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Best Harry Potter Characters of All Time
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Best Harry Potter Characters of All Time

The wizarding world is packed with unforgettable characters. Who is your favourite from Hogwarts?

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Dobby the House Elf

Dobby the House Elf

A free elf. Dobby's selfless sacrifice earned him the most tears in the series.

▲ Steady·Score +15
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Fred & George Weasley

Fred & George Weasley

The twins who brought laughter and heart to even the darkest chapters.

▲ Steady·Score +15
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Minerva McGonagall

Minerva McGonagall

Hogwarts' stern but fiercely protective head of Gryffindor.

▲ Steady·Score +11
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Severus Snape

Severus Snape

The most complex character — his sacrifice and love made him immortal in fiction.

▲ Steady·Score +10
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Neville Longbottom

Neville Longbottom

The quiet hero who grew from bumbling student to brave warrior of Hogwarts.

▲ Steady·Score +10
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Hermione Granger

Hermione Granger

The brightest witch of her age — brave, loyal and the real hero of the series.

▲ Steady·Score +9
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Hagrid

The giant-hearted keeper of keys who introduced Harry — and us — to magic.

▲ Steady·Score +7
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Luna Lovegood

Luna Lovegood

Eccentric and deeply kind — Luna sees the world in ways others cannot.

▲ Steady·Score +7
09
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Voldemort

He Who Must Not Be Named — one of literature's most chilling villains.

▲ Steady·Score +7
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Draco Malfoy

Draco Malfoy

The nuanced antagonist whose story arc grew far beyond simple villainy.

▲ Steady·Score +6
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Sirius Black

Sirius Black

Harry's beloved godfather — tragic, loyal and played perfectly by Gary Oldman.

▲ Steady·Score +5
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Albus Dumbledore

Albus Dumbledore

The greatest wizard of his age — wise, mysterious and ultimately flawed.

▲ Steady·Score +2
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