======Detachable Cribbing Cuffs======
=====Object Information=====
  * **Type:** [[Magical Device]], Cheating Aid
  * **Owners:** [[Fred Weasley]] and [[George Weasley]] (as retailers)
  * **Maker:** [[Fred Weasley]] and [[George Weasley]]
=====Description and Appearance=====
Detachable Cribbing Cuffs are a magical product designed to aid in cheating on written examinations. They appear as ordinary cuffs that can be attached to a student's [[robes]]. Concealed within each cuff is a small, retractable scroll of [[parchment]] upon which notes can be written. The design is intended to be discreet, allowing the user to hide illicit information in plain sight during a test.
=====Magical Properties and Usage=====
The primary function of the Detachable Cribbing Cuffs is to provide a concealed method for accessing notes during an exam. The magical mechanism is simple and efficient:
  * **Activation:** To reveal the hidden notes, the user simply touches the cuff with the tip of their [[quill]]. This causes the concealed [[parchment]] scroll to unroll from the cuff.
  * **Concealment:** A second touch with the [[quill]] tip causes the scroll to instantly retract back into the cuff, hiding it from view.
This functionality makes the cuffs a powerful tool for cheating on school examinations such as [[O.W.L.s]] or [[N.E.W.T.s]], as they can be operated quickly and subtly under a desk. They are part of a line of products from [[Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes]] aimed at students looking to bend school rules.
=====History=====
The Detachable Cribbing Cuffs were invented by [[Fred Weasley]] and [[George Weasley]] as part of their burgeoning joke-shop enterprise. By the summer of 1996, the cuffs were a featured product at their highly successful shop at [[Number 93, Diagon Alley]].
During [[Harry Potter]]'s visit to the shop with [[Ron Weasley]] and [[Hermione Granger]], Fred and George personally demonstrated the cuffs to a crowd of amused customers. This demonstration served to highlight the twins' ingenuity and the unique, rule-breaking nature of their merchandise.
=====Role in the Story=====
The Detachable Cribbing Cuffs are a prime example of the merchandise sold at [[Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes]]. Their existence serves several purposes in the narrative. They showcase the Weasley twins' exceptional talent for inventing clever and useful magical items, and they perfectly encapsulate their mischievous, anti-authoritarian spirit.
The cuffs, along with items like [[Skiving Snackboxes]], represent a form of lighthearted rebellion that provides a stark contrast to the growing darkness and seriousness of the [[Second Wizarding War]]. The success of such products underscores the twins' business acumen and their ability to bring laughter and levity to the wizarding world even in grim times.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
The Detachable Cribbing Cuffs are mentioned in the novel //Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince// but do not appear in its film adaptation.