle statue Chamber of secret (film) pic2.jpgĪ gargoyle statue outside the Headmaster's office in HogwartsĪ number of Hogwarts gargoyles have the ability to talk and posess personality, such as:įrom the French gargouille, meaning "throat" or "gullet". It should be noted that, whilst some gargoyles, like the Lonely Male Gargoyle, do seem to have some degree of sentience, this is not known to be an innate ability and any noted animation is likely due to magic, such as a charm. It is unknown if the latter ability is preserved with gargoyles in the wizarding world.
↑ 1.0 1.Architecturally, two distinctions are made between gargoyles: functional ones, whose purpose is to direct water away from the sides of a building through their spouts and aesthetic garoyles, whose appearance is said by the superstitious to add to their ability to ward off evil.Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game).
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