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Line 28: − − ====Petunia Dursley==== − '''Petunia Dursley''' is the aunt and guardian of Harry Potter and the sister of Harry's mother, Lily. Her jealousy of Lily's magical abilities is reflected in the hostile attitude she shows towards her nephew in contrast to the loving and almost obsessive relationship with her son. She is described as a thin, horse-faced woman with a sour expression who spies on the neighbors. − − Fiona Shaw played the adult Petunia in the movies. Line 39:
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Line 45: − + + + + + + + + + + + + + − '''Hagrid''' is the keeper of keys and grounds at Hogwarts. He is a half giant who was expelled from Hogwarts in his fifth year for causing the death of another student; the student was murdered by Tom Riddle who would later emerge as Lord Voldemort. Later in the series Hagrid becomes a professor teaching care of magical creatures when his predecessor retires in order to spend more time with his remaining limbs. + + + − ===Filius Flitwick===+ − '''Filius Flitwick''' is head of Ravenclaw House teacher of charms at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An old and short man, he has to stand on a pile of books to see over his desk, however his magical powers are expansive.+ + − ===Neville Longbottom===+ − + + − ===Draco Malfoy===+ − + + − + + + + − '''Lucius Malfoy''' is a villain and a supporter of the Dark Lord Voldemort, and the father of Harry's classmate and enemy Draco Malfoy. In the Harry Potter films, he is portrayed by Jason Isaacs.+ − ===Minerva McGonagall===+ − '''Minerva McGonagall''' is the assistant headmistress of Hogwarts. She is head of Gryffindor house and transfiguration teacher. She is usually rather strict but but fair, and is occasionally seen bending the rules in order to achieve a just outcome.+ − ===Pansy Parkinson===+ − '''Pansy Parkinson''' is a Slytherin student at Hogwarts, who often displays a bullying nature. In the movies she is played by Genivieve Gaunt.+ − + + − + − + − However when Harry gets past Hagrid's monster and the spells blocking the stone to head Snape off he is surprised to meet Quirrell there, not Snape. Quirrell admits to Harry that he is the person who was trying to give the stone to Voldemort not Snape. He then takes his turban off and reveals that the spirit of Voldemort is on the back of his head and possesses his body. Harry kills Quirrell and Voldemort flees. Harry wakes up the next morning with [[Dumbledore]] in the hospital wing.+ + + + + + + + − ===Severus Snape===+ − '''Severus Snape''' is a Hogwarts teacher. He teaches potions but wants to become Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Snape is also head of Slytherin House, one of the four Hogwarts houses in the series. Snape is a ruthless bully as teacher and hates Harry Potter. He shows favoritism, consistently undermining efforts of students from other houses in his classes while consistently supporting efforts of students from his own house. His favorite student is Harry's nemesis Draco Malfoy. At the end of the series he is murdered by Voldemort.+ − Though his unsavory qualities are stressed through the majority of the series, Snape is depicted especially in the fifth and seventh books as a sympathetic and even tragic character. + − :A petty, grouchy jerk sometimes, [but ultimately] a self-sacrificing man who, while deeply flawed and not particularly pleasant, sought a path of redemption with bravery and devotion. [http://www.sullivanet.com/snape/theories.htm Snape Theories]+ − It is revealed in the fifth book that he was bullied constantly by James Potter, Harry's father who Harry had previously thought could do no wrong, and there are hints in the fifth and seventh books that he had a terrible upbringing.+ + − In the seventh book, Snape is arguably the most heroic secondary character. It is shown that, though he was never able to reconcile his intense dislike of James Potter, and he never truly reconciles with Harry, he had consistently put his own life in considerable danger to protect Harry and Hogwarts in general. At the end of book 7, an older Harry says to his son, Albus Severus, that Snape was "probably the bravest man [I] ever knew."+ − JK Rowling has said that Snape is based on a cruel teacher she had and is intended to illustrate the fact that many teachers abuse their power, which Snape does. He is played in the movies by Alan Rickman.+ − ===Madam Sprout=== − '''Madam Sprout''' is the Herbology teacher at Hogwarts, and also head of the Hufflepuff house.
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The characters in the fictional universe of [[J.K. Rowling]]'s [[Harry Potter]] series are both numerous and varied in skill, background and ideology. Below is a list of the main people encountered in the books.
The characters in the fictional universe of [[J.K. Rowling]]'s [[Harry Potter]] series are both numerous and varied in skill, background and ideology. Below is a partial list of the primary people encountered in the books.
==Main Characters==
==Main Characters==
'''Lord Voldemort''' (born Tom Marvolo Riddle and also known as "He Who Must Not Be Named" or "The Dark Lord") is the evil wizard and principle antagonist in the series. Like Harry, he went to [[Hogwarts]]; unlike Harry, he was in Slytherin House. Prior to and just after Harry's birth, Voldemort and his followers, known as Death Eaters, attempted to take over the wizarding world. During the attack on the Potters' home, a curse rebounded on Voldemort, and he became disembodied. In the first books of the series, he schemes to be resurrected and regain his former power, something which is achieved in the fourth book. He begins to rebuild his empire and continues his attacks on Harry in the final three books; however, at the height of his new power he is slain by Harry during an epic battle at Hogwarts.
