Both Uses of
predecessor
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- It is my understanding that my predecessor not only performed illegal curses in front of you, he actually performed them on you.†
Chpt 12 *
- 'We are honour-bound to give service to the present Headmaster of Hogwarts!' cried a frail-looking old wizard whom Harry recognised as Dumbledore's predecessor, Armando Dippet.†
Chpt 22
Definition:
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(predecessor) one who precedes another in time -- such as the previous mayor relative to the current mayor