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Derwent Shimpling (b. 1912) was a wizarding comedian. He once ate an entire Venomous Tentacula on a bet, and, though he survived, his skin was left purple. He is also featured on a Chocolate Frog Card. In 1993-1994 a portrait of him guarded a secret room, the password to enter was "Tummy-button".

Biography[]

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Derwent eating the Venomous Tentacula.

Early life[]

Shimpling was born in the year 1912.

As a comedian[]

Shimpling became a famed comedian, very popular for his daring sense of humour.[2] Shimpling was also famous for making bets lightly. Once, he ate an entire Venomous Tentacula on a bet, and, though he survived, his skin was left permanently purple.

Appearances[]

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Etymology[]

Derwent means "valley thick with oaks". It is a village in Derbyshire that has been drowned by the Ladybower reservoir. Oaks usually symboloze strength and endurance,as Derwent had to bear through as he ate a Venomous Tentacula.

Shimpling is a village and civil parish in South Suffolk,England.Located around 7 miles from Bury St.Edmunds,it is a part of the Baghbert district.

Notes and references[]

  1. As seen in the real Chocolate Frog Cards released in the U.S.A.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Wizard of the Month at J.K. Rowling's Official Site
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