What type of ghoul is capable of disguising itself

Ghoul

You watch in terror as a pack of white humanoid figures rush towards you. Your feeling of dismay grows stronger as the woman by the fire begins to undergo a transformation that reveals her to be another one of the beasts. A sinking feeling grows in your chest as you remember the warnings to avoid traveling these parts at night, but it is too late. The Ghouls are upon you.

What is a Ghoul?

A ghoul is a creature that appears from Arabic mythology. It is thought that ghoul’s have their roots in Mesopotamian religion and mythology because they have similar traits to gallu demons. It is thought that the connection comes from the nomads of Arabia interacting with the Mesopotamian civilization and trading stories. The gallu demons were known to be part of the underworld and were thought to carry their victims off to the land of the dead to devour them. Ghouls of Arabic mythology have very similar characteristics.

Regardless of how the ghouls came to be in Arabic lore, it is known that much of what is known of these creatures comes from the work ‘Arabian Nights.’ This series of stories provides an interesting perspective on these creatures and where they come from. Additionally, it is important to note that the translation of Arabian Nights by European authors wasn’t entirely true to the nature of the stories that were recorded in the work. Because of this, ghouls were transformed in a way that lead to many modern interpretations of the creature.

The overlap of the two perspectives tends to agree that ghouls are humanoid creatures and tend to frequent areas that are largely abandoned by humans – like cemeteries. They were known to eat flesh and drink blood – though surprisingly the source of these things differs depending on which version of the legend you follow.

Early Arabic Ghouls

The earliest stories of the ghouls emerge from Arabic legend. The myth of the ghoul predates Islam, but because the ghoul is mentioned in the Koran the creature is still a source of terror in Arabic culture today. There are several theories as to why the ghoul makes an appearance in the Koran. Some hypothesize that the widespread belief of Jinn (creatures responsible for the genie myths that are thought to inhabit a parallel world) lead to the implementing of the ghouls in Islamic religion naturally. Others believe that early practitioners of Islam used stories that were familiar to their culture in order to convert people to their new beliefs. Regardless of how ghouls were introduced into Arabic lore, there are several key facts that remain prominent in the early ghoul legends.

One of the most important facts that is covered by early ghoul mythology is that these creatures appear to be born of Iblis (the Islamic equivalent of Satan), which technically makes them jinn. Iblis was thought to be part of a race of creatures called jinn – creations of Allah who lived in a world that was set apart from ours. However, even though they were part of a different world, they were still capable of interacting with ours. It is thought that when Allah created man, Iblis became jealous that man was favored more than his kind and refused to bow before him. He would have been killed for his crime, but his life was spared by Allah until Judgement Day. Unfortunately, Iblis is using this time to take his vengeance on humans. This is likely why the creation of ghouls is credited to Iblis. After all, a creature who feeds on the flesh of humans and delights in their torture is a likely form of revenge from a fallen jinn.

Ghouls of early Arabian lore were also known to dwell in deserted areas. People who traveled near cemeteries and abandoned buildings or through desert wastelands were warned to be especially vigilant against these creatures. They were thought to be bipedal – though with a hunched form – and were known to crawl (and sometimes run) on all four limbs like an animal. They were most fond of feeding on young children (presumably because of the ease with which they could be killed) but would feed off of any human they had the chance to cannibalize.

Ghouls were also thought to have the ability to shapeshift. They could appear as beautiful women that preyed on lustful men by luring them to a secluded area, or as an animal in the desert like a hyena. They were known to stay in these forms until they had a chance to pounce on their victim and devour them. Ghouls were thought to be especially fond of preying upon travelers (solo travelers or small groups in particular). Some stories claim that they lit fires off of well-traveled paths so they could lure a single traveler into a trap and devour them.

Another interesting feature of the ghouls of early legends is that they were not particularly associated with eating the dead. They were known to prefer fresh meat, and while they didn’t turn down a corpse if there was no other available food source, they certainly preferred a live victim. They were also known to enjoy drinking blood and stealing coins. Early ghouls were also known to carry disease on their skin, which could have been because of the types of places they were thought to inhabit.

