======Vindictus Viridian======
=====Introduction=====
**Vindictus Viridian** was a wizard and the author of the textbook //[[Curses and Counter-Curses]]//. While not mentioned in the original novels, information from supplementary materials portrays him as a duellist from the 18th century who vanished under mysterious circumstances. He is rumored to have been a [[Dark Wizard]], though this is unconfirmed.
=====Biography=====
Little is known about the life of [[Vindictus Viridian]]. He authored the book //[[Curses and Counter-Curses]]//, which suggests he possessed considerable knowledge of both offensive and defensive [[magic]].
According to his [[Famous Witches and Wizards Card]], Viridian lived and died in the 18th century. He was known to frequent the duelling clubs of [[London]]. His life ended abruptly when he vanished following a duel. Rumors circulated that a curse had transmogrified him into a pot plant, though the truth of this remains unknown (video game).
=====Physical Appearance and Personality=====
There is no known description of Vindictus Viridian's physical appearance or personality. His name and the subject of his book suggest he may have had a vindictive or confrontational nature, but this is purely speculative.
=====Magical Abilities and Skills=====
  * **[[Dark Arts]] and Defence:** As the author of //[[Curses and Counter-Curses]]//, Viridian was undoubtedly an expert on minor [[Dark Magic]] and the methods to defend against it.
  * **Duelling:** Viridian was known to be a duellist, indicating a high level of skill in martial [[magic]]. His ultimate fate was sealed in a [[duel]], underscoring its importance in his life.
=====Possessions=====
  * **//[[Curses and Counter-Curses]]//:** Viridian's most famous legacy is his textbook, subtitled //Bewitch Your Friends and Befuddle Your Enemies with the Latest Revenges: Hair Loss, Jelly-Legs, Tongue-Tying and Much, Much More// (Pottermore).
=====Relationships=====
No information exists regarding Vindictus Viridian's family, friends, or specific enemies. The identity of the opponent in his final [[duel]] is unknown.
=====Etymology=====
  * **Vindictus:** This name is Latinate and strongly evokes the English word "vindictive," meaning to have a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge. It is likely derived from the Latin `vindicare`, which means "to avenge" or "to punish," fitting for an author of a book on curses.
  * **Viridian:** Viridian is a shade of green-blue. In a magical context, this could be an allusion to the green light of the [[Killing Curse]], [[Avada Kedavra]], or the colour of certain malevolent potions, hinting at a connection to the [[Dark Arts]].
=====Behind the Scenes=====
[[Vindictus Viridian]] does not appear in the seven original //Harry Potter// novels. His existence is established through supplementary materials.
On Pottermore (now Wizarding World), his book //[[Curses and Counter-Curses]]// is listed on the first-year equipment list for [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. This contradicts the list provided in //[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]//, which lists the required [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] book as //[[The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection]]// by [[Quentin Trimble]].
Viridian also appears on a [[Famous Witches and Wizards Card]] in the video game adaptations of //[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]// and //[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]//. The card provides the few biographical details that are known about him, including his death in the 18th century and the rumor that he was transmogrified into a pot plant.