When Did Nearly Headless Nick Die
Nearly Headless Nick, the Ghost of Gryffindor House, died on 31 October 1492. He was a medieval knight, Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington, who attended the celebration of the day before his scheduled execution.
How Did Nearly Headless Nick Die
Nick was accidentally hit by a stray curse during a wizard’s duel. The spell caused rapid aging and a botched beheading. Because the executioner’s axe was dull, the decapitation was incomplete, leaving him with a partially attached head.
Nearly Headless Nick in the Harry Potter Series
Nick first appears in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, where he befriends Harry and explains his ghostly status. He is known for his dramatic storytelling and his exclusion from the Headless Hunt due to his still-attached head.
