Additional Gryffindor Student 1 appears in the story as a Gryffindor student.

Additional Gryffindor Student 2 appears in the story as a Gryffindor student.

Additional Gryffindor Student 3 appears in the story as a Gryffindor student.

Additional Hogwarts Portrait 1 appears in the story as a Hogwarts portrait.

Additional Hogwarts Portrait 2 appears in the story as a Hogwarts portrait.

Additional Hogwarts Portrait 3 appears in the story as a Hogwarts portrait.

Additional Hufflepuff Student 1 appears in the story as a Hufflepuff student.

Additional Hufflepuff Student 2 appears in the story as a Hufflepuff student.

Additional Hufflepuff Student 3 appears in the story as a Hufflepuff student.

Additional Ravenclaw Student 1 appears in the story as a Ravenclaw student.

Additional Ravenclaw Student 2 appears in the story as a Ravenclaw student.

Additional Ravenclaw Student 3 appears in the story as a Ravenclaw student.

Additional Slytherin Student 1 appears in the story as a Slytherin student.

Additional Slytherin Student 2 appears in the story as a Slytherin student.

Additional Slytherin Student 3 appears in the story as a Slytherin student.

Defends Harry at his Ministry hearing, helping him avoid expulsion from Hogwarts.

Gryffindor Chaser and member of the Quidditch team under Angelina's captaincy.

New Gryffindor Quidditch Captain and Chaser, trying to maintain team discipline and win the Cup.

Slytherin student in Harry's year, known for his mother's multiple marriages.

Gryffindor student and Harry's dormmate who supports West Ham football club.

New Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher sent by the Ministry. Gives a speech about progress for...

Slytherin student who antagonizes Harry and his friends, now more hostile due to his father's...

New first-year student sorted into one of the houses.

Fourth-year student attending Hogwarts classes.

Seventh-year Gryffindor and one half of the Weasley twins. Developing joke products and planning...

Dark wizard defeated by Dumbledore in 1945, mentioned in History of Magic.

Seventh-year Gryffindor and twin to Fred. Co-developing Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes products.

Draco's loyal follower and bodyguard, a Slytherin student.

Reserve player for the Gryffindor Quidditch team.

Gryffindor house member who supports Harry during difficult times.

Another Gryffindor student attending classes and meals.

Cleared of charges at his Ministry hearing. Returns to Hogwarts for fifth year under a cloud of...

One of many moving portraits decorating Hogwarts corridors.

Another portrait resident of Hogwarts castle walls.

Hufflepuff student who quietly supports Harry's version of events.

Gryffindor Chaser and member of the Quidditch team under Angelina's captaincy.

Gryffindor House ghost who provides comfort and advice to house members.

A Slytherin student and admirer of Draco Malfoy.

Ghost professor who teaches History of Magic in his monotonous style.

Head of Ravenclaw House and Charms professor.

Head of Hufflepuff House and Herbology professor.

Intellectual Ravenclaw student analyzing the situation carefully.

Fifth-year Gryffindor and Harry's best friend. Living at Grimmauld Place with the Order.

Gryffindor student whose mother initially believes Ministry propaganda about Harry and Dumbledore.

Second-year student attending classes at Hogwarts.

Seventh-year student preparing for NEWTs.

Sixth-year student taking advanced classes at Hogwarts.

Slytherin student who supports Umbridge's regime.

Portrait guarding the Gryffindor common room entrance, requiring passwords.

Magical hat that sorts new students into their houses at the start of term.

Slytherin student in Harry's year, son of a Death Eater.

Third-year student who joins Dumbledore's Army.

Draco's loyal follower and bodyguard, a Slytherin student.

Additional Diagon Alley Merchant 1 appears in the story as a Shop owner.

Additional Diagon Alley Merchant 2 appears in the story as a Shop owner.

Additional Diagon Alley Merchant 3 appears in the story as a Shop owner.

Additional Ministry Employee 1 appears in the story as a Ministry employee.

Additional Ministry Employee 2 appears in the story as a Ministry employee.

Additional Ministry Employee 3 appears in the story as a Ministry employee.

Additional Order Member 1 appears in the story as a Order member.

Additional Order Member 2 appears in the story as a Order member.

Additional Order Member 3 appears in the story as a Order member.

Real Mad-Eye Moody, paranoid ex-Auror and Order member. Freed after being imprisoned by Barty...

Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement and a fair-minded witch who presides over Harry's...

Sirius's cousin, burned off the family tree for marrying a Muggle-born.

