Galatea Merrythought
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| Word / Name Origins |
| Galatea is a Greek name meaning "white". |
Galatea Merrythought was DADA Professor at Hogwarts in Tom Riddle's time, about to retire after nearly fifty years. Riddle hoped to acquire Merrythought's position after her retirement but was turned down by Armando Dippet, the headmaster at the time.

