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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