PEOPLE
AUTHORS
Bagshot, Bathilda Author of A History of Magic.
Goshawk, Miranda Author of The Standard Book of Spells.
Jigger, Arsenius Author of Magical Drafts and Potions.
Scamader, Newt Author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Spore, Phyllida Author of One Thousand Magical Herbs.
Switch, Emeric Author of A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration.
Trimble, Quentin Author of The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection.
Vablatsky, Cassandra Author of Unfogging the Future, a guide to basic fortune-telling methods.
Vindictus, Viridian Author of Curse and Countercurse (Bewitch Your Friends and Befuddle Your Enemies with the Latest Revenges: Hair Loss, Jelly-Legs, Tongue-Tying and Much, Much More).
Waffling, Adalbert Author of Magical Theory.
DEATH EATERS
Death Eaters The followers of Voldemort. They were summoned by the Dark Mark.
Crouch, Bartemius, Junior Son of the above. He was imprisoned in Azkaban as a follower of Voldemort.
Macnair, Walden Executioner for the Ministry of Magic. A former Death Eater.
Malfoy, Lucius Draco Malfoy's father. Former supporter of You-Know-Who.
Pettigrew, Peter Friend of James Potter , Harry's father, while at Hogwarts.
Voldemort, Lord Evil Wizard greatly feared by wizarding folk. His dark reputation is such that his name is hardly ever spoken out loud. Most wizards will only refer to him as He Who Must Not Be Named or You-Know-Who. Disappeared from view after the death of James and Lily Potter following a battle that left Harry an orphan and bearing a lightning scar on his forehead.
MINISTRY OF MAGIC WORKERS
Bagman, Ludo Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports at the Ministry of Magic. A former Quidditch player, he was a Beater on the Wimbourne Wasps team and played for England. He is large and blond, with a round, pink face.
Crouch, Bartemius Head of the Department of International Magical Co-operation at the Ministry of Magic. He looks like a bank manager, with a toothbrush moustache, and is a great believer in rules.
Fudge, Cornelius Minister for Magic.
Jorkins, Bertha Witch employed by the Ministry of Magic. She was abducted in Albania and suffered a terrible fate.
Macnair, Walden Executioner for the Ministry of Magic. A former Death Eater.
Moody, Alastor Retired Auror hired to teach Defence Against the Dark Arts in Harry's fourth year. Known as Mad-Eye Moody since he lost an eye in the fight against Voldemort and his supporters, and replaced it with a magical eye. Badly scarred and has a wooden leg.
Weasley, Arthur Ron Weasley's father. Head of the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts Office at the Ministry of Magic.
MUGGLES
Muggle Person totally without magical powers. Muggles live in ignorance of the world of wizards and witches.
Aunt Marge Dudley Dursley's dreadful aunt, sister to Vernon Dursley and no friend of Harry's.
Bryce, Frank Muggle killed by Voldemort. Frank worked as a gardener at Riddle House in the village of Little Hangleton.
Dursley, Dudley Caretaker at Hogwarts and failed wizard. Filch hates students and especially does not like Harry or his friends. Filch has a cat called Mrs Norris.
Figg, Mrs Elderly Muggle who used to baby-sit for Harry. She keeps cats.
ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
Black, Sirius Escaped prisoner from Azkaban.
Dumbledore, Albus Headmaster of Hogwarts. Dumbledore is widely regarded as the finest wizard of his generation and was the only person that Voldemort was frightened of. He is tall, thin and very old and has very long, silver hair and beard. He has blue eyes and wears half-moon spectacles and a long, purple cloak that sweeps to the ground. Dumbledore was an old English word for bumblebee.
Potter, James Harry's father.
Potter, Lily Harry's mother, born to muggles but married a wizard. Lily is the sister of Petunia Dursley who is decidedly un-wizardly.
Weasley, Bill Ron Weasley's brother. Works for Gringotts Bank in Africa.
Weasley, Charlie Ron Weasley's brother. Studying dragons in Romania.
Weasley, Molly Ron Weasley's mother.
PROFESSORS
Dumbledore, Albus Headmaster of Hogwarts. Dumbledore is widely regarded as the finest wizard of his generation and was the only person that Voldemort was frightened of. He is tall, thin and very old and has very long, silver hair and beard. He has blue eyes and wears half-moon spectacles and a long, purple cloak that sweeps to the ground. Dumbledore was an old English word for bumblebee.
Binns, Professor History of Magic teacher at Hogwarts. The only ghost teacher at the school. He fell asleep in front of the fire and forgot to wake up.
Flitwick, Professor Charms teacher at Hogwarts. Tiny little wizard who has to stand on piles of books to see over his desk
Grubbly-Plank, Professor Supply teacher. She taught Care of Magical Creatures when Hagrid was indisposed. An elderly witch with cropped grey hair and a prominent chin.
