hugwarts

Main Characters - Harry Potter: The protagonist of the series, his first name is a version of "Henry" and suggests leadership qualities . - Hermione Granger: One of Harry's closest friends, her name was chosen by her parents to be smart and unique .   - Ron Weasley: Harry's other best friend, his first name may refer to the Norse name "rögnvaldr," meaning advisor to a ruler . Hogwarts Staff and Mentors - Albus Dumbledore: Headmaster of Hogwarts, his first name means "white" in Latin, and his last name is an old English word for "bumblebee" .   - Severus Snape: A complex character, his last name sounds like "snake," connecting him to Slytherin house, and "Severus" means "severe and stern" in Latin . - Minerva McGonagall - Rubeus Hagrid The Malfoy Family - Draco Malfoy: A complex character, his first name means "dragon" in Latin, and his last name combines the French words "mal" (bad) and "foi" (belief), indicating evil beliefs . - Lucius Malfoy: His name may reference a rival of King Arthur or a character from Julius Caesar . - Narcissa Malfoy: Her name comes from the Greek myth of Narcissus, who was obsessed with his own reflection . Other Notable Characters - Lord Voldemort: An anagram of "Tom Marvolo Riddle," his name in French means "flight of death" . - Sirius Black: His first name is the brightest star seen from Earth, also known as the Dog Star . - Remus Lupin: His first name comes from Roman mythology, and his last name is derived from the Latin word for "of a wolf," hinting at his werewolf identity . - Neville Longbottom: His names sound nerdy, but he becomes a confident wizard . - Luna Lovegood: Her first name means "moon" in Spanish, reflecting her ethereal and spacey nature . - Ginny Weasley - Fred and George Weasley - Bellatrix Lestrange - Dobby Many other characters appear throughout the series, each with their own unique story and significance