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Kappa

Monkey-like creature that lives in water and strangles people who invade its territory.

Karkaroff, Igor

Headmaster of the Durmstrang Institute. Knows a lot about the Dark Arts. He is tall and thin with white hair and a goatee.

Keeper

Quidditch player who guards the goalposts.

Kettleburn, Professor

Care of Magical Creatures teacher at Hogwarts. Retired at the end of Harry's second year, to enjoy more time with his remaining limbs.

King's Cross Station

The station in London where the Hogwarts Express leaves from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters.

Knight Bus, the

Emergency bus that transports witches and wizards to any destination.

Knockturn Alley

Street of wizard shops devoted totally to the Dark Arts. Shops include Borgin and Burkes.

Knut

Bronze Wizarding money. There are twenty-nine Knuts to a Sickle.

Kreacher

The Black family house-elf.

Krum, Viktor

Seeker for the Bulgarian national Quidditch team. Pupil at the Durmstrang Institute. Dark, with a large curved nose and thick eyebrows; walks duck- footed and round- shouldered, but is in his element on a broomstick.

Kwikspell

Correspondence course in beginner's magic for Squibs (magicians who have little magical powers).