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This is a list of characters from the ''[[Harry Potter]]'' series. Each character appears in at least one ''Harry Potter''–related book or story by [[J. K. Rowling]]. These books and stories include the seven original ''Harry Potter'' novels (1997–2007), ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (book)|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 the [[Harry Potter prequel|''Harry Potter'' prequel]] (2008).
==Characters by surname==
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===A===
*{{Visible anchor|Hannah Abbott|text=Abbott, Hannah}} – Hufflepuff [[prefect]] in the same year as Harry Potter.<ref name="Abbott" /><ref name="AbbottPrefect2">{{Cite web |last=Lennon |first=Madison |date=5 October 2019 |title=Harry Potter: Top 10 Prefects in the Series, Ranked |url=https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-top-prefects-ranked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009085849/https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-top-prefects-ranked/ |archive-date=9 October 2022 |access-date=21 April 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref> Member of Dumbledore's Army.<ref name="AbbottPrefect2"/> Hannah leaves Hogwarts in ''[[Half-Blood Prince]]'' after her mother is murdered by Death Eaters, but returns in ''[[Deathly Hallows]]'' to participate in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. As an adult, Hannah becomes the owner of [[The Leaky Cauldron (pub)|The Leaky Cauldron]] and marries [[Neville Longbottom]].<ref name="Abbott" /> She is portrayed by Charlotte Skeoch in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref name="Skeoch" />
===B===
*[[Ludo Bagman|Bagman, Ludo]] – Head of the [[Department of Magical Games and Sports]] at the Ministry of Magic. A former Beater for the Wimbourne Wasps Quidditch team, Ludo is known for his cheerful, flamboyant personality and somewhat careless attitude. He plays a key role in organizing major events such as the Quidditch World Cup and the Triwizard Tournament during the series.<ref name="Bagman" />
*{{visible anchor|Bathilda Bagshot|text=Bagshot, Bathilda}} – Author of ''A History of Magic'', and the great-aunt of Gellert Grindelwald. Under the influence of [[Veritaserum]], Bagshot was a major source of information for [[#Rita Skeeter|Rita Skeeter]]'s biography of Albus Dumbledore.<ref name="Bagshot" /> Bagshot is portrayed by [[Hazel Douglas]] in the film ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1]]'' (2010).<ref name="BagshotDouglas" />
*{{Visible anchor|Katie Bell|text=Bell, Katie}} – Gryffindor Quidditch Chaser one year above Harry. Member of Dumbledore's Army. In ''Half-Blood Prince'', Katie is cursed after touching a necklace [[Draco Malfoy]] intended to give to Albus Dumbledore. In ''Deathly Hallows'', she participates in the Battle of Hogwarts. Katie is portrayed by [[List of Harry Potter films cast members|Emily Dale]] in the first two ''Harry Potter'' films. She is portrayed by [[Georgina Leonidas]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|Half-Blood Prince]]'' and ''Deathly Hallows – Part 1'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2|Part 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gallagher |first=Simon |date=2015-10-27 |title=12 Harry Potter Actors Who Were Replaced in the Sequels |url=https://whatculture.com/film/12-harry-potter-actors-who-were-replaced-in-the-sequels?page=4 |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=WhatCulture |language=en}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Cuthbert Binns|Professor Binns|text=Binns, Cuthbert}} – The History of Magic professor at [[Hogwarts]]. He is the only ghost professor.
*[[Phineas Nigellus Black|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.
*[[Sirius Black|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 prison [[Azkaban]] and joins the revived Order of the Phoenix. He is later killed by his cousin [[Bellatrix Lestrange]].
* {{Visible anchor|Regulus Black|text=Black, Regulus}} – Death Eater and the younger brother of Sirius Black. Tried to destroy one of [[Lord Voldemort|Voldemort]]'s [[Horcruxes]], but was killed by [[Inferi (Harry Potter)|Inferi]].
*[[Amelia Bones|Bones, Amelia]] – Head of the [[Department of Magical Law Enforcement]] at the Ministry of Magic. Sister of Edgar Bones and aunt of Susan Bones. Killed by Voldemort.
*{{Visible anchor|Edgar Bones|text=Bones, Edgar}} – Brother of Amelia Bones and uncle of Susan Bones. Killed by Death Eaters.
*{{Visible anchor|Susan Bones|text=Bones, Susan}} – Hufflepuff student in Harry's year and member of Dumbledore's Army. Niece of Amelia Bones and Edgar Bones. Susan is portrayed by [[Eleanor Columbus]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films and by Alex Tregear in the ''Order of the Phoenix'' video game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharf |first=Zack |date=2021-11-09 |title='Harry Potter' Director Says 'British-Only' Rule Was So Serious His Child Couldn't Even Speak in Film |url=https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/harry-potter-director-robin-williams-american-actor-ban-1234678458/ |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=IndieWire |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Columbus">{{Cite web |last=Prosser |first=Keegan |date=18 November 2021 |title=Harry Potter Director's Daughter Doesn't Speak in the Films for One Simple Reason |url=https://www.cbr.com/harry-potter-chris-columbus-daughter-doesnt-speak/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217020414/https://www.cbr.com/harry-potter-chris-columbus-daughter-doesnt-speak/ |archive-date=17 December 2021 |access-date=26 July 2022 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Lavender Brown|text=Brown, Lavender}} – Gryffindor student in Harry's year and member of Dumbledore's Army. In ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix|Order of the Phoenix]]'', she initially believes the Ministry's [[smear campaign]] against Harry. The following year, she has a romance with [[Ron Weasley]], which ends after she becomes jealous of Ron's friendship with Hermione Granger. In ''Deathly Hallows'', Lavender is attacked by [[Fenrir Greyback]] during the Battle of Hogwarts. Her fate is not clear in the novel, but she dies in the [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2|film adaptation]]''.'' Lavender is portrayed by Kathleen Cauley in the film adaptation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|Chamber of Secrets]]'', by [[Jennifer Smith (actress)|Jennifer Smith]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', and by [[Jessie Cave]] in ''Half-Blood Prince'' and ''Deathly Hallows – Part 2''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hedash |first=Kara |date=10 June 2019 |title=Harry Potter: Why Lavender Brown Was Recast |url=https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-lavender-brown-recast-reason-jessie-cave/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030220335/https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-lavender-brown-recast-reason-jessie-cave/ |archive-date=30 October 2023 |access-date=25 June 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Charity Burbage|text=Burbage, Charity}} – Professor of [[Muggle Studies]] at Hogwarts. Killed by Voldemort. Portrayed by [[Carolyn Pickles]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films''.''<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-1/cast/2000121108/ |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=TV Guide |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2/cast/2000004477/ |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=TV Guide |language=en}}</ref>
*{{visible anchor|Frank Bryce|text=Bryce, Frank}} – Muggle gardener who is killed by Voldemort. Bryce is portrayed by [[Eric Sykes]] in the film adaptation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Goblet of Fire]]'' (2005).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0330373/credits/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |publisher=Box Office Mojo}}</ref>
===C===
*[[Alecto Carrow|Carrow, Alecto]] – Death Eater and sister of Amycus Carrow. Professor of Muggle Studies and Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts under [[Severus Snape]].<ref name="HBP1">Rowling, J. K. (2005). ''Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince''. Bloomsbury Publishing. Chapter 27: Alecto Carrow is introduced as a Death Eater.</ref><ref name="DH1">Rowling, J. K. (2007). ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows''. Bloomsbury Publishing. Chapter 12: Alecto Carrow becomes Professor of Muggle Studies at Hogwarts under Voldemort's regime.</ref>
*[[Amycus Carrow|Carrow, Amycus]] – Death Eater and brother of Alecto Carrow. Professor of [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] and Deputy Headmaster of Hogwarts under Severus Snape.<ref name="HBP12">Rowling, J. K. (2005). ''Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince''. Bloomsbury Publishing. Chapter 27: Amycus Carrow is introduced as a Death Eater.</ref><ref name="DH12">Rowling, J. K. (2007). ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows''. Bloomsbury Publishing. Chapter 12: Amycus Carrow becomes Professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts under Voldemort's regime.</ref>
*[[Reginald Cattermole|Cattermole, Reginald]] – Employee of the Magical Maintenance Department at the Ministry of Magic. Impersonated by [[Ron Weasley]] using [[Polyjuice Potion]].
