Movatterモバイル変換

[0]ホーム
URL:

Harry Potter Wiki

Welcome to theHarry Potter Wiki.Log in and join the community.

READ MORE

Harry Potter WikiHarry Potter Wiki
Don't have an account?
Register
Sign In
Skip to content
Harry Potter Wiki
23,978
pages
LogoHarryPotterHogwartsMysteryWarning!

At least some content in this article is derived from information featured inHarry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. Spoilers will be present within the article.

Mudbloods and the Dangers They Pose to a Peaceful Pure-Blood Society

"It's a disgusting thing to call someone... Dirty blood, see. Common blood."
— Explanation of the term "Mudblood"[src]

Mudblood was a highly derogatory term for either aMuggle or aMuggle-born[1] orhalf-blood[2]wizard or witch, that is, individuals with close Muggle relatives. While there did not appear to be any difference in themagical power of Muggle-borns and half-bloods compared to those who werepure-blood,pure-blood supremacists still considered them to be of "lower breeding" and that they were supposed to be "third-class citizens". Mudblood itself was a term meaning that Muggle-borns had "dirty" blood and were a big disgrace to the wizarding world, and thus had no right to be a witch/wizard and were undeserving of magic.

The slur implied that the individual has "dirty blood" and was considered extremely offensive.[1] There were apparently other, less commonly used terms with a similar meaning, such as "creature of dirt".[3]

History of use[]

"Blood traitor is next to Mudblood in my book."
— Pure-blood Bellatrix Lestrange using the slur[src]
carved the slur into 's arm

Bellatrix Lestrange carved the slur intoHermione Granger's arm

Many older wizarding families placed great emphasis onblood purity and rejected association withMuggles andMuggle-borns, all of whom they considered greatly inferior to themselves.[4] The notion was foremost in the minds ofDark wizards, particularly includingGellert Grindelwald andhis followers, along with theDeath Eaters,Snatchers, and other followers ofLord Voldemort. Bigotedhalf-bloods like Voldemort also shared these prejudices and used the term Mudblood. It is possible that some well-meaning pure-blood families espoused this prejudice as well, but to a less virulent degree. Notably, some pure-bloods, such as members of theWeasley family, rejected these prejudices and were considered "blood traitors" or "Mudblood-lovers" as a result.

The British Ministry of Magic

The British Ministry of MagicMuggle-Born Registration Commission

The term "Mudblood" was generally not used in polite society, as it was considered highly offensive and vulgar, on par with the racial epithets often heard in the Muggle world; however, many pure-blood families thought of Muggle-borns that way even without using the slur.

However, whenVoldemort was in control of theBritish Ministry of Magic in1997, the term became more prevalent, appearing even in theDaily Prophet and Ministrypropaganda. A witch working for the Muggle-born Registration Commission used the term freely and without fear of backlash. This was in line withDeath Eater ideology being disseminated to the general public, which claimed that Muggle-borns were not "real" wizards and witches.[5]

Use by Draco Malfoy[]

"No one asked your opinion, you filthy little Mudblood."
— Draco Malfoy throwing the slur atHermione Granger[src]
Ron Weasley tried to curse after he called Hermione Granger a "Mudblood"

Ron Weasley tried to curseDraco Malfoy after he called Hermione Granger a "Mudblood"

When Draco Malfoy called Hermione Granger a Mudblood in1992, he was nearly attacked by several members of theGryffindorQuidditchteam and was nearly cursed byRonald Weasley.[1] When the Chamber of Secrets was opened he stated "You'll be next, Mudbloods!".[6]

When Harry Potter and Ron Weasley disguised themselves as Draco's friendsCrabbe andGoyle (with the use of Polyjuice Potion), Malfoy described Harry as "Saint Potter, the Mudbloods' friend. He's another one with no proper wizard feeling, or he wouldn't go around with that jumped up Granger Mudblood". Draco also used the term to refer to those who had beenpetrified and taken to theHospital Wing, telling whom he thought was Crabbe, "Well, go up to the hospital wing and give all those Mudbloods a kick from me".[7]

