Tobias Misslethorpe
Tobias Misslethorpe
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Biography[]
Life[]
During his lifetime, Misslethorpe foundedWitch Weekly, a popular magazine forwitches, serving as its first editor.[3]
Legacy[]
Misslethorpe died sometime in or prior to1985.[1] Aportrait of him, painted by the artistOliver Cartwright, was hung atHogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[3]
Etymology[]
The name "Tobias" is the Greek form of Tobiah. This is the name of the hero of the apocryphal Book of Tobit in many English versions of the Old Testament. It relates how Tobias, with the help of the archangel Raphael, is able to drive away a demon who has been plaguing Sarah, who subsequently becomes his wife. It is also known that he shares the same first name as that ofTobias Snape, who is theMuggle father ofSeverus Snape.
Behind the scenes[]
- Misslethorpe's portrait was based on an1881 elegiac of Prime-Minister Benjamin Disraeli, byJohn Everett Millais (1829–1896). The face, however, was modelled afterBarry Wilkinson, the props master on all eightHarry Potter films.[4]
- This character's portrait can be seen in the "The Quest ofSir Cadogan" feature on Disc 2 of theHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD.
- For unknown reasons, Misslethorpe's portrait is located in theHogwarts Library, behind thedesk of the Hogwarts librarian.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)(First appearance)(Appears inportrait(s))
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)(Appears inportrait(s))
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)(Appears inportrait(s))
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)(Appears inportrait(s))
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)[5]
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery(Appears inportrait(s))
Notes and references[]
- ↑1.01.1J. K. Rowling stated at the2004 Edinburgh Book Festival that all portraits at Hogwarts are of deceased individuals. As Misslethorpe's portrait appears in the background ofHarry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, it can be inferred that he died in or prior to1985, the year in which the first portion of the game is set.
- ↑2.02.1Harry Potter Limited Edition
- ↑3.03.13.2Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (seethis image)
- ↑The Making of Harry Potter photo on Flickr
- ↑Tobias himself has escaped during theBattle of Hogwarts, but his portrait is there.
