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

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

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

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

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

A pale, pointed-faced boy with sleek blond hair. Arrogant and rude. From a wealthy pure-blood...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

The Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Pale and nervous with a slight stutter. Wears a purple...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Harry's father who was murdered by Voldemort. Remembered as a good wizard who died trying to...

Harry's mother who was murdered by Voldemort. Sister of Petunia Dursley. Remembered as a loving...

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

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

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

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.

Gossipy neighbor on Privet Drive who Petunia spies on.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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