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The following is a list of characters from theHarry Potterseries. Each character appears in at least oneHarry Potter-related book or story byJ. K. Rowling.These books and stories include the seven originalHarry Potternovels (1997–2007),Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them(2001),Quidditch Through the Ages(2001),The Tales of Beedle the Bard(2008),Harry Potter and the Cursed Child(2016),Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists(2016),Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies(2016),Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide(2016) and theHarry Potterprequel(2008).

Terms used in this list

  • Albus Dumbledore– The headmaster of the school Hogwarts during the novel series.
  • Death Eater– A follower of the Dark wizard Voldemort.
  • Dumbledore's Army – A secret group of Hogwarts students led by Harry Potter. The group practices defensivemagicin preparation for conflict with Voldemort and his followers.
  • Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin – The fourHousesof Hogwarts.
  • Harry Potter– The young protagonist of theHarry Potterseries. The novels chronicle seven years in his life and education at Hogwarts.
  • Hogwarts– A British school of magic for young wizards.
  • Ministry of Magic– The government of the wizarding community in Britain.
  • Muggle– A term used by wizards for a person with no magical abilities.
  • Muggle-born– A wizard born to non-magical (Muggle) parents.
  • Order of the Phoenix – A secret organisation founded by Albus Dumbledore to fight Voldemort and his followers.
  • Quidditch– A fictional sport played by wizards.
  • Voldemort– A murderousDarkwizard who is the main antagonist of the novels.

Characters by surname

A

  • Abbott, Hannah– Hufflepuffprefectin the same year as Harry Potter.[1][2]Member of Dumbledore's Army.[3]Hannah leaves Hogwarts inHalf-Blood Princeafter her mother is murdered by Death Eaters, but returns inDeathly Hallowsto participate in theBattle of Hogwarts.As an adult, Hannah becomes the owner ofThe Leaky Cauldronand marriesNeville Longbottom.[1]She is portrayed byCharlotte Skeochin theHarry Potterfilms.[4]

B

  • Bagman, Ludo– Head of theDepartment of Magical Games and Sportsat the Ministry of Magic.[5]
  • Bagshot, Bathilda– Author ofA History of Magic,and the great-aunt of Gellert Grindelwald. Under the influence ofVeritaserum,Bagshot was a major source of information forRita Skeeter's biography of Albus Dumbledore.[6]Bagshot is portrayed byHazel Douglasin the filmHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1(2010).[7]
  • Bell, Katie– Gryffindor Quidditch Chaser one year above Harry. Member of Dumbledore's Army. InHalf-Blood Prince,Katie is cursed after touching a necklaceDraco Malfoyintended to give to Albus Dumbledore. InDeathly Hallows,she participates in the Battle of Hogwarts. Katie is portrayed byEmily Dalein the first twoHarry Potterfilms. She is portrayed byGeorgina LeonidasinHalf-Blood PrinceandDeathly Hallows – Part 1andPart 2.[8]
  • Binns, Cuthbert– The History of Magic professor atHogwarts.He is the only ghost professor.
  • Black, Phineas Nigellus– Great-great-grandfather of Sirius Black, and a former Hogwarts headmaster. His portrait hangs in the headmaster's office and assists the current headmaster.
  • Black, Sirius– Harry's godfather.Animagus.He was falsely accused of murdering twelve Muggles and betraying Lily and James Potter to Voldemort. Sirius escapes from the wizard prisonAzkabanand joins the revived Order of the Phoenix. He is later killed by his cousinBellatrix Lestrange.
  • Black, Regulus– Death Eater and the younger brother of Sirius Black. Tried to destroy one ofVoldemort'sHorcruxes,but was killed byInferi.
  • Bones, Amelia– Head of theDepartment of Magical Law Enforcementat the Ministry of Magic. Sister of Edgar Bones and aunt of Susan Bones. Killed by Voldemort.
  • Bones, Edgar– Brother of Amelia Bones and uncle of Susan Bones. Killed by Death Eaters.
  • Bones, Susan– Hufflepuff student in Harry's year and member of Dumbledore's Army. Niece of Amelia Bones and Edgar Bones. Susan is portrayed byEleanor Columbusin theHarry Potterfilms and by Alex Tregear in theOrder of the Phoenixvideo game.[9][10]
  • Brown, Lavender– Gryffindor student in Harry's year and member of Dumbledore's Army. InOrder of the Phoenix,she initially believes the Ministry'ssmear campaignagainst Harry. The following year, she has a romance withRon Weasley,which ends after she becomes jealous of Ron's friendship with Hermione Granger. InDeathly Hallows,Lavender is attacked byFenrir Greybackduring the Battle of Hogwarts. Her fate is not clear in the novel, but she dies in thefilm adaptation.Lavender is portrayed by Kathleen Cauley in the film adaptation ofChamber of Secrets,byJennifer SmithinPrisoner of Azkaban,and byJessie CaveinHalf-Blood PrinceandDeathly Hallows – Part 2.[11]
  • Burbage, Charity– Professor ofMuggle Studiesat Hogwarts. Killed by Voldemort. Portrayed byCarolyn Picklesin theHarry Potterfilms.[12][13]
  • Bryce, Frank– Muggle gardener who is killed by Voldemort. Bryce is portrayed byEric Sykesin the film adaptation ofGoblet of Fire(2005).[14]

