The Only Use of
purveyor
in
Harry Potter (#3) and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- They joined each other, they crisscrossed, they fanned into every corner of the parchment; then words began to blossom across the top, great, curly green words, that proclaimed: Messrs. Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs Purveyors of Aids to Magical Mischief-Makers are proud to present THE MARAUDER'S MAP It was a map showing every detail of the Hogwarts castle and grounds.†
Chpt 10
Definition:
a provider of something -- such as a commercial business selling something, or a person spreading gossip