======Orabella Nuttley======
=====Introduction=====
Orabella Nuttley was an 18th-century [[witch]] celebrated for her significant contribution to the field of [[Herbology]]. Her primary claim to fame is the discovery that ingesting [[Gillyweed]] enables a magical user to breathe underwater. While the magical plant itself is featured in the canonical novels, Nuttley's identity as its discoverer is established in supplementary materials, particularly the [[Famous Witches and Wizards Cards]].
=====Biography=====
Information regarding Orabella Nuttley's life is scarce and derived entirely from her [[Famous Witches and Wizards Cards|Chocolate Frog Card]] (video game).
In 1794, Nuttley faced a predicament when her pet [[Kneazle]] swallowed her favourite goldfish and then fled into the [[Black Lake]] on the grounds of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. Determined to retrieve her pet, she ingested a piece of [[Gillyweed]]. The plant's magical properties took effect, allowing her to breathe underwater for an hour, during which she successfully rescued her [[Kneazle]]. This event is the first recorded instance of [[Gillyweed]] being used for this purpose, solidifying Nuttley's place in magical history.
=====Physical Appearance and Personality=====
There is no known description of Orabella Nuttley's physical appearance or personality traits in any official source.
=====Magical Abilities and Skills=====
  * **[[Herbology]]:** Nuttley's discovery demonstrates a profound understanding of magical plants and their properties. She possessed the expertise to identify the latent abilities within [[Gillyweed]] and the courage to test its effects upon herself, showcasing her talent as a skilled [[Herbologist]].
  * **[[Charms]]:** Some sources state she used a "[[Charmed]] [[Gillyweed]]", suggesting she may have had some proficiency in [[Charms]] to enhance or activate the plant's effects (video game).
Her [[wand]] type, [[Patronus Charm|Patronus]] form, and other magical abilities are unknown.
=====Possessions=====
  * **Pet [[Kneazle]]:** Nuttley owned a pet [[Kneazle]] whose actions directly led to her famous discovery.
  * **Goldfish:** She also owned a goldfish that was a favourite pet of hers.
=====Relationships=====
No details are known about Orabella Nuttley's family or her relationships with other witches and wizards. Her most documented relationship is with her pet [[Kneazle]].
=====Etymology=====
  * **Orabella:** The name is likely of Latin origin. It can be seen as a combination of //ora// ("pray") and //bella// ("beautiful"), meaning "prayerful beauty." Alternatively, it could derive from //aurum// ("gold"), leading to "golden beauty," which might be a subtle reference to the goldfish involved in her story.
  * **Nuttley:** This is an English habitational surname, likely originating from a place name meaning "nut clearing" or "nut wood." This botanical connection aligns well with her expertise in [[Herbology]].
=====Behind the Scenes=====
[[Orabella Nuttley]] is not mentioned by name in any of the seven original //Harry Potter// novels. Her existence and story were created for the [[Famous Witches and Wizards Cards]] included in the //[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]// and //[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]// video games.
While Nuttley herself is non-canonical to the book series, her discovery, [[Gillyweed]], plays a pivotal role in //[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]//. [[Harry Potter]] uses it to breathe underwater during the Second Task of the [[Triwizard Tournament]], an event which took place in the same [[Black Lake]] where Nuttley made her discovery centuries earlier.