C

  • Carrow, Alecto– Death Eater and sister of Amycus Carrow. Professor of Muggle Studies and Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts underSeverus Snape.
  • Carrow, Amycus– Death Eater and brother of Alecto Carrow. Professor ofDefence Against the Dark Artsand Deputy Headmaster of Hogwarts under Severus Snape.
  • Cattermole, Reginald– Employee of the Magical Maintenance Department at the Ministry of Magic. Impersonated byRon WeasleyusingPolyjuice Potion.
  • Chang, Cho– Ravenclaw Quidditch Seeker and member of Dumbledore's Army. One year above Harry, and his first love interest. Cho is one of the first students to believe Harry's declaration of Voldemort's return. In the film adaptation ofOrder of the Phoenix,Cho exposes Dumbledore's Army toDolores Umbridgewhile under the influence of a truth potion, whereas in the novel it is her friend Marietta Edgecombe who willfully betrays the group. In Harry's fifth year, Cho kisses him and goes on a date with him, but Harry eventually ends their relationship. Cho is portrayed byKatie Leungin theHarry Potterfilms.[15]
  • Corner, Michael– Ravenclaw student in Harry's year and member of Dumbledore's Army. InGoblet of Fire,he begins a romance with Ginny Weasley, but she eventually ends the relationship. InDeathly Hallows,Michael is tortured by the Carrows for trying to free a student from imprisonment.
  • Crabbe, Vincent– Slytherin student in Harry's year and the son of a Death Eater. Beater for the Slytherin Quidditch team and member of Umbridge's Inquisitorial Squad. Killed by his own Fiendfyre spell. Crabbe is portrayed byJamie Waylettin theHarry Potterfilms.[16][17]
  • Creevey, Colin– Muggle-born Gryffindor student one year below Harry. Older brother of Dennis Creevey and member of Dumbledore's Army. Killed during theBattle of Hogwarts.Colin is portrayed byHugh Mitchellin the film adaptation ofChamber of Secrets.[18]
  • Cresswell, Dirk– Muggle-born head of theGoblin Liaison Office.Killed by Snatchers.
  • Crouch, Barty Sr– Head of theDepartment of International Magical Cooperation.Killed by his son Barty Crouch Jr.
  • Crouch, Barty Jr– Death Eater credited with facilitating the return of Voldemort. ImpersonatesAlastor Moodywith Polyjuice Potion and later receives aDementor's Kiss.

D

E

  • Edgecombe, Marietta– Ravenclaw student one year above Harry. Member of Dumbledore's Army who betrays the group toDolores Umbridge.

F

  • Figg, Arabella– An elderlySquibenlisted by Dumbledore to watch over Harry during his childhood from her nearby home. Member of the Order of the Phoenix. Crossbreeder of cats and Kneazles.[37]Portrayed byKathryn Hunterin the film adaptation ofOrder of the Phoenix.[38]
  • Filch, Argus– Squib caretaker of Hogwarts. Portrayed byDavid Bradleyin theHarry Potterfilms.[33][39]
  • Finch-Fletchley, Justin– Muggle-born Hufflepuff student in Harry's year. Member of Dumbledore's Army. Portrayed byEdward Randellin the film adaptation ofChamber of Secrets.[40]
  • Finnigan, Seamus– An Irish Gryffindor student in Harry's year. InOrder of the Phoenix,Seamus is initially influenced by the Ministry's smear campaign against Harry. He later joins Dumbledore's Army. Seamus is portrayed byDevon Murrayin theHarry Potterfilms.[41]
  • Fletcher, Mundungus– Petty thief and member of the Order of the Phoenix. Keeps Dumbledore notified of happenings in the criminal element of the wizarding world. Mundungus is portrayed byAndy Lindenin the filmHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.[12]
  • Flitwick, Filius– Professor ofCharmsand the Head of Ravenclaw House. He has distant goblin ancestry.[42]He is portrayed byWarwick Davisin theHarry Potterfilms.[33]
  • Fudge, CorneliusMinister for Magicin the first five novels. Removed from his position after denying Voldemort's return.

