Voyages with Vampires
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Voyages with Vampires
by Gilderoy Lockhart
Vampires are studied in Defence Against the Dark Arts, but are not considered wizards.
Harry has seen a vampire’s picture in Defense Against the Dark Arts, but has never “met” one; their appearance is described as pale and gaunt.
Treatment of vampires is regulated by the Ministry of Magic.
They are hated and feared by many. One of the boys trying to impress the veela at the Quidditch World Cup claimed to be a famous vampire hunter.
Centaurs oppose them .
There are products made and sold for their use (blood-flavored lollipops sold at Honeydukes’).
Garlic is used against vampires.
They are associated with Romania and Transylvania.
Quirrell had encountered them in Black Forest.
Hagrid had a “sligh’ disagreement with a vampire in a pub in Minsk” while on his journey to visit the giants.