Tall, thin, and very old with silver hair and beard long enough to tuck into his belt. Has blue...

Challenges Harry to a wizard's duel at midnight, but doesn't show up - it was a trap to get Harry...

Terrified when Hagrid gives him a pig's tail after eating Harry's birthday cake. Runs around...

Learns on his 11th birthday that he's a wizard. Has been receiving letters from Hogwarts. The...

A beautiful snowy owl that Hagrid buys for Harry as a birthday present. Has large amber eyes and...

Uses her extensive knowledge of plants and potions to help Harry get through Snape's logic puzzle...

The school nurse who runs the hospital wing. A kindly witch who cares for injured students. Treats...

Ron's mother who helps Harry find Platform 9¾ at King's Cross Station. A plump, kind woman with red...

Knew about magic all along as her sister Lily was a witch. Has been hiding Harry's magical heritage...

Revealed as the true villain trying to steal the Philosopher's Stone for his master, Voldemort, who...

Demonstrates exceptional skill at wizard chess, helping Harry navigate the giant chess set...

Revealed to have been protecting Harry all along. Created the logic puzzle protecting the...

Treats Harry very poorly, making him live in a cupboard. Takes his family to the zoo for Dudley's...

Author of 'Magical Theory', one of Harry's required textbooks for Hogwarts.

A Chaser on the Slytherin Quidditch team. Plays against Harry during his first Quidditch match.

Wizard featured on a Chocolate Frog card. Inventor of the Dungbomb.

Neville's great uncle who once dropped him from a window to force magic out of him. Gave Neville...

Neville's mother, an Auror who was tortured into insanity by Death Eaters after Voldemort's fall.

A Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Helps train Harry for his first match.

Famous troll conqueror mentioned during discussions about dangerous creatures.

Owner of Honeydukes sweet shop mentioned when discussing wizarding sweets on the train.

Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement mentioned in Ministry discussions. Susan Bones'...

Sister of Narcissa Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange who was disowned for marrying a Muggle-born.

A Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Helps train Harry for his first match.

A student sorted into Ravenclaw House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Death Eater who tortured Muggles and wizards, captured after Voldemort's fall.

An old lady who lives two streets away. Occasionally babysits Harry when the Dursleys go out. Her...

Patrols the castle looking for rule-breaking students. Nearly catches Harry when Draco tricks him...

Previous Headmaster of Hogwarts before Dumbledore, mentioned in school history.

Author of 'Magical Drafts and Potions', the Potions textbook.

First female Minister for Magic 1798-1811, mentioned in History of Magic.

Neville's formidable grandmother who raises him after his parents were incapacitated.

Trainee Healer at St. Mungo's Hospital mentioned in medical discussions.

Death Eater mentioned in discussions about Voldemort's followers who were captured after his fall.

A black centaur who lives in the Forbidden Forest. Disapproves of Firenze helping Harry, believing...

Death Eater who helped torture the Longbottoms. Son of Barty Crouch Sr. Supposedly died in Azkaban.

Head of the Department of International Magical Cooperation, known for sending many Death Eaters to...

Co-founder of the Comet Trading Company that makes racing brooms.

Author of 'A History of Magic', the History textbook. Renowned magical historian.

Death Eater who tortured the Longbottoms into insanity. Imprisoned in Azkaban after Voldemort's...

Order of the Phoenix member killed during the first war, only bits of him were found.

Inventor of Every Flavour Beans, the wizarding sweets with surprising flavors including earwax and...

Ron's eldest brother mentioned by the family. Works as a curse breaker for Gringotts Bank in Egypt....

A student sorted into Slytherin House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Expert on Muggles mentioned as author of books about non-magical people.

Inventor of the Golden Snitch in 1269, replacing the Golden Snidget in Quidditch.

Chief of the Wizards' Council 1448-1450, mentioned in History of Magic.

Author of divination books mentioned in passing during discussions about magical subjects.

Captain and Seeker of the Hufflepuff Quidditch team. A handsome, athletic student who is well-liked...

Popular singing sorceress known as the 'Singing Sorceress' in the wizarding world.

One of Ron's older brothers who works with dragons in Romania. Helps arrange for Norbert to be...

