Office for the Detection and Confiscation of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects
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The Office for the Detection and Confiscation of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects is a specialized Harry Potter–universe government department responsible for identifying and seizing fake or dangerous magical protective items and enchantments.
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Harry Potter universe entity
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Ministry of Magic department ⓘ fictional government agency ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
magical regulation office
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wizarding law enforcement body ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom (wizarding world) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| creator | J. K. Rowling NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| employer | Ministry of Magic officials ⓘ |
| enforcementAction |
confiscation of illegal magical merchandise
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prosecution referrals for sellers of counterfeit defensive magic ⓘ raids on shops selling fake protective items ⓘ |
| function |
confiscation of counterfeit defensive spells
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confiscation of counterfeit protective objects ⓘ detection of counterfeit defensive spells ⓘ detection of counterfeit protective objects ⓘ protection of the wizarding public from dangerous fake magical protections ⓘ |
| goal | reduce harm caused by ineffective or cursed defensive items ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | wizarding community in Britain ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| legalBasis | wizarding law enforced by the Department of Magical Law Enforcement ⓘ |
| medium | literature ⓘ |
| mentionedIn | Daily Prophet article about dangerous magical objects ⓘ |
| operationalContext |
Second Wizarding War
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increased demand for defensive magic against Death Eaters ⓘ |
| partOf |
Department of Magical Law Enforcement
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Ministry of Magic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regulates |
sale of defensive magical items
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trade in protective magical artifacts ⓘ use of defensive magical items ⓘ |
| responsibleFor |
investigating fraudulent defensive enchantments
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seizing bogus defensive artifacts ⓘ seizing fake protective amulets ⓘ |
| riskAddressed |
bogus magical protection sold during times of fear
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cursed objects disguised as protective items ⓘ |
| typeOfItemsTargeted |
defensive magical devices
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defensive spells ⓘ protective amulets ⓘ protective charms ⓘ protective talismans ⓘ |
| universe | Harry Potter NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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Office for the Detection and Confiscation of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects
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