Professor Saul Croaker[1] (fl. 1994) was a British wizard and Unspeakable for the Department of Mysteries, having spent his entire career studying time-magic.[1]
Biography
Professor Croaker's law was named for him. Croaker attended the 1994 Quidditch World Cup final, either attending with or meeting fellow Unspeakable Broderick Bode. Croaker was among the Ministry employees that passed by the Weasley family's campsite.[2]
Etymology
A "Croaker" is someone who habitually predicts evil; it has that sense because croaking is a noise made by crows and ravens, who are considered death omens, as they are carrion eaters.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (play) (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter (website) (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Time-Turner" at Harry Potter (website)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 7 (Bagman and Crouch)
| Department of Mysteries employees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Unspeakables | ||
| Broderick Bode · Saul Croaker · Elton Elderberry · Grim Fawley · Dinah Hecat · Olivia Green · Gareth Greengrass · Eloise Mintumble · Levina Monkstanley · Augustus Rookwood · Regina Rowle · Albert Sallow | ||
| Other personnel | ||
| Keeper of the Hall of Prophecy · Unidentified intern |