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  Gilderoy Lockhart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gilderoy Lockhart, in the school year of 1992-1993, was appointed to the post of Defence Against the Dark Arts Teacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Gilderoy Lockhart was exposed as a fraud when, trying to avoid travelling into the Chamber of Secrets, he revealed that he had not in fact performed all the amazing feats described in his books — instead, he had been stealing others' stories, placing memory charms on those people and taking credit for their accomplishments.
She claims on her website that the real basis of Lockhart has such a big head he would never figure out it was him, and is probably going around claiming to be the inspiration for Dumbledore, or that he wrote the books but let her take the credit out of kindness.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gilderoy_Lockhart   (765 words)

  
 D.H.P.C.C.G. - Gilderoy Lockhart
Gilderoy Lockhart came slowly into view, seated at a table surrounded by large pictures of his own face, all winking and flashing dazzlingly white teeth at the crowd.
Gilderoy Lockhart, however, was immaculate in sweeping robes of turquoise, his golden hair shining under a perfectly positioned turquoise hat with gold trimming.
Lockhart, who had so often assured them that all danger had passed, only to be proved wrong right away, was now wholeheartedly convinced that it was hardly worth the trouble to see them safely down the corridors.
www.marysia.com /hpcanon/lockhart_g.html   (10385 words)

  
 HPL: Reader's Guide CS06 - Gilderoy Lockhart
In which Ron receives a Howler, they learn about mandrakes in Herbology, Colin Creevey asks for an autographed photo, Lockhart is the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, and they learn about Cornish pixies.
Hermione, in a situation where her reliance on and trust of books has led her to believe Lockhart's reputation against all direct evidence to the contrary.
Lockhart, lecturing Sprout (the real expert) on how to do her job, all the while making her late for class - then implying that he is the more expert herbologist in front of the entire class of Gryffindor second-years.
www.hp-lexicon.org /about/books/cs/rg-cs06.html   (366 words)

  
 HPL: Gilderoy Lockhart
Lockhart is obsessed with himself and his image.
In June of 1993, while in the Chamber of Secrets, Lockhart accidentally blasted himself with the Memory Charm he was aiming at Ron and Harry.
Lockhart is currently a resident of the Janus Thickey ward (ward 49, a closed, longterm ward for patients with permanent spell damage) at St.
www.hp-lexicon.org /wizards/lockhart.html   (578 words)

  
 The Kenneth Branagh Compendium: Gilderoy Lockhart
Lockhart is an Order of Merlin (third class) wizard with a first class degree in vanity and an outrageously flamboyant hairstyle - like a blond wand-waving Elvis- who's a superstar in the magic community.
He is a hoot as the major new character of note, Gilderoy Lockhart, a vainglorious and self-seeking professor whose talents are not quite as he claims.
You might call Lockhart the Cornel West of Hogwarts; he's the perfect embodiment of the glamour academic, the fellow who's happy to sign copies of his books for his adoring admirers, but who doesn't know (or care) enough about his specialty subject to be any good at teaching it to his students.
www.branaghcompendium.com /gilderoy_ken.html   (1680 words)

  
 SparkNotes: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Chapter Six: Gilderoy Lockhart
Together, the three friends walk to Herbology class, where Gilderoy Lockhart, dressed in flamboyant turquoise robes, is cheerfully and smugly advising a disgruntled Professor Sprout on how to doctor the Whomping Willow.
Lockhart begins the class with a quiz to make sure they've been doing their reading of his many books.
Lockhart, we begin to see in this chapter, will spare no sacrifice in order to arrive at some sort of eminence, while Harry, who was thrust into eminence without being knowing or wanting it, will do anything he can in order to feel that he is treated fairly despite his fame.
www.sparknotes.com /lit/potter2/section6.rhtml   (1039 words)

  
 i_heart_me - Gilderoy Lockhart - Pictures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Gilderoy Lockhart was born into wealth and privilege.
Gilderoy would only want the best for himself and would scream for hours as a child if he did not get what he wanted.
Lockhart also has plans to market his own line of hair and skin products in the future, once he has written his next novel and has returned to the limelight.
www.greatestjournal.com /userinfo.bml?user=i_heart_me   (1061 words)