'''Lord Voldemort''' (born Tom Marvolo Riddle and also known as "He Who Must Not Be Named" or "The Dark Lord") is the evil wizard and principle antagonist in the series. Like Harry, he went to [[Hogwarts]]; unlike Harry, he was in Slytherin House. Prior to and just after Harry's birth, Voldemort and his followers, known as Death Eaters, attempted to take over the wizarding world. During the attack on the Potters' home, a curse rebounded on Voldemort, and he became disembodied. In the first books of the series, he schemes to be resurrected and regain his former power, something which is achieved in the fourth book. He begins to rebuild his empire and continues his attacks on Harry in the final three books; however, at the height of his new power he is slain by Harry during an epic battle at Hogwarts.
Six different actors have played Voldemorte at different stages of his life and/or forms.
Six different actors have played Voldemort at different stages of his life and/or forms.
===Albus Dumbledore===
===Albus Dumbledore===
===The Dursleys===
===The Dursleys===
The Dursleys are Harry's Muggle (non-magic) and only remaining relatives, who take him in after the death of his parents when he is one year old. They live at Number 4 Privet Lane, Little Whinging, in Surry, England.
The Dursleys are Harry's Muggle (non-magic) and only remaining relatives, who take him in after the death of his parents when he is one year old. They live at Number 4 Privet Lane, Little Whinging, in Surry, England.
====Vernon Dursley====
====Vernon Dursley====
The part of Vernon, played by Richard Griffiths, appears in movies one through three, five, seven and eight.
The part of Vernon, played by Richard Griffiths, appears in movies one through three, five, seven and eight.
====Petunia Dursley====
'''Petunia Dursley''' is the aunt and guardian of Harry Potter and the sister of Harry's mother, Lily. Her jealousy of Lily's magical abilities is reflected in the hostile attitude she shows towards her nephew in contrast to the loving and almost obsessive relationship with her son. She is described as a thin, horse-faced woman with a sour expression who spies on the neighbors.
Fiona Shaw played the adult Petunia in the movies.
====Dudley Dursley====
====Dudley Dursley====
Harry Melling played the part of Dudley in the movies.
Harry Melling played the part of Dudley in the movies.
===Rubeus Hagrid===
===Hogwarts staff===
====Argus Filch====
'''Argus Filch''' is Hogwarts' cranky and cruel caretaker. Filch knows Hogwarts better than most, and he wants to keep it clean and in good order, which causes much discord between him and the students. He is a Squib (a person born to a wizarding family who is unable to perform magic), but can use certain magical items. '''Mrs. Norris''' is Filch's cat; she spies on the students and reports back to Filch about their transgressions.
David Bradley played Filch in the movies.
====Filius Flitwick====
'''Filius Flitwick''' is head of Ravenclaw House and also teaches Charms at Hogwarts. An old and short man, he has to stand on a pile of books to see over his desk; however his magical powers are expansive.
He is played by Warwick Davis in the movies.
====Rubeus Hagrid====
'''Rubeus Hagrid''' is the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts. He is a half giant who was expelled from Hogwarts in his fifth year for apparently causing the death of another student; however, the student was actually murdered by Tom Riddle, who would later emerge as Lord Voldemort. Later in the series, Hagrid becomes a professor teaching Care of Magical Creatures when his predecessor retires in order to spend more time with his remaining limbs. Hagrid is a member of the Order of the Phoenix.
Robbie Coltrane played Hagrid in all eight movies.
====Rolanda Hooch====
'''Madame Rolanda Hooch''' teaches flying at Hogwarts. She also is the referee for Quiddich, a game wizards play while flying on brooms. She teaches Harry how to fly during his first year at Hogwarts.
Zoë Wanamaker played Hooch in the first movie; the character does not appear in the rest of the films.
====Gilderoy Lockhart====
'''Gilderoy Lockhart''' is the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor Harry's second year at Hogwarts. Lockhart is a narcissistic braggart who has written several books bragging about heroic exploits he supposedly has accomplished. In fact, Lockhart is a coward who isn't very good at most magic except memory charms, which he has used to "borrow" other people's adventures for his books.
Kenneth Branagh played Lockhart in the second film.
'''Neville Longbottom''' is in Gryffindor house at Hogwarts. He is a nice boy but is bullied and made fun of by some of the other characters, especially his classmate Draco Malfoy and his sinister teacher Professor Severus Snape. Eventually in the series it is discovered that Lord Voldemort murdered his parents. Neville appears slow, but is actually intelligent. He is great at herbology.
====Minerva McGonagall====
'''Minerva McGonagall''' is the assistant Headmistress of Hogwarts. She is head of Gryffindor House and is also the Transfiguration teacher. She is usually rather strict but fair, and is occasionally seen bending the rules in order to achieve a just outcome. McGonagall is a registered Animagus (a witch or wizard capable of assuming animal form), and her silvery tabby cat form has markings similar to the square glasses McGonagall wears. She is also a member of the Order of the Phoenix.
McGonagall is played by Dame Maggie Smith in all eight of the movies.
