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Family Members[]
- Josephina Flint — Minister for Magic from 1819 to 1827
- Marcus Flint — a Slytherin student at Hogwarts during 1980s and 1990s
- Ursula Black née Flint — wife of Phineas Nigellus Black
Etymology[]
Flint is a type of hard sedimentary rock, often used for tools in the Stone Age and to make fire, since it produces sparks when struck.