The Tough Guide to Harry Potter

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Ickle Ronniekins is a rather unfortunate nickname that has been forced upon Ron by a minor mention of it in canon. Fred and GeorgeWeasley use it incessantly. These otherwise clever boys seem somewhat unimaginative in this regard.

Imperio will work on lots of people you don’t know but fortunately not on you for any significant period of time. Moreover, even the person who unwillingly betrays you while under its fell influence will probably shake it at the last minute or just be pretending. Take this potent incantation into account but don’t lose sleep over it. Researcher Hermione will often be trying to brew an antidote, so tours with her will probably talk seriously about it for awhile. Maybe even in a horrid conference. See unforgivables and treachery

Infection is virtually nonexistent. Even when you are not rushed to the Infirmary, your gaping wounds will manage to heal cleanly. This is just another one of the many wonders in HPFH that are tragically absent from our own world. See Frostbite, Madam Pomfrey

Infirmary, the is probably the first place you should visit upon entering HPFH. It is vitally important that you get to know the most efficient routes quickly because you will probably be rushing someone there in short order. At this point, you will be frantically trying to stop bleeding, hysterics, or convulsive fits and will not want to have to worry about getting lost. If you are the injured party, you will be required to remain ensconced in a bed for a considerable length of time. This is despite the fact that your injuries have healed rather rapidly. In HPFH, it is emotional problems that require bed rest. Tourists who have been cursed in a mysterious or unusual way can look forward to a protracted stay in the infirmary as well. Expect numerous visits from concerned but obtuse friends. Being bedridden also seems to change your opinion as to the romantic compatibility of yourself and other Potterians. See Severus Snape/Hermione Granger, Draco/Hermione, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley, Ron Weasley/Hermione Granger, infection, Madam Pomfrey, and frostbite

Invisibility, unless you are referring to Harry’s useful cloak, is rarely called by its name. Thus you will be inundated with concealment charms and obscuring potions. Stalker Draco will almost always be well-versed in the creation of the charms variety. Harry’s cloak will probably not be on Harry. Other Potterians with romance on their minds borrow it with impunity. Harry tends to be a really good sport about this. On Marauders tours, Peter will use it to sneak into the kitchen. Your tour guides are using it to get that annoying rat out of their nice and touching scene. People will also be huddling under the cloak somewhere when you attack Voldemort, so please refrain form tripping over them.