Ghouls in European Legends

Ghouls were largely unknown to Europe until Antoine Galland (a French writer) translated “The Thousand and One Nights” (also known as Arabian Nights). While the translation of the text was a wonderful venture into the rich Arabic culture, the texts were tainted because of Galland’s loose interpretation of the texts. In fact, he is thought to have created several characters and added in stories that were not originally part of the work. One of these characters was Amina – a woman who enjoyed keeping company with ghouls inhabiting a graveyard instead of spending time with her new husband. This version of ghouls introduced the idea that the creatures frequented graveyards specifically to feast on the dead – which in turn had a large impact on how Europe grew to perceive the ghoul legend.

The Thousand and One Nights

The ‘Arabian Nights’ text continued to grow in popularity across Europe and, in turn, inspired many stories of the ghoul that affected the modern day interpretation of the creature. Some of the most famed writers of history were inspired by these legends and would eventually add their own perspective of the creature and its motivations.

What do Ghouls Look Like?

The physical appearance of a ghoul is similar in both Arabic and European portrayals of the creature, though there are some noticeable differences that should be taken into account.

Ghoul Appearance According to Early Arabic Lore

In many early myths, there are descriptions of ghouls who are quite hairy. This is possibly because they are known to have canine features. Having an appearance that is similar to a dog, it would be natural to conclude that the rest of the creature’s appearance would have been animal-like.

However, it is also important to note that there are ghouls in these early myths that hold the power to shape shift. They are known to transform into beautiful women that lead men astray and into secluded areas. When the man was properly distracted, the ghoul (and sometimes its pack) would pounce on the lustful men and devour them.

There are also accounts of ghouls who would transform into other animals. While it was possible for a ghoul to transform into any type of animal, it seems that a popular choice was for it to transform into a hyena. The ghoul would use the form of the hyena to lure a person into the desert. When they were far enough away from civilization, the rest of the pack would appear and pounce upon the victim. They would then devour the victim quickly.

It is also important to note that in addition to having a canine-like face, early ghouls were also thought to have humanoid bodies and hoof-like feet. These were characteristics that were used to identify the presence of ghouls – the hooves especially. It was said that when a ghoul was nearby, the hoof-like imprints of the creatures would be easy to spot. It was also characteristic to identify a ghoul by seeing a humanoid figure in the distance that suddenly got down on it’s hands and feet to scurry away. Ghouls were known to prefer crawling on all fours, even though they were capable of walking on two feet.

Ghoul Appearance According to Europeans

European descriptions of ghouls are interesting in that they are still similar to the ghouls of Arabic folklore in some senses, while in others they have changed entirely.

The new ghouls still maintained their canine features and their hooves, but instead of presenting a hairy exterior, they transformed into pale creatures that had a skin that looked rubbery in appearance. These creatures are reported to be sensitive to light, though not to the same extent as vampires. Even though the light can cause them pain, it cannot kill them.

In addition to being pale, these modern ghouls are also capable of shape shifting. An interesting feature, however, is that these ghouls seem to have even greater shapeshifting abilities than the early ghouls. Recent literature has grown to suggest that ghouls are able to shapeshift into the form of the last victim they have devoured, regardless of whether the human was alive or dead when they feasted on their flesh. Additionally, it has been suggested that these ghouls can also access the memories of the person they devoured by eating their brain, effectively allowing them to blend into society without being discovered.

Nameless Ghoul

Lastly, it is suggested that although some ghouls have a rather fierce and grave appearance, others are capable of blending into human society fairly well. Changelings are switched with human children at birth and grow up in human households unnoticed. It is uncertain if the Changeling’s features are less harsh because they grow up in an environment that is less harsh and evil than what they were born into or because they are just genetically predisposed to have more humanistic traits. Either way, they are able to pass with relative ease.

Where do Ghouls Live?

Ghouls tend to live in isolated areas that are apart from the majority of society. They can frequently be found in desert wastelands, abandoned buildings, and cemeteries. However, contrary to common beliefs, a ghoul does not necessarily prefer to reside in a cemetery because they seek to eat corpses – they just appreciate the seclusion.

More recent tales of ghouls suggest that the creatures have moved their operations largely underground. They are said to frequent basements and cellars in abandoned buildings, and are even rumored to have an underground network of tunnels that they use to travel. They may also have connections to the subway and are thought to sometimes eat the remains of subway crash victims before paramedics arrive.

Can a Ghoul Be Killed?

There are ways to fight off a ghoul – though it is important to be very precise. Any mistake on the part of the individual fighting a ghoul will certainly result in death.

