Albus Dumbledore
"Albus Dumbledore was never proud or vain; he could find something to value in anyone, however apparently insignificant or wretched, and I believe that his early losses endowed him with great humanity and sympathy. I shall miss his friendship more than I can say, but my loss is as nothing compared to the wizarding world's. That he was the most inspiring and the best loved of all Hogwarts headmasters cannot be in question." —Elphias Doge in Dumbledore's obituary. It was through Dumbledore that resistance to the rise of Lord Voldemort was formed, as it was he who founded and led both the first and second Order of the Phoenix. Biography Early life Ariana was left mentally and emotionally scarred by the event and her magical powers were left severely altered and would manifest themselves on rare occasions usually in random or destructive ways. Hogwarts years —Elphias Doge[src] Dumbledore began attending Hogwarts in the autumn of 1892 and was Sorted into Gryffindor house. Tragedy and friendship
ScummVM :: Home
Hermione Granger
Harry Potter: "But why's she got to go to the library?" Ronald Weasley: "Because that's what Hermione does. When in doubt, go to the library." — Hermione's book dependency[src] Minister Hermione Jean[18] Granger (b. 19 September, 1979[1]) was a Muggle-born[19] witch born to Mr and Mrs Granger, both dentists. At the age of eleven she learned that she was a witch, and had been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hermione first met Harry Potter and Ron Weasley aboard the Hogwarts Express. In her second year, Hermione played a crucial role in the discovery of the Chamber of Secrets, before falling victim to the basilisk unleashed upon Hogwarts following the opening of the Chamber. Hermione played a significant role in many other battles of the Second Wizarding War, as well. Following the Second Wizarding War, Hermione went back to Hogwarts to complete her education. Biography Early life (1979-1991) Hermione was born to Mr and Mrs Granger on 19 September, 1979. First year
Tom Riddle
Voldemort: "You do not seek to kill me, Dumbledore? Above such brutality, are you?" Dumbledore: "We both know there are other ways of destroying a man, Tom. Merely taking your life would not satisfy me, I admit." Voldemort: "There is nothing worse than death, Dumbledore!" Dumbledore: "You are quite wrong. — Voldemort to Dumbledore before their duel[src] Tom Marvolo Riddle (31 December, 1926[8] – 2 May, 1998), later known as Lord Voldemort, was a half-blood wizard and considered to be the most powerful Dark Wizard of all time. Having embraced the Dark Arts he encountered in his travels, the former Tom Riddle, now known exclusively as Lord Voldemort, raised an enormous army comprised of followers he recruited both at school and afterwards, as well as many dark creatures. Although he initially laid low, Voldemort was soon forced into the open, and began his bloody conquest of the wizarding world anew. Biography Early life —Mrs. Childhood "I can make things move without touching them.
Chess on Yahoo! Games
Ronald Weasley
"I'm the sixth in our family to go to Hogwarts. You could say I got a lot to live up to. Bill and Charlie have already left – Bill was Head Boy and Charlie was captain of Quidditch. Now Percy's a prefect. Fred and George mess around a lot, but they still get really good marks and everyone thinks they're really funny. —Ronald Weasley talking to Harry Potter the first time they meet each other. Ronald Bilius "Ron" Weasley (born 1 March, 1980) was a pure-blood wizard, the sixth son of Arthur Weasley and Molly Weasley (née Prewett). Together, they faced many challenges during their adolescence, including keeping the Philosopher's Stone from Professor Quirinus Quirrell, saving Ron's sister from the Chamber of Secrets, forming Dumbledore's Army, and fighting in numerous battles of the Second Wizarding War, including the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, the Battle of the Astronomy Tower, Battle of the Seven Potters and the Battle of Hogwarts. Biography Early life Education at Hogwarts
Rubeus Hagrid
Professor Rubeus Hagrid (b. 6 December, 1928[7][8]) was a half-giant wizard, son of Mr. Hagrid and the giantess Fridwulfa, and elder half-brother of the giant Grawp. He attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1940 and was sorted into Gryffindor house. As a member of both the original and the re-instated Order of the Phoenix, Hagrid fought in several battles of the First and the Second Wizarding Wars, including the Battle of Hogwarts in 1998. Biography Early life "My dad was broken-hearted when she wen'. —Hagrid tells Olympe Maxime about his father[src] Hagrid was born on 6 December, 1928 to Mr. Years at Hogwarts Hagrid's father was thrilled when his son was accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where Hagrid began his education in 1940, and was Sorted into Gryffindor House.[6] During his third year, Hagrid acquired one in what would be a long line of dangerous pets: a young Acromantula, which he named Aragog. First Wizarding War Between the wars
Ginevra Weasley
Ginevra[3] Molly[12] "Ginny" Potter (née Weasley), born on 11 August, 1981, was a pure-blood witch, the youngest of Arthur and Molly Weasley's seven children, and the first female to be born into the Weasley line for several generations. She attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1992 to 1999 and was sorted into Gryffindor house. During her first year, she came under the influence of the memory of Tom Riddle's sixteen-year-old self, preserved in a diary, and was forced to re-open the Chamber of Secrets, endangering the lives of many students, including herself. Following that ordeal, Ginny grew into a confident young woman, becoming an important member of Dumbledore's Army, fighting in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries in 1996, the Battle of the Astronomy Tower in 1997, and the Battle of Hogwarts in 1998. Biography Early life Ginny: "Nine and three-quarters! Mrs. — Ginny and Mrs. Education at Hogwarts First year "I d-didn't know!
Sirius Black
"We've all got both light and dark inside of us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are." Sirius Black III (1959[6] - 18 June, 1996), also known as Padfoot or Snuffles in his Animagus form, was a pure-blood wizard, the older son of Orion and Walburga Black, as well as the older brother of Regulus by slightly over a year. As Sirius' relationship with his relatives deteriorated, he gained lifelong friendship in James Potter, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew. Sirius was sent to Azkaban for twelve years, eventually becoming the only known person to escape the prison unassisted by transforming into his Animagus form of a massive black dog confused with a "Grim." He briefly appeared again through the Resurrection Stone for Harry, along with James, Lily and Remus in 1998. Biography "Sirius was a brave, clever, and energetic man, and such men are not usually content to sit at home in hiding while they believe others to be in danger." —Albus Dumbledore[src] Early life
