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Bagman, Ludo – Head of theDepartment of Magical Games and Sports at the Ministry of Magic. A former Beater for the Wimbourne Wasps Quidditch team, Ludo is known for his cheerful, flamboyant personality and somewhat careless attitude. He plays a key role in organizing major events such as the Quidditch World Cup and the Triwizard Tournament during the series.[4]
Bell, Katie – Gryffindor Quidditch Chaser one year above Harry. Member of Dumbledore's Army. InHalf-Blood Prince, Katie is cursed after touching a necklaceDraco Malfoy intended to give to Albus Dumbledore. InDeathly Hallows, she participates in the Battle of Hogwarts. Katie is portrayed byEmily Dale in the first twoHarry Potter films. She is portrayed byGeorgina Leonidas inHalf-Blood Prince andDeathly Hallows – Part 1 andPart 2.[7]
Black, Sirius – Harry's godfather.Animagus. He was falsely accused of murdering twelve Muggles and betraying Lily and James Potter to Voldemort. Sirius escapes from the wizard prisonAzkaban and joins the revived Order of the Phoenix. He is later killed by his cousinBellatrix Lestrange
Bones, Susan – Hufflepuff student in Harry's year and member of Dumbledore's Army. Niece of Amelia Bones and Edgar Bones. Susan is portrayed byEleanor Columbus in theHarry Potter films and by Alex Tregear in theOrder of the Phoenix video game.[8][9]
Brown, Lavender – Gryffindor student in Harry's year and member of Dumbledore's Army. InOrder of the Phoenix, she initially believes the Ministry'ssmear campaign against Harry. The following year, she has a romance withRon Weasley, which ends after she becomes jealous of Ron's friendship with Hermione Granger. InDeathly Hallows, Lavender is attacked byFenrir Greyback during the Battle of Hogwarts. Her fate is not clear in the novel, but she dies in thefilm adaptation. Lavender is portrayed by Kathleen Cauley in the film adaptation ofChamber of Secrets, byJennifer Smith inPrisoner of Azkaban, and byJessie Cave inHalf-Blood Prince andDeathly Hallows – Part 2.[10]
Chang, Cho – Ravenclaw Quidditch Seeker and member of Dumbledore's Army. One year above Harry, and his first love interest. Cho is one of the first students to believe Harry's declaration of Voldemort's return. In the film adaptation ofOrder of the Phoenix, Cho exposes Dumbledore's Army toDolores Umbridge while under the influence of a truth potion, whereas in the novel it is her friend Marietta Edgecombe who willfully betrays the group. In Harry's fifth year, Cho kisses him and goes on a date with him, but Harry eventually ends their relationship. Cho is portrayed byKatie Leung in theHarry Potter films.[18]
Crabbe, Vincent – Slytherin student in Harry's year and the son of a Death Eater. Beater for the Slytherin Quidditch team and member of Umbridge's Inquisitorial Squad. Killed by his own Fiendfyre spell. Crabbe is portrayed byJamie Waylett in theHarry Potter films.[19][20]
Creevey, Colin – Muggle-born Gryffindor student one year below Harry. Older brother of Dennis Creevey and member of Dumbledore's Army. Killed during theBattle of Hogwarts. Colin is portrayed byHugh Mitchell in the film adaptation ofChamber of Secrets.[21]
Delacour, "Phlegm" Fleur – Champion fromBeauxbatons in theTriwizard Tournament. Wife of Bill Weasley and member of the Order of the Phoenix. Participant in the Battle of Hogwarts. Granddaughter of a Veela. Portrayed byClémence Poésy in theHarry Potter films.[22]
Diggle, Dedalus – Member of theOrder of the Phoenix who takes the Dursleys into hiding. Diggle is portrayed byDavid Brett in the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone.[23]