Seeker for the Ravenclaw Quidditch team. A pretty girl who plays against Harry in Quidditch matches.

Ancient Greek witch featured on a Chocolate Frog card. Famous for turning sailors into pigs.

Irish druidess featured on a Chocolate Frog card. Discovered properties of moondew.

A portly wizard in a pinstriped cloak who shakes Harry's hand at the Leaky Cauldron. Later becomes...

A student sorted into Slytherin House during the Sorting Ceremony.

A boy with dark skin who is sorted into Gryffindor House. Shares a dormitory with Harry, Ron,...

A wizard in the Leaky Cauldron who bows to Harry and seems very excited to meet him. Wears a violet...

One of Dudley's gang members who helps bully other children.

Former Headmaster of Hogwarts mentioned in school records.

Healer at St. Mungo's 1722-1741 and Headmistress of Hogwarts 1741-1768.

Member of the original Order of the Phoenix killed by Voldemort personally, mentioned in...

A witch in the Leaky Cauldron who is thrilled to shake Harry's hand. One of many who recognize and...

Witch who famously got lost in 1612 and was never seen again.

Brother of Amelia Bones, killed along with his family during Voldemort's first rise to power.

Chief of the Wizards' Council who made the Snidget a protected species.

Designer of the Oakshaft 79 racing broom mentioned in Quidditch history.

Witch who discovered the use of Gillyweed, mentioned in Herbology references.

Author of 'A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration', one of Harry's required textbooks.

Dark wizard mentioned in History of Magic. One of the most powerful dark wizards of the Middle Ages.

Neville's great aunt married to Uncle Algie.

A wizard mentioned in the Leaky Cauldron who seems to recognize and be excited about meeting Harry...

Death Eater killed by Aurors mentioned when discussing Voldemort's defeated followers.

Former Headmaster of Hogwarts whose portrait hangs in the office.

Mrs. Weasley's brother who died fighting Death Eaters alongside his brother Gideon.

Savage werewolf who aligned with Voldemort and attacked children. Known for his brutality.

A centaur with platinum blonde hair, palomino body, and astonishingly blue eyes. Lives in the...

Owner of the ice cream parlor in Diagon Alley where Harry sees other wizarding families shopping.

Falls asleep when music is played to it. This is the secret Hagrid accidentally reveals to the...

Neville's father, an Auror who was tortured into insanity by Death Eaters after Voldemort's fall.

One of Ron's twin brothers, in his third year at Hogwarts. Known for being a troublemaker and...

Dark wizard mentioned on Dumbledore's Chocolate Frog card. Defeated by Dumbledore in 1945 in a...

One of Ron's twin brothers, in his third year at Hogwarts. Known for being a troublemaker and...

Mrs. Weasley's brother who died fighting Death Eaters alongside his brother Fabian.

Famous giant-slayer mentioned during Defense Against the Dark Arts discussions.

Ron's younger sister with bright red hair. Too young to attend Hogwarts yet but sees her brothers...

Inventor of the Moontrimmer broomstick mentioned in Quidditch equipment discussions.

Witch who writes fan mail to Gilderoy Lockhart, mentioned in passing.

Host of the Witching Hour radio program popular in the wizarding world.

One of the four founders of Hogwarts who valued courage and bravery. Created Gryffindor House.

One of Dudley's gang members who helps bully other children.

A large, stupid-looking boy who follows Draco Malfoy around. Sorted into Slytherin House. Acts as...

A goblin who works at Gringotts Bank. Has a swarthy, clever face, pointed beard, and very long...

Popular Minister for Magic 1811-1819, mentioned in political history.

One-eyed, hump-backed witch who developed a cure for Dragon Pox.

Captain of the Holyhead Harpies Quidditch team mentioned during Quidditch discussions.

A girl with pink face and blonde pigtails, sorted into Hufflepuff House. The first student to be...

International Quidditch referee mentioned when discussing professional Quidditch.

Famous wizard featured on Harry's first Chocolate Frog card. Known for his writings on occult...

One of the four founders of Hogwarts who valued hard work and loyalty. Created Hufflepuff House.