  
 The Kenneth Branagh Compendium: Gilderoy Lockhart
Playing a character like Lockhart shouldn't be difficult for Branagh, who specializes in playing flamboyantly flawed characters (see his performance as Iago in "Othello", Dr. Victor Frankenstein in "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" and the vengeful prince in "Hamlet", just to name a few).
Lockhart is a publicity-loving, designer-robe-wearing wizard who's as well known for the spell he casts on his female students (including Harry's pal Hermione) as he is for his shameless self-promoton (he makes his students read his breathless books on his battles with magical creatures).
Lockhart is a charming, if somewhat self-absorbed, wizard who is enlisted to teach defence against the dark arts at Hogwarts and becomes the subject of a crush by Harry’s friend Hermione.
www.branaghcompendium.com /gilderoy_ken_cast.html   (1745 words)

  
 Lockhart, Krum & Harry - Kindred Spirits
Lockhart’s ‘celebrity' - his perceived image, was of an "awfully brave” hero and glorified expert in “the eradication of the Dark Forces”.
Gilderoy Lockhart came slowly into view, seated at a table surrounded by large pictures of his own face, all winking and flashing dazzling white teeth at the crowd.
By moving from Lockhart to Krum, Hermione’s gone in a complete circle and ended where she was meant to be all along.
talk.portkey.org /index.php?showtopic=9955   (5843 words)

  
 Gilderoy Lockhart: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Gilderoy Lockhart (Order of Merlin[For more facts and a topic of this subject, click this link], EHandler: no quick summary.
Gilderoy Lockhart became Professor Gilderoy Lockhart when, EHandler: no quick summary.
Lockhart claims he was once a nobody and, EHandler: no quick summary.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gi/gilderoy_lockhart.htm   (889 words)

  
 Gilderoy Lockhart   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The main themes are all presented here; the stately ‘Fawkes The Phoenix’, the pompous ‘Gilderoy Lockhart’, the childlike ‘Dobby The House Elf’ and...
From Venice’ and the humorous ‘No Ticket’, which is reminiscent of Williams’ comedy writing for Hook and the character of Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry...
He was not popular amongst his fellow staff members and was particularly disliked by Professor Severus Snape, who was after the position Gilderoy held.
www.wikiverse.org /gilderoy-lockhart   (395 words)

  
 Harry Potter Character Listing: Professor Gilderoy Lockhart - Children's Books
By the end of the story, Gilderoy admits to Harry and Ron that he made up everything he did, and cast memory-erasing spells on the people who actually did the heroic deeds so that they couldn't contradict him.
Gilderoy then attempts to put a memory-erasing spell on Ron but it backfires, and Gilderoy's own memory is erased.
Gilderoy is in the mental patient wing, happily signing autographs.
www.bellaonline.com /ArticlesP/art10858.asp   (206 words)

  
 Poudlard.org - Gilderoy Lockhart   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Gilderoy apparaît la première fois à la librairie où il dédicace des exemplaires de Moi le Sorcier, son dernier livre ; on sait déjà que toutes les femmes en sont amoureuses (voir les soupirs admiratifs de Mrs Weasley), et on voit bien que son public est très majoritairement féminin.
Gilderoy Lockart est un faussaire, on apprend vers la fin du roman qu’il n’est pas le héros que l’on croit : il s’est attribué les exploits d’autres sorciers à qui il a jeté un sort d’Oubliettes, pour faire croire à son public qu’il est un véritable héros aux mille aventures dangereuses et passionnantes.
Gilderoy Lockhart est donc l’un des personnages de JK Rowling dont le seul nom est porteur d’informations sur sa personnalité, et l’on n’est pas surpris lorsqu’on découvre son vrai visage.
www.poudlard.org /article19.html   (590 words)

  
 blondperfection - Gilderoy Lockhart - Pictures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Personality: Gilderoy Lockhart is a humanitarian at heart, so long as he is the one the human race is forever thankful to.
Lockhart died in an attempt to capture a fleeing dark wizard.
Lockhart was a very girlish woman and her influence is shown in Gilderoy.
www.greatestjournal.com /userinfo.bml?user=blondperfection   (917 words)