Diggory, Cedric – Seeker for the Hufflepuff Quidditch team (Prisoner of Azkaban) and prefect two years above Harry. He competes in the Triwizard Tournament (Goblet of Fire) and is killed on Voldemort's orders after winning the event with Harry. In the playHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, Cedric becomes a Death Eater in an alternate timeline.[a] Cedric is portrayed byRobert Pattinson in the film adaptation ofGoblet of Fire and by Joe Livermore inPrisoner of Azkaban.[28] He is voiced byBlake Ritson in theGoblet of Fire video game.[29] Pattinson said his experience during the production ofGoblet of Fire inspired him to keep acting.[30][31]Henry Cavill also auditioned for the part, but Pattinson was ultimately selected.[32][33] Cedric's death was listed byBusiness Insider as the most heartbreaking death in theHarry Potter films.[34]CinemaBlend called Cedric an "underrated" character who "doesn't get enough credit".[35]
Doge, Elphias – School friend of Albus Dumbledore and member of the original Order of the Phoenix. Writes an obituary for Dumbledore inThe Daily Prophet. Portrayed byPeter Cartwright in the film adaptation ofOrder of the Phoenix and byDavid Ryall inDeathly Hallows– Part 1.[36][37]
Dumbledore, Albus – Headmaster of Hogwarts during Harry's school years.Transfiguration professor at Hogwarts during Tom Riddle's school years. Founder of the Order of the Phoenix. Dumbledore orchestrated his own death at the hands ofSeverus Snape.
Dumbledore, Ariana – Sister of Albus and Aberforth Dumbledore. Killed during a three-way duel between Albus, Aberforth and Gellert Grindelwald.
Dursley, Dudley – Son of Vernon and Petunia Dursley, and cousin of Harry. Portrayed byHarry Melling in theHarry Potter films.[18] During the course of the film series, Melling lost a considerable amount of weight. To accurately portray Dudley inDeathly Hallows – Part 1, Melling wore a fat suit.[41]
Dursley, Marge – Sister of Vernon Dursley who is accidentally inflated by Harry. Marge is portrayed byPam Ferris in the film adaptation ofPrisoner of Azkaban (2004).[42]
Dursley, Petunia – Harry's aunt, Vernon's wife and Dudley's mother. In theHarry Potter films, Petunia is portrayed byFiona Shaw (adult) and Ariella Paradise (child).[18][43]
Dursley, Vernon – Harry's uncle, Petunia's husband and Dudley's father. Vernon is portrayed byRichard Griffiths in theHarry Potter films.[18]
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Figg, Arabella – An elderlySquib enlisted by Dumbledore to watch over Harry during his childhood from her nearby home. Member of the Order of the Phoenix. Crossbreeder of cats and Kneazles.[44] Portrayed byKathryn Hunter in the film adaptation ofOrder of the Phoenix.[45]
Finch-Fletchley, Justin – Muggle-born Hufflepuff student in Harry's year. Member of Dumbledore's Army. Portrayed byEdward Randell in the film adaptation ofChamber of Secrets.[48]
Finnigan, Seamus – An Irish Gryffindor student in Harry's year. InOrder of the Phoenix, Seamus is initially influenced by the Ministry's smear campaign against Harry. He later joins Dumbledore's Army. Seamus is portrayed byDevon Murray in theHarry Potter films.[18]
Fletcher, Mundungus – Petty thief and member of the Order of the Phoenix. Keeps Dumbledore notified of happenings in the criminal element of the wizarding world. Mundungus is portrayed byAndy Linden in the filmHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.[11]
Flitwick, Filius – Professor ofCharms and the Head of Ravenclaw House. He has distant goblin ancestry.[49] He is portrayed byWarwick Davis in theHarry Potter films.[18]
Goyle, Gregory – Slytherin student in Harry's year. Beater for the Slytherin Quidditch team and member of the Inquisitorial Squad. Goyle is portrayed byJoshua Herdman in theHarry Potter films.[50]
Granger, Hermione – Muggle-born Gryffindor prefect in Harry's year, and one of his closest friends. Co-founder of Dumbledore's Army. Wife of Ron Weasley and mother of Hugo Granger-Weasley and Rose Granger-Weasley.