Medieval wizard featured on a Chocolate Frog card. Founded the village of Hogsmeade.

Healer-in-Charge at St. Mungo's Hospital mentioned in medical references.

Inventor of Floo Powder mentioned when discussing magical transportation.

Appears in the Mirror of Erised alongside Lily. Had messy black hair like Harry's and wore glasses....

First person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean on a broomstick.

Polish Seeker who invented the Wronski Feint, mentioned when Oliver Wood explains Quidditch moves.

A student sorted into Hufflepuff House during the Sorting Ceremony.

A Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Helps train Harry for his first match.

Author of 'Quidditch Through the Ages' that Harry reads to learn about the sport.

A girl sorted into Gryffindor House during the Sorting Ceremony.

A friend of the Weasley twins who commentates Quidditch matches with great enthusiasm and obvious...

Creator of the Silver Arrow racing broom, mentioned in broom history.

Appears in the Mirror of Erised alongside James. Had the same bright green eyes as Harry and long...

The most feared dark wizard who killed Harry's parents but mysteriously failed to kill baby Harry,...

Draco's father mentioned when Draco talks about his family. Wealthy and influential in the...

Former Beater for the Wimbourne Wasps mentioned when discussing famous Quidditch players.

The strict librarian who guards the Hogwarts library with fierce dedication. Extremely protective...

A squat, smiling witch who runs Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions. Fits Harry for his Hogwarts...

The flying instructor with short grey hair and yellow eyes like a hawk. Strict but fair teacher who...

One of Dudley's gang members who helps bully other children.

A student sorted into Ravenclaw House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Captain of the Slytherin Quidditch team. A sixth-year student who plays dirty and tries to...

A ten-year-old boy from the neighborhood who Dudley's gang bullies.

Witch killed along with her entire family by Death Eaters, mentioned when discussing Voldemort's...

A student sorted into Hufflepuff House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Most famous wizard of all time featured on a Chocolate Frog card. Member of the court of King...

A large, heavy-looking student sorted into Slytherin House during the Sorting Ceremony.

A severe-looking woman who can transform into a tabby cat. Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts. Worried...

Author of 'The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1', the Charms textbook.

Healer at St. Mungo's Hospital who specializes in spell damage.

Dark sorceress featured on a Chocolate Frog card. King Arthur's half-sister and Merlin's enemy.

Owner of Borgin and Burkes, a dark artifacts shop in Knockturn Alley mentioned when Harry gets lost.

An old wizard with pale, silvery eyes who owns Ollivanders wand shop. Has an extraordinary memory...

One of Mrs. Figg's cats that she often talks about when Harry visits.

Neighbor of the Dursleys on Privet Drive who owns the nice car Vernon admires.

One of Mrs. Figg's cats that she often talks about when Harry visits.

Filch's cat. A scrawny, dust-colored creature with bulging, lamp-like eyes. Patrols the corridors...

Gossipy neighbor on Privet Drive who Petunia spies on.

Shady wizard mentioned in the Leaky Cauldron trying to sell dubious items.

Composer of the unfinished Wizarding Suite mentioned in music class.

Draco's mother mentioned when discussing pure-blood families.

Shows unexpected courage by trying to stop Harry, Ron, and Hermione from leaving the common room,...

Author of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them', required reading at Hogwarts.

The only known maker of the Philosopher's Stone. An ancient alchemist who is 665 years old and has...

A baby Norwegian Ridgeback dragon that hatches from an egg Hagrid won in a card game. Grows rapidly...

Captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. A burly fifth-year student who is passionate about...

Sirius Black's father from the ancient Black family, mentioned in pure-blood genealogy.

A student sorted into Ravenclaw House during the Sorting Ceremony. Twin sister of Parvati Patil.

A hard-faced girl sorted into Slytherin House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Famous alchemist and physician featured on a Chocolate Frog card. Pioneer in the field of chemistry...

A girl sorted into Gryffindor House during the Sorting Ceremony.

A poltergeist who causes chaos throughout Hogwarts. Throws things, makes noise, and generally...

Ron's older brother, a Gryffindor prefect with horn-rimmed glasses. Very rule-abiding and pompous....