The most common method used for killing these creatures is decapitation. Ancient ghoul myths claim that a ghoul can be killed by using a sword. It is imperative, however, that the attacker only use one blow to kill the beast. Two or more strikes will resurrect the creature and almost certainly spell out death for the person fighting the ghoul. Because only one strike can be used to kill a ghoul, decapitation is the preferred method to ensure that the beast dies quickly.

More recent mythology tells us that there are several other ways that a ghoul can be dealt with. One of these methods is the use of fire. Using fire can be tricky however, as you will have to be able to heat the element to extreme temperatures to char the ghoul to ashes.

It is also thought that electrocution and exposure to concentrated acids can kill ghouls. This has to be done thoroughly – if a ghoul is not dead it could possibly regenerate itself and come back to finish you off.

Lastly, although light is not fatal to ghouls, it is worthwhile to mention that sunlight is painful to ghouls and more concentrated types of light can be especially harmful to their eyes.

Famous Ghouls in Literature

From the original tales of ghouls that were written in Arabic literature up to the modern day interpretation of these creatures, there have been many authors that have recorded the legend of the ghoul.

The History of Gherib and His Brother Agib

‘The History of Gherib and Hist Brother Agib’ is a story that appears in ‘The Thousand and One Nights’ and is one of the original stories that features ghouls that wasn’t tampered with by Antoine Galland.

Sa’dan the Ghoul is described as a cannibal, making it appear that he had, at the very least, some human features.

The Nameless Offspring

‘The Nameless Offspring’ is a short story that was written by Clark Ashton Smith in 1932. It was likely inspired by ‘The Thousand and One Nights’ and would go on to add some interesting myths to the legend of the ghoul.

‘The Nameless Offspring’ stays true to the ghoul legend in that it doesn’t change the supposed abode of these creatures (cemeteries) and that it doesn’t try to change the features of the creature. It is still shown to have pale, whitish skin, a face with features that resemble a canine animal, long claws, and feet that are hoof-like. It does reference a ghoul’s preferred meal of corpses, but that is to be expected as Clark Ashton Smith was influenced by European translations that had been altered by Galland.

What is interesting about this particular text, is that it offers a hypothesis as to how these creatures were able to survive. It is proposed that ghouls mate with humans who have been mistakenly buried, but that their offspring remain ghouls and do not appear to be hybrids. This idea went on to inspire many who studied the ghoul legends.

Pickman’s Model

‘Pickman’s Model’ is a short story on ghouls that was written by famed author, H. P. Lovecraft. This piece details a man’s encounter with an artist named Pickman who has taken up a fascination with the idea of ghouls and fiendish creatures.

Pickman’s Model by H.P. Lovecraft

The text goes on to describe the many paintings that Pickman has created. In the end, it is suggested that Pickman himself is something other than human (likely a changeling) and that ghouls still exist with humanity in the subways and forgotten underground tunnels.

This story makes references to ‘The Nameless Offspring’ by Clark Ashton Smith, and also proposes some alternative ideas for how ghouls are able to procreate. This theory suggests that ghouls steal human children and replace them with their own to allow for genetic diversity. The ghoul offspring (referred to as changelings) appear to be human, but have several characteristics that make them appear to be something other than mortal.

How Are Ghouls Created?

There are many theories as to how ghouls are created, though many have simply been born of imagination and observation of the ghoul’s behavior.

Standard Procreation

One of the most simple explanations for how a ghoul could come into being is simply the mating of a male and female ghoul. This would be the simplest explanation, though oddly enough it doesn’t seem to be the most frequently used in mythology. Instead, it seems that most ghouls who procreate together have a tendency to eat their young soon after birth. This could be a result of weak genetic diversity – a problem that several other hypotheses seek to explain.

Ghoul Hybrids

There were some theories that arose in ghoul mythology that claimed that these creatures could mate with humans – often humans who had been mistakenly buried. In this manner, ghouls were able to keep stronger human genes in their own gene pools and continue to create offspring.

Descent into Ghouldom

There are some who theorize that ghouls are so difficult to destroy entirely because they don’t actually procreate – instead, they are former humans who have transformed into ghouls because of their evil nature. There are several ways that this could have been done. The first is when a person lives a life that is so evil that their actions cause them to rise from the dead and live as a ghoul. The second occurs when a human cannibalizes another person. Both of these transformations are permanent and reflect the loathsome soul of the afflicted person-turned-ghoul.

