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What was Peter Pettigrew described as?
Professor Minerva McGonagall described Pettigrew as a “stupid and foolish boy” who hero-worshipped Sirius and James. She also stated that Pettigrew was a less than average student and was not capable of fighting with Sirius. She was somewhat harsh with him during their years of student-teacher relationship.
Why does Voldemort call Wormtail?
1) Voldemort wouldn’t want to dignify Peter by calling him using his real name. So he resorted to Peter’s old alias of “Wormtail”, (an allusion to worms – which are generally considered to be disgusting) and that is a demeaning name for someone. Remember, Voldemort and Snape consider him as “vermin”.
Are Peter Pettigrew and Wormtail the same person?
Peter Pettigrew. Peter Pettigrew, (a.k.a Wormtail), is the only Death Eater known to have been in a House other than Slytherin (Gryffindor) while at Hogwarts. There, he was a close friend of Sirius Black, James Potter, and Remus Lupin, although he was the least intelligent and least talented of the group.
When did Peter Pettigrew become Wormtail?
1960 – March 1998), also known as Wormtail because his animagus is a rat and a rat’s tail looks like a worm., was a wizard and son of Mr. and Mrs. Pettigrew….
| Peter Pettigrew | |
|---|---|
| Biographical information | |
| Died | 26 March 1998 (aged 38) Malfoy Manor |
| Blood status | Half-blood or pure-blood |
| Also known as | Wormtail Scabbers Wormy |
Who is Peter Pettigrew?
Peter Pettigrew, , (c. 1959 / 1960 – March, 1998 ), usually referred to as Wormtail or Scabbers was a wizard and the son of Mr and Mrs Pettigrew.
What did Minerva McGonagall say about Pettigrew?
Professor Minerva McGonagall described Pettigrew as a “stupid and foolish boy” who hero-worshipped Sirius and James. She also stated that Pettigrew was a less than average student and was not capable of fighting with Sirius. She was somewhat harsh with him during their years of student-teacher relationship.
What year did Peter Pettigrew go to Hogwarts?
Pettigrew began attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1971. During his Sorting ceremony, the Sorting Hat wavered between placing him in Slytherin or Gryffindor. After a deliberation of more than five minutes (making Pettigrew a Hatstall), the Hat decided to sort him into Gryffindor.
How did Peter Pettigrew get the nickname Wormtail?
Peter was called Wormtail because his Animagus was a rat, and a rat’s tail looks like a worm. The nickname stuck into his adulthood. Probably as Pettigrew slowly switched his alliance from Sirius Black and James Potter to Voldemort, Lucius Malfoy, and the Death Eaters…well, Lucius was a few grades ahead of the Marauders, and Severus Snape]