'''Draco Malfoy''' is Harry's chief nemesis at their wizard school Hogwarts. He is a villain and a ruthless bully. He comes from a rich family. His father is a supporter of the evil Lord Voldemort, who killed Harry's parents. Draco's favorite teacher is the sinister Severus Snape, who also hates Harry. Draco fights Harry in the battle of Hogwarts in the last book but Harry saves his life from a fire. Draco's first name is Latin for dragon, while his last name is from French "mal foi", literally "bad faith" or "evil faith". His father is named Lucius, which derives from Lucifer, another name for the devil. In the film adaptations of the books Draco Malfoy is played by Tom Felton.
====Professor Quirrell====
'''Professor Quirrell''' is the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor in Harry's first year at Hogwarts. He speaks in a stutter, and has a timid personality. He also wears a turban. Harry and his friends believe that Professor [[Severus Snape]] is bullying Quirrell in order to get the Sorcerer's Stone and hand it to Voldemort.
===Lucius Malfoy===
However when Harry gets past Hagrid's monster and the spells blocking the stone to head Snape off, he is surprised to find Quirrell there, not Snape. Quirrell admits to Harry that he is the person who has planned to give the stone to Voldemort. He then removes his turban and reveals the spirit of Voldemort possesses his body and Voldemort's face appears on the back of Quirrel's head. Harry kills Quirrell and Voldemort flees.
====Severus Snape====
'''Severus Snape''' is teaches Potions but wants to become Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Snape is also head of Slytherin House, one of the four Hogwarts houses in the series. Snape is a ruthless bully as teacher and hates Harry Potter. He shows favoritism, consistently undermining efforts of students from other houses in his classes while consistently supporting efforts of students from his own house. His favorite student is Harry's nemesis Draco Malfoy. At the end of the series he is murdered by Voldemort.
Though his unsavory qualities are stressed through the majority of the series, Snape is depicted especially in the fifth and seventh books, as a sympathetic and even tragic character. He is a petty, grouchy jerk sometimes, [but ultimately] a self-sacrificing man who, while deeply flawed and not particularly pleasant, sought a path of redemption with bravery and devotion. [http://www.sullivanet.com/snape/theories.htm Snape Theories]
It is revealed in the fifth book that he was bullied constantly by James Potter, Harry's father, who Harry had previously thought could do no wrong. There are hints in the fifth and seventh books that Snape had a poor, and at time, abusive, upbringing.
In the seventh book, Snape is arguably the most heroic secondary character. It is shown that, though he was never able to reconcile his intense dislike of James Potter, and he never truly reconciles with Harry, he had consistently put his own life in considerable danger to protect Harry and Hogwarts in general. At the end of book 7, an older Harry says to his son, Albus Severus, that Snape was "probably the bravest man [I] ever knew."
J.K. Rowling has said that Snape is based on a cruel teacher she had, and is intended to illustrate the fact that many teachers abuse their power, which Snape does.
Alan Rickman played the adult Snape in the movies.
===Professor Quirrell===
====Madam Sprout====
'''Madam Sprout''' is the head of Hufflepuff House at Hogwarts and is also the Herbology teacher.
'''Professor Quirrell''' is a character in ''[[Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone]]'' by [[JK Rowling]]. He speaks in a stutter, and has a timid personality. He also wears a turban. Harry and his friends believe that the sinister Professor [[Severus Snape]] is bullying Quirrell in order to get the Sorcerer's Stone and hand it to the Dark Lord [[Voldemort]].
===Hogwarts students===
====Neville Longbottom====
'''Neville Longbottom''' is in Gryffindor House at Hogwarts. He is a nice boy but is bullied and made fun of by some of the other characters, especially his classmate Draco Malfoy and Professor Snape. Eventually it is revealed that his parents fought against Voldemort the first time he came to power, and their minds were destroyed from magical torture. They are being cared for at St. Mungo's, a wizarding hospital. Neville appears slow, but is actually intelligent. He is great at herbology.
====Draco Malfoy====
'''Draco Malfoy''' is Harry's chief nemesis at their wizard school Hogwarts. He is a egotistical, ruthless bully. He comes from a rich family that has a history of supporting Voldemort. Draco's favorite teacher is Severus Snape. Draco fights Harry in the battle of Hogwarts but Harry saves his life from a fire.
Draco's first name is Latin for dragon, while his last name is from French "mal foi", literally "bad faith" or "evil faith". His father is named Lucius, which derives from Lucifer, another name for the devil.
In the film adaptations of the books Draco Malfoy is played by Tom Felton.
====Pansy Parkinson====
'''Pansy Parkinson''' is a Slytherin student at Hogwarts, who often displays a bullying nature.
In the movies she is played by Genivieve Gaunt.
===Death Eaters (followers of Voldemort)===
====Lucius Malfoy====
'''Lucius Malfoy''' is a rich aristocratic wizard, and as supporter of Voldemort, bears the Dark Mark of a Death Eater. He is the father of Harry's classmate and enemy Draco Malfoy.
In the Harry Potter films, he is portrayed by Jason Isaacs.
==See also==
==See also==