Nicolas Flamel's wife, who is 658 years old. Like her husband, she has been kept alive by the...

Wizard supposedly killed by Sirius Black, leaving only a finger behind. Awarded Order of Merlin...

Least popular Headmaster of Hogwarts, member of the Black family.

Author of 'One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi', the Herbology textbook.

Dudley's best friend. A scrawny boy with a face like a rat. Usually holds people's arms behind...

The Astronomy professor who teaches students about stars and planets during midnight classes in the...

The History of Magic teacher who is the only ghost professor at Hogwarts. So boring that students...

A tiny wizard who teaches Charms. So small he has to stand on a pile of books to see over his desk....

A dumpy little witch who teaches Herbology. Head of Hufflepuff House. Often has dirt under her...

The Arithmancy professor mentioned during class discussions. Teaches the magical properties of...

Ancient wizard astronomer featured on a Chocolate Frog card that Ron is collecting.

Author of 'The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection', the Defense Against the Dark Arts textbook.

Death Eater brother of Rodolphus who helped torture the Longbottoms. Imprisoned in Azkaban.

Co-founder of the Comet Trading Company that makes racing brooms.

Sirius Black's younger brother who joined the Death Eaters but later turned against Voldemort.

Seeker for England who holds the record for fastest Snitch catch (3.5 seconds).

Death Eater husband of Bellatrix who helped torture the Longbottoms. Imprisoned in Azkaban.

A red-haired centaur who lives in the Forbidden Forest. Speaks mysteriously about Mars being bright...

One of the four founders of Hogwarts who valued wit and learning. Created Ravenclaw House.

Breaks down the door to rescue Harry on his 11th birthday. Cannot do magic officially as he was...

One of the four founders of Hogwarts who valued cunning and pure blood. Created Slytherin House and...

A student sorted into Hufflepuff House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Ron's pet rat, old and sleepy with missing toes. Lives in a cage and is rather unremarkable as pets...

An Irish boy with sandy hair. Sorted into Gryffindor House. Shares a dormitory with Harry, Ron,...

The ghost of Gryffindor Tower. A transparent, pearly-white ghost wearing a doublet and tights. His...

Harry's godfather mentioned as the one who lent Hagrid the flying motorcycle. Believed to have...

One of Mrs. Figg's cats that she often talks about when Harry visits.

Lead singer of the Hobgoblins band mentioned in wizarding entertainment.

A student sorted into Hufflepuff House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Seeker for the Slytherin Quidditch team. Competes against Harry for the Golden Snitch during...

A student sorted into Ravenclaw House during the Sorting Ceremony.

The ghost of Slytherin House. A gaunt ghost covered in silver bloodstains. The other ghosts seem to...

The ghost of Hufflepuff House. A jolly, fat ghost who wears monk's robes.

A portrait of a fat woman in a pink silk dress who guards the entrance to Gryffindor Tower....

The ghost of Ravenclaw House. A tall, grave ghost who rarely speaks to students.

An ancient, patched, frayed pointed wizard's hat that sorts students into Hogwarts Houses. Can read...

A student sorted into Slytherin House during the Sorting Ceremony.

The toothless barman of the Leaky Cauldron pub. A bald, friendly wizard who recognizes Harry Potter...

Neville's pet toad who frequently escapes. A rather unremarkable toad that causes Neville constant...

One of Mrs. Figg's cats that she often talks about when Harry visits.

First Minister for Magic in 1707, established the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.

Eccentric wizard mentioned in History of Magic who wore a jellyfish for a hat.

Witch who writes fan mail to Gilderoy Lockhart, mentioned in passing.

A large, stupid-looking boy who follows Draco Malfoy around. Sorted into Slytherin House. Acts as...

Author of 'Curses and Counter-Curses' that Harry wanted to buy to curse Dudley.

Sirius Black's mother from the ancient Black family, mentioned in pure-blood genealogy.

Death Eater who later worked as executioner for the Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous...

A student sorted into Hufflepuff House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Medieval witch mentioned in History of Magic class. Enjoyed being burned at the stake so much she...

Author of defensive magic theory books mentioned in the library.

Petunia Dursley's friend from down the road who sometimes looks after Dudley.