  
 The Rickmaniac's Paradise - Veri's Gratuitous Shower Scene - Gildied
It was the beginning of a new school year, and as Gilderoy Lockhart stepped out from under the cool shower, a ray of morning sunlight, coming through the window, made his golden locks glisten in the light.
Lockhart seemed to be positively beaming, as Veritasema's pheromones worked their magic on him, as he had no qualms about being romantically involved with his assistant.
Lockhart blushed deeply, and replied, "Yes, thank you" as he reluctantly pushed himself away from her warm and tender body.
www.alan-rickman.org /veri3.htm   (1154 words)

  
 Gilderoy Lockhart
It would be somewhat difficult to match Gilderoy's lavendar dress robes, but one option was to charm hers the same shade.
This was not a normal occurence for Gilderoy, and passers-by might think it odd that Gilderoy Lockhart was studying diligently in the heat of the day.
Gilderoy stood in front of his rather large booth with a wide grin.
www.greatestjournal.com /users/glorious_vanity   (1014 words)

  
 The Sugar Quill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Gilderoy Lockhart beamed and left his quill to rest in the inkbottle.  Absolutely exquisite.  I ought to get it published.  Or make it a greeting card.  And I could be on the cover!
Lockhart, I can assure you — I’m not.”  Blanche stood up and approached Gilderoy, hiding her wand behind her back and outstretching her other arm as if intending to embrace him.
Gilderoy scooted back to his pillow, and slid his legs under the sheets as Blanche held them up.  He smiled and nodded in appreciation.
www.sugarquill.net /read.php?storyid=1977&chapno=1   (1602 words)

  
 The Dueling Club Forums - The Fall of Gilderoy Lockhart
Lockhart gets knocked off his feet and his want flies out of his hand.
Lockhart traces an abstract pattern in the air with his wand to block the spell, but it doesn?t work!
The wizard is jumped on by all the witches in the crowd, and is later seen in the Hospital wing with the effects of several curses still present.
www.duelingclub.com /forums/viewthread.php?tid=220   (680 words)

  
 The Sugar Quill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Gilderoy: *uncomfortably* yes, well, 'um, he probably tried to deal with the one that I did, But couldn't.
Gilderoy: Yes, well, I think that's impressive, but I've done more things then he has.
Gilderoy: Well, I can't really say, can I? But I will say this, it has a lot of different stories.
www.sugarquill.net /read.php?storyid=425&chapno=1   (599 words)

  
 Gilderoy Lockhart - Magically Magnificent ME!
Despite his mammoth accomplishments, Lockhart is reluctant to boast.
"The children were mystified," recalls Lockhart as he flashes that award-winning smile, "they used to beg me to tell them more stories about my career, until it got so bad I had to fake laringytis!" Students fell out of their seats to participate in class.
Lockhart remembers one student in particular, named Harry Potter, who loved to get up and act out scenes from Wandering With Werewolves.
www.opendiary.com /entrylist.asp?authorcode=B108180   (409 words)

  
 HPL: Books (and One Play) By Title
Lockhart's autobiography, which apparently had just come out in the summer of 1992 [Y12], since he was doing book signings for it at the time (CS4).
It seems a reasonable deduction that the Lockhart version of the story of his alleged encounter with the Wagga Wagga werewolf is in this book.
If Lockhart spent a year with the International Task Force that copes with yetis, as suggested by the title of this book, one suspects that they broke out the firewhisky when he left, and had a proper leaving feast...
www.hp-lexicon.org /wizworld/books.html   (2631 words)

