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Boggarts, at least as we understand them, are essentially the manifestations of our deepest,

darkest fears. Amortal shape-shifting non-beings that transform themselves into whatever it is

that we fear most. No one knows what their true form looks like, except maybe Mad Eye Moody, no one knows where

they come from and no one knows why they exist.

So today we're going to be busting these questions wide open, exploring what they are,

where they come from, and why they're one of the most terrifying creatures in all of Harry Potter law.

Let's dive into it.

Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Before we get totally stuck into this topic,

let me first express that Boggots are not in fact unique to the Harry Potter universe. In fact,

the term Boggart is used in the Muggle world as a generic name for an apparition, or in some

instances any ambivalent or evil solitary supernatural spirit.

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