Outbreak

Finally, there are those who believe that ghouls are created by some sort of genetic abnormality – something that could possibly occur through an infectious disease. This process is usually transmitted when a person is bitten by a ghoul or comes into contact with biological fluids that seep into the skin. This causes the afflicted person to gradually turn into a ghoul, or die and then return from the dead as a ghoul.

Origin of the Ghoul Myth

It is likely that the myth of the ghoul has its roots in Mesopotamia. There is also a possibility, however, that the ghoul myth arose to give an example of the wrath of Iblis when he realized he would not be allowed to enter paradise because he refused to submit to man.

Because ghouls tend to target travelers and lustful men, the ghoul story could have also been used to explain the sudden disappearance of a person – whether they had died or simply run off with another woman.

It is also worthwhile to note that ghouls are said to carry sickness on their skin. This could be symbolic. The creatures are known to inhabit abandoned buildings and cemeteries. It is possible that the ghoul myths were created to keep people away from areas that were more likely to hold germs and viruses that would be deadly to large populations. This could have helped to keep large civilizations healthy by keeping citizens out of areas that were more likely to be contaminated.

Hogwarts Mystery School

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Defense Against the Dark Arts Class Guide

In year 5 of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery the Defense Against the Dark Arts class taught by Professor Patricia Rakepick is unlocked.В Madam Rakepick should be familiar from the major role she played in “assisting” Jacob’s sibling in their quest to discover the forbidden forest cursed vault in Year 4.

Madam Rakepick was formerly the Head Curse Breaker for Gringotts Bank.В She is extremely powerful and highly knowledgeable, but her motivations remain somewhat mysterious.В She will again play a large role in Year 5’s Cursed Vaults storyline as she recruits a group of students, including the Main Character, to search for the vaults against Dumbledore’s wishes.В Given the Curse placed on the Defense Against the Dark Arts teaching position, she will not likely be around for Year 6.

Defense Against the Dark Arts is similar to other classes with one ofВ three random mini-games being assigned after each completed star.В Players will still be tasked to trace a shape with their finger or answer a question from a classmate or Madam Rakepick herself.В However the expanding circle minigame has been replaced with a new activity which requires players to tap the the screen and keep a scroll within a designated area.В Defense Against the Dark Arts rewards the courage attribute and can be attended at your leisure.

New Mini Game

Tapping the screen will cause the scroll to move upwards, the faster you tap the quicker it will move.В You will have to tap at just the right frequency to keep the scroll within the marked area for 5 seconds.В В If the scroll moves out of the marked area at any point the timer will reset.В This new mini-game is an increase in difficulty over what we’ve seen in previous classes.

We will now go over all Defense Against the Dark Arts specific questions below.В Check out our General Class Guide for a full list of questions from all classes.

Defense Against the Dark Arts Questions

Casting Fumos creates what kind of defensive cloud?
Smoke

What does the trip jinx cause its victim to do?
Fall Over

What is the Incantation for the Tongue-Tying Curse?
Mimblewimble

How would you best describe a Pixie’s voice?
Shrill

What do Dark Spells require in order to be successful?
Malicious Intent

What’s the term for an object imbued with a fragment of a Wizard’s soul?
Horcrux

Which curse did I fall victim to in our third year?
Sleepwalking

Which of the following is not a type of Dark Magic?
Charm

What’s one form of hex deflection?
Salvio Hexia

What’s my toad’s name?
Dennis

Which spell is one of the Unforgivable Curses?
Crucio

What type of Ghoul is capable of disguising itself?
Chameleon Ghouls

Which of the following is not a dark creature?
Fire Crab

What spell provides protection against Dementors?
Expecto Patronum

What does the Impediment Jinx do?
Temporarily slows a target

Which of the following is one of the most powerful defensive charms?
Patronus Charm

Where do my parents work? (Tulip Karasu)
Department of Magical Law Enforcement

What do you need to think of in order to conjure a Patronus Charm?
A Powerful, Happy Memory

What’s my favourite shop? (Tulip Karaus)
Zonko’s Joke Shop

What is a «GHOUL» really, and how did they come to be? My thoughts.

So I’ve been thinking about this a lot in trying to decipher what a ghoul actually is. Here’s what we know (and feel free to correct me):

My conclusion: ghouls are just mutated («evolved») humans. They showed up when somehow a genetic mutation caused a human to have an access of RC cells as opposed to the low-level which humans have. This mutation happened quickly and spread quickly.

