Lots of "shoe-perstitions" out there.
And yes, shoes have also been used on the same basis as Witch Bottles.
For any of you Harry Potter fans, if you remember Dobby, the house-elf, the gift of clothing set him free. JK Rowling was serious about her magical research.
The brownie and hob, domestic fairies found in England and Scotland, could be driven off by a gift of clothing.
And yes, shoes have also been used on the same basis as Witch Bottles.
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For any of you Harry Potter fans, if you remember Dobby, the house-elf, the gift of clothing set him free. JK Rowling was serious about her magical research.
The brownie and hob, domestic fairies found in England and Scotland, could be driven off by a gift of clothing.