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The demon's disguise, which manifested every 50 years to create strife and tear communities apart, was speculated to be the basis of the fairy tale of [[Wikipedia:Hansel and Gretel|Hansel and Gretel]]. The first record of their appearance was in the [[Wikipedia:Black Forest|Black Forest]] of 17th century Germany. According to Giles, a similar scenario also occurred in the Salem witch trials. On every account, the two children were murdered brutally and won sympathies of the community. The demon used the emotions of the people, specifically hatred and persecution, to feed. As such, it would often appear to humans and goad them to bring justice by persecuting witches or females who appeared to have connection to the supernatural. Such is the power of the demon that it convinces its targets completely, regardless of the bond or relationship between a mother and her daughter.
 
The demon's disguise, which manifested every 50 years to create strife and tear communities apart, was speculated to be the basis of the fairy tale of [[Wikipedia:Hansel and Gretel|Hansel and Gretel]]. The first record of their appearance was in the [[Wikipedia:Black Forest|Black Forest]] of 17th century Germany. According to Giles, a similar scenario also occurred in the Salem witch trials. On every account, the two children were murdered brutally and won sympathies of the community. The demon used the emotions of the people, specifically hatred and persecution, to feed. As such, it would often appear to humans and goad them to bring justice by persecuting witches or females who appeared to have connection to the supernatural. Such is the power of the demon that it convinces its targets completely, regardless of the bond or relationship between a mother and her daughter.
   
The pair appeared as murdered children to [[Joyce Summers]] in [[Sunnydale]]. The children then haunted her in visions, encouraging her to "punish the bad girls."  Given the mayor's appearance at the vigil it is possibe this demon was his ally, but this remais un-verified. 
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The pair appeared as murdered children to [[Joyce Summers]] in [[Sunnydale]]. The children then haunted her in visions, encouraging her to "punish the bad girls."  Given the mayor's appearance at the vigil it is possible this demon was his ally, but this remains un-verified. 
   
 
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Protect us! Kill the bad girls!
―"Hans and Gretta"[src]

Hans and Gretta Strauss were the names of a pair of dead siblings found in 17th century Germany. They were the disguise of a powerful demon.

The demon's disguise, which manifested every 50 years to create strife and tear communities apart, was speculated to be the basis of the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel. The first record of their appearance was in the Black Forest of 17th century Germany. According to Giles, a similar scenario also occurred in the Salem witch trials. On every account, the two children were murdered brutally and won sympathies of the community. The demon used the emotions of the people, specifically hatred and persecution, to feed. As such, it would often appear to humans and goad them to bring justice by persecuting witches or females who appeared to have connection to the supernatural. Such is the power of the demon that it convinces its targets completely, regardless of the bond or relationship between a mother and her daughter.

The pair appeared as murdered children to Joyce Summers in Sunnydale. The children then haunted her in visions, encouraging her to "punish the bad girls."  Given the mayor's appearance at the vigil it is possible this demon was his ally, but this remains un-verified. 

Gingerbreaddemon

The demon's true appearance.

Joyce formed Mothers Opposed to the Occult and roused the adults of Sunnydale into an angry mob. As the mob tried to burn Buffy Summers, Willow Rosenberg, and Amy Madison at the stake, Rupert Giles cast a spell to reveal the demon's true corporeal form, negating its thrall over the Sunnydale population. Buffy then impaled the demon through the neck with the stake she was tied to.

True Form

Hansgrettademondies

The death of the demon.

The demon in its true form appeared as a towering humanoid with red eyes, bat-like ears and tusks. The demon could be forced to revert to its true form with a revealing spell. Even in its true form, it would still attempt to convince humans that it needed to receive justice. However, in its true form, it did not have the power to convince people as it did when it was disguising itself as Hans and Gretta.

Although it appeared to be powerful, it died easily when Buffy impaled it with the pole she was tied to.

Behind the scenes

  • The demon was portrayed by three actors: Roger Morrisey (demon), Lindsay Taylor (little girl), and Shawn Pyfrom (little boy). The only characters that have been portrayed by a larger number of actors have been the First Evil (20 actors), and Buffy Summers (5 actresses)

Appearances