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Overview

Short, long-nosed and long-fingered goblins usually live underground and perform wandless magic. Expert enchanted metalworkers, they made Gryffindor's sword.

Their makers retain ownership interests after sales, causing disputes with wizard buyers. Goblins operate Gringotts; some use Nifflers for treasure-finding. The Ministry classifies them as Beings.

Wandless magic and enchanted metalworking, including Gryffindor's swordMaker-retained concept of ownership that conflicts with wizard buyersOwnership and operation of Gringotts; some keep Nifflers
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First appearances & development

Ancestry and author inspiration are unresolved.

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Canon & continuity

This profile is based on a single official harrypotter.com fact file, read on 2026-10-07.

Selected bibliography

Documented works and useful reading. This is not a list of every appearance.

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    Goblin

    · n.d.

    Selected bibliography; official fact file used as the basis for this profile.

Family & connections

A source-supported family tree or inspiration record has not yet been compiled for this profile. Related reading below indicates a connection in subject matter, not a proven lineage or creative influence.

References

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  1. Official franchise reference/editorialGoblinResearch access: 2026-10-07

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