*{{Visible anchor|Cho Chang|text=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 of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Order of the Phoenix]]'', Cho exposes Dumbledore's Army to [[Dolores Umbridge]] while 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 by [[Katie Leung]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref name=":03">{{Cite magazine |last=Aquilina |first=Tyler |date=1 January 2022 |title='Harry Potter' stars who aren't in the 'Return to Hogwarts' special |url=https://ew.com/movies/harry-potter-stars-not-in-return-to-hogwarts-reunion-special/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Michael Corner|text=Corner, Michael}} – Ravenclaw student in Harry's year and member of Dumbledore's Army. In ''Goblet of Fire'', he begins a romance with Ginny Weasley, but she eventually ends the relationship. In ''Deathly Hallows'', Michael is tortured by the Carrows for trying to free a student from imprisonment.
*{{Visible anchor|Vincent Crabbe|text=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 by [[Jamie Waylett]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-19 |title=Why Harry Potter's Crabbe was replaced in the last film |url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a9983072/why-crabbe-replaced-last-harry-potter-film/ |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Cosmopolitan |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-03-20 |title=Harry Potter actor jailed for 2 years over London riots |url=https://www.cnn.com/2012/03/20/world/europe/uk-harry-potter-actor-jailed/index.html |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Colin Creevey|Colin and Dennis Creevey|Creevey brothers|text=Creevey, Colin}} – Muggle-born Gryffindor student one year below Harry. Older brother of Dennis Creevey and member of Dumbledore's Army. Killed during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. Colin is portrayed by [[Hugh Mitchell (actor)|Hugh Mitchell]] in the film adaptation of ''Chamber of Secrets''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barker |first=Stephen |date=2024-05-29 |title=Harry Potter: Why Colin Creevey Was Never Seen Again After Chamber of Secrets |url=https://screenrant.com/colin-creevey-harry-potter-character-disappeared-chamber-secrets/ |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Dirk Cresswell|Cresswell, Dirk]] – Muggle-born head of the [[Goblin Liaison Office]]. Killed by Snatchers.
*[[Barty Crouch Sr|Crouch, Barty Sr]] – Head of the [[Department of International Magical Cooperation]]. Killed by his son Barty Crouch Jr.
*[[Barty Crouch Jr|Crouch, Barty Jr]] – Death Eater credited with facilitating the return of Voldemort. Impersonates [[Alastor Moody]] with [[Polyjuice Potion]] and later receives a [[Dementor's Kiss]].
===D===
*[[Ministry of Magic#John Dawlish|Dawlish, John]] – An [[auror]].
*{{Visible anchor|Fleur Delacour|text=Delacour, Fleur}} – Champion from [[Beauxbatons]] in the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. Wife of Bill Weasley and member of the Order of the Phoenix. Participant in the Battle of Hogwarts. Granddaughter of a Veela. Portrayed by [[Clémence Poésy]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keslassy |first=Elsa |date=2013-11-20 |title=Clemence Poesy: International Star You Should Know |url=https://variety.com/2013/biz/global/clemence-poesy-international-star-you-should-know-1200856745/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Dedalus Diggle|text=Diggle, Dedalus}} – Member of the [[Order of the Phoenix (fictional organization)|Order of the Phoenix]] who takes the Dursleys into hiding. Diggle is portrayed by [[David Brett]] in the film adaptation of ''Philosopher's Stone''.<ref name="Brett">{{Cite web |last=Manzoor |first=Sarfraz |date=2 December 2013 |title=Is Pop Music Getting Worse? |url=https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/news/a5369/is-pop-music-getting-worse/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220726234336/https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/news/a5369/is-pop-music-getting-worse/ |archive-date=26 July 2022 |access-date=26 July 2022 |website=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]}}</ref>
*[[Ministry of Magic#Others|Diggory, Amos]] – Father of Cedric Diggory. Employee of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures.
*{{Visible anchor|Cedric Diggory|text=Diggory, Cedric}} – Seeker for the Hufflepuff Quidditch team (''Prisoner of Azkaban'') and prefect two years above Harry. He competes in the Triwizard Tournament (''Goblet of Fire'') and is killed on Voldemort's orders after winning the event with Harry. In the play ''[[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]'', Cedric becomes a Death Eater in an alternate timeline.{{efn|Attributed to multiple references:
<ref name="Bustle">{{cite web |last=Trombetta |first=Sadie |date=2016-07-30 |title=What Would Cedric Be Like If He Had Lived? |url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/175858-is-cedric-diggory-evil-cursed-child-explores-an-unsettling-alternate-reality |access-date=2020-07-16 |website=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Gallagher |first=Simon |date=3 August 2016 |title=Harry Potter & The Cursed Child: 18 Biggest WTF Moments |url=http://whatculture.com/books/harry-potter-the-cursed-child-18-biggest-wtf-moments |access-date=2020-07-16 |website=WhatCulture}}</ref><ref name="CinemaBlend">{{cite web |last=West |first=Kelly |date=2016-08-02 |title=The Harry Potter Character Who Takes A Very Dark Turn in Cursed Child |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/pop/1541152/the-harry-potter-character-who-takes-a-very-dark-turn-in-cursed-child |access-date=2020-07-27 |website=CinemaBlend |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://wizardsandwhatnot.com/2020/01/26/cedric-diggory-part-potter-series-whole/ |title=Cedric Diggory and his part in the Potter series as a whole |date=2020-01-26 |website= Wizards And What Not |last=Leishmann |first=Rachel |language= en |access-date=2020-07-27}}</ref>}} Cedric is portrayed by [[Robert Pattinson]] in the film adaptation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Goblet of Fire]]'' and by Joe Livermore in ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Prisoner of Azkaban]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keeping |first=Freya |date=2023-10-20 |title=Harry Potter: The Life of Cedric Diggory, Explained |url=https://gamerant.com/harry-potter-cedric-diggory-life-explained/ |access-date=2024-08-23 |website=Game Rant |language=en}}</ref> He is voiced by [[Blake Ritson]] in the [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)|''Goblet of Fire'' video game]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Blake Ritson |url=https://www.metacritic.com/person/blake-ritson/ |access-date=2024-08-23 |publisher=Metacritic |language=en}}</ref> Pattinson said his experience during the production of ''Goblet of Fire'' inspired him to keep acting.<ref>{{cite web |last=El-Mahmoud |first=Sarah |date=2019-11-22 |title=Robert Pattinson's 'Amazing' Harry Potter Experience Is Why He's Still Acting |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2485496/robert-pattinsons-amazing-harry-potter-experience-is-why-hes-still-acting |access-date=2020-07-07 |website=CinemaBlend |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Walsh |first=Lara |date=2019-11-25 |title=Robert Pattinson's Quote About 'Harry Potter' Reveals How Much It Meant To Him |url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/robert-pattinsons-quote-about-harry-potter-reveals-how-much-it-meant-to-him-19378468 |access-date=2020-07-16 |website=Elite Daily |language=en}}</ref> [[Henry Cavill]] also auditioned for the part, but Pattinson was ultimately selected.<ref>{{cite web |last=Messer |first=Lesley |date=2013-06-23 |title=Henry Cavill Reveals the Roles He Didn't Get |url=https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2013/06/henry-cavill-reveals-the-roles-he-didnt-get |access-date=2020-07-07 |publisher=ABC News|___location=United States |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Sherlock |first=Ben |date=2020-04-28 |title=10 Actors Who Were Almost Cast in Harry Potter Movies |url=https://screenrant.com/actors-almost-cast-harry-potter-movies/ |access-date=2020-07-16 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref> Cedric's death was listed by ''[[Business Insider]]'' as the most heartbreaking death in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insider.com/explanation-of-major-deaths-in-the-harry-potter-series-ranking#1-cedric-diggory-28 |title=28 major 'Harry Potter' movie deaths, ranked from least to most heartbreaking |date=2020-07-02 |website=Insider |last=Larkin |first=Michelle |language=en |access-date=2020-07-16}}</ref> ''[[CinemaBlend]]'' called Cedric an "underrated" character who "doesn't get enough credit".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2549976/underrated-harry-potter-characters-who-just-dont-get-enough-credit |title=8 Underrated Harry Potter Characters Who Just Don't Get Enough Credit |date=2020-07-13 |website=CinemaBlend |last=El Mahmoud |first=Sarah |language=en |access-date=2020-07-16}}</ref>
*Diggory, Delphini "Delphi" – Daughter of [[Lord Voldemort]] and [[Bellatrix Lestrange]], born at [[Malfoy Manor]] before the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. She serves as the main antagonist of the play [[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child|''Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'']], trying to bring her father back by using [[time travel]]. After she is caught, she is sent to [[Azkaban|Azkaban Prison]].
