Every character has an important role to play whether in the start or in the end of a particular story. Harry Potter is one sequence in which every role is well defined and emphasised, where everyone is created for a purpose, and as soon as their objective is completed, they disappear or meet their demise.

Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, is an important focus in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. His role throughout the story has been curious and questioning. He quite suddenly appears to fetch Harry from Privet Drive, at the start of the story, taking the liberty of taking him back to Hogwarts. Harry is quite concerned upon his act but later he discovers that it was just to take him on an errand in order to persuade an old Potions teacher, Horace Slughorn, to return to Hogwarts.

At first, Harry couldn’t understand his participation in the persuasion until the latter half of the story when he comes to know that the professor is withholding an important memory in his mind regarding Lord Voldemort, which Dumbledore wants to unravel. At Hogwarts, Harry is asked to take private classes with Dumbledore in which he learns in detail about the past of Voldemort using the thoughts of other people that were crucial and extremely important.

All through the memories, Dumbledore tells every important aspect of Voldemort’s past to Harry and they both visit each place that he has been to, through Pensieve. Horace Slughorn retrieved a memory of the conversation between him and Lord Voldemort regarding gaining immortality by forming Horcruxes. Hence, Dumbledore in this part wants Harry to locate Horcruxes and destroy them before ultimately killing the soul residing in his body.

According to the legend, six Horcruxes were formed among which is the Marvolo Gaunt’s ring that Dumbledore wore on his charred hand. He damaged his own hand in order to destroy one of the Horcrux. In order to destroy more Horcruxes, Dumbledore and Harry set out to a seaside cave where they expect to find one saved in a locket. In order to retrieve the locket, a potion had to be drunk before.

Dumbledore dares to drink the potion. As he drinks it, he starts screaming and seems as if he is mentally tortured along with becoming weaker. As he shouts for water, Harry fills the bowl with water from the Inferi-lake, which are activated and attack Harry and try to drag him in the lake as well. However, Dumbledore regains his consciousness and produces a fire lasso around them, which repels the Inferi.

As they return to Hogwarts from the cave, they face Death Eaters storming into Dumbledore’s office as they force Draco Malfoy to kill him. In the meantime, he casts a body-binding spell on Harry hidden underneath the Invisibility cloak. When Malfoy is unable to kill Dumbledore, Snape appears on the site and casts the killing curse on Dumbledore. After Dumbledore’s death, the preparations for his funeral begin. He was buried in velvet shroud in white sarcophagus