Granger, Mr and Mrs – Hermione Granger's parents. During the Second Wizarding War, Hermione alters their memories to protect them from Voldemort, which causes them to believe they are Wendell and Monica Wilkins. She later restores their memories.[51]
Granger-Weasley, Hugo – Son of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and brother of Rose Granger-Weasley. Hugo is portrayed by Ryan Turner in the filmHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011).
Granger-Weasley, Rose – Daughter of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and sister of Hugo Granger-Weasley. Rose is portrayed byHelena Barlow in the filmHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011).
Grubbly-Plank, Wilhelmina – SubstituteCare of Magical Creatures professor. Portrayed by Apple Brook in the film adaptation ofOrder of the Phoenix.[55]
Gryffindor, Godric – One of the four founders of Hogwarts, and the founder ofGryffindor House. He valued courage, determination and strength of heart. According to Rowling, he was "the most accomplished dueller of his time and an enlightened fighter against Muggle-discrimination".[56] His relics includethe Sword of Gryffindor and theSorting Hat.
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Hagrid, Rubeus – Half-giant, Hogwarts gamekeeper,Care of Magical Creatures professor, and member of the Order of the Phoenix. He was expelled during his third year at Hogwarts.
Hufflepuff, Helga – One of the four founders of Hogwarts, and the founder ofHufflepuff House. She favoured loyalty, honesty, and dedication. One of her relics, a smallgolden cup, was stolen by Voldemort and turned into a Horcrux.
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Johnson, Angelina – Chaser for the Gryffindor Quidditch team, and later team captain. She is two years above Harry. She is married toGeorge Weasley. She returns to the school to participate in the Battle of Hogwarts. Angelina is portrayed by Danielle Tabor in the first threeHarry Potter films, and byTiana Benjamin inGoblet of Fire.[57][58]
Lockhart, Gilderoy –Defence Against the Dark Arts professor and fraudulent celebrity author. Loses his memory after a spell backfires. According to Rowling, Lockhart is the onlyHarry Potter character based on a real-life person. He was inspired by an acquaintance of Rowling who was, in her words, "even more objectionable than his fictional counterpart" and "used to tell whopping great fibs about his past life, all of them designed to demonstrate what a wonderful, brave and brilliant person he was."[60] Lockhart is portrayed byKenneth Branagh in the film adaptation ofChamber of Secrets.[18]
Longbottom, Neville – Gryffindor student in Harry's year. Member of Dumbledore's Army.
Lovegood, Luna – Ravenclaw student one year below Harry. Member of Dumbledore's Army and daughter of Xenophilius Lovegood.
Lupin, Remus – School friend of Sirius Black, James Potter and Peter Pettigrew. Professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts in Harry's third year, and member of the Order of the Phoenix. Werewolf. He and his wifeNymphadora Tonks die during the Battle of Hogwarts.
Lupin, Teddy – Orphaned son of Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks and godson of Harry Potter. He is named after Tonks's father,Ted Tonks. Teddy is ametamorphmagus like his mother.[61]
Malfoy, Draco – Slytherin student in Harry's year. Quidditch Seeker, prefect, member of the Inquisitorial Squad and eventual Death Eater. Portrayed byTom Felton in theHarry Potter films.
Malfoy, Lucius – Death Eater. Father of Draco and husband of Narcissa Malfoy. Governor ofHogwarts early in the series.
Maxime, Olympe – Half-giantess and headmistress of the wizarding schoolBeauxbatons. Portrayed byFrances de la Tour in theHarry Potter films.