I’ll list why I think so. I understand that in the manga, they are highly discriminated against because of their murderous nature. (I’ve always found it somewhat unrealistic about WHY investigators wouldn’t consider the possibility of there being «good» ghouls when it’s quite obvious that ghouls can and do feel empathy.)

-Nobody has any idea when ghouls showed up. Wouldn’t this point to them not always being around? We could assume that at one point in humanity’s existence, there were no ghouls. Why can we assume this? Because the manga tells that nobody knows where they came from, implying they came out of no where and quickly. Since ghouls are essentially murderers; it would seem odd that history can’t point out a time when ghouls came about.

Similarities between «Ghouls» and «Humans»:

Ghouls have a lot of similarities to humans. Granted, there COULD be more changes internally that we are not aware of. But the manga doesn’t hint besides the elevated RC levels.

We know that even humans have natural RC levels inside of their bodies. The average healthy human has an Rc factor of about 200 to 500, while a ghoul has an Rc factor of about 1000 to 8000.

We do not hear of animals carrying RC cells. So both humans and ghouls have them, but it’s elevated.

-ghouls age normally and apparently could have a life span close to a humans. We see this when Touka is shown as just a child (and a teenager who grows) and with the old lady ghoul.

-ghouls can be educated by school which would suggest similar intelligence; we see some ghouls struggling to read and write but this is probably due to the fact that many do not receive proper schooling

-Ghouls apparently have the same bone structure as when Kaneki was Spoilers

-ghouls can talk, have been shown to display empathy and remorse, and emotions very similar to people

-ghouls can reproduce with humans. I understand that this is a rare occurrence but the fact that it’s possible at all is amazing. We don’t see Lions mate with their prey ever; we are only able to mate with beings similar to us. Apparently ghouls can mate with humans in the same manner, too. We can produce «half» ghouls

-ghouls could be mammals, I’ve never heard of a ghoul being «cold» to the touch like a vampire and the fact that again, they can produce hybrid babies

-ghouls have the same facial structure as us, which is weird, given their diets and the fact that most «hunt» humans. Their small mouths wouldn’t be very good evolutionary-wise for consuming the flesh. (Look at most other known predators, with huge jaws, and sharp jagged teeth.) While we evolved smaller mouths because we used tools to assist us with eating prey, besides Hinami and Tsukiyama eating in the restaurant, I haven’t seen ghouls utilize forks when they publicly hunt people. Of course, one could argue that they look this way to disguise themselves as normal humans, and that their «claws» make it so that they have no need for bigger mouths or sharper teeth

The Most Important Point, Though:

Humans can become ghouls. Kaneki is one example. After he had a transplant from a ghoul, he became one. We’re not told how his DNA altered, though. But we do know this: he has elevated RC levels. Only one eyes darkens. And he can no longer eat or enjoy human foods. He is considered a ghoul by ghouls (albeit a halfing).

-it’s assumed that if a Quinx’s RC levels are elevated beyond 1000, they too would be unable to continue eating normal human foods.

But the fact that a human can transform into a ghoul at all is amazing. Humans have implanted animal organs and have never been influenced by them. I believe it’s because the bodies between human and ghoul are very much related biologically.

The Differences Are Big Though:

Humans are omnivores and can eat almost anything, technically we could eat humans, too. Technically speaking, a ghoul would be an «obligated» carnivore, but with a specific type of food. (Humans).

-ghouls have «claws», which pierce through their flesh and make the ghouls resemble animals. These claws are very powerful and flexible.

-ghouls have an amazing recovery ability. Humans have an OK ability but it requires an extensive amount of time. Ghouls can literally regrow arms, toes, fingers, which humans cannot do at all. This is extremely different from people. Even amphibians who regrow things don’t regrow them perfectly!

-ghouls can become full on one body for around 2 months. In contrast, normal humans usually sustain themselves on 3 meals per day, everyday!

-ghouls become very sick when forced to digest human food; it’s almost like poison to them

-ghouls haven’t been shown to get the same viruses as we do. I don’t recall seeing ghouls get cancer; or even colds! And they don’t seem to need treatment, either! This could suggest they have a great immune system, though, due to RC cells?