*{{Visible anchor|Armando Dippet|text=Dippet, Armando}} – Headmaster of Hogwarts before Albus Dumbledore. Expelled [[Rubeus Hagrid]], who was framed for opening the [[Chamber of Secrets]] by [[Tom Riddle]].
*{{Visible anchor|Elphias Doge|text=Doge, Elphias}} – School friend of Albus Dumbledore and member of the original Order of the Phoenix. Writes an obituary for Dumbledore in ''The Daily Prophet''. Portrayed by [[Peter Cartwright (actor)|Peter Cartwright]] in the film adaptation of ''Order of the Phoenix'' and by [[David Ryall]] in ''Deathly Hallows'' ''– Part 1.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix/cast/2000042774/ |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=TV Guide |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-12-28 |title=Harry Potter actor David Ryall dies aged 79 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30615934 |access-date=2024-08-25 |publisher=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Antonin Dolohov|Dolohov, Antonin]] – Death Eater who kills Fabian Prewett, Gideon Prewett and [[Remus Lupin]].
*{{Visible anchor|Aberforth Dumbledore|text=Dumbledore, Aberforth}} – Brother of Albus and Ariana Dumbledore. Owner of [[Hog's Head|The Hog's Head]] tavern and member of the Order of the Phoenix. In ''Deathly Hallows'', he sends [[Dobby (Harry Potter)|Dobby]] to rescue Harry and other prisoners from [[Malfoy Manor]]. He later helps Harry enter Hogwarts. Aberforth is portrayed by [[Jim McManus (British actor)|Jim McManus]] in the film adaptation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Order of the Phoenix]]'', by [[Ciarán Hinds]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2|Deathly Hallows – Part 2]]'', and by [[Richard Coyle]] in ''[[Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore]].''{{efn|Attributed to multiple references:
<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cuddeford |first=Callum |date=2021-11-20 |title=The Harry Potter star who you might recognise from Only Fools and Horses |url=https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/film-news/secret-role-harry-potter-star-22218727 |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=My London |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=23 September 2022 |title=11 'Harry Potter' stars who joined the 'Game of Thrones' universe |url=https://ew.com/gallery/harry-potter-game-of-thrones-stars/ |access-date=2024-08-25 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Singh |first1=Olivia |last2=Haasch |first2=Palmer |date=20 April 2022 |title=Here's the cast of the 'Fantastic Beasts' movies and who they're playing |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/fantastic-beasts-characters-photos-2018-11 |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref>}}
*[[Albus Dumbledore|Dumbledore, Albus]] – Headmaster of Hogwarts during Harry's school years. [[Transfiguration (Harry Potter)|Transfiguration]] professor at Hogwarts during Tom Riddle's school years. Founder of the Order of the Phoenix. Dumbledore orchestrated his own death at the hands of [[Severus Snape]].
*[[Ariana Dumbledore|Dumbledore, Ariana]] – Sister of Albus and Aberforth Dumbledore. Killed during a three-way duel between Albus, Aberforth and Gellert Grindelwald.
*{{visible anchor|Dudley Dursley|text=Dursley, Dudley}} – Son of Vernon and Petunia Dursley, and cousin of Harry. Portrayed by [[Harry Melling (actor)|Harry Melling]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref name=":03"/> During the course of the film series, Melling lost a considerable amount of weight. To accurately portray Dudley in ''Deathly Hallows – Part 1'', Melling wore a fat suit.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nissen |first=Daniel |date=30 July 2015 |title=''Harry Potter''{{'}}s Chubby Dudley Dursley Looks Way Different Now: See Harry Melling's Crazy Transformation! |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/681691/harry-potter-s-chubby-dudley-dursley-looks-way-different-now-see-harry-melling-s-crazy-transformation |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131080351/https://www.eonline.com/news/681691/harry-potter-s-chubby-dudley-dursley-looks-way-different-now-see-harry-melling-s-crazy-transformation |archive-date=31 January 2018 |access-date=16 May 2020 |website=[[E! Online]]}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Marge Dursley|text=Dursley, Marge}} – Sister of Vernon Dursley who is accidentally inflated by Harry. Marge is portrayed by [[Pam Ferris]] in the film adaptation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' (2004).<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Woods |first=Huntley |date=20 April 2024 |title=The cast of 'Matilda': Where are they now? |url=https://ew.com/matilda-cast-where-are-they-now-8634627 |access-date=2024-08-08 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}}</ref>
*{{visible anchor|Petunia Dursley|text=Dursley, Petunia}} – Harry's aunt, Vernon's wife and Dudley's mother. In the ''Harry Potter'' films, Petunia is portrayed by [[Fiona Shaw]] (adult) and Ariella Paradise (child).<ref name=":03"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ariella Paradise |url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/ariella-paradise/3030718167/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=TV Guide |language=en}}</ref>
*{{Anchor|Vernon Dursley}} Dursley, Vernon – Harry's uncle, Petunia's husband and Dudley's father. Vernon is portrayed by [[Richard Griffiths]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref name=":03"/>
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*{{Visible anchor|Arabella Figg|text=Figg, Arabella}} – An elderly [[Squib (Harry Potter)|Squib]] enlisted 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.<ref name="Squibs">{{Cite web |last=Rowling |first=J. K. |title=Extra Stuff |url=http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721042840/http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=19 |archivedate=21 July 2011 |website=J. K. Rowling Official Site}}</ref> Portrayed by [[Kathryn Hunter]] in the film adaptation of ''Order of the Phoenix''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moser |first=Zachary |date=2024-07-21 |title=Kathryn Hunter: The Poor Things Actor's 10 Best Movies & TV Shows |url=https://screenrant.com/kathryn-hunter-best-movies-tv-shows/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Argus Filch|text=Filch, Argus}} – Squib caretaker of Hogwarts. Portrayed by [[David Bradley (English actor)|David Bradley]] in the [[Harry Potter (film series)|''Harry Potter'']] films, and [[Paul Whitehouse]] in the television series.<ref name=":03"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Parnell |first=Brid-Aine |date=30 January 2013 |title=Harry Potter's Filch conjures Doctor Who's dead first time-lord |url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/01/30/filch_to_play_first_doctor/ |access-date=4 January 2019 |newspaper=[[The Register]] |publisher=Situation Publishing}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=14 April 2025 |title='Harry Potter' HBO Series Confirms Casting for Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, Hagrid and More Hogwarts Staffers |url=https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/harry-potter-hbo-series-dumbledore-snape-mcgonagall-hagrid-1236368778/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250414131946/https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/harry-potter-hbo-series-dumbledore-snape-mcgonagall-hagrid-1236368778/ |archive-date=14 April 2025 |access-date=14 April 2025 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Justin Finch-Fletchley|text=Finch-Fletchley, Justin}} – Muggle-born Hufflepuff student in Harry's year. Member of Dumbledore's Army. Portrayed by [[Edward Randell]] in the film adaptation of ''Chamber of Secrets''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kale |first=Sirin |date=2017-06-30 |title='Harry Potter' Actors Look Back on the Magic of Making the Films |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/harry-potter-actors-look-back-on-the-magic-of-making-the-films/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=VICE |language=en-US}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Seamus Finnigan|text=Finnigan, Seamus}} – An Irish Gryffindor student in Harry's year. In ''Order of the Phoenix'', Seamus is initially influenced by the Ministry's smear campaign against Harry. He later joins Dumbledore's Army. Seamus is portrayed by [[Devon Murray]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref name=":03"/>
*{{Visible anchor|Mundungus Fletcher|text=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 by [[Andy Linden (actor)|Andy Linden]] in the film ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1]]''.<ref name=":2" />
*{{Visible anchor|Filius Flitwick|text=Flitwick, Filius}} – Professor of [[Magic in Harry Potter#Charms|Charms]] and the Head of Ravenclaw House. He has distant goblin ancestry.<ref>{{cite web |last=Rowling |first=J. K. |title=Is Flitwick a short human or is he some other type of being? |url=http://www.jkrowling.com:80/textonly/en/faq_view.cfm?id=95 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110806214320/http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/faq_view.cfm?id=95 |archive-date=6 August 2011 |access-date=5 May 2017 |website=J. K. Rowling official site }}</ref> He is portrayed by [[Warwick Davis]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref name=":03"/>
*[[Cornelius Fudge|Fudge, Cornelius]] – [[Minister for Magic]] in the first five novels. Removed from his position after denying Voldemort's return.
===G===
*[[Gaunt family|Gaunt, Marvolo]] – The [[Pure-Blood|pure-blood]] father of Merope and Morfin Gaunt, and the grandfather of [[Tom Riddle]].