G

  • Gaunt, Marvolo– Thepure-bloodfather of Merope and Morfin Gaunt, and the grandfather ofTom Riddle.
  • Gaunt, Merope– Tom Riddle's mother who died in childbirth.
  • Gaunt, Morfin– Marvolo's son and Merope's brother. Framed by his nephew Tom Riddle for killingMuggles,and died inAzkaban.
  • GoyleDeath Eaterand father of Gregory Goyle.
  • Goyle, Gregory– Slytherin student in Harry's year. Beater for the Slytherin Quidditch team and member of the Inquisitorial Squad. Goyle is portrayed byJoshua Herdmanin theHarry Potterfilms.[43]
  • Granger, Hermione– Muggle-born Gryffindor prefect in Harry's year, and one of his closest friends. Co-founder of Dumbledore's Army. Wife of Ron Weasley and mother of Hugo Granger-Weasley and Rose Granger-Weasley.
  • Granger, Mr and Mrs– Hermione Granger's parents. During the Second Wizarding War, Hermione alters their memories to protect them from Voldemort, which causes them to believe they are Wendell and Monica Wilkins. She later restores their memories.[44]
  • Granger-Weasley, Hugo– Son of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and brother of Rose Granger-Weasley. Hugo is portrayed by Ryan Turner in the filmHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2(2011).
  • Granger-Weasley, Rose– Daughter of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and sister of Hugo Granger-Weasley. Rose is portrayed byHelena Barlowin the filmHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2(2011).
  • Greengrass, Astoria– Wife ofDraco Malfoywho dies from a blood curse.[45]She is portrayed by Jade Gordon in the filmHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2(2011).[46]
  • Greyback, Fenrir– Werewolf working for the Death Eaters.
  • Grindelwald, Gellert– Dark wizard who was imprisoned after Albus Dumbledore defeated him in the 1940s. In theFantastic Beastsfilm series, Grindelwald and Dumbledore are former lovers who made a blood pact in their youth to never harm each other. However, Grindelwald attempts to indirectly kill Dumbledore. In the filmHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1(2010), Grindelwald is portrayed byJamie Campbell BowerandMichael Byrne.In theFantastic Beastsfilm series, he is played byJohnny Depp,Mads Mikkelsenand Jamie Campbell Bower.[47]
  • Grubbly-Plank, Wilhelmina– SubstituteCare of Magical Creaturesprofessor. Portrayed by Apple Brook in the film adaptation ofOrder of the Phoenix.[48]
  • Gryffindor, Godric– One of the four founders of Hogwarts, and the founder ofGryffindor House.He valued courage, determination and strength of heart. According to Rowling, he was "the most accomplished dueller of his time and an enlightened fighter against Muggle-discrimination".[49]His relics includeThe Sword of Gryffindorand theSorting Hat.

H

J

  • Johnson, Angelina– Chaser for the Gryffindor Quidditch team, and later team captain. She is two years above Harry. She is married toGeorge Weasley.She returns to the school to participate in the Battle of Hogwarts. Angelina is portrayed by Danielle Tabor in the first threeHarry Potterfilms, and byTiana BenjamininGoblet of Fire.[50][51]

K

L

  • Lestrange, Bellatrix– Death Eater who torturedNeville Longbottom's parents into insanity. Killed her cousinSirius Black.Killed byMolly Weasleyduring theBattle of Hogwarts.
  • Lockhart, GilderoyDefence Against the Dark Artsprofessor and fraudulent celebrity author. Loses his memory after a spell backfires. According to Rowling, Lockhart is the onlyHarry Pottercharacter based on a real-life person. He was inspired by an acquaintance of Rowling who was, in her words, "even more objectionable than his fictional counterpart" and "used to tell whopping great fibs about his past life, all of them designed to demonstrate what a wonderful, brave and brilliant person he was."[53]Lockhart is portrayed byKenneth Branaghin the film adaptation ofChamber of Secrets.[33]
  • Longbottom, Alice and Frank– Neville's parents.Aurorsand members of the Order of the Phoenix. Tortured into insanity by Bellatrix Lestrange. Lisa Wood and James Payton portray Alice and Frank Longbottom, respectively, in the film adaptation ofOrder of the Phoenix.
  • Longbottom, Augusta– Frank's mother and Neville's grandmother. She raises Neville after his parents are incapacitated. Augusta is portrayed byLeila Hoffmanin the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone.
  • Longbottom, Neville– Gryffindor student in Harry's year. Member of Dumbledore's Army.
  • Lovegood, Luna– Ravenclaw student one year below Harry. Member of Dumbledore's Army and daughter of Xenophilius Lovegood.
  • Lovegood, Xenophilius– Father of Luna Lovegood and editor of the tabloid magazineThe Quibbler.Xenophilius is portrayed byRhys Ifansin the filmHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1(2010).
  • Lupin, Remus– School friend of Sirius Black, James Potter and Peter Pettigrew. Professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts in Harry's third year, and member of the Order of the Phoenix. Werewolf. He and his wifeNymphadora Tonksdie during the Battle of Hogwarts.
  • Lupin, Teddy– Orphaned son of Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks and godson of Harry Potter. He is named after Tonks's father,Ted Tonks.Teddy is ametamorphmaguslike his mother.[54]

