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- "And here, we have Crabbe . . . you will do better this time, will you not, Crabbe? And you, Goyle?"
- —Voldemort greeting his Death Eaters in theLittle Hangleton graveyard[src]
Goyle was apure-bloodDark wizard,Death Eater, husband ofMrs Goyle and the father ofGregory. Goyle fought during theFirst Wizarding War. He didn't search forLord Voldemort after his first downfall, but this was forgiven in1995, after Voldemort'sreturn at theLittle Hangleton graveyard, in which Goyle was present.[2] Goyle possibly fought at several battles of the Second Wizarding War, including theBattle of Hogwarts. After the battle and Voldemort's final defeat, Goyle was presumably killed or imprisoned inAzkaban.
Biography[]
First Wizarding War[]
Goyle was aDeath Eater during theFirst Wizarding War and was loyal to his master up until his downfall, when Goyle managed to avoidAzkaban.[2] Around the downfall of Voldemort, Goyle andhis wife had a baby boy,Gregory Goyle, who would be educated atHogwarts from1991 to1998, and be friends withVincent Crabbe andDraco Malfoy.
Second Wizarding War[]
- "My father reckonsyour aunt's a troublemaker, someone will teach her a lesson!"
- —Gregory Goyle mentioning his father toSusan Bones[src]
Goyle was one of the few Death Eaters who returned toLord Voldemort when he rose to power again in1995. Voldemort was displeased when he learned that Goyle did not attempt to find him, but Goyle was forgiven.[2]
During the1995–1996 school year, Goyle's son,Gregory, andCrabbe's son,Vincent, both corneredSusan Bones, and Gregory told her that his father thought that her auntAmelia Bones was a trouble-maker.[4]
His actions following his master's return are unknown. It is likely that he participated in many battles during theSecond Wizarding War, including theBattle of Hogwarts. He was presumably killed or imprisoned in Azkaban following Voldemort's defeat.
Physical description[]
Much like his son he was described as a large man, about as large asCrabbe and significantly more so thanNott. He was also known to have a dull sounding voice.[2]
Personality and traits[]
Not much is known about Goyle's individual personality, though he appeared to be somewhat unintelligent. He was however outspoken against certainMinistry of Magic employees such asAmelia Bones, possibly for being against theDeath Eaters or for givingHarry Potter a freetrial.[4] He apparently was not loyal enough to search for hismaster after his original downfall or otherwise believed him to be finished.[2] Being a Death Eater, it can be presumed he shared his master's ideals ofpure-blood supremacy, as he was one of the Death Eaters who returned to Voldemort's side once he had returned, showing his loyalty and commitment to his dark master and his cause. Little is known regarding Goyle's relationship with his son, but given the visible anger that Gregory showed when Harry Potter named his father a Death Eater in his interview forThe Quibbler, the two presumably shared a fairly good father and son relationship. Similarly, Goyle also reflected his father's disdain forAmelia Bones and harassed the witch's nieceSusan because of this.
Magical abilities and skills[]
- Dark Arts: Being a Death Eater, Goyle would have been accomplished with dark magic, likely including theUnforgivable Curses.
- Apparition: Like most adult wizards, Goyle was capable of apparating at will. He successfully apparated to theLittle Hangleton graveyard in1995 to witness thereturn of his master.[2]
Behind the scenes[]
Goyle (bottom left), as he appears in theLEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 videogame (PSP).
- It is not specified if Goyle attendedHogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, though if he did he was likely inSlytherin like his son.
- Goyle's only specified appearance is inHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It is unverified if he participated in any of the later events of theSecond Wizarding War.
- In thefilm adaptation ofHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Goyle was played byAlex Palmer,[5] but was only credited as "Death Eater".[6]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire(First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)(Mentioned only)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Notes and references[]
- ↑His son Gregory is a pure-blood fromHarry Potter and Me, which meansnone of his parents or grandparents are Muggles or Muggle-borns.
- ↑2.002.012.022.032.042.052.062.072.082.09Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 33 (The Death Eaters)
- ↑J.K. Rowling and the Live Chat, Bloomsbury.com, July 30, 2007
- ↑4.04.1Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- ↑Alex Palmer Showreel
- ↑
Alex Palmer at theInternet Movie Database