Hagrid, Rubeus Keeper of Keys and Grounds and teacher of Care of Magical Creatures class at Hogwarts from Harry's third year. He was a student at Hogwarts but was expelled for unknown reasons. Professor Dumbledore allowed Hagrid to stay as gamekeeper. Hagrid is almost twice a tall as any other person and seems five times as wide. He has masses of bushy, black hair and a huge tangled beard. Has a liking for strange and dangerous creatures – especially dragons.
Hooch, Madam Broomstick and flying teacher at Hogwarts.
Kettleburn, Professor Care of Magical Creatures teacher at Hogwarts. Retired at the end of Harry's second year.
Lockhart, Gilderoy Teacher of Defence Against the Dark Arts in Harry's second year. Author of self-glorifying autobiographies and five times winner of Witch Weekly's Most-Charming-Smile Award.
McGonagall, Professor Minerva Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts. She is a rather serious-looking woman, with jet-black hair scraped into a tight bun on her head. She wears square glasses and an emerald- green cloak. Professor McGonagall is Head of Gryffindor house and is Transfiguration teacher.
Moony Professor Lupin's nickname at Hogwarts.
Pince, Madam Librarian at Hogwarts.
Pomfrey, Madam Poppy Matron, nurse, at Hogwarts
Quirrell, Professor Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts in Harry's first year.
Sinistra, Professor Teacher of Astronomy at Hogwarts.
Snape, Severus Potions master at Hogwarts. He is tall and thin with sallow skin, greasy black hair and a hooked nose. He hates Harry Potter. Head of Slytherin house.
Sprout, Professor Herbology lecturer at Hogwarts. Uses Mandrakes to cure petrified creatures.
Trelawny, Professor Sybil Divination teacher at Hogwarts. Has a liking for (wrongly) predicting student deaths every year at Hogwarts. She is very thin with large glasses that magnify her eyes so much that she looks like a giant insect.
Vector, Professor Arithmancy teacher at Hogwarts.
SQUIBS
Figg, Mrs Elderly Muggle who used to baby-sit for Harry. She keeps cats.
Filch, Argus The caretaker at Hogwarts.
STUDENTS
GRYFFINDOR
Gryffindor, Godric One of the four founders of Hogwarts. Gryffindor house was named after him.
Bell, Katie Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch team.
Brown, Lavender Hogwarts pupil in the same year as Harry. She is in Gryffindor house and her best friend is Parvati Patil.
Creevey, Colin Admirer of Harry who follows him constantly and is always taking his picture. A year below Harry in Gryffindor house.
Creevey, Dennis Hogwarts pupil, younger brother of Colin Creevey. Dennis is three years below Harry in Gryffindor house.
Finnigan, Seamus Hogwarts pupil in the same year as Harry. Seamus is in Gryffindor house. His best friend is Dean Thomas.
Granger, Hermione Smart know-it-all at Hogwarts in Gryffindor house. She has bushy, brown hair, large front teeth and a loud, rather bossy voice. Hermione works very hard and always gets the best marks in her exams. Harry's next best friend after Ron Weasley. Her parents are Muggle dentists.
Johnson, Angelina Hogwarts student. Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. She is a tall black girl.
Jordan, Lee Pupil at Hogwarts. Has dreadlocks and is famed for his commentaries at Quidditch matches. Lee is in Gryffindor house, in the same year as Fred and George Weasley.
Longbottom, Neville Forgetful and rather clumsy friend of Harry's. Neville has a round face and thinks he is not very good at magic. He comes from a magical family but was a late starter. In Gyffindor house, in Harry's year.
Patil, Parvati Hogwarts pupil in the same year as Harry, in Gryffindor house. Twin sister of Padma Patil and best friend of Lavender Brown.
Potter, Harry Student at Hogwarts. Famous for having survived an attack by Lord Voldemort in infancy.
Spinnet, Alicia One of the Chasers on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. She is two years above Harry at Hogwarts.
Thomas, Dean Hogwarts pupil in the same year as Harry, in Gryffindor house. His best friend is Seamus Finnigan. Dean comes from a Muggle background.
Weasley, Fred One of Ron Weasley's older brothers. Twin to George. In Gryffindor house.
Weasley, George One of Ron Weasley's older brothers. Twin to Fred. In Gryffindor house.
Weasley, Ginny Ron Weasley's younger sister. Idolises Harry. In Gryffindor house.
Weasley, Percy Ron's older brother. Thinks he is terribly grown-up and important. A prefect at Hogwarts. In Gryffindor house.
Weasley, Ron Harry's best friend at Hogwarts. Ron has flaming red hair and freckles, like all his brothers. Has a pet rat called Scabbers. In Gryffindor house.
Wood, Oliver Captain and Keeper of the Gryffindor Quidditch team until leaving school at the end of Harry's third year.
HUFFLEPUFF
Hufflepuff, Helga One of the four founders of Hogwarts. Hufflepuff house is named after her.
