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Pomona Sprout
Harry Potter·Hufflepuff·wizard in the Harry Potter universe
Professor Pomona Sprout is the Head of Herbology and Head of Hufflepuff House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. A former Hufflepuff student who excelled at Herbology, she is known for growing the Mandrakes used to brew the restorative draught that cures the Petrified victims of the Chamber of Secrets, and for planting the Devil's Snare that guards the Philosopher's Stone.
A steadfast opponent of Lord Voldemort, Sprout takes part in the defence of the school during the Battle of Hogwarts. She is portrayed by Miriam Margolyes. This overview is a neutral summary; consult the Timeline for chronology. Text is available under CC BY-SA.
Human school teacher
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Identity
- Species
- Human—Human (witch)
- Occupation
- school teacherprofessorHead of Hufflepuff HouseHead of HerbologyHerbologistHead of Hufflepuff House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (pre-1984–pre-2014)
Appearance
- Gender
- female
- Height
- Squat
- Hair color
- Grey
Origin & End
- Born
- 1929-05-15
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- Performers
- Miriam Margolyes
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
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