M

  • Macmillan, Ernie– Hufflepuff student in Harry's year. Prefect and member of Dumbledore's Army. InChamber of Secrets,Ernie initially believes that Harry is theHeir of Slytherinand responsible for the attacks on Muggle-born students. Later, he is among the few students who openly support Harry's claims that Voldemort has returned. InDeathly Hallows,he participates in the Battle of Hogwarts.Louis Doyleportrays Ernie in theHarry Potterfilms and voices him in theOrder of the Phoenixvideo game.
  • Macnair, Walden– Death Eater and executioner who fails to execute thehippogriffBuckbeak. Injured byHagridduring theBattle of Hogwarts.
  • Malfoy, Draco– Slytherin student in Harry's year. Quidditch Seeker, prefect, member of the Inquisitorial Squad and eventual Death Eater. Portrayed byTom Feltonin theHarry Potterfilms.
  • Malfoy, Lucius– Death Eater. Father of Draco and husband of Narcissa Malfoy. Governor ofHogwartsearly in the series.
  • Malfoy, Narcissa– Mother of Draco and wife of Lucius Malfoy. Sister ofBellatrix Lestrangeand Andromeda Tonks. Portrayed byHelen McCroryin theHarry Potterfilms.
  • Malfoy, Scorpius– Slytherin student and friend of Albus Potter. Son of Draco Malfoy and Astoria Greengrass.
  • Maxime, Olympe– Half-giantess and headmistress of the wizarding schoolBeauxbatons.Portrayed byFrances de la Tourin theHarry Potterfilms.
  • McGonagall, MinervaTransfigurationprofessor, Head of Gryffindor House, Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts, and member of the Order of the Phoenix.Animagus.Led the defence of the school during the Battle of Hogwarts. Headmistress of Hogwarts after Voldemort's death. She is portrayed byMaggie Smithin theHarry Potterfilms and byFiona Glascottin theFantastic Beastsfilms.[55]
  • McLaggen, Cormac– Gryffindor student one year above Harry. Quidditch Keeper and member of theSlug Club.He is portrayed byFreddie Stromain theHarry Potterfilms.[56]
  • Moody, Alastor– RetiredAurorand member of the Order of the Phoenix. Known as "Mad-Eye Moody" because of the magical eye he wears. Impersonated byBarty Crouch Jras part of a scheme to enter Harry into theTriwizard Tournament.Moody is killed by Voldemort. He is portrayed byBrendan Gleesonin theHarry Potterfilms.[33]