McGonagall, Minerva –Transfiguration professor, Head of Gryffindor House, Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts, and member of the Order of the Phoenix.Animagus. Led the defence of the school during the Battle of Hogwarts. Headmistress of Hogwarts after Voldemort's death. She is portrayed byMaggie Smith in theHarry Potter films and byFiona Glascott in theFantastic Beasts films.[62]
McLaggen, Cormac – Gryffindor student one year above Harry. Quidditch Keeper and member of theSlug Club. He is portrayed byFreddie Stroma in theHarry Potter films.[63]
Moody, Alastor – RetiredAuror and member of the Order of the Phoenix. Known as "Mad-Eye Moody" because of the magical eye he wears. Impersonated byBarty Crouch Jr as part of a scheme to enter Harry into theTriwizard Tournament. Moody is killed by Voldemort. He is portrayed byBrendan Gleeson in theHarry Potter films.[18]
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Parkinson, Pansy – Slytherin student in Harry's year. Prefect and member of the Inquisitorial Squad.J. K. Rowling said Parkinson was based on real-life girls who teased her at school.[64]
Pettigrew, Peter – Death Eater and school friend ofSirius Black,Remus Lupin and Harry's fatherJames Potter. Pettigrew betrayed Harry's parents to Voldemort, resulting in their deaths. It is revealed that Ron Weasley's pet rat Scabbers is actually Pettigrew in hisanimagus form. Pettigrew is strangled to death by his own prosthetic hand.
Pomfrey, Poppy – Hogwarts school nurse. Portrayed byGemma Jones in theHarry Potter films.[65]
Potter, Harry – Orphaned son of James and Lily Potter. Gryffindor student at Hogwarts and co-founder of Dumbledore's Army. Close friend of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Husband ofGinny Weasley and father of James Sirius, Albus Severus and Lily Luna Potter.
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Quirrell, Quirinus –Defence Against the Dark Arts professor in during Harry's first year. When Harry and Quirrell both try to recover thePhilosopher's Stone, it is revealed that Voldemort has possessed Quirrell's body. Harry holds off Quirrell long enough for Dumbledore to arrive, at which point Voldemort departs Quirrell's body and Quirrell dies. Although Quirrell's first name is never mentioned in the novels, he was given the first name "Quirinus" in theHarry Potter Trading Card Game. Quirrell is portrayed byIan Hart in the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone.[66]
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Rowena Ravenclaw – One of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and founder of the Ravenclaw house.
Skeeter, Rita – Reporter and tabloid journalist for theDaily Prophet and an unregistered Animagus. There was speculation that the attention given toHarry Potter by the press was the inspiration for Skeeter, but Rowling explained in a 2000 interview that she developed the character before the success of the novels.[67] Skeeter is portrayed byMiranda Richardson in theHarry Potter films.[68]
Slytherin, Salazar – One of the four founders of Hogwarts, and the founder ofSlytherin House. He was aParselmouth, an accomplishedLegilimens, and a proponent of pureblood supremacy. According to Albus Dumbledore, Slytherin prized resourcefulness, determination, cunning and ambition in his students.[69] He is described as power-hungry by theSorting Hat. His relics include alocket which was later turned into a Horcrux by Voldemort.
Snape, Severus – Hogwarts professor of Potions and laterDefence Against the Dark Arts. Head of Slytherin House. Member of the Order of the Phoenix and a spy for Albus Dumbledore among the Death Eaters. Headmaster of Hogwarts when the Death Eaters take control of the school. Killed by Voldemort.
Sprout, Pomona – HogwartsHerbology professor and Head of Hufflepuff House. Portrayed byMiriam Margolyes in theHarry Potter films.[70]
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Thomas, Dean – Gryffindor student in Harry's year. Member of Dumbledore's Army. Rowling omitted his physical description ("a black boy taller than Ron") from the British edition ofPhilosopher's Stone following her editor's request to reduce the length of a chapter, but his description was included in the American edition.[71] InDeathly Hallows, he is captured by Snatchers and taken toMalfoy Manor along with Harry, Ron and Hermione. They are all rescued by thehouse-elfDobby, and Dean later participates in the Battle of Hogwarts.Alfred Enoch portrays Dean in theHarry Potter films and voices him in theOrder of the Phoenix andDeathly Hallows – Part 1 video games.