*[[Gaunt family|Gaunt, Merope]] – Tom Riddle's mother who died in childbirth.
*[[Gaunt family|Gaunt, Morfin]] – Marvolo's son and Merope's brother. Framed by his nephew Tom Riddle for killing [[Muggle]]s, and died in [[Azkaban]].
*[[Death Eater#Death Eaters and their crimes|Goyle]] – [[Death Eater]] and father of Gregory Goyle.
*{{Visible anchor|Gregory Goyle|text=Goyle, Gregory}} – Slytherin student in Harry's year. Beater for the Slytherin Quidditch team and member of the Inquisitorial Squad. Goyle is portrayed by [[Joshua Herdman]] in the [[Harry Potter (film series)|''Harry Potter'']] films.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Derschowitz |first=Jessica |date=26 April 2016 |title=Goyle from the 'Harry Potter' films makes debut as MMA fighter |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/04/26/josh-herdman-goyle-harry-potter-mma-fighter/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Hermione Granger|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.
*{{Visible anchor|Mr and Mrs Granger|text=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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rudoy |first=Matthew |date=2018-05-13 |title=Harry Potter: 20 Things Ron And Hermione Did After Deathly Hallows |url=https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-events-after-deathly-hallows-ron-hermione/ |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Hugo Granger-Weasley|text=Granger-Weasley, Hugo}} – Son of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and brother of Rose Granger-Weasley. Hugo is portrayed by Ryan Turner in the film ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2]]'' (2011).
*{{Visible anchor|Rose Granger-Weasley|text=Granger-Weasley, Rose}} – Daughter of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and sister of Hugo Granger-Weasley. Rose is portrayed by [[Helena Barlow]] in the film ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2'' (2011).
*{{Visible anchor|Percival Graves|text=Graves, Percival}} – A high-ranking auror and Director of Magical Security for MACUSA; Grindelwald spent most of ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'' disguised as him. He was portrayed by [[Colin Farrell]].
*{{Visible anchor|Astoria Greengrass|text=Greengrass, Astoria}} – Wife of [[Draco Malfoy]] who dies from a blood curse.<ref name="LBC 2016">{{cite book|author=Rowling|first=J. K.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kLAoswEACAAJ&q=harry+potter+and+the+cursed+child|title=Harry Potter and the Cursed Child|publisher=Little, Brown and Company|year=2016|isbn=9780751565362
|author-link=J. K. Rowling}}</ref> She is portrayed by Jade Gordon in the film ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2]]'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Iftikhar |first=Asyia |date=2021-12-31 |title=Rumour Has It Tom Felton Is on a Celeb Dating App |url=https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/who-is-tom-felton-dating |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=Bustle |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Fenrir Greyback|Greyback, Fenrir]] – Werewolf working for the Death Eaters.
*{{visible anchor|Gellert Grindelwald|text=Grindelwald, Gellert}} – Dark wizard who was imprisoned after Albus Dumbledore defeated him in the 1940s. In the ''[[Fantastic Beasts]]'' film 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 film ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1]]'' (2010), Grindelwald is portrayed by [[Jamie Campbell Bower]] and [[Michael Byrne (actor)|Michael Byrne]]. In the ''[[Fantastic Beasts]]'' film series, he is played by [[Johnny Depp]], [[Mads Mikkelsen]] and Bower.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Lealos |first1=Shawn S. |last2=Barros |first2=Marie |date=2022-09-09 |title=Every Actor Who Has Played Grindelwald in Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts |url=https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-fantastic-beasts-gellert-grindelwald-actors/ |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank|text=Grubbly-Plank, Wilhelmina}} – Substitute [[Care of Magical Creatures]] professor. Portrayed by Apple Brook in the film adaptation of ''Order of the Phoenix.''<ref>{{Cite news |date=2006-05-25 |title=Potter exclusive: New Bellatrix |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_5010000/newsid_5015300/5015376.stm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531012424/http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_5010000/newsid_5015300/5015376.stm |archive-date=31 May 2022 |access-date=2024-08-28 |work=Newsround |publisher=CBBC |language=en-GB}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Godric Gryffindor|text=Gryffindor, Godric}} – One of the four founders of Hogwarts, and the founder of [[Hogwarts#Gryffindor|Gryffindor 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".<ref>{{cite web |last=Rowling |first=J. K. |title=Wizard of the Month Archive |url=http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/wotm.cfm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302233052/http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/wotm.cfm |archive-date=2 March 2009 |access-date=30 June 2007 |work=J. K. Rowling Official Site}}</ref> His relics include [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#Godric Gryffindor's Sword|the Sword of Gryffindor]] and the [[Sorting Hat]].
===H===
*[[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid, Rubeus]] – Half-giant, Hogwarts gamekeeper, [[Care of Magical Creatures]] professor, and member of the Order of the Phoenix. He was expelled during his third year at Hogwarts.
*[[Mafalda Hopkirk|Hopkirk, Mafalda]] – Ministry of Magic employee who is impersonated by [[Hermione Granger]] using [[Polyjuice Potion]].
*{{Visible anchor|Helga Hufflepuff|text=Hufflepuff, Helga}} – One of the four founders of Hogwarts, and the founder of [[Hogwarts#Hufflepuff|Hufflepuff House]]. She favoured loyalty, honesty, and dedication. One of her relics, a small [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#Helga Hufflepuff's cup|golden cup]], was stolen by Voldemort and turned into a Horcrux.
===J===
*{{Visible anchor|Angelina Johnson|text=Johnson, Angelina}} – Chaser for the Gryffindor Quidditch team, and later team captain. She is two years above Harry. She is married to [[George Weasley]]. She returns to the school to participate in the Battle of Hogwarts. Angelina is portrayed by Danielle Tabor in the first three ''Harry Potter'' films, and by [[Tiana Benjamin]] in ''Goblet of Fire''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Minassian |first=Liana |date=2016-11-17 |title=15 Harry Potter Actors Who Were Recast |url=https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-movie-actors-recast-dumbledore/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kilkelly |first=Daniel |date=2008-04-27 |title=Walford star doesn't regret ditching 'Potter' role |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a94729/walford-star-doesnt-regret-ditching-potter-role/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |publisher=Digital Spy |language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Bertha Jorkins|Jorkins, Bertha]] – Employee at the [[Department of Magical Games and Sports]]. Killed by [[Voldemort]] in order to transform his snake [[Nagini (Harry Potter)|Nagini]] into a [[Horcrux]].
===K===
*[[Igor Karkaroff|Karkaroff, Igor]] – Reformed Death Eater. Headmaster of the wizarding school [[Durmstrang]].
*{{visible anchor|Viktor Krum|text=Krum, Viktor}} – Bulgarian Quidditch Seeker and Durmstrang student who participates in the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. Krum is portrayed by [[Stanislav Ianevski]] in the film ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' (2005).<ref>{{Cite magazine |last1=Smith |first1=C. Molly |last2=Snetiker |first2=Marc |date=2 November 2016 |title=Viktor Krum Actor Reveals 'Goblet of Fire' Hookups, Cut 'Harry Potter' Love Triangle |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/11/02/viktor-krum-actor-harry-potter-goblet-fire-binge-podcast/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Silvanus Kettleburn|text=Kettleburn, Silvanus}} – Care of Magical Creatures professor during Harry's first two years.
===L===
*[[Bellatrix Lestrange|Lestrange, Bellatrix]] – Death Eater who tortured [[Neville Longbottom]]'s parents into insanity. Killed her cousin [[Sirius Black]]. Killed by [[Molly Weasley]] during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].
*{{Visible anchor|Gilderoy Lockhart|text=Lockhart, Gilderoy}} – [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] professor and fraudulent celebrity author. Loses his memory after a spell backfires. According to Rowling, Lockhart is the only ''Harry Potter'' character 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."<ref>{{cite web |last=Rowling |first=J. K. |title=Gilderoy Lockhart |url=http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=9 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070624091745/http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=9 |archive-date=24 June 2007 |access-date=4 January 2019 |work=J. K. Rowling Official Site}}</ref> Lockhart is portrayed by [[Kenneth Branagh]] in the film adaptation of [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|''Chamber of Secrets'']].<ref name=":03"/>
*[[Neville Longbottom|Longbottom, Neville]] – Gryffindor student in Harry's year. Member of Dumbledore's Army.
*[[Luna Lovegood|Lovegood, Luna]] – Ravenclaw student one year below Harry. Member of Dumbledore's Army and daughter of Xenophilius Lovegood.