At the1994 Quidditch World Cup, Malfoy called Hermione a Muggle. When Harry responded that she was a witch, Malfoy said "Have it your own way, Potter. If you think they can't spot a Mudblood, stay where you are".[8] Weeks later, Malfoy handed out "Potter Stinks!" badges and said "Want one, Granger? I've got loads. But don't touch my hand, now. I've just washed it, you see; don't want a Mudblood sliming it up".[9] When Hermione told Harry and Ron that someone had asked her to theYule Ball, Malfoy overheard and said "You're joking, Weasley! You're not telling me someone's asked that to the ball? Not the long-molared Mudblood?"[10]

As part ofUmbridge'sInquisitorial Squad, Draco Malfoy took ten points from Gryffindor because Hermione was a "Mudblood".[11] InMadam Malkin's shop in1996, when Harry, Ron, and Hermione walked in, Malfoy said, "If you're wondering what the smell is, Mother, a Mudblood just walked in".[12] When confronting Dumbledore on the Astronomy Tower, Malfoy bragged about his attempts to murder the Headmaster. He said he got one of his ideas from Hermione and called her a "Mudblood" in the process.[13]

Reappropriation of the term[]

Hermione Granger: "I'm hunted quite as much as any goblin or elf,Griphook! I'm a Mudblood!"
Ron Weasley: "Don't call yourself —"
Hermione Granger: "Why shouldn't I? Mudblood, and proud of it!"
— Hermione's refusal to let the word bother her[src]

Another use of the word is its reappropriation by individuals with Muggle heritage deciding to use the term to refer to themselves. For example,Hermione Granger referred to herself by that term and declared that she was proud to be a "Mudblood" in1998.[5]

Usage of the term[]

"Mudblood's a really foul name for someone who is Muggle-born — you know, non-magic parents. There are some wizards — like Malfoy's family — who think they're better than everyone else because they're what people callpure-blood."
— Ron explaining the term to Harry Potter[src]
Person Who Used the TermReferring toNotes
Merula SnydeBen CopperUsed the term to bully Muggle-born Ben Copper throughout the1984–1985 school year.[14][15]
Ron WeasleyTerm itselfExplained its meaning toHarry Potter andHermione Granger in1992.[1]
Tom Marvolo Riddle/VoldemortAllMuggle-bornsHissoul in hisdiary used the term in theChamber of Secrets in1993 while speaking to Harry Potter.[1]

Mentioned the term several times throughout theSecond Wizarding War and referred to Lily Evans this way when tauntingHarry Potter about herdeath and during their final duel in1998.[5]

Severus SnapeLily EvansSnape lashed out after Lily came to his assistance when he was being bullied byJames Potter andSirius Black in1975. It resulted in the loss of his friendship with Lily, and would forever be his worst memory. Afterwards, Snape disliked even hearing the word "Mudblood" and at many times forbade its usage.[16]
Lily EvansAfter Snape tried to apologise for calling Lily a Mudblood, she retorted: "But you call everyone of my birth Mudblood, Severus. Why should I be any different?"[5]
Herself
All Muggle-borns
KreacherHermione GrangerIn1995 and1997 at12 Grimmauld Place.[5] "Mudbloods and traitors and scum…".[16]
Portrait ofWalburga BlackAll Muggle-bornsScreamed on multiple occasions at the members of theOrder of the Phoenix.[16] "MUDBLOODS! SCUM! CREATURES OF DIRT!'"
Marvolo GauntWhenBob Ogden, a Ministry official, came to thefamily home to arrest Marvolo's son,Morfin Gaunt.[17]
Draco MalfoyHermione GrangerMalfoy first called Hermione a "Mudblood" in1992; this was also the first timeHarry Potter ever heard the term.[1] Malfoy also called her a "Mudblood" on many other occasions.