-ghouls are built to fight against each other; their «claws» have disadvantages and advantages. Humans, while fighting in wars, are more social in nature. We see ghouls joining forces, obviously, but it seems they had evolved to fight each other

-we don’t know if ghouls can become humans, but it could be possible if we take out their «claws», or perhaps it’s just a one way thing

So to conclude: Ghouls could be just «evolved» humans. After «evolving» or mutating, their bodies adapted to having to fight turf wars with other ghouls. Humans were difficult prey, so they developed advantages to fight them. (Claws). This fighting caused them to have a faster healing factor and the access of RC cells helped, too.

They can reproduce with us. They share similar bodies biologically. We can turn into a ghoul with a transplant. I don’t believe they came here through any supernatural means, rather, they occurred naturally.

I’m sure many of us already believe this. But this makes it so that by the end of the story, one would hope most of the discrimination on ghouls in general stops, as they are literally forced to consume flesh to live. It is the only way for them to live. They could always team up for human donations; or maybe even fake human bodies with no conscience could be developed to help them. But overall, the ultimate goal would be for the «good» or empathetic ones to contribute to normal society.

What does everyone else here think? Ghouls originated naturally? Separately from humans?

Ghoul

Ghouls are a prevalent type of Undead.

Ghouls are individuals who’ve interrupted the circle of life and death, sometimes by eating the dead, coming back from near-death one too many times, or practicing necromancy badly and ending up out of balance, only able to keep going with periods of convalescence, like hibernation, and bursts of life or death voraciousness. Once awake the weakest among them have a three hour window to find food or perish, and then rest for months or years. [1] Another conception or metaphor for them doesn’t use a cycle but rather a spinner (tops, plates, etc.) where ghouls try to balance at the edge of life and death. [2] [1] Of course there many variants who have different presentation of ghoul traits.

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Nature

Ghouls are usually thin, resembling addicts or anorexia victims. They have an air of obsession or addiction in their eyes. [3] They have fangs [4] [5] and claws that if they are healthy they can conceal, if not these become larger and ever more dangerous.

Greater Ghouls are comparatively fatter and capable of communicating, with some difficulty, and ‘Lesser’ Ghouls are thin and can’t talk. [3]

Hunger

Ghouls can cycle between months- or years-long periods of convalescence (although they will still snack on humans if they encounter them) and brief bursts of mad, rabid hunger that must be sated or they will perish. [1] Depending on where their personal balance is sitting, they eat either corpses or they scarf down bits of still-living victims they’ve found in isolated spots. [5]

Most ghouls will have a hunting cycle of some sort, variants can change this pattern of course. If a ghoul is healthy enough they can be active at all times.

Weaknesses

They can be staved off temporarily by reintroducing them to the cycle of life, using menstrual fluids, using plants connected with life and death like Holly, or funeral rites, done over the prone body or at a distance if you have the ghoul’s name. [10] Eggs may or may not be unpleasant to them. [11] Beheading them or cutting their throat also does the trick. [3] Ways to deal with ghouls aren’t necessarily well known. [12]

Their individual strength is largely dependent on their diet, its stability and regularity. They will have to have some place to sleep unless they don’t have a hunting cycle or don’t exist while they’re hunting. [13]

Variants

Known Ghouls

References

“Black magic?” I asked.

“Yeah. Maybe I should amend that to say ‘practicing necromancy badly‘. Using terms we’re mostly familiar with, they’re individuals who are out of balance. They’re the spinning plates that are only just hanging on, and that means they need a fine touch to keep going. They do that with periods of convalescence, like hibernation, and bursts of… hunger is the wrong word. Life or death voraciousness. Maddened with a need for sustenance. More like a rabid dog than human.”

“So they are basically super-zombies,” Evan said.

I heard Rose sigh.

“Sustenance? Feasting on human flesh,” Maggie added.

“The go-to way, yeah,” Rose replied. “If they have their wits about them, then they can use the necromancy they knew in life, or they just move between areas with an awful lot of death or life energy.”

“But they mostly manage by eating human flesh,” Maggie said. “Right?”

Except these things were Others. Their purpose was simple enough.

The fat one carried a dismembered arm, raising it to his mouth periodically to take a bite.

“Ghouls are supposed to be thin,” Rose said.
[. ]
The Other stopped in its tracks.

It drew a charm from its pocket. A necklace or macabre rosary, dangling with finger bones.

It pointed at the ghoul lying on the ground, the one I’d cut with June.

Maggie stepped forward, swinging the sword, taking the head of the ghoul before the undead necromancer could do anything with the corpse.

Without waiting, she swung again, the blade biting hard into the pavement, and she took the ghoul’s head.

The braver of the two remaining creatures stared at us. The fat one, still bearing stubble on its face.

“If you attack,” I said, “We take you to pieces. If you run, I’ll come after you and take you to pieces. Can you communicate?”

It nodded.
[. ]
It held up two fingers.

“Second choice?” I asked. “Agree never to harm another living soul?”

“I swear,” it managed. Even from ten feet away in the blistering cold, I could smell the breath. It was the aroma I might expect from a coffin being opened.
[. ]
The fourth ghoul turned to go. Maggie stepped forward, swinging the sword with both hands. She took its head.

“It was a danger too, and weaker ghouls can’t communicate on that level.”

“What was that thing I just talked to?” I asked.

The wound froze as I cut through flesh.
[. ]
It drew a charm from its pocket. A necklace or macabre rosary, dangling with finger bones.

It pointed at the ghoul lying on the ground, the one I’d cut with June.

“Meaning?” I asked.

“The go-to answer is menstrual fluids,” Rose said. “Drawn on their forehead, fed to them, ‘poison’ a weapon with it.
[. ]
“Some plants are tied to the cycle of death and rebirth. Holly.”

“We used holly against the Hyena,” Evan said. “See? I know stuff. You can tell me stuff. No need to leave me out because I’m a kid.”

“No holly near here, as far as I can tell,” I said. “Not sure how that would work, either.”

“When my mom told me about that stuff, I remember not getting it, and she said something about it being like chickens laying eggs. It confused me more.”
[. ]
whipped an egg at the first one to step outside of the bus shelter. I missed, hitting the edge of the glass enclosure.

The ghoul stopped in its tracks, and the one behind it collided with it.

It was hard to say whether it had worked.

Maggie landed a dead-on hit.

It seemed to startle them more than anything. Part of it might have been our relative lack of fear.
[. ]
Maggie egged the thing, holding three eggs in one hand and whipping them at him one after the other.

“It’s not really working,” I said.

“I think it’s working a little,” Maggie told me. She flashed a grin, not taking her eyes off the Other. “He doesn’t like it.”
[. ]
“The eggs totally worked, didn’t they?” Evan asked.

I wasn’t so sure they had, but it was hard to say. Maybe the other stuff worked because it was human, and the ghouls were closer to humans than not. Were eggs too far removed?

“What do you want to do? Kill it?”

“You can’t kill something dead.”

“Then birth it or…?”

“I have no idea how you’d do that.”

Ghouls are formed when someone is brought perilously close to the threshold of life and death, and doesn’t come all the way back. We know they’re more ephemeral (immaterial), and we know they tend to orbit around targets who they stalk.

What spell do you use to remove this ghoul?

Shortly after, Madam Rakepick will ask you to cast the General Counter-Spell to remove the Concealment Charm she used earlier. What is this? The moment you cast it, the ghoul standing next to the Professor will be revealed.

What type of ghoul can disguise itself? Chameleon Ghoul u2013 A ghoul that can disguise itself as an everyday object to evade detection.

Simply so, How do you beat Chimaera Hogwarts mystery? Because of this and the fact that Chimaera almost never uses Sneaky stance, you’ll want to stick with the Defensive and blast it with Bombarda until you win. Once you win, Liz will show up and calm the creature by giving it food.

What should I get from Jae Kim Hogwarts mystery? In the Great Hall, the player has Jae help them sneak Filch a gift, hoping the shock of it will put him in a good enough mood for the player to get answers to their questions. The gift is revealed to be a cake, decorated with Mrs Norris’ face in frosting, and with frosted shackles around the sides of the cake.

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What spell does Hermione cast on Neville?

Poor Neville. He tries to do the right thing and stop Harry, Ron and Hermione leaving the common room at night, but all he gets is Hermione and the Petrificus Totalus spell, which leaves his entire body momentarily paralysed.

Also How old are fifth year at Hogwarts? A student in their fifth year at Hogwarts was called a fifth-year (with a hyphen). Fifth-years were typically 15 to 16 years of age. At the end of the fifth year, students took Ordinary Wizarding Level examinations, in order to determine what subjects they were allowed to take at N.E.W.T.

What is Levicorpus spell? The Dangling Jinx (Levicorpus) was a jinx, which was intended to be cast nonverbally but the incantation could also be spoken aloud, caused the victim to be hoisted into the air by their ankle; the counter-jinx for this jinx was Liberacorpus.

What is Hermione’s signature spell? Hermione’s de facto signature spell is ‘Bluebell Flames’, also known as ‘Cold Flames’. The incantation is unknown but is at least 2 words long. Hermione uses it 4 times: Once to set Snape’s robe on fire in the Slytherin-Gryffindor Quidditch Match in their 1st Year.

What are the 3 Unforgivable Curses?

The three Unforgivable Curses are the Cruciatus Curse, which causes unbearable pain; the Imperius Curse, which allows the user to control the actions of the victim; and the Killing Curse, which causes instant death.

How old is Hermione 5th year? Hermione was born on 19th September 1979, making her 11 years old on 1September 1991 but turning 12 the same year.

Did Harry do his 7th year?

He didn’t, actually. Harry, Ron and Hermione missed their entire seventh year at Hogwarts, making them unable to sit their NEWTs and graduate. Harry and Ron never went back to school, but were offered jobs as Aurors (Defeating the Dark Lord and Horcrux slaying looks good on resumes), which they took.

How old was Harry Potter in 4th year? Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter: A 14-year-old British wizard famous for surviving his parents’ murder at the hands of the evil dark wizard Lord Voldemort as an infant, who now enters his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

What is Lumos spell?

The Wand-Lighting Charm (Lumos) was a charm that illuminated the tip of the caster’s wand, allowing the caster to see in the dark.

What does Sectumsempra spell do?

Sectumsempra was a curse invented by Professor Severus Snape that lacerates the target and causes severe haemorrhaging. Snape created it as a student of Hogwarts, with the intention of using it against his enemies, likely including the Marauders, and it became one of his specialities.

What is Rictusempra? The Tickling Charm (Rictusempra) was a charm that caused the target to buckle with laughter, weakening them. It also had at least one other side effect.

What is Bellatrix’s signature spell? Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange was a well known practitioner of the Cruciatus Curse, where she would torture numerous victims to her immense satisfaction; thus this curse could be assumed to be her signature spell. It was often said by Dumbledore that she sadistically liked to play with her food before eating it.

What does snapes spell do?

Sectumsempra was a curse invented by Professor Severus Snape that lacerates the target and causes severe haemorrhaging. Snape created it as a student of Hogwarts, with the intention of using it against his enemies, likely including the Marauders, and it became one of his specialities.

What is Draco Malfoy signature spell? Under Voldemort’s orders, Draco uses the Cruciatus curse on Thorfinn Rowle and Antonin Dolohov as punishment for letting Harry Potter escape. Even though he is ordered to perform this magic, the fact remains that he can step up and complete the task.

What is Avada Kedavra?

The Killing Curse (Avada Kedavra) was a tool of the Dark Arts and was one of the three Unforgivable Curses. When cast successfully on a living person or creature, the curse caused instantaneous and painless death, without causing any injury to the body, and without any trace of violence.

What is the hardest spell in Harry Potter? Harry Potter: The 15 Hardest Spells To Perform

Did Harry ever use Avada Kedavra?

Throughout the Harry Potter series, the titular hero never used the Killing Curse for several reasons. Avada Kedavra was Lord Voldemort’s signature spell. … While it was difficult to master the Unforgivable Curses, Harry might not have had the ability or desire to use the Killing Curse since he valued all living things.

What year would a 16 year old be in Hogwarts? Sixth Year: 16–17 years of age. (This is the equivalent of the junior year of high school.)

How old are you in your 7th year at Hogwarts?

This article covers information about the seventh year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. A student in their seventh year at Hogwarts was called a seventh-year (with a hyphen). Seventh-year students were usually seventeen to eighteen years of age.

How old are you in your 3rd year at Hogwarts? A student in their third year at Hogwarts was called a third-year (with a hyphen). Third-years were 13 to 14 years of age.

Who married Ron Weasley?

An epilogue to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the best-selling series, reveals that Ron and Hermione marry and have two children, while Harry weds Ron’s younger sister Ginny.

Who married Neville? We now know that Neville ended up marrying Hannah Abbott and became Herbology Professor at Hogwarts. Plus he and his wife lived above the Leaky Cauldron.

How many kids did Harry and Ginny have? Harry and Ginny went on to have three kids — James Sirius, Albus Severus, and Lily Luna — while Ron and Hermione popped out two of their own — Rose and Hugo.

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