*[[Remus Lupin|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 wife [[Nymphadora Tonks]] die during the Battle of Hogwarts.
*{{Visible anchor|Teddy Lupin|text=Lupin, Teddy}} – Orphaned son of Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks and godson of Harry Potter. He is named after Tonks's father, [[#Ted Tonks|Ted Tonks]]. Teddy is a [[metamorphmagus]] like his mother.<ref>{{cite magazine | title=TIME Person of The Year Runner-up: J.K. Rowling |magazine=Time | date=23 December 2007 | url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/personoftheyear/article/0,28804,1690753_1695388_1695569,00.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071221041701/http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/personoftheyear/article/0,28804,1690753_1695388_1695569,00.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=21 December 2007 |access-date=23 December 2007}}</ref>
===M===
*{{Visible anchor|Ernie Macmillan|text=Macmillan, Ernie}} – Hufflepuff student in Harry's year. Prefect and member of Dumbledore's Army. In ''Chamber of Secrets'', Ernie initially believes that Harry is the [[Heir of Slytherin]] and 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. In ''Deathly Hallows'', he participates in the Battle of Hogwarts. [[List of Harry Potter cast members|Louis Doyle]] portrays Ernie in the ''Harry Potter'' films and voices him in the ''Order of the Phoenix'' video game.
*[[Walden Macnair|Macnair, Walden]] – Death Eater and executioner who fails to execute the [[Magical creatures in Harry Potter#Hippogriff|hippogriff]] Buckbeak. Injured by [[Hagrid]] during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].
*[[Draco Malfoy|Malfoy, Draco]] – Slytherin student in Harry's year. Quidditch Seeker, prefect, member of the Inquisitorial Squad and eventual Death Eater. Portrayed by [[Tom Felton]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.
*[[Lucius Malfoy|Malfoy, Lucius]] – Death Eater. Father of Draco and husband of Narcissa Malfoy. Governor of [[Hogwarts]] early in the series.
*{{visible anchor|Narcissa Malfoy|text=Malfoy, Narcissa}} – Mother of Draco and wife of Lucius Malfoy. Sister of [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] and Andromeda Tonks. Portrayed by [[Helen McCrory]] in the ''[[Harry Potter (film series)|Harry Potter]]'' films.
*{{visible anchor|Scorpius Malfoy|text=Malfoy, Scorpius}} – Slytherin student and friend of Albus Potter. Son of Draco Malfoy and Astoria Greengrass.
*{{Visible anchor|Olympe Maxime|text=Maxime, Olympe}} – Half-giantess and headmistress of the wizarding school [[Beauxbatons]]. Portrayed by [[Frances de la Tour]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.
*{{Visible anchor|Minerva McGonagall|text=McGonagall, Minerva}} – [[Transfiguration (Harry Potter)|Transfiguration]] professor, 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 by [[Maggie Smith]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films and by [[Fiona Glascott]] in the ''[[Fantastic Beasts (film series)|Fantastic Beasts]]'' films.<ref>{{cite web |last=Daniel |first=Tiffani |date=2019-08-19 |title=10 Facts About Minerva McGonagall Left Out of the Movies |url=https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-minerva-mcgonagall-facts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820013044/https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-minerva-mcgonagall-facts/ |archive-date=2019-08-20 |access-date=2020-07-18 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>
*{{visible anchor|Cormac McLaggen|text=McLaggen, Cormac}} – Gryffindor student one year above Harry. Quidditch Keeper and member of the [[Slug Club]]. He is portrayed by [[Freddie Stroma]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prudom |first=Laura |date=2015-09-04 |title='Game of Thrones' Casts 'UnREAL' Star Freddie Stroma for Season 6 |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/game-of-thrones-freddie-stroma-dickon-tarly-1201586142/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Alastor Moody|text=Moody, Alastor}} – Retired [[Auror]] and member of the Order of the Phoenix. Known as "Mad-Eye Moody" because of the magical eye he wears. Impersonated by [[Barty Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr]] as part of a scheme to enter Harry into the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. Moody is killed by Voldemort. He is portrayed by [[Brendan Gleeson]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref name=":03"/>
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*{{visible anchor|Pansy Parkinson|text=Parkinson, Pansy}} – Slytherin student in Harry's year. Prefect and member of the Inquisitorial Squad. [[J. K. Rowling]] said Parkinson was based on real-life girls who teased her at school.<ref>{{cite podcast|url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/6s31JWHhpuMcybMdYGnOnq?si=4qbnZDZZT0egT_KyG0SuDA|title=#131: Rowling Along|website=Spotify|publisher=PotterCast|date=December 2007|access-date=11 May 2022}}</ref>
*[[Peter Pettigrew (character)|Pettigrew, Peter]] – Death Eater and school friend of [[Sirius Black]], [[Remus Lupin]] and Harry's father [[James Potter (character)|James 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 his [[animagus]] form. Pettigrew is strangled to death by his own prosthetic hand.
*{{Visible anchor|Peverell|Ignotus Peverell|text=Peverell}} (Antioch, Cadmus, and Ignotus) – The three Peverell brothers were the original owners of the [[Elder Wand]], the [[Resurrection Stone (Harry Potter)|Resurrection Stone]] and the [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#Invisibility cloak|Invisibility Cloak]], respectively.
*{{Visible anchor|Sturgis Podmore|text=Podmore, Sturgis}} – Member of the Order of the Phoenix and employee at the Ministry of Magic. Guards the [[Prophecy (Harry Potter)|prophecy]] about Harry until he is arrested for trying to break into the [[Department of Mysteries]].
*{{Visible anchor|Poppy Pomfrey|text=Pomfrey, Poppy}} – Hogwarts school nurse. Portrayed by [[Gemma Jones]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref>{{cite news |last=Button |first=Simon |date=29 November 2015 |title=Bridget Jones actress Gemma Jones: Pamela is still being irritating, loveable and ghastly |url=https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/622034/Bridget-Jones-actress-Gemma-Jones-Radiator |access-date=4 January 2019 |newspaper=[[Daily Express]] |publisher=[[Express Newspapers]]}}</ref>
*[[Harry Potter (character)|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 of [[Ginny Weasley]] and father of James Sirius, Albus Severus and Lily Luna Potter.
*{{Visible anchor|James Potter|text=Potter, James}} – Father of Harry and member of the Order of the Phoenix. School friend of Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew. [[Animagus]] and co-author of the [[Marauder's Map]]. Betrayed by Pettigrew and killed by Voldemort. In the ''Harry Potter'' films, James is portrayed by [[Adrian Rawlins]] as an adult, by [[Robbie Jarvis]] as a teenager, and by Alfie McIlwain as a child. James also appears in the [[Harry Potter prequel|''Harry Potter'' prequel]], a short story set three years before Harry's birth.
*{{Visible anchor|Lily Potter|text=Potter, Lily}} – Mother of Harry and member of the Order of the Phoenix. [[Muggle-born]] sister of Petunia Dursley. Her maiden name is Lily Evans. She was killed by Voldemort. In the ''Harry Potter'' films, Lily is portrayed by [[Geraldine Somerville]] as an adult, by Susie Shinner as a teenager, and by [[Ellie Darcey-Alden]] as a child.
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*{{Visible anchor|Quirinus Quirrell|text=Quirrell, Quirinus}} – [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] professor in during Harry's first year. When Harry and Quirrell both try to recover the [[Philosopher's stone (Harry Potter)|Philosopher'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 the [[Harry Potter Trading Card Game]]. Quirrell is portrayed by [[Ian Hart]] in the film adaptation of [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|''Philosopher's Stone'']].<ref>{{cite news |last=Syson |first=Damon |date=19 March 2004 |title=Ian Hart: Hostage to fortune |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/ian-hart-hostage-to-fortune-64940.html |access-date=4 January 2019 |newspaper=The Independent}}</ref>
===R===
*Riddle, Tom Marvolo – Slytherin student who became Voldemort.
*[[Albert Runcorn|Runcorn, Albert]] – Ministry of Magic investigator of alleged Muggle-borns. Impersonated by Harry using [[Polyjuice Potion]].
===S===
*[[Newt Scamander|Scamander, Newt]] – Student expelled from Hogwarts who excels at curing diseases. [[Magizoologist]] and author of ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (book)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]''.
*[[Rufus Scrimgeour|Scrimgeour, Rufus]] – Head of the [[Auror]] Office who replaces [[Cornelius Fudge]] as [[Minister for Magic]]. Killed by Death Eaters.
