Veridian Thorne
Introduction
Veridian Thorne is a character who does not appear in the original seven Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling and is therefore not considered part of the primary book canon. Information regarding this character originates from supplementary materials, specifically video games. As such, there is no canonical information about his life, personality, or role in the events of the First Wizarding War or Second Wizarding War from the original series.
Biography
No biographical information for Veridian Thorne exists within the seven-book Harry Potter canon. The character's backstory is established in the video game Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (video game).
Physical Appearance and Personality
No description of Veridian Thorne's physical appearance or personality exists within the seven-book Harry Potter canon.
Magical Abilities and Skills
No information regarding Veridian Thorne's magical abilities or skills exists within the seven-book Harry Potter canon.
Possessions
No possessions belonging to Veridian Thorne are mentioned within the seven-book Harry Potter canon.
Relationships
No relationships involving Veridian Thorne are detailed within the seven-book Harry Potter canon.
Etymology
- Veridian: The name Veridian is a variant of viridian, a blue-green pigment. Its root is the Latin word viridis, meaning “green.” Within the Wizarding World, the color green is most famously associated with Slytherin house, as well as with Dark Magic, particularly the light produced by the Avada Kedavra curse.
- Thorne: A thorne (or thorn) is a sharp, woody projection on the stem of a plant. It can be symbolic of defense, pain, or a difficult, “prickly” nature.
Behind the Scenes
Veridian Thorne is a character featured in the mobile collectible card game Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (video game). He is depicted as a former student of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. All details concerning his character arc and abilities are exclusive to this non-book source.