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Hag ~ Source of trouble for some, for example Professor Quirrell. [1,5]

Rubeus Hagrid ~ Wizard (though failed to complete his education). [1,1]

Half-blood prince ~ Previous owner of Harry's copy of Borage's book. [6,9]

Hand of Glory ~ Insert a candle, and it gives light only to the holder. Prized by thieves. [2,4]

Handbook of Do-It-Youself Broomcare ~ Useful book; and a useful distraction when goaded by Dursleys. [3,2]

Headless Hunt ~ A group of huntsmen whose heads have parted company with their bodies. [2,8]

The Healer's Helpmate ~ A book of wizarding remedies for everyday accidents and ailments. [6,4]

Hebridean Black ~ A species of Dragon still living wild in Britain. [1,14]

Hedwig ~ Harry's snowy owl. [1,6]

Heir of Slytherin ~ According to legend, one who would share Slytherin's desire to be more selective about students, and continue his work. [2,9]

Heliopath ~ Spirits of fire; great tall flaming creatures that gallop across the ground, burning everything in front of them, according to Luna Lovegood. They don't exist, according to Hermione Granger. [5,16]

Herbology ~ The study of plants and their magical uses. [1,8]

Hermes ~ Percy Weasley's screech owl. [3,5]

Terence Higgs ~ Seeker for Slytherin's Quidditch team. [1,11]

Hinkypunk ~ A small one legged creature, known to lure travellers into bogs. [3,10]

Hippogriff ~ A creature with the body, hind legs and tail of a horse, and front legs, wings and head of an eagle. [3,6]

Hit Wizard ~ Member of the Magical Law Enforcement Patrol, trained to capture and disarm rogue wizards. [3,10]

Hogsmeade ~ A wizard village, near Hogwart's. [3,1]

Hogwarts: A History ~ One of Hermione Granger's sources of superior knowledge. [1,7] Hogwarts Express ~ The train to take the students to Hogwarts, from Platform 9¾ at King's Cross. [1,6] Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry ~ Britain's own school, possibly in Scotland; possibly the finest such school in the world. [1,4]

Hogwarts High Inquisitor ~ Person designated by the Minister for Magic (via Educational Decree Twenty-three) to provide the minister with on-the-ground feedback, inspection of fellow teachers and introduction of policy persuant to further ministerial decrees. [5,15]

Hokey ~ House-elf of Hepzibah Smith. [6,20]

Homenum Revelio ~ A spell to reveal a concealed person. [7,9]

Homorphus Charm ~ Can return a werewolf to human form. [2,10]

Honeyduke's ~ Sweetshop in Hogsmeade. [3,5]

Madam Hooch ~ Organisor of Quidditch, teacher of flying at Hogwarts. [1,7]

Hoops ~ In Quidditch, Chasers throw the Quaffle, and put it through one of three Hoops at opposing ends of the field, to score ten points. [1,10]

Mafalda Hopkirk ~ Official in the Improper Use of Magic Office, at the Ministry. [2,2]

Horcrux ~ A place of concealment of a part of the soul. [6,17]

Olive Hornby ~ Student at Hogwarts many years ago, who used to tease Moaning Myrtle. [2.16]

Hungarian Horntail ~ Gigantic, lizard-like black dragon, with bronze-coloured spikes along the tail. [4,19]

House-Elf ~ A being bound to serve one house and one family, forever. [2,2]

House Elf Liberation Front ~ Ron Weasley's suggested name for the Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare. [4,21] Howler ~ A horribly amplified talking letter, generally used to tell someone off. [2,6] Hufflepuff ~ One of the four houses at Hogwarts. Named after Helga Hufflepuff, one of the four founders. [1,5]