O

P

  • Parkinson, Pansy– Slytherin student in Harry's year. Prefect and member of the Inquisitorial Squad.J. K. Rowlingsaid Parkinson was based on real-life girls who teased her at school.[57]
  • Patil, PadmaRavenclawprefect in Harry's year. Identical twin sister of Parvati Patil. Member of Dumbledore's Army. InGoblet of Fire,Padma attends the Yule Ball with Ron Weasley. Padma and Parvati leave Hogwarts after Dumbledore's death inHalf-Blood Prince,but return inDeathly Hallowsto participate in the Battle of Hogwarts. In theHarry Potterfilms, Padma is in Gryffindor instead of Ravenclaw, and is portrayed byAfshan Azad.
  • Patil, Parvati– Gryffindor student in Harry's year. Identical twin sister of Padma Patil. Member of Dumbledore's Army. InGoblet of Fire,Parvati attends the Yule Ball with Harry. Parvati and Padma leave Hogwarts after Dumbledore's death inHalf-Blood Prince,but return inDeathly Hallowsto participate in the Battle of Hogwarts. Parvati is portrayed bySitara ShahinPrisoner of Azkabanand byShefali Chowdhuryin subsequent films.
  • Pettigrew, Peter– Death Eater and school friend ofSirius Black,Remus Lupinand Harry's fatherJames Potter.Pettigrew betrayed Harry's parents to Voldemort, resulting in their deaths. It is revealed that Ron Weasley's pet rat Scabbers is actually Pettigrew in hisanimagusform. Pettigrew is strangled to death by his own prosthetic hand.
  • Peverell(Antioch, Cadmus, and Ignotus) – The three Peverell brothers were the original owners of theElder Wand,theResurrection Stoneand theInvisibility Cloak,respectively.
  • Podmore, Sturgis– Member of the Order of the Phoenix and employee at the Ministry of Magic. Guards theprophecyabout Harry until he is arrested for trying to break into theDepartment of Mysteries.
  • Pomfrey, Poppy– Hogwarts school nurse. Portrayed byGemma Jonesin theHarry Potterfilms.[58]
  • Potter, Harry– Orphaned son of James and Lily Potter. Gryffindor student at Hogwarts and co-founder of Dumbledore's Army. Close friend of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Husband ofGinny Weasleyand father of James Sirius, Albus Severus and Lily Luna Potter.
  • Potter, James– Father of Harry and member of the Order of the Phoenix. School friend of Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew.Animagusand co-author of theMarauder's Map.Betrayed by Pettigrew and killed by Voldemort. In theHarry Potterfilms, James is portrayed byAdrian Rawlinsas an adult, byRobbie Jarvisas a teenager, and by Alfie McIlwain as a child. James also appears in theHarry Potterprequel,a short story set three years before Harry's birth.
  • Potter, Lily– Mother of Harry and member of the Order of the Phoenix.Muggle-bornsister of Petunia Dursley. Her maiden name is Lily Evans. She was killed by Voldemort. In theHarry Potterfilms, Lily is portrayed byGeraldine Somervilleas an adult, by Susie Shinner as a teenager, and byEllie Darcey-Aldenas a child.
  • Potter, Albus Severus– Second child of Harry and Ginny.
  • Potter, James Sirius– First child of Harry and Ginny.
  • Potter, Lily Luna– Third child of Harry and Ginny. Lily Luna is portrayed by Daphne de Beistegui in the filmHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2(2011).
  • Prewett, Fabian and Gideon– Molly Weasley's brothers and members of the original Order of the Phoenix. Killed by Death Eaters.

Q

  • Quirrell, QuirinusDefence Against the Dark Artsprofessor in during Harry's first year. When Harry and Quirrell both try to recover thePhilosopher's Stone,it is revealed that Voldemort has possessed Quirrell's body. Harry holds off Quirrell long enough for Dumbledore to arrive, at which point Voldemort departs Quirrell's body and Quirrell dies. Although Quirrell's first name is never mentioned in the novels, he was given the first name "Quirinus" in theHarry Potter Trading Card Game.Quirrell is portrayed byIan Hartin the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone.[59]

R

  • Ravenclaw, Rowena– One of the four founders of Hogwarts, and the founder ofRavenclaw House.She was noted for her cleverness and creativity, and prized intelligence in her students. Her wisdom was attributed to herdiadem,which was stolen by her daughter Helena Ravenclaw (who later became the Grey Lady). The diadem later became aHorcrux.
  • Riddle, Delphi – Daughter of Voldemort andBellatrix Lestrangewho tries to bring Voldemort back to life by fulfilling a prophecy. Incarcerated in the wizard prisonAzkaban.
  • Riddle, Tom Marvolo – Slytherin student who became Voldemort.
  • Runcorn, Albert– Ministry of Magic investigator of alleged Muggle-borns. Impersonated by Harry usingPolyjuice Potion.

