the glossary…

half-breed: a derogatory  term for someone who is half human, half magical creature.  Examples would include persons who are offspring of human-magical creature relationships such as Hagrid (half giant on his mother’s side, half human) or magical creatures who appear human such as centaurs (human torso and a horse’s or pony’s body).  This, of course, raises the question–is there really a difference between wizards and magical creatures if such persons exist successfully?

inferi: a) ZOMBIEEEEES!!

muggle: a) a human who does not use nor has knowledge of magic.  b) you (unless you’ve been hiding a massive secret from us, your friends.  you should be ashamed of yourself). note: muggle and squib are not interchangeable terms.

squib: a person born of wizards without magical ability, despite attempts to do otherwise (e.g. Mr. Argus Filch’s attempts with Kwikspell, a remedial correspondence course to assist adult wizards on brushing up their magic skills).