Aftercornering Albus Dumbledore in the Astronomy Tower in 1997, Draco explained that he got the idea for poisoning mead after he heardHermione Granger, whom he referred to as "the Mudblood Granger" talking aboutFilch not recognising potions. When Dumbledore told Draco not to use the word in his presence, Draco questioned if Dumbledore cared about him using "Mudblood" when he was about to kill Dumbledore. Like many pure-blood wizards, he is accustomed to using the term to degrade the muggle-borns.

Term itself
Bellatrix LestrangeTed TonksBellatrix toldVoldemort inMalfoy Manor in1997 that she andNarcissa have never seen their sisterAndromeda since she married "the Mudblood". She also used the term multiple times whentorturing Hermione for information in1998.[5]
Hermione Granger
Harry PotterTerm itselfHarry angrily forbadeKreacher from using the word after thehouse-elf referred toHermione Granger as "the Mudblood".[5]
Pamphlet maker witchAll Muggle-bornsThis individual, an employee of theMuggle-Born Registration Commission wondered aloud ifDolores Umbridge was going to be interrogating "Mudbloods" all day.[5]
Mudbloods and the Dangers They Pose to a Peaceful Pure-Blood SocietyThis pamphlet was printed by theMinistry of Magic when it was underVoldemort's control in1997. It was written byDolores Umbridge.[5]
Pius ThicknesseWhile under theImperius Curse, the puppetMinister for Magic commented that he believed "theblood traitors are as bad as the Mudbloods" toHarry Potter disguised asAlbert Runcorn".[5]
Corban YaxleyMary CattermoleMentioned in reference to Mrs Cattermole's biased trial at the hands of theMuggle-Born Registration Commission.[5]
Portrait ofPhineas Nigellus BlackHermione GrangerThe portrait referred to Hermione this way while speaking toSeverus Snape, who snapped at him not to use that word.[5]
Daily ProphetWhile the newspaper was under Voldemort's control, it described Hermione as "the Mudblood who is known to be travelling with Harry Potter".[5]
Fenrir GreybackAll Muggle-bornsWhile Greyback was working as a leader of a gang ofSnatchers, he used the term multiple times.[5]
Hermione GrangerHerselfHermione referred to herself as a Mudblood while arguing withGriphook in1998; whenRon Weasley said not to call herself that, she rejoined, "Mudblood, and proud of it!"[5]
Vincent CrabbeHermione GrangerCrabbe referred to Hermione as "that Mudblood" just before attempting to use theKilling Curse on her in theRoom of Requirement during theBattle of Hogwarts.[5]

Behind the scenes[]

Appearances[]

Notes and references[]

  1. ↑1.01.11.21.31.41.5Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 7 (Mudbloods And Murmurs)
  2. ↑X (formerly Twitter) logoJ. K. Rowling onX: "Non-bigots in the wizarding world would say half-blood. Pure blood supremacists would say mudblood."
  3. ↑Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 6 (The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black)
  4. ↑In theF.A.Q. section of herwebsite,J. K. Rowling stated that "As far as somebody like Lucius Malfoy is concerned, for instance, a Muggle-born is as 'bad' as a Muggle."
  5. ↑5.005.015.025.035.045.055.065.075.085.095.105.115.125.135.145.15Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
  6. ↑Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 9 (The Writing on the Wall)
  7. ↑Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 12 (The Polyjuice Potion)
  8. ↑Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 9 (The Dark Mark)
  9. ↑Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 18 (The Weighing of the Wands)
  10. ↑Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 23 (The Yule Ball)
  11. ↑Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 28 (Snape's Worst Memory)
  12. ↑Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 6 (Draco's Detour)
  13. ↑Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 27 (The Lightning-Struck Tower)
  14. ↑Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 1, Chapter 3 (Dealing With Trouble)
  15. ↑Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 1, Chapter 5 (The Duel)
  16. ↑16.016.116.2Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  17. ↑Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

See also[]

*Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Community content is available underCC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.
[8]ページ先頭
©2009-2025 Movatter.jp