S

  • Scamander, Newt– Student expelled from Hogwarts who excels at curing diseases.Magizoologistand author ofFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
  • Scrimgeour, Rufus– Head of theAurorOffice who replacesCornelius FudgeasMinister for Magic.Killed by Death Eaters.
  • Shacklebolt, Kingsley– Auror and member of theOrder of the Phoenix.Bodyguard for the Muggle Prime Minister. Participates in the Battle of Hogwarts, and later replacesPius Thicknesseas Minister for Magic. Portrayed byGeorge Harrisin theHarry Potterfilms.
  • Shunpike, Stan– Conductor of the Knight Bus. Imprisoned inAzkabanon suspicion of being a Death Eater. He is portrayed byLee Inglebyin the filmHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban(2004).
  • Skeeter, Rita– Reporter and tabloid journalist for theDaily Prophetand an unregistered Animagus. There was speculation that the attention given toHarry Potterby the press was the inspiration for Skeeter, but Rowling explained in a 2000 interview that she developed the character before the success of the novels.[60]Skeeter is portrayed byMiranda Richardsonin theHarry Potterfilms.[61]
  • Slughorn, Horace– FormerPotionsprofessor and Head of Slytherin House who returns to teaching for Harry's sixth year. Portrayed byJim Broadbentin the film adaptations ofHalf-Blood PrinceandDeathly Hallows – Part 2.[33]
  • Slytherin, Salazar– One of the four founders of Hogwarts, and the founder ofSlytherin House.He was aParselmouth,an accomplishedLegilimens,and a proponent of pureblood supremacy. According to Albus Dumbledore, Slytherin prized resourcefulness, determination, cunning and ambition in his students.[62]He is described as power-hungry by theSorting Hat.His relics include alocketwhich was later turned into a Horcrux by Voldemort.
  • Smith, Zacharias– Hufflepuff Quidditch Chaser in Harry's year. He joins Dumbledore's Army but is sceptical of Harry's claims. Zacharias is a Quidditch commentator inHalf-Blood Prince.Nick Shirmvoices Zacharias in theOrder of the Phoenixvideo game.
  • Snape, Severus– Hogwarts professor of Potions and laterDefence Against the Dark Arts.Head of Slytherin House. Member of the Order of the Phoenix and a spy for Albus Dumbledore among the Death Eaters. Headmaster of Hogwarts when the Death Eaters take control of the school. Killed by Voldemort.
  • Spinnet, Alicia– Gryffindor student two years above Harry. Quidditch Chaser and member of Dumbledore's Army. She returns to the school for the Battle of Hogwarts. Alicia is portrayed byLeilah SutherlandinPhilosopher's Stoneand byRochelle DouglasinChamber of Secrets.
  • Sprout, Pomona– HogwartsHerbologyprofessor and Head of Hufflepuff House. Portrayed byMiriam Margolyesin theHarry Potterfilms.[63]

T

  • Thicknesse, Pius– Minister for Magic while under theImperius Curse.Replaced by Kingsley Shacklebolt.
  • Thomas, Dean– Gryffindor student in Harry's year. Member of Dumbledore's Army. Rowling omitted his physical description ( "a black boy taller than Ron" ) from the British edition ofPhilosopher's Stonefollowing her editor's request to reduce the length of a chapter, but his description was included in the American edition.[64]InDeathly Hallows,he is captured by Snatchers and taken toMalfoy Manoralong with Harry, Ron and Hermione. They are all rescued by thehouse-elfDobby,and Dean later participates in the Battle of Hogwarts.Alfred Enochportrays Dean in theHarry Potterfilms and voices him in theOrder of the PhoenixandDeathly Hallows – Part 1video games.
  • Tonks, Andromeda– Sister ofBellatrix Lestrangeand Narcissa Malfoy, and the mother ofNymphadora Tonks.Disowned by her family for marryingMuggle-bornTed Tonks.
  • Tonks, Nymphadora– Daughter of Andromeda and Ted Tonks. Auror and member of the Order of the Phoenix.Metamorphmagus.She marries Remus Lupin and gives birth to a son, Teddy, before she and Remus are killed in theBattle of Hogwarts.She is portrayed byNatalia Tenain theHarry Potterfilms.
  • Tonks, Ted– Husband of Andromeda Tonks and father of Nymphadora Tonks. Killed by Snatchers.
  • Trelawney, Sybill– HogwartsDivinationprofessor. Uttered a prophecy that prompted Voldemort to attack the Potters. Trelawney is fired by Dolores Umbridge inOrder of the Phoenix,but she returns to work inHalf-Blood PrinceandDeathly Hallows.Trelawney is portrayed byEmma Thompsonin theHarry Potterfilms.[33][65]
  • Twycross, Wilkie– Hogwarts Apparition instructor who works in the Department of Magical Transportation.

U

  • Umbridge, Dolores– Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic,Hogwarts High Inquisitorand temporary headmistress of Hogwarts. She teaches Defence Against the Dark Arts during Harry's fifth year, and persecuteshalf-bloodsand Muggle-borns under Voldemort. Sentenced to life imprisonment in Azkaban.

V

  • Vance, Emmeline– Member of theOrder of the Phoenix.Killed byDeath Eaters.Portrayed by Brigette Millar in the film adaptation ofOrder of the Phoenix.
  • Voldemort– Slytherin student whose given name is Tom Marvolo Riddle. Killed many of his own family members and countless other wizards and Muggles. Killed Harry's parents but failed to kill Harry. Returns to power following Harry's fourth year and begins reign of terror. Also known as Lord Voldemort and the Dark Lord.

