J.K. Rowling has written a short biography for Harry Potter character Celestina Warbeck.
Singer Celestina Warbeck is referenced in the Harry Potter book series several times but never appears directly. However, Rowling has now given her a story of her own in a piece posted to interactive fan site Pottermore.
Speaking to
The Today Show, Rowling said: "Celestina Warbeck is one of my favourite 'off-stage' characters in the Harry Potter series, and has been part of the Potter world ever since its inception.
''Although we never lay eyes on Celestina during the whole seven volumes of the Potter books, I always imagined her to resemble Shirley Bassey in both looks and style.
''I stole her first name from a friend with whom I worked, years ago, at Amnesty International's Headquarters in London; 'Celestina' was simply begging to be scooped up and attached to a glamorous witch".
The piece, which is available to read on the
Pottermore site, describes how a choir was established at Hogwarts to cater for Celestina's talents.