Trelawney, Sybill – HogwartsDivination professor. Uttered a prophecy that prompted Voldemort to attack the Potters. Trelawney is fired by Dolores Umbridge inOrder of the Phoenix, but she returns to work inHalf-Blood Prince andDeathly Hallows. Trelawney is portrayed byEmma Thompson in theHarry Potter films.[18][72]
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Umbridge, Dolores – Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic,Hogwarts High Inquisitor and temporary headmistress of Hogwarts. She teaches Defence Against the Dark Arts during Harry's fifth year, and persecuteshalf-bloods and Muggle-borns under Voldemort. Sentenced to life imprisonment in Azkaban.
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Voldemort – Slytherin student whose given name is Tom Marvolo Riddle. Killed many of his own family members and countless other wizards and Muggles. Killed Harry's parents but failed to kill Harry. Returns to power following Harry's fourth year and begins reign of terror. Also known as Lord Voldemort and the Dark Lord.
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Warren, Myrtle – Muggle-bornRavenclaw student who attended Hogwarts with Voldemort.[73] Killed by aBasilisk in a bathroom, which she haunts as a ghost after her death. Voldemort used her death to create hisfirst Horcrux. Known to students as "Moaning Myrtle".[74] J. K. Rowling said the inspiration for Myrtle was "the frequent presence of a crying girl in communal bathrooms, especially at the parties and discos of my youth."[75] Myrtle is portrayed byShirley Henderson in theHarry Potter films.[76]
Weasley, Bill – Eldest son of Arthur and Molly Weasley and husband of Fleur Delacour. Curse-breaker forGringotts Wizarding Bank, member of the Order of the Phoenix and participant in the Battle of Hogwarts. Bill is portrayed by Richard Fish in the film adaptation ofPrisoner of Azkaban, and byDomhnall Gleeson inDeathly Hallows – Part 1 andPart 2.[77]
Weasley, Fred – Son of Arthur and Molly Weasley and identical twin brother of George Weasley. Beater for the Gryffindor Quidditch team, member of Dumbledore's Army, and co-owner of the joke shopWeasleys' Wizard Wheezes. Killed in theBattle of Hogwarts. Fred is portrayed byJames Phelps in theHarry Potter films.[78]
Weasley, George – Son of Arthur and Molly Weasley and identical twin brother of Fred Weasley. Beater for the Gryffindor Quidditch team, member of Dumbledore's Army, and co-owner of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. Married toAngelina Johnson. George is portrayed byOliver Phelps in theHarry Potter films.[78]
Weasley, Ginny – Youngest child and only daughter of Arthur and Molly Weasley. Gryffindor student one year below Harry. Seeker and Chaser for the Quidditch team and member of Dumbledore's Army. Married to Harry.
Weasley, Molly – Wife of Arthur Weasley and mother of Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, and Ginny Weasley. Member of the Order of the Phoenix. Kills Bellatrix Lestrange during the Battle of Hogwarts. Molly is portrayed byJulie Walters in theHarry Potter films.[18] In 2011, Courtney Crowder ofThe Chicago Tribune called Molly Weasley her favourite mother character in literature.[79]
Weasley, Percy – Third son of Arthur and Molly. Gryffindor prefect and Head Boy, then Ministry of Magic employee. He becomes estranged from his family but fights alongside them in the Battle of Hogwarts.
Weasley, Ron – Youngest son of Arthur and Molly Weasley. Gryffindor prefect, co-founder of Dumbledore's Army and Quidditch Keeper. Close friend of Harry, husband of Hermione Granger, and father of Hugo Granger-Weasley and Rose Granger-Weasley.
Wood, Oliver – Gryffindor Quidditch Keeper and captain who is four years above Harry. Wood is portrayed bySean Biggerstaff in theHarry Potter films.[80]
The Bloody Baron – The ghost ofSlytherin House. He murdered Helena Ravenclaw (who became the Grey Lady), then killed himself. He wears chains as a reminder of his crime, and is one of the few characters at Hogwarts who can control Peeves. The Bloody Baron is portrayed byTerence Bayler in the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone.[82]
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Dobby –House-elf belonging to theMalfoy family. InChamber of Secrets, he tries to discourage Harry from returning to Hogwarts. Harry later tricks Lucius Malfoy into setting Dobby free, which earns Harry the elf's undying loyalty. InGoblet of Fire, Dobby works at Hogwarts and helps Harry with the second task of the Triwizard Tournament. When Harry and his friends are captured by Death Eaters inDeathly Hallows, Dobby rescues them. During the escape, he is killed byBellatrix Lestrange. The entertainment websiteIGN described Dobby's death as one of the most emotional moments in the film series.[83] Dobby is voiced byToby Jones in theHarry Potter films.