W

  • Warren, Myrtle– Muggle-bornRavenclawstudent who attended Hogwarts with Voldemort.[66]Killed by aBasiliskin a bathroom, which she haunts as a ghost after her death. Voldemort used her death to create hisfirst Horcrux.Known to students as "Moaning Myrtle".[67]J. K. Rowling said the inspiration for Myrtle was "the frequent presence of a crying girl in communal bathrooms, especially at the parties and discos of my youth."[68]Myrtle is portrayed byShirley Hendersonin theHarry Potterfilms.[69]
  • Weasley, Arthur– Husband of Molly Weasley and father of Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, and Ginny Weasley. Member of the Order of the Phoenix. Works in the Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office at the Ministry of Magic. Participates in the Battle of Hogwarts. Portrayed byMark Williamsin theHarry Potterfilms.
  • Weasley, Bill– Eldest son of Arthur and Molly Weasley and husband of Fleur Delacour. Curse-breaker forGringotts Wizarding Bank,member of the Order of the Phoenix and participant in the Battle of Hogwarts. Bill is portrayed by Richard Fish in the film adaptation ofPrisoner of Azkaban,and byDomhnall GleesoninDeathly Hallows – Part 1andPart 2.[70]
  • Weasley, Charlie– Second son of Arthur and Molly Weasley. Works with dragons in Romania. Member of the Order of the Phoenix and participant in the Battle of Hogwarts. Charlie is portrayed by Alex Crockford in the film adaptation ofPrisoner of Azkaban.
  • Weasley, Fred– Son of Arthur and Molly Weasley and identical twin brother of George Weasley. Beater for the Gryffindor Quidditch team, member of Dumbledore's Army, and co-owner of the joke shopWeasleys' Wizard Wheezes.Killed in theBattle of Hogwarts.Fred is portrayed byJames Phelpsin theHarry Potterfilms.[71]
  • Weasley, George– Son of Arthur and Molly Weasley and identical twin brother of Fred Weasley. Beater for the Gryffindor Quidditch team, member of Dumbledore's Army, and co-owner of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. Married toAngelina Johnson.George is portrayed byOliver Phelpsin theHarry Potterfilms.[71]
  • Weasley, Ginny– Youngest child and only daughter of Arthur and Molly Weasley. Gryffindor student one year below Harry. Seeker and Chaser for the Quidditch team and member of Dumbledore's Army. Married to Harry.
  • Weasley, Molly– Wife of Arthur Weasley and mother of Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, and Ginny Weasley. Member of the Order of the Phoenix. Kills Bellatrix Lestrange during the Battle of Hogwarts. Molly is portrayed byJulie Waltersin theHarry Potterfilms.[33]In 2011, Courtney Crowder ofThe Chicago Tribunecalled Molly Weasley her favourite mother character in literature.[72]
  • Weasley, Percy– Third son of Arthur and Molly. Gryffindor prefect and Head Boy, then Ministry of Magic employee. He becomes estranged from his family but fights alongside them in the Battle of Hogwarts.
  • Weasley, Ron– Youngest son of Arthur and Molly Weasley. Gryffindor prefect, co-founder of Dumbledore's Army and Quidditch Keeper. Close friend of Harry, husband of Hermione Granger, and father of Hugo Granger-Weasley and Rose Granger-Weasley.
  • Wood, Oliver– Gryffindor Quidditch Keeper and captain who is four years above Harry. Wood is portrayed bySean Biggerstaffin theHarry Potterfilms.[73]

Y

  • Yaxley, Corban– Death Eater. Head of Magical Law Enforcement under Voldemort.

Z

Characters with no surname

A

B

  • Beedle the Bard– Author of various wizarding fairy tales includingThe Tale of the Three Brothers.
  • The Bloody Baron– The ghost ofSlytherinHouse. He murdered Helena Ravenclaw (who became the Grey Lady), then killed himself. He wears chains as a reminder of his crime, and is one of the few characters at Hogwarts who can control Peeves. The Bloody Baron is portrayed byTerence Baylerin the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone.[74]
  • Bogrod – Head goblin atGringotts Wizarding Bank.Put under the Imperius curse when Harry,Ron WeasleyandHermione Grangerbreak into Gringotts.
  • BuckbeakHippogriffbelonging first to Hagrid, then toSirius Black,and finally to Harry. InPrisoner of Azkaban,Buckbeak is sentenced to death. Harry and Hermione Granger help him escape execution while also helping Sirius elude capture by the Ministry of Magic.

C

  • Crookshanks– Cat belonging to Hermione Granger. He is introduced inPrisoner of Azkabanand is described as orange and fluffy. According to Rowling, he is half-Kneazle.[75]He is able to communicate withSirius Blackwhile Black is in hisanimagusform.

D

  • DobbyHouse-elfbelonging to theMalfoy family.InChamber of Secrets,he tries to discourage Harry from returning to Hogwarts. Harry later tricks Lucius Malfoy into setting Dobby free, which earns Harry the elf's undying loyalty. InGoblet of Fire,Dobby works at Hogwarts and helps Harry with the second task of the Triwizard Tournament. When Harry and his friends are captured by Death Eaters inDeathly Hallows,Dobby rescues them. During the escape, he is killed byBellatrix Lestrange.The entertainment websiteIGNdescribed Dobby's death as one of the most emotional moments in the film series.[76]Dobby is voiced byToby Jonesin theHarry Potterfilms.