  
 Сокровищница волшебных теорий Поттерианы - Treasury of Magic Theories -> Lockhart, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Lockhart’s ‘celebrity,' his perceived image, was of an "awfully brave” hero and glorified expert in “the eradication of the Dark Forces”.
This is why she ‘loved’ Lockhart, believing him to be a “clever” wizard and Dark Arts teacher who had accomplished many “amazing things”.
More importantly, Lockhart and Harry are known as heroes, both having many great adventures and excelling in the Defence Against the Dark Arts – except Lockhart, of course, ends up being nothing more then a ‘wannabe.’ Harry is the real thing.
hp-theories.ru /theoriesen/129   (4427 words)

  
 I Love You   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Lockhart didn't appear to be joking, but if he was serious, that meant he was one of the dumbest people Bill had ever met.
Lockhart had pulled on his robes loosely, and was rubbing his head.
He had thought Lockhart to be a cute, harmless airhead, but now....now he was acting like an all-out snob.
home.comcast.net /~lina84/Tainted-Dreams/HP/adversities/Fic10_4.html   (2007 words)

  
 Starlit Pages - Chapter Six- Gilderoy Lockhart
Lockhart, like I said before he thinks to much of himself.
But it was great when he left out those cornish pixies he thought he could control them but he couldn't.
Some doofus over on harrypotter.com posted a "Which is better" comparing Snape and Lockhart.
deanna.suddenlaunch2.com /index.cgi?board=riddle&action=display&num=1054486534   (265 words)

  
 RVNA Page 26   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Year with the Yeti- In Which Gilderoy Lockhart Leaves a Yeti with a Tremendous Head Cold.
Gilderoy Lockhart’s favorite color- lilac, he states in the Year of the Yeti
Gilderoy Lockhart’s secret ambition- to rid the world of evil and market his own range of hair-care products
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 Chamber of Secrets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Gilderoy Lockhart: Fame is a fickle friend Harry.
Gilderoy Lockhart: Professor Dumbledore has granted me permission to start this little dueling club, to train you all up, in case you ever need to protect yourself, as I myself have done on countless occasions.
Gilderoy Lockhart: Allow me to introduce you to your new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher; me. Gilderoy Lockhart, Order of Merlin, Third Class, Honorary member of the Dark Force Defense League, and five time winner of Witch Weekly's Most Charming Smile Award.
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 Nasubionna's Harry Potter Tarot Project
It can mean lies, tricks, "letting the ends justify the means", and is the card of bullies and braggarts.
Gilderoy Lockhart is the most blindly self-centered character in the series.
But beyond being an insufferable self-loving idiot, he is a criminal and a liar who has based his entire image on the stolen achievements of others.
www.nasubionna.net /tarot/5ofSlyth.html   (253 words)

  
 The Hogwarts Wire | Rowling says Gilderoy Lockhart is not based on her ex-husband   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Rowling says Gilderoy Lockhart is not based on her ex-husband
JK Rowling has denied rumors that the character Gilderoy Lockhart is based on her ex-husband, Jorge Arantes.
Rowling has stated that she based Lockhart on a real person, saying: "It made up for having to endure him for two solid years." The fact that Rowling was married to Portuguese journalist Arantes for two years before leaving him, lead to speculation that she based Lockhart on her former spouse.
www.hogwartswire.com /archives/000518.html   (234 words)

  
 News: Gilderoy Lockhart & God...
A minor piece of news, but still of interest to those of us who are 'Potter' merchandise junkies.
The Christian Science Monitor has released an insightful (and often humorous) article on Gilderoy Lockhart...
"Gilderoy Lockhart wants to be admired and respected.
www.hpana.com /news.cfm?nids=10903_gilderoy_lockhart_god   (392 words)

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