*{{Visible anchor|Kingsley Shacklebolt|text=Shacklebolt, Kingsley}} – Auror and member of the [[Order of the Phoenix (fictional organisation)|Order of the Phoenix]]. Bodyguard for the Muggle Prime Minister. Participates in the Battle of Hogwarts, and later replaces [[Pius Thicknesse]] as Minister for Magic. Portrayed by [[George Harris (actor)|George Harris]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.
*{{visible anchor|Stan Shunpike|text=Shunpike, Stan}} – Conductor of the Knight Bus. Imprisoned in [[Azkaban]] on suspicion of being a Death Eater. He is portrayed by [[Lee Ingleby]] in the film ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' (2004).
*{{visible anchor|Rita Skeeter|text=Skeeter, Rita}} – Reporter and tabloid journalist for the ''[[Daily Prophet]]'' and an unregistered Animagus. There was speculation that the attention given to ''Harry Potter'' by 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.<ref>{{cite web |last=Rowling |first=J. K. |date=16 October 2000 |title=Transcript of J. K. Rowling's live interview on Scholastic.com |url=http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/books/author/interview2.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091015031832/http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/books/author/interview2.htm |archive-date=15 October 2009 |website=Scholastic}} Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref> Skeeter is portrayed by [[Miranda Richardson]] in the ''[[Harry Potter (film series)|Harry Potter]]'' films.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Low |first=Elaine |date=18 March 2019 |title='Game of Thrones' Prequel Pilot Adds Miranda Richardson to Cast |url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/game-of-thrones-prequel-miranda-richardson-cast-1203165707/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717190053/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/game-of-thrones-prequel-miranda-richardson-cast-1203165707/ |archive-date=17 July 2022 |access-date=21 August 2022 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Horace Slughorn|text=Slughorn, Horace}} – Former [[Potions (Harry Potter)|Potions]] professor and Head of Slytherin House who returns to teaching for Harry's sixth year. Portrayed by [[Jim Broadbent]] in the film adaptations of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|Half-Blood Prince]]'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2|Deathly Hallows – Part 2]]''.<ref name=":03"/>
*{{Visible anchor|Salazar Slytherin|text=Slytherin, Salazar}} – One of the four founders of Hogwarts, and the founder of [[Hogwarts#Slytherin|Slytherin House]]. He was a [[Magic (Harry Potter)#Parseltongue|Parselmouth]], an accomplished [[Magic in Harry Potter#Legilimency and occlumency|Legilimens]], and a proponent of pureblood supremacy. According to Albus Dumbledore, Slytherin prized resourcefulness, determination, cunning and ambition in his students.<ref>{{cite book |last=Rowling |first=J. K. |author-link=J. K. Rowling |title=Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets |title-link=Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets |date=2 July 1998 |publisher=[[Bloomsbury Publishing]] |isbn=0-7475-3849-2 |page=333 |chapter=Chapter 18}}</ref> He is described as power-hungry by the [[Sorting Hat]]. His relics include a [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#Salazar Slytherin's locket|locket]] which was later turned into a Horcrux by Voldemort.
*{{Visible anchor|Zacharias Smith|text=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 in ''Half-Blood Prince''. [[List of Harry Potter cast members|Nick Shirm]] voices Zacharias in the ''Order of the Phoenix'' video game.
*[[Severus Snape|Snape, Severus]] – Hogwarts professor of Potions and later [[Defence 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.
*{{Visible anchor|Pomona Sprout|text=Sprout, Pomona}} – Hogwarts [[Herbology]] professor and Head of Hufflepuff House. Portrayed by [[Miriam Margolyes]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinoco |first=Armando |date=2024-03-17 |title=Miriam Margolyes Doubles Down On 'Harry Potter' Adult Fans Stance: "It Was 25 Years Ago, Grow Up!" |url=https://deadline.com/2024/03/miriam-margolyes-doubles-down-harry-potter-adult-fans-stance-1235860845/ |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>
===T===
*[[Pius Thicknesse|Thicknesse, Pius]] – Minister for Magic while under the [[Imperius Curse]]. Replaced by Kingsley Shacklebolt.
*{{Visible anchor|Dean Thomas|text=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 of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone|Philosopher's Stone]]'' following her editor's request to reduce the length of a chapter, but his description was included in the American edition.<ref name=":04">{{Cite web |last=Rowling |first=J. K. |title=Dean Thomas' background |url=http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090502183210/http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=2 |archive-date=2 May 2009 |access-date=4 October 2007}}</ref> In ''Deathly Hallows'', he is captured by Snatchers and taken to [[Malfoy Manor]] along with Harry, Ron and Hermione. They are all rescued by the [[house-elf]] [[Dobby (Harry Potter)|Dobby]], and Dean later participates in the Battle of Hogwarts. [[Alfred Enoch]] portrays Dean in the ''Harry Potter'' films and voices him in the ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)|Order of the Phoenix]]'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (video game)|Deathly Hallows – Part 1]]'' video games.
*{{Visible anchor|Andromeda Tonks|text=Tonks, Andromeda}} – Sister of [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] and Narcissa Malfoy, and the mother of [[Nymphadora Tonks]]. Disowned by her family for marrying [[Muggle-born]] Ted Tonks.
*{{Visible anchor|Nymphadora Tonks|text=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 the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. She is portrayed by [[Natalia Tena]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.
*{{Visible anchor|Sybill Trelawney|text=Trelawney, Sybill}} – Hogwarts [[Divination (Harry Potter)|Divination]] professor. Uttered a prophecy that prompted Voldemort to attack the Potters. Trelawney is fired by Dolores Umbridge in ''Order of the Phoenix'', but she returns to work in ''Half-Blood Prince'' and ''Deathly Hallows''. Trelawney is portrayed by [[Emma Thompson]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref name=":03"/><ref>{{cite web |last=Wakeman |first=Gregory |year=2015 |title=Emma Thompson Pretty Much Threw The Harry Potter Franchise Under The Knight Bus |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Emma-Thompson-Pretty-Much-Threw-Harry-Potter-Franchise-Under-Knight-Bus-68559.html |access-date=4 January 2019 |work=Cinema Blend}}</ref>
*[[Wilkie Twycross|Twycross, Wilkie]] – Hogwarts Apparition instructor who works in the Department of Magical Transportation.
===U===
*[[Dolores Umbridge|Umbridge, Dolores]] – Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic, [[Hogwarts High Inquisitor]] and temporary headmistress of Hogwarts. She teaches Defence Against the Dark Arts during Harry's fifth year, and persecutes [[Half-blood (Harry Potter)|half-bloods]] and Muggle-borns under Voldemort. Sentenced to life imprisonment in Azkaban.
===V===
*[[Lord Voldemort|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===
*{{Visible anchor|Moaning Myrtle|Myrtle Warren|text=Warren, Myrtle}} – Muggle-born [[Ravenclaw]] student who attended Hogwarts with Voldemort.<ref>{{cite news |last=Shepherd |first=Jack |date=12 May 2015 |title=Moaning Myrtle's full name sparks controversy after being revealed by JK Rowling on Twitter |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/moaning-myrtles-full-name-causes-controversy-after-being-revealed-by-jk-rowling-on-twitter-10243717.html |access-date=12 May 2015 |newspaper=The Independent}}</ref> Killed by a [[Basilisk (Harry Potter)|Basilisk]] in a bathroom, which she haunts as a ghost after her death. Voldemort used her death to create his [[Tom Riddle's Diary|first Horcrux]]. Known to students as "Moaning Myrtle".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rowling |first=J.K. |author-link=J.K. Rowling |title=The secret lives and deaths of the Hogwarts ghosts |url=https://www.pottermore.com/features/the-secret-lives-of-the-hogwarts-ghosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031212010/https://www.pottermore.com/features/the-secret-lives-of-the-hogwarts-ghosts?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Sub0l&utm_campaign=halloween20171031 |archive-date=31 October 2017 |access-date=31 October 2017 |work=[[Wizarding World|Pottermore]]}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pottermore.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/hogwarts-ghosts|title=Hogwarts Ghosts|work=[[Wizarding World|Pottermore]]|first=J.K.|last=Rowling|access-date=2017-04-25|language=en}}</ref> Myrtle is portrayed by [[Shirley Henderson]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=2022-10-04 |title='Dune' Prequel Series at HBO Max Casts Emily Watson, Shirley Henderson |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/dune-prequel-series-hbo-max-cast-emily-watson-shirley-henderson-1235392857/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Bill Weasley|text=Weasley, Bill}} – Eldest son of Arthur and Molly Weasley and husband of Fleur Delacour. Curse-breaker for [[Gringotts 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 of ''Prisoner of Azkaban'', and by [[Domhnall Gleeson]] in ''Deathly Hallows – Part 1'' and ''Part 2.''<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kinane |first=Ruth |date=23 August 2018 |title=Domhnall Gleeson explains how 'Harry Potter' was the best training for 'Star Wars' |url=https://ew.com/movies/2018/08/23/domhnall-gleeson-harry-potter-star-wars/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Charlie Weasley|text=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 of ''Prisoner of Azkaban''.