F

  • The Fat Friar– The ghost of Hufflepuff House. He is cheerful and helpful towards students. He is portrayed bySimon Fisher-Beckerin the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone.
  • The Fat Lady – Witch who occupies the painting concealing the entrance to theGryffindorcommon room.
  • FawkesPhoenixbelonging to Albus Dumbledore. Fawkes saves Harry from theBasiliskinside theChamber of Secrets.InOrder of the Phoenix,Fawkes saves Dumbledore's life by swallowing akilling cursefrom Voldemort. He then bursts into flame and is reborn from the ashes. The wands of both Harry and Voldemort contain a feather from Fawkes's tail. The phoenix is named after the 17th-century conspiratorGuy Fawkes.[77]
  • FirenzeCentaurwho becomes a professor of Divination inOrder of the Phoenix.The character is based on Steve Eddy, Rowling's former English teacher, who attempted to discourage her from writing fantasy stories.[78][79]Firenze is voiced byRay Fearonin the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone.Firenze has been compared to the centaurChironof Greco-Roman mythology.[80]


G

  • The Grey Lady– The ghost ofRavenclawHouse. In life, she was Helena Ravenclaw, the daughter of Rowena Ravenclaw. After stealing her mother'sdiadem,she was killed by the Bloody Baron. The Grey Lady is portrayed byNina Youngin the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone,and byKelly MacdonaldinDeathly Hallows – Part 2.[81]
  • Griphook– Gringotts goblin who is captured by Snatchers inDeathly Hallows.With the assistance of Harry and Dobby, Griphook and several other prisoners escape fromMalfoy Manor.Griphook then helps Harry break into Gringotts in exchange for theSword of Gryffindor,but he later betrays Harry and his friends. Griphook dies in the film adaptation of the novel. He is portrayed byVerne Troyerin the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stoneand byWarwick DavisinDeathly Hallows Part 1andPart 2.[82][33]

H

K

  • KreacherHouse-elfwho belongs to Sirius Black, but wishes to serve Bellatrix Lestrange and the Malfoys. Kreacher lures Sirius and Harry into a trap at theDepartment of Mysteries,which results in Sirius's death. Harry then inherits ownership of Kreacher. InDeathly Hallows,Harry and his friends send Kreacher to retrieve alocketwhich is one of Voldemort'sHorcruxes.During the Battle of Hogwarts, Kreacher rallies the Hogwarts house-elves against the Death Eaters. Kreacher is voiced byTimothy Batesonin the film adaptation ofOrder of the Phoenix.The film's producers wanted to cut the character from the film, but Rowling advised them to keep him in.[83]The elf is voiced bySimon McBurneyinDeathly Hallows – Part 1.

M

  • Muggle Prime Minister – The unnamed sittingPrime Minister of the United Kingdomduring the events of the novels. He is referred to as the Muggle Prime Minister by wizards. He is aware of the wizarding world and is protected by anAuror.

N

  • Nagini– Voldemort's massive snake that does his bidding. He communicates with her by speakingParseltongue,the language of snakes.[84]She is one of hisHorcruxes.InDeathly Hallows,Nagini devours Charity Burbage, the HogwartsMuggle Studiesprofessor. Nagini is later placed inside the corpse of Bathilda Bagshot, which enables a surprise assault on Harry when he visitsGodric's Hollow.Nagini is slain byNeville Longbottomduring theBattle of Hogwarts.[85]The prequel filmFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwaldreveals that Nagini was once a cursed woman who eventually transformed into a snake. The human Nagini is portrayed byClaudia Kimin the film.[86]
  • Nearly Headless Nick– The ghost of Gryffindor House. He was the victim of a botched beheading, which left his head barely attached to his neck. His full name is Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington. He is portrayed byJohn Cleesein the first twoHarry Potterfilms.

P

  • Peeves– A mischievous Hogwartspoltergeist.Rowling has explained that Peeves is not a ghost, but rather an "indestructible spirit of chaos".[87]Throughout the series, Peeves only listens to a select few individuals:Albus Dumbledore,the Bloody Baron, Nearly Headless Nick andFred and George Weasley.The Hogwarts caretaker, Argus Filch, repeatedly tries to remove him from the castle. However, Rowling stated in an interview that not even Dumbledore would be able to remove Peeves from Hogwarts forever.[88]

R

S

W

  • Winky– House-elf who works in the Hogwarts kitchen after being fired byBarty Crouch Sr.Participates in the Battle of Hogwarts.

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