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The Fat Friar – The ghost of Hufflepuff House. He is cheerful and helpful towards students. He is portrayed bySimon Fisher-Becker in the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone.[84]
Fawkes –Phoenix belonging to Albus Dumbledore. Fawkes saves Harry from theBasilisk inside theChamber of Secrets. InOrder of the Phoenix, Fawkes saves Dumbledore's life by swallowing akilling curse from Voldemort. He then bursts into flame and is reborn from the ashes. The wands of both Harry and Voldemort contain a feather from Fawkes's tail. The phoenix is named after the 17th-century conspiratorGuy Fawkes.[85]
Firenze –Centaur who becomes a professor of Divination inOrder of the Phoenix. The character is based on Steve Eddy, Rowling's former English teacher, who attempted to discourage her from writing fantasy stories.[86][87] Firenze is voiced byRay Fearon in the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone. Firenze has been compared to the centaurChiron of Greco-Roman mythology.[88]
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The Grey Lady – The ghost ofRavenclaw House. In life, she was Helena Ravenclaw, the daughter of Rowena Ravenclaw. After stealing her mother'sdiadem, she was killed by the Bloody Baron. The Grey Lady is portrayed byNina Young in the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone, and byKelly Macdonald inDeathly Hallows – Part 2.[89]
Griphook – Gringotts goblin who is captured by Snatchers inDeathly Hallows. With the assistance of Harry and Dobby, Griphook and several other prisoners escape fromMalfoy Manor. Griphook then helps Harry break into Gringotts in exchange for theSword of Gryffindor, but he later betrays Harry and his friends. Griphook dies in the film adaptation of the novel. He is portrayed byVerne Troyer in the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone and byWarwick Davis inDeathly Hallows Part 1 andPart 2.[90][18]
Nagini – Voldemort's massive snake that does his bidding. He communicates with her by speakingParseltongue, the language of snakes.[91] She is one of hisHorcruxes. InDeathly Hallows, Nagini devours Charity Burbage, the HogwartsMuggle Studies professor. Nagini is later placed inside the corpse of Bathilda Bagshot, which enables a surprise assault on Harry when he visitsGodric's Hollow. Nagini is slain byNeville Longbottom during theBattle of Hogwarts.[92] The prequel filmFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald reveals that Nagini was once a cursed woman who eventually transformed into a snake. The human Nagini is portrayed byClaudia Kim in the film.[93]
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Peeves – A mischievous Hogwartspoltergeist. Rowling has explained that Peeves is not a ghost, but rather an "indestructible spirit of chaos".[94] Throughout the series, Peeves only listens to a select few individuals:Albus Dumbledore, the Bloody Baron, Nearly Headless Nick andFred and George Weasley. The Hogwarts caretaker, Argus Filch, repeatedly tries to remove him from the castle. However, Rowling stated in an interview that not even Dumbledore would be able to remove Peeves from Hogwarts forever.[95] Peeves was portrayed byRik Mayall in the film adaptation ofPhilosopher's Stone, but his scenes were cut from the finished film.[96]
^Rowling, J. K. (2005).Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Bloomsbury Publishing. Chapter 27: Alecto Carrow is introduced as a Death Eater.
^Rowling, J. K. (2007).Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Bloomsbury Publishing. Chapter 12: Alecto Carrow becomes Professor of Muggle Studies at Hogwarts under Voldemort's regime.
^Rowling, J. K. (2005).Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Bloomsbury Publishing. Chapter 27: Amycus Carrow is introduced as a Death Eater.
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