*{{Visible anchor|Fred Weasley|Fred and George Weasley|George and Fred Weasley|text=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 shop [[Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes]]. Killed in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. Fred is portrayed by [[James Phelps (actor)|James Phelps]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Maas |first=Jennifer |date=2024-05-15 |title='Harry Potter' Weasley Twins James and Oliver Phelps to Host 'Wizards of Baking' Competition at Food Network |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/harry-potter-weasley-twins-james-oliver-phelps-wizards-of-baking-1236005032/ |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|George Weasley|text=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 to [[Angelina Johnson]]. George is portrayed by [[Oliver Phelps (actor)|Oliver Phelps]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref name=":1" />
*[[Ginny Weasley|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.
*{{Visible anchor|Molly Weasley|text=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 by [[Julie Walters]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref name=":03"/> In 2011, Courtney Crowder of ''[[The Chicago Tribune]]'' called Molly Weasley her favourite mother character in literature.<ref>{{cite web |last=Crowder |first=Courtney |date=5 June 2011 |title=Who's your favorite literary mama? |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-05-06/entertainment/ct-books-0506-blog-mothers-day-20110506_1_mothers-molly-weasley-harry-potter |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926120503/https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/books/ct-xpm-2011-05-06-ct-books-0506-blog-mothers-day-20110506-story.html |archive-date=26 September 2022 |work=Chicago Tribune}}</ref>
*[[Percy Weasley|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.
*[[Ron Weasley|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.
*{{Visible anchor|Oliver Wood|text=Wood, Oliver}} – Gryffindor Quidditch Keeper and captain who is four years above Harry. Wood is portrayed by [[Sean Biggerstaff]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Falcone |first=Dana Rose |date=15 January 2016 |title='Harry Potter' actor remembers 20-year friendship with Alan Rickman |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/01/15/sean-biggerstaff-alan-rickman/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}}</ref>
===Y===
*[[Death Eater#Corban Yaxley|Yaxley, Corban]] – Death Eater. Head of Magical Law Enforcement under Voldemort.
===Z===
*[[Blaise Zabini|Zabini, Blaise]] – Slytherin student in Harry's year.
==Characters with no surname==
===A===
*{{Visible anchor|Aragog|text=Aragog}} – [[Acromantula|Gigantic spider]] capable of human speech. Raised by [[Rubeus Hagrid]]. A wolf spider discovered in Iran (''[[Lycosa aragogi]]'') was named after him.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-09 |title=A new spider species has been named after a Harry Potter character |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/a-new-spider-species-has-been-named-after-a-harry-potter-character/story-U4ykWNluEApj8ivK4fqKEO.html |access-date=2025-08-21 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
===B===
*[[Beedle the Bard]] – Author of various wizarding fairy tales including ''The Tale of the Three Brothers''.
*{{Visible anchor|The Bloody Baron}} – The ghost of [[Slytherin]] House. 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 by [[Terence Bayler]] in the film adaptation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|Philosopher's Stone]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Harp |first=Justin |date=23 September 2016 |title=Terence Bayler – who played Bloody Baron in the Harry Potter series – dies at 86 |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a808819/terence-bayler-who-played-bloody-baron-in-the-harry-potter-series-dies-at-86/ |access-date=4 January 2019 |publisher=Digital Spy }}</ref>''
===D===
*{{Visible anchor|Dobby|text=Dobby}} – [[House-elf]] belonging to the [[Malfoy family]]. In ''Chamber 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. In ''Goblet 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 in ''Deathly Hallows'', Dobby rescues them. During the escape, he is killed by [[Bellatrix Lestrange]]. The entertainment website ''[[IGN]]'' described Dobby's death as one of the most emotional moments in the film series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Plant |first=Logan |date=2022-11-03 |title=Harry Potter Fans Asked Not to Leave Socks at Dobby Memorial Site |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/harry-potter-fans-asked-not-to-leave-socks-at-dobby-memorial-site |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> Dobby is voiced by [[Toby Jones]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films.
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*{{Visible anchor|The Fat Friar}} – The ghost of Hufflepuff House. He is cheerful and helpful towards students. He is portrayed by [[Simon Fisher-Becker]] in the film adaptation of ''Philosopher's Stone''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-03-10 |title=Simon Fisher-Becker, Actor in 'Harry Potter' and 'Doctor Who,' Dies at 63 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/arts/simon-fisher-becker-dead.html |access-date=2025-08-23 |language=en}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Fawkes|text=Fawkes}} – [[Phoenix (mythology)|Phoenix]] belonging to Albus Dumbledore. Fawkes saves Harry from the [[Basilisk (Harry Potter)|Basilisk]] inside the [[Chamber of Secrets]]. In ''Order of the Phoenix'', Fawkes saves Dumbledore's life by swallowing a [[Avada Kedavra|killing curse]] from 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 conspirator [[Guy Fawkes]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dugdale |first=John |date=3 November 2017 |title=Gunpowder plots: how Guy Fawkes ignited an explosive literary legacy |url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2017/nov/03/gunpowder-plots-how-guy-fawkes-ignited-an-explosive-literary-tradition |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206063729/https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2017/nov/03/gunpowder-plots-how-guy-fawkes-ignited-an-explosive-literary-tradition |archive-date=6 February 2022 |access-date=2 August 2022 |website=The Guardian}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Firenze|text=Firenze}} – [[Magical creatures in Harry Potter#Centaurs|Centaur]] who becomes a professor of Divination in ''Order of the Phoenix.'' The character is based on Steve Eddy, Rowling's former English teacher, who attempted to discourage her from writing fantasy stories.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Hannah |date=2007-07-08 |title=Teacher, it seems, didn't know best |url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/teacher-seems-didnt-know-best-2235253 |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=Wales Online |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 July 2007 |title=Rowling's teacher tried to ban her from fantasy |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30318205.html |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=Irish Examiner |language=en}}</ref> Firenze is voiced by [[Ray Fearon]] in the film adaptation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|Philosopher's Stone]]''. Firenze has been compared to the centaur [[Chiron]] of Greco-Roman mythology.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Moosavinia |first=Sayyed Rahim |date=30 June 2018 |title=Greek Mythology in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone |url=https://jice.um.edu.my/index.php/SARJANA/article/view/14587/8891 |journal=Sarjana |volume=33 |issue=1 |pages=33–39}}</ref>
===G===
*{{Visible anchor|The Grey Lady|Helena Ravenclaw}} – The ghost of [[Ravenclaw]] House. In life, she was Helena Ravenclaw, the daughter of Rowena Ravenclaw. After stealing her mother's [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem|diadem]], she was killed by the Bloody Baron. The Grey Lady is portrayed by [[Nina Young]] in the film adaptation of ''Philosopher's Stone'', and by [[Kelly Macdonald]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2|Deathly Hallows – Part 2]]''.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Lopez |first=John |date=10 December 2010 |title=''Boardwalk Empire's'' Kelly MacDonald on Scorsese, the Coens, and Her Future in the Show |url=http://www.vanityfair.com/online/oscars/2010/12/boardwalk-empires-kelly-macdonald-on-scorsese-the-coens-and-her-future-on-the-show.html |url-status=live |journal=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101213155147/http://www.vanityfair.com/online/oscars/2010/12/boardwalk-empires-kelly-macdonald-on-scorsese-the-coens-and-her-future-on-the-show.html |archive-date=13 December 2010 |access-date=16 December 2010}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|Griphook|text=Griphook}} – Gringotts goblin who is captured by Snatchers in ''Deathly Hallows.'' With the assistance of Harry and Dobby, Griphook and several other prisoners escape from [[Malfoy Manor]]. Griphook then helps Harry break into Gringotts in exchange for the [[Sword of Gryffindor]], but he later betrays Harry and his friends. Griphook dies in the film adaptation of the novel. He is portrayed by [[Verne Troyer]] in the film adaptation of ''Philosopher's Stone'' and by [[Warwick Davis]] in ''Deathly Hallows Part 1'' and ''Part 2''.<ref name="NYT">{{cite web |last=McKay |first=Rich |date=21 April 2018 |title=Austin Powers Movies' Mini-Me, Verne Troyer, Dies |url=https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2018/04/21/arts/21reuters-people-vernetroyer.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180423040604/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2018/04/21/arts/21reuters-people-vernetroyer.html |archive-date=23 April 2018 |access-date=17 July 2018 |website=The New York Times}}</ref><ref name=":03"/>
===H===
*{{Visible anchor|Hedwig}} – Harry's snowy owl, whom he got as a birthday gift from [[Rubeus Hagrid]] in [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone|''Philosopher's Stone'']]. She is killed in the Battle of the Seven Potters near the beginning of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows|Deathly Hallows]]''.
