Chapter 7

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Albus Dumbledore

Headmaster of Hogwarts

Also known as: Professor Dumbledore

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

Anthony Goldstein

Ravenclaw student

A student sorted into Ravenclaw House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Blaise Zabini

Slytherin student

A student sorted into Slytherin House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Daphne Greengrass

Slytherin student

A student sorted into Slytherin House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Dean Thomas

Gryffindor student

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

Draco Malfoy

Harry's rival

Sorted into Slytherin House. Becomes Harry's school rival. Constantly bullies other students and...

Godric Gryffindor

Hogwarts founder

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

Gregory Goyle

Malfoy's crony

Also known as: Goyle

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

Hannah Abbott

Hufflepuff student

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

Harry Potter

Wizard (newly discovered)

Also known as: The Boy Who Lived

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

Helga Hufflepuff

Hogwarts founder

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

Hermione Granger

Eager new student

A bossy-looking girl with lots of bushy brown hair and rather large front teeth. Very knowledgeable...

Justin Finch-Fletchley

Hufflepuff student

A student sorted into Hufflepuff House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Lavender Brown

Gryffindor student

A girl sorted into Gryffindor House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Mandy Brocklehurst

Ravenclaw student

A student sorted into Ravenclaw House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Megan Jones

Hufflepuff student

A student sorted into Hufflepuff House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Millicent Bulstrode

Slytherin student

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

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts

Also known as: Professor McGonagall

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

Neville Longbottom

Fellow Gryffindor student

A round-faced, forgetful boy who often loses things. Raised by his grandmother after his parents...

Padma Patil

Ravenclaw student

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

Pansy Parkinson

Slytherin student

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

Parvati Patil

Gryffindor student

A girl sorted into Gryffindor House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Percy Weasley

Gryffindor prefect

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

Professor Filius Flitwick

Charms Professor

Also known as: Professor Flitwick

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

Professor Pomona Sprout

Herbology Professor

Also known as: Professor Sprout

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

Professor Quirinus Quirrell

Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor

Also known as: Professor Quirrell

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

Ron Weasley

Harry's first friend

A tall, thin, freckled boy with long nose, big hands and feet, and flaming red hair. From a...

Rowena Ravenclaw

Hogwarts founder

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

Salazar Slytherin

Hogwarts founder

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

Sally-Anne Perks

Hufflepuff student

A student sorted into Hufflepuff House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Seamus Finnigan

Gryffindor student

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

Severus Snape

Potions Professor

Also known as: Professor Snape

A teacher with greasy black hair, sallow skin, and a hooked nose. Head of Slytherin House and...

Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington

Gryffindor House ghost

Also known as: Nearly Headless Nick

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

Susan Bones

Hufflepuff student

A student sorted into Hufflepuff House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Terry Boot

Ravenclaw student

A student sorted into Ravenclaw House during the Sorting Ceremony.

The Bloody Baron

Slytherin House ghost

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

The Fat Friar

Hufflepuff House ghost

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

The Fat Lady

Gryffindor Tower guardian

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

The Grey Lady

Ravenclaw House ghost

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

The Sorting Hat

Hogwarts Sorting Hat

Also known as: Sorting Hat

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

Theodore Nott

Slytherin student

A student sorted into Slytherin House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Vincent Crabbe

Malfoy's crony

Also known as: Crabbe

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

Wayne Hopkins

Hufflepuff student

A student sorted into Hufflepuff House during the Sorting Ceremony.

Previously Seen

Adalbert Waffling

Textbook author

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

Alberic Grunnion

Inventor

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

Algie Longbottom

Neville's great uncle

Also known as: Great Uncle Algie

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

Alice Longbottom

Neville's mother (hospitalized)

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

Ambrosius Flume

Sweet shop owner

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

Amelia Bones

Ministry official

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

Andromeda Tonks

Disowned Black family member

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

Antonin Dolohov

Imprisoned Death Eater

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

Arabella Figg

Neighbor and babysitter

Also known as: Mrs. Figg

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

Armando Dippet

Former Headmaster

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

Arsenius Jigger

Textbook author

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

Augusta Longbottom

Neville's grandmother

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

Augustus Rookwood

Former Death Eater

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

Bartemius Crouch Jr.

