Why was Mrs Figg a Squib?

In 1995, Harry learned that Mrs. Figg was a Squib when Mundungus Fletcher failed to fulfill the duty he was given of following and protecting Harry, leaving Harry and his cousin Dudley to be attacked by dementors.
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Was Mrs Figg a Squib?

Mrs Arabella Doreen Figg was a Squib, a dealer of cross-bred cats and kneazles, and a member of the Order of the Phoenix.
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Why could Mrs Figg see the Dementors?

A few weeks later, when Harry was appearing before the Wizengamot to account for his using magic during the Dementor attack, Arabella Figg testified that as a Squib she could see Dementors although Muggles cannot (OP8).
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Can Squibs see Hogwarts?

Squib is born to witch and wizard parents who give child up for adoption in muggle world. Child grows up not knowing about the wizarding world. Child becomes adult who is out one day with a hunting party. Squib is the only one to see it and peers think they are crazy.
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Can Squibs see Dementor?

But Squibs can still immerse themselves in the magical

And although Harry isn't convinced Arabella Figg can see Dementors, she certainly describes their soul-sucking powers rather well, and protests that she can.
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Can Muggle borns see Dementors?

She is Muggle born. She can see Dementors, she saw the at the end of Prisioner of Azkaban.
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Are squibs Muggles?

A Squib, also known as a wizard-born, was a non-magical person who was born to at least one magical parent. Squibs were, in essence, "wizard-born Muggles". They were rare and were looked upon with a degree of disdain by some witches and wizards, particularly pure-bloods.
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Was Aberforth in the Order of the Phoenix?

Aberforth was the owner and barman of the Hog's Head Inn in Hogsmeade, and was a member of the original Order of the Phoenix during the First Wizarding War.
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Who is the lady at the beginning of Order of the Phoenix?

Arabella Figg is portrayed by English actress Kathryn Hunter in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
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Why did Dumbledore ignore Harry in Order of the Phoenix?

He has grown afraid of Harry's connection to Voldemort. Perhaps Voldemort, knowing Dumbledore's love for Harry, would possess Harry and provoke Dumbledore to kill him. So, Dumbledore attempted to avoid Harry throughout Book 5 for Harry's own good.
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Why was Dolores Umbridge evil?

According to a fan theory online, it is possible that Dolores Umbridge was so evil because she wore a horcrux. Could it be that the cursed locket was the cause of the woman's awful behavior? It seems more likely that, like the Dursleys, Umbridge was most likely just terrible because that's the kind of person she is.
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What is Aberforth's Patronus?

Aberforth Dumbledore – Goat

Meanwhile, Aberforth's Patronus was a goat, which he summoned outside the Hog's Head in an attempt to trick the Death Eaters that they'd seen a goat, rather than Harry's stag.
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Who was Credences mother?

Credence wasn't born until 1901, thereby ruling out Kendra as his mother. Meanwhile, Percival Dumbledore was serving life in Azkaban for attacking the three Muggle boys.
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Was Aberforth a powerful wizard?

Magical abilities and skills

Though he did not have his brother Albus' prestigious gifts, Aberforth was still a Dumbledore and thus a very talented and powerful wizard.
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Is Petunia a Squib?

The fan asked the author if Aunt Petunia was a Squib (a non-magical person who is born to at least one magical parent) and Rowling replied: "Good question. No, she is not, she is not a Squib. She is a Muggle.
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Can two Squibs have a magical child?

And, conversely, the likelihood that the kid would also be a squib? I don't know the odds, but I'd say it's possible for 2 squibs to have a magical child since it can happen with 2 muggles.
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Is Neville a Squib?

Neville Longbottom was thought to be a Squib by his relatives because of this, though he proved to be magical. Similarly, Merope Gaunt was called a Squib by her father Marvolo as a slur, due to her poor magical abilities, inhibited by her fear of her father and brother.
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Can an Animagus be a Dementor?

It was debated (but generally believed possible) for one's Animagus form to be a magical creature, and also debated (but generally believed impossible) for an Animagus to be a Dementor.
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What happens after a Dementors kiss?

When the Dementor's Kiss is performed the Dementor will pull back its hood, clamp its jaw around the victim's mouth, and consume his or her soul. The Dementor's Kiss is generally considered to be a punishment worse than death.
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What was the letter Filch dropped in Chamber of Secrets?

Weaknesses. Argus Filch is a Squib, a child of wizard parents who has the inability to use magic. Harry discovers this in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets when he spies Filch's "Kwikspell" letter, although he does not understand what that means until Filch says in front of him and Ron, "He knows I'm...
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Is Jacob a Squib?

He might have the right intentions after all, but Hogwarts' charms should not be overridden by any professor, even if they are as powerful as Albus Dumbledore. There is another option and is that Jacob is a Squib (just like Filch), but without him knowing it.
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Is Lockhart a Squib?

Gilderoy Lockhart is not a Squib - he just is not a very accomplished wizard. He was in Ravenclaw House, so I think that the Headmaster would have noticed if he was a Squib.
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Was credence a Squib?

In Fantastic Beasts, Percival believes that Credence is a Squib but eventually he's proven to be an Obscurial instead.
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What is Luna Lovegoods Patronus?

Evanna Lynch, the actress who played the quirky Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films. Of course, we all know that Luna's Patronus is a hare — that's undeniable.
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