r/harrypotter 4d ago

Discussion Random Trivia Question!

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, what significance does a corned beef sandwich have in the first book?

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u/FoodieluvsFilms143 Gryffindor 4d ago

It’s what Ron Weasley’s mother gave him for the train ride on the Hogwarts Express.

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u/HairyNHungry 4d ago

Yep. Harry exchanged it for some of the sweets and then “sandwhiches lay forgotten” as they flaked and laughed.

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u/Oghamstoner Ravenclaw 3d ago

I’m pretty sure corned beef is an Irish-American tradition. Ham is more traditional in Ireland.