Death Eater (supposedly dead)

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

Bartemius Crouch Sr.

Ministry official

Also known as: Barty Crouch

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

Bathilda Bagshot

Historian and author

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

Bellatrix Lestrange

Imprisoned Death Eater

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

Benjy Fenwick

Order member (deceased)

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

Bertie Bott

Confectioner

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

Bill Weasley

Ron's eldest brother

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

Circe

Ancient witch

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

Cliodna

Druidess

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

Cornelius Fudge

Ministry wizard

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

Dedalus Diggle

Wizard patron

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

Dennis

Dudley's gang member

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

Dorcas Meadowes

Order member (deceased)

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

Doris Crockford

Witch patron

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

Dudley Dursley

Harry's frightened cousin

Also known as: Dudders

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

Edgar Bones

Voldemort victim

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

Emeric Switch

Textbook author

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

Enid Longbottom

Neville's great aunt

Also known as: Great Aunt Enid

Neville's great aunt married to Uncle Algie.

Ernie Prang

Wizard patron

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

Evan Rosier

Deceased Death Eater

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

Fabian Prewett

Order member (deceased)

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

Fenrir Greyback

Werewolf Death Eater ally

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

Florean Fortescue

Ice cream shop owner

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

Frank Longbottom

Neville's father (hospitalized)

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

Fred Weasley

Ron's brother and Quidditch player

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

Gellert Grindelwald

Defeated dark wizard

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

George Weasley

Ron's brother and Quidditch player

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

Gideon Prewett

Order member (deceased)

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

Ginny Weasley

Ron's younger sister

Also known as: Ginevra Weasley

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

Gordon

Dudley's gang member

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

Griphook

Gringotts goblin employee

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

Hedwig

Harry's owl

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

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa

Occultist wizard

Also known as: Agrippa

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

Hengist of Woodcroft

Hogsmeade founder

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

James Potter

Harry's deceased father

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

Lily Potter

Harry's deceased mother

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

Lord Voldemort

Dark wizard (vanished)

Also known as: You-Know-Who

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

Lucius Malfoy

Draco's father

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

Madam Malkin

Robe shop owner

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

Malcolm

Dudley's gang member

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

Mark Evans

Bullying victim

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

Marlene McKinnon

Voldemort victim

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

Merlin

Legendary wizard

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

Miranda Goshawk

Textbook author

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

Molly Weasley

Ron's mother

Also known as: Mrs. Weasley

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

Morgana

Dark sorceress

Also known as: Morgan le Fay

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

Mr. Borgin

Dark artifacts dealer

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

Mr. Ollivander

Wandmaker

Also known as: Garrick Ollivander

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

Mr. Paws

Mrs. Figg's cat

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

Mr. Prentice

Privet Drive neighbor

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

Mr. Tibbles

Mrs. Figg's cat

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

Mrs. Number Seven

Privet Drive neighbor

Gossipy neighbor on Privet Drive who Petunia spies on.

Mundungus Fletcher

Petty criminal

Also known as: Dung

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

Narcissa Malfoy

Draco's mother

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

Newt Scamander

Magizoologist and author

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

Orion Black

Black family patriarch

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

Paracelsus

Alchemist

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

Peter Pettigrew

Supposed victim

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

Petunia Dursley

Harry's resentful aunt

Also known as: Aunt Petunia

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

Phyllida Spore

Textbook author

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

Piers Polkiss

Dudley's friend

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

Ptolemy

Wizard astronomer

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

Quentin Trimble

Textbook author

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

Rabastan Lestrange

Imprisoned Death Eater

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

Regulus Black

Former Death Eater

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

Rodolphus Lestrange

Imprisoned Death Eater

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

Rubeus Hagrid

Harry's rescuer and guide

Also known as: Hagrid

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

Scabbers

Ron's pet rat

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

Sirius Black

Harry's godfather (imprisoned)

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

Snowy

Mrs. Figg's cat

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

Tom

Leaky Cauldron barman

Also known as: The Barman

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

Trevor

Neville's pet toad

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

Tufty

Mrs. Figg's cat

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

Vernon Dursley

Harry's abusive uncle

Also known as: Uncle Vernon

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

Walburga Black

Black family matriarch

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

Walden Macnair

Death Eater turned executioner

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

Yvonne

Dursley neighbor

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

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