S O R C E R E R S P E A K
Glossary (continued)
muggle n A human without any magic skills
owls n Those in the magic world use the nocturnal birds to deliver messages
O.W.L.S. n Stands for Ordinary Wizarding Levels, or the equivalent of British O-levels
parselmouth n A person who can converse with snakes
portkey n Any old object made magical for quick transport through teleportation
quidditch n A popular sport among wizards in which players mounted on broomsticks chase four balls – a quaffle, bludgers and a snitch – high above the ground |
 
His chum Hermione, played by Emma Watson, is the daughter of muggles – ordinary humans lacking in magic skills |