Assistant working at the apothecary shop in Diagon Alley.

Harry's elderly neighbor revealed to be a Squib who has been watching over him for Dumbledore.

Works at the Ministry in the Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office and is a member of the Order.

Sirius's cousin shown on the Black family tree, burned off for being a Death Eater.

Arthur's eldest son who works as a curse-breaker for Gringotts and is an Order member.

One of many hostile portraits of Black family ancestors hanging in Grimmauld Place.

Another hostile portrait of Black family ancestors in the house.

Employee at Flourish and Blotts bookstore.

Arthur's second son who works with dragons in Romania and is an Order member.

The Minister for Magic who refuses to believe Voldemort has returned and sees Harry as a threat to...

A small wizard in a top hat who previously bowed to Harry, revealed to be an Order member.

Soul-sucking creatures that attack Harry and Dudley in Little Whinging on Voldemort's orders.

Ministry employee working in creature regulation.

Ministry worker handling magical accidents.

Witch shopping in Diagon Alley during the Weasleys' visit.

Wizard browsing shops in Diagon Alley.

Harry's cousin who is attacked by Dementors and experiences their effects for the first time.

An elderly wizard and old friend of Dumbledore, member of the Order of the Phoenix.

A member of the Order of the Phoenix who helps guard Harry.

A member of the Wizengamot present at Harry's disciplinary hearing.

Wizengamot member who questions Harry during his disciplinary hearing.

Fourth-year Gryffindor and youngest Weasley. Growing more confident and outspoken.

Order member or ally visiting the headquarters.

Harry's snowy owl who has been prevented from carrying messages, showing signs of frustration.

A pink-cheeked, black-haired witch and member of the Order of the Phoenix.

Witch who sells sweets and treats on the Hogwarts Express.

Ministry employee dealing with international magical relations.

A tall black Auror who is secretly a member of the Order of the Phoenix.

The ancient house-elf of the Black family who serves at Grimmauld Place, hostile toward his current...

Dreamy fourth-year Ravenclaw who can see Thestrals. Believes in many strange creatures and...

A witch from the Improper Use of Magic Office who sends Harry a letter about his underage sorcery.

Ministry employee overseeing magical transportation.

Ministry employee who operates the magical lifts and announces floors.

Security guard who checks wands and monitors visitors to the Ministry.

Arthur's wife and mother of the Weasley children, strongly protective of her family.

Screaming portrait of Sirius's mother that cannot be removed from the wall at Grimmauld Place.

A disreputable wizard and member of the Order who was supposed to be guarding Harry but abandoned...

Sirius's cousin shown on the family tree, married to Lucius Malfoy.

Young Auror and Metamorphmagus who can change her appearance at will. Member of the Order.

Wizard allied with the Order who helps in various missions.

Another ally of the Order providing support and information.

Order member assigned to guard duty and protection missions.

Reformed after Voldemort's return, with many original members rejoining the fight.

Sirius's father shown on the Black family tree.

Former Head Boy now working at the Ministry. Has sided with the Ministry against his family over...

Has sided with the Ministry over his family, causing a rift with the Weasleys.

Former Marauder turned Death Eater who serves Voldemort and betrayed the Potters.

Harry's aunt who receives a Howler reminding her of her obligation to keep Harry safe.

Portrait of Sirius's great-great-grandfather, the least popular Hogwarts headmaster, who spies for...

A ministry official present at Harry's disciplinary hearing.

Sirius's younger brother shown on the Black family tree, died young.

Former Hogwarts professor and member of the Order of the Phoenix. Still a werewolf, living on the...

Absent from the start of term feast, having been sent on a mission by Dumbledore.

Member of the Order of the Phoenix, reporting on Death Eater activities. Still unpleasant toward...

Explains the Order of the Phoenix to Harry and reveals the prophecy's existence.

A square-jawed wizard and member of the Order of the Phoenix.

One of the thestrals pulling the Hogwarts carriages, visible to Harry.

Winged skeletal horses that pull the Hogwarts carriages, visible only to those who have witnessed...

A member of the Wizengamot present at Harry's disciplinary hearing.

Innkeeper of the Leaky Cauldron who greets the Weasleys and Harry.

Harry's uncle who becomes even more hostile after the Dementor attack and tries to throw Harry out.

Sirius's mother shown on the family tree, her portrait screams at intruders.

Unnamed member of the Wizengamot present at Harry's hearing.

Another unnamed member of the Wizengamot at Harry's disciplinary hearing.