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*{{Visible anchor|Kreacher|text=Kreacher}} – [[House-elf]] who belongs to Sirius Black, but wishes to serve Bellatrix Lestrange and the Malfoys. Kreacher lures Sirius and Harry into a trap at the [[Department of Mysteries]], which results in Sirius's death. Harry then inherits ownership of Kreacher. In ''Deathly Hallows'', Harry and his friends send Kreacher to retrieve a [[Salazar Slytherin's Locket|locket]] which is one of Voldemort's [[Horcrux]]es. During the Battle of Hogwarts, Kreacher rallies the Hogwarts house-elves against the Death Eaters. Kreacher is voiced by [[Timothy Bateson]] in the film adaptation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Order of the Phoenix]]''. The film's producers wanted to cut the character from the film, but Rowling advised them to keep him in.<ref>{{cite web |last=Vineyard |first=Jennifer |date=25 June 2007 |title=Kreacher Comfort: MTV Solves A 'Harry Potter' Mystery |url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2007/06/25/kreacher-comforts-mtv-solves-a-harry-potter-mystery/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070627140350/http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2007/06/25/kreacher-comforts-mtv-solves-a-harry-potter-mystery/ |archive-date=27 June 2007 |access-date=26 June 2007}}</ref> The elf is voiced by [[Simon McBurney]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1|Deathly Hallows – Part 1]]''.
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*{{Visible anchor|Nagini|text=Nagini}} – Voldemort's massive snake that does his bidding. He communicates with her by speaking [[Parseltongue]], the language of snakes.<ref name="Chamber of Secrets (Amazon)">{{cite book |last=Rowling |first=J. K. |title=Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets |date=February 1999 |publisher=Bloomsbury Publishing plc |isbn=0-7475-3848-4 |id={{ASIN|0747538484|country=uk}}}}</ref> She is one of his [[Horcrux]]es. In ''Deathly Hallows'', Nagini devours Charity Burbage, the Hogwarts [[Muggle Studies]] professor. Nagini is later placed inside the corpse of Bathilda Bagshot, which enables a surprise assault on Harry when he visits [[Godric's Hollow]]. Nagini is slain by [[Neville Longbottom]] during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].<ref name="Deathly Hallows (Amazon)">{{cite book |last=Rowling |first=J. K. |title=Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows |date=21 July 2007 |publisher=Bloomsbury |isbn=978-0-7475-9105-4 |edition=Children's |id={{ASIN|0747591059|country=uk}}}}</ref> The prequel film ''[[Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald]]'' reveals that Nagini was once a cursed woman who eventually transformed into a snake. The human Nagini is portrayed by [[Claudia Kim]] in the film.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Hibberd |first=James |date=25 September 2018 |title=Fantastic Beasts actress Claudia Kim breaks silence on playing Nagini |url=https://ew.com/movies/2018/09/25/fantastic-beasts-claudia-kim-nagini/ |access-date=29 August 2024 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref>
*{{Visible anchor|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 by [[John Cleese]] in the first two ''Harry Potter'' films.
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*{{Visible anchor|Peeves|text=Peeves}} – A mischievous Hogwarts [[poltergeist]]. Rowling has explained that Peeves is not a ghost, but rather an "indestructible spirit of chaos".<ref>{{cite web |last=Rowling |first=J. K. |title=F.A.Q. |url=http://www.jkrowling.com:80/textonly/en/faq_view.cfm?id=67 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110806214304/http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/faq_view.cfm?id=67 |archive-date=6 August 2011 |access-date=5 May 2017 |website=J. K. Rowling Official Site}}</ref> Throughout the series, Peeves only listens to a select few individuals: [[Albus Dumbledore]], the Bloody Baron, Nearly Headless Nick and [[Fred 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Anelli |first1=Melissa |last2=Spartz |first2=Emerson |date=16 July 2005 |title=MuggleNet and Leaky Cauldron Interview Joanne Kathleen Rowling |url=https://www.mugglenet.com/2005/07/emerson-spartz-and-melissa-anelli-the-mugglenet-and-leaky-cauldron-interview-joanne-kathleen-rowling/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510214901/https://www.mugglenet.com/2005/07/emerson-spartz-and-melissa-anelli-the-mugglenet-and-leaky-cauldron-interview-joanne-kathleen-rowling/ |archive-date=10 May 2022 |access-date=2 August 2022 |website=[[MuggleNet]]}}</ref> Peeves was portrayed by [[Rik Mayall]] in the film adaptation of ''Philosopher's Stone'', but his scenes were cut from the finished film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chilton |first=Louis |date=2 January 2022 |title=Harry Potter director backs release of three-hour Philosopher's Stone cut with Rik Mayall's character added in |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/harry-potter-rik-mayall-peeves-b1985271.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424010426/Chiltohttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/harry-potter-rik-mayall-peeves-b1985271.html |archive-date=24 April 2024 |access-date=21 September 2024 |work=The Independent}}</ref>
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*Madam Rosmerta – Proprietor of [[The Three Broomsticks]] in the village of [[Hogsmeade]]. Portrayed by [[Julie Christie]] in the film adaptation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' (2004).<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeMott |first=Rick |date=15 June 2004 |title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban |url=https://www.awn.com/blog/harry-potter-and-prisoner-azkaban-2004 |access-date=2024-08-08 |publisher=Animation World Network |language=en}}</ref>
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*[[Scabbers]] – Ron Weasley's pet rat who is actually the wizard [[Peter Pettigrew (character)|Peter Pettigrew]].
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* [[List of Fantastic Beasts characters|''Fantastic Beasts'' characters]]
* [[List of Harry Potter cast members|''Harry Potter'' cast members]]
* [[Magical creatures in Harry Potter|Magical creatures in ''Harry Potter'']]
==Notes==
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==References==
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<ref name="Abbott">{{Cite web |date=4 August 2021 |title=Things you may not have noticed about Neville Longbottom |url=https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/things-you-may-not-have-noticed-about-neville-longbottom |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003183908/https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/things-you-may-not-have-noticed-about-neville-longbottom |archive-date=3 October 2023 |access-date=21 April 2024 |website=[[Wizarding World]]}}</ref>
<ref name="AbbottPrefect2">{{Cite web |last=Lennon |first=Madison |date=5 October 2019 |title=Harry Potter: Top 10 Prefects in the Series, Ranked |url=https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-top-prefects-ranked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009085849/https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-top-prefects-ranked/ |archive-date=9 October 2022 |access-date=21 April 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>
<ref name="Skeoch">{{Cite web |last=Berlinger |first=Tal |date=14 May 2022 |title=The Women of Harry Potter |url=https://www.heraldweekly.com/the-women-of-harry-potter/2?xcmg=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220808061118/https://www.heraldweekly.com/the-women-of-harry-potter/2?xcmg=1 |archive-date=8 August 2022 |access-date=8 August 2022 |website=The Herald Weekly}}</ref>
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<ref name="Bagman">{{Cite web |title=Ludo Bagman |url=https://www.wizardingworld.com/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ludo-bagman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240525082023/https://www.wizardingworld.com/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ludo-bagman |archive-date=25 May 2024 |access-date=6 August 2024 |website=[[Wizarding World]]}}</ref>
<ref name="Bagshot">{{Cite web |last=Hamedy |first=Saba |date=18 November 2016 |title='Fantastic Beasts': Let's talk about that Grindelwald reveal |url=https://mashable.com/article/harry-potter-fantastic-beasts-grindelwald-history |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608152553/https://mashable.com/article/harry-potter-fantastic-beasts-grindelwald-history |archive-date=8 June 2023 |access-date=6 August 2024 |website=[[Mashable]]}}</ref>
<ref name="BagshotDouglas">{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Briand |date=11 October 2016 |title=Hazel Douglas obituary |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/oct/11/hazel-douglas-obituary |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240525041436/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/oct/11/hazel-douglas-obituary |archive-date=25 May 2024 |access-date=6 August 2024 |website=The Guardian}}</ref>
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