The Top Five Unforgettable Harry Potter Characters

It doesn’t take a “pure-blood” fan to know who the Harry Potter characters are. For about a decade, these characters have left an indelible mark—much like the protagonist’s lightning bolt scar—to many Potter fans.

Listed here are the most unforgettable Harry Potter characters to ever grace the pages of the book.

1. Harry Potter

Harry tops the list for an obvious reason—he is the leading character in the books and movies. It’s not hard to sympathize with his character. For 10 years, he had endured unfortunate circumstances, only to find out that his status is totally different in the magical world. His courage has saved a lot of lives at Hogwarts. He survived a killing curse, thanks to his mother’s love that protected him from death. That’s why he is popularly known, both in fiction and in reality, as The Boy Who Lived.

2. Ron Weasley

Ron is Harry’s best friend and ever dependable sidekick. He provides comic relief both in the books and movies. While he is not as popular as Harry or as brainy as Hermione, his loyalty and natural charm more than made up for it.

3. Hermione Granger

Once described by Professor Snape as an “insufferable know-it-all,” Hermione consistently excels in her classes (except for Divination). Buermione does more than just that. Among the Harry Potter characters, she possesses a logical mind, which has tremendously helped Harry in most of his battles.

4. Albus Dumbledore

For Harry and most Hogwarts students, Professor Dumbledore is the greatest wizard who ever lived. This 150-something-year old Hogwarts headmaster is indeed a master of every field of magic. His wisdom and magical prowess are cloaked under his calm, serene demeanor.

5. Severus Snape

Is he on the side of Dumbledore or Voldemort? This ambiguity adds mystery to Snape’s character, making him one of the most debated and interesting Harry Potter characters.