Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ======Hone Heke====== =====Introduction===== Hone Heke was a historical [[Māori]] chief from [[New Zealand]]. He is remembered in the modern wizarding world primarily for having owned a legendary [[powaka]], a magical bird whose descendants became the mascots for the [[New Zealand National Quidditch Team]]. His name is mentioned during the commentary of the 1994 [[Quidditch World Cup]]. =====Biography===== Very little is known about Hone Heke's life. The only canonical information is that he was a prominent [[Māori]] chief and was the owner of a remarkable magical bird known as a [[powaka]]. This bird's lineage was so significant that its descendants were later adopted as the official living mascots for [[New Zealand]]'s national [[Quidditch]] team. [[Ludo Bagman]], commentating on the 422nd [[Quidditch World Cup]], referenced this historical connection when introducing the mascots. =====Physical Appearance and Personality===== No description of Hone Heke's physical appearance or personality is provided in the novels. =====Magical Abilities and Skills===== Hone Heke's specific magical abilities are unknown. His ownership of a [[powaka]] suggests he may have had an affinity for or expertise in the field of [[Magical Creatures]]. As a chief, he was likely a leader of significant standing within his community, but no details of his wizarding skills are recorded. =====Possessions===== * **[[Powaka]]:** Hone Heke's most famous possession was his personal [[powaka]]. This magical bird was the ancestor of all the powakas that serve as mascots for the [[New Zealand National Quidditch Team]]. =====Relationships===== No details about Hone Heke's family, friends, or other relationships are mentioned in the wizarding world canon. =====Etymology===== The name Hone Heke is a direct borrowing from a real historical figure. It is the [[Māori]] transliteration of "John Heke." The real Hone Heke was a significant and influential rangatira (chief) of the Ngāpuhi iwi (tribe) in [[New Zealand]] during the 19th century. =====Behind the Scenes===== * The historical Hone Heke (c. 1807 – 7 August 1850) was a key figure in the history of [[New Zealand]]. He was one of the first [[Māori]] chiefs to sign the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 but later became a leading opponent of British colonial rule, famously cutting down the British flagstaff at Kororāreka four times. This led to a conflict known as the Flagstaff War. * The inclusion of his name adds a layer of authentic world history to the wizarding world, grounding the [[New Zealand]] magical community in its real-world cultural context. * The [[powaka]] bird, however, appears to be a purely fictional creation for the *[[Harry Potter]]* universe, as there is no such creature in traditional [[Māori]] mythology.
