Crisp

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A crisp (known as a potato chip in North America) is a thin slice of potato baked or fried until it becomes crunchy. They are a popular snack food.^[1]

Black Cat Brand Potato Crisps was a brand of crisps sold in the United Kingdom.^[2]

History

On 30 July 1991, Vernon Dursley got packets of crisps and bananas for his family and Harry Potter as rations.^[3]

Crisps were among the snacks being served at an impromptu party held in the Gryffindor common room to celebrate Harry Potter being named a Hogwarts champion in the Triwizard Tournament.^[4]

Harry Potter had a packet of crisps in his bedroom at 4 Privet Drive, which were among the things he hastily threw into his trunk when he saw Albus Dumbledore arriving to pick him up.^[5]

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
• Harry Potter films
• Harry Potter Wizard's Collection — Label Collection book
• Hogwarts Legacy
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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