Dugald McClivert

Dugald McClivert was a medieval wizard and the celebrated Chieftain of the McClivert clan, a prominent wizarding family in Scotland. His renown in the wizarding world is primarily preserved through his inclusion on a Famous Witches and Wizards Card. He is remembered for his leadership as well as for his untimely death in a drunken duel. It is important to note that Dugald McClivert is not mentioned in the original seven Harry Potter novels. All known information about him originates from supplementary materials, specifically video game adaptations and the Pottermore website.

Living during the medieval era (dates unknown), Dugald McClivert rose to become the Chieftain of his clan. He and his kin resided on the Isle of Drear, a remote island located off the north-west coast of Scotland (Pottermore). McClivert's life was cut short during a confrontation with the chieftain of the rival McTavish clan. The two leaders engaged in a drunken duel, which resulted in McClivert's death (video game). His legacy as a great chieftain, however, endured long enough for him to be immortalized on a Chocolate Frog Card.

There is no known description of Dugald McClivert's physical appearance. Based on the circumstances of his death, one can infer certain aspects of his personality. His participation in a “drunken duel” suggests he may have possessed a pugnacious, proud, or reckless nature, particularly when his judgment was impaired by alcohol. As a clan Chieftain, he likely also possessed qualities of leadership and charisma.

As the Chieftain of a significant wizarding clan, McClivert was presumably a powerful and highly skilled wizard. His engagement in a formal duel indicates a proficiency in martial magic. However, his defeat suggests that his opponent was either more skilled or that McClivert's own abilities were severely compromised by his state of inebriation.

No specific magical items or possessions belonging to Dugald McClivert are known.

• The McClivert Clan: As its Chieftain, Dugald was the leader of his family and held a position of great authority and respect among them.
• The McTavish Clan: The McCliverts had a clear rivalry with the McTavish clan. This animosity culminated in the fatal duel between their respective chieftains.

• Dugald: The name is the anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Dubhghall, meaning “dark stranger.” Historically, this name was used by the Gaels to refer to the Danish Vikings, connecting the name firmly to Scottish history.
• McClivert: “Mc” is a common patronymic prefix in Scottish and Irish surnames, meaning “son of.” The origin of “Clivert” is less certain, but it is a surname of Scottish origin, fitting the character's background as a clan Chieftain.

Dugald McClivert does not appear or receive any mention in the seven Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling. His character was created for the wider franchise.

• His first known appearance is on Famous Witches and Wizards Card #67, which was included in the *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)* and the *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)*.
• The information from his card was later incorporated into the official lore on the Pottermore website (now Wizarding World), solidifying his place in the extended canon.