Diggory, Cedric Seeker of the Hufflepuff Quidditch team.
Finch-Fletchley, Justin Hogwarts pupil in the same year as Harry. Justin is in Hufflepuff house.
Macmillan, Ernie Hogwarts pupil in the same year as Harry, in Hufflepuff house.
RAVENCLAW
Ravenclaw, Rowena One of the four founders of Hogwarts. Ravenclaw house was named after her.
Chang, Cho Seeker of the Ravenclaw Quidditch team. A year above Harry.
Clearwater, Penelope Percy Weasley's girlfriend.
Davies, Roger Captain of the Ravenclaw Quidditch team.
Patil, Padma Hogwarts pupil in the same year as Harry, in Ravenclaw house. Twin sister of Parvati Patil.
SLYTHERIN
Slytherin, Salazar One of the four founders of Hogwarts. Slytherin house is named after him. Created the Chamber of Secrets.
Bulstrode, Millicent Hermione Granger's duelling partner in the second year duelling club. Millicent is in Slytherin house, in Harry's year.
Crabbe, Vincent One of Draco Malfoy's stupid henchmen. Thickset and looks very mean. Has a pudding-basin haircut and a very thick neck. He is in Slytherin House.
Flint, Marcus Captain of the Slytherin Quidditch team.
Goyle, Gregory One of Draco Malfoy's stupid henchmen. Thickset and looks mean. Has short, bristly hair and long, gorilla-like arms. Also in Slytherin house.
Higgs, Terence Seeker on the Slytherin Quidditch team in Harry's first year.
Malfoy, Draco Harry's arch-enemy at Hogwarts. A thin boy with a pale, pointed face and a sneering expression. He has a bored, drawling voice and looks with contempt upon everyone else. Malfoy believes himself to be superior to Harry and hates Harry and all his friends. Malfoy is in Slytherin house.
Parkinson, Pansy Hogwarts pupil in the same year as Harry, in Slytherin house. She has a pug-like face.
Riddle, Tom Marvolo The young Lord Voldemort, who attended Hogwarts.
TRIWIZARD PARTICIPANTS
Delacour, Fleur Pupil at Beauxbatons. Beautiful, with long, silvery blonde hair; her grandmother was a Veela.
Delacour, Gabrielle Younger sister of Fleur.
Karkaroff, Igor Headmaster of the Durmstrang Institute. Knows a lot about the Dark Arts. He is tall and thin with white hair and a goatee.
Krum, Viktor Seeker for the Bulgarian national Quidditch team. Pupil at the Durmstrang Institute. Dark, with a large curved nose and thick eyebrows; walks duck-footed! and round-shouldered but is in his element on a broomstick.
Maxime, Olympe Head of Beauxbatons Academy. Because of her size, Madame Maxime is believed to be half giant. She has black eyes and olive skin.
TRADING CARDS
Agrippa Name of a wizard depicted on a wizard trading card.
Circe Name of a witch depicted on a wizard trading card.
Cliodna Name of a witch depicted on a wizard trading card.
Grunnion, Alberic Name of a wizard depicted on a wizard trading card.
Flamel, Nicholas Albus Dumbledore's partner and the holder of the only known Philosopher's Stone in existence.
Hengist of Woodcroft Name of a Wizard depicted on a wizard trading card.
Merlin Name of a wizard depicted on a wizard trading card.
Morgana Name of a witch depicted on a wizard trading card
Paracelsus Name of wizard depicted on a wizard trading card
Ptolemy Name of a wizard depicted on a wizard trading card.
WITCHES AND WIZARDS NOT IN THE ABOVE CATEGORIES
Bozo Photographer for the Daily Prophet.
Crockford, Doris Witch Harry meets in the Leaky Cauldron.
Diggle, Dedalus Wizard Harry met in the Leaky Cauldron. He also once bowed to Harry in a shop.
Diggory, Amos Father of Cedric. He is tall and has a brown beard.
Heir of Slytherin True heir to Salazar Slytherin who can open the Chamber of Secrets to release the horror within.
He Who Must Not Be Named The evil Lord Voldemort, Dark Wizard. Also referred to as 'You-Know-Who'.
Hit Wizards Wizard police from the Magical Law Enforcement Squad who are specially trained to deal with powerful criminals.
Malfoy, Narcissa Mother of Draco and wife of Lucius Malfoy. A tall, slim, snooty blonde.
Midgeon, Eloise Hogwarts pupil who accidentally removed her nose when trying to cure her acne.
Prang, Ernie Driver of the Knight Bus
Rosmerta, Madam Publican of the Three Broomsticks pub in Hogsmeade.
Shunpike, Stan Conductor on the Knight Bus.
Skeeter, Rita Journalist. She is nosy and malicious, and has stiff blond curls.
Weird Sisters, the Popular music group. The line-up includes guitars, drums, lute, cello and bagpipes.
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