African Prince

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No: HPFGUIDX 115505


macfotuk wrote:
 
I posted a few months back a question about whether there was any 
canon for WW royalty. there were some answers about historical 
figures, but nothing contemporary. I have just spotted one. Hope 
this isn't a belated me too post (in which case apologies).
 
In Philosopher's Stone, Quirrel tells his first year Gryffindors in 
their very first DADA class with him that his turban was '... given 
to him by an African prince as a thank-you for getting rid of a 
troublesome zombie, ...'.
 
Another of those things that make you go hmmmm eh?

Dharma replies:

That could be a hint to something interesting, however, it occurs to 
me that a Muggle in a position of power could be aware of the 
Wizarding World.  Just as the Prime Minister is aware of the 
Wizarding Britain, other leaders may have similar knowledge.  Is the 
permanent split between the Wizarding World and Muggle World relevant 
on an international scale?  I'm assuming that Wizards around the 
world live separately from Muggles, but I'm not sure that this fact. 

Then there is just the possibility that Quirrel lied about the 
origins of the turban.  It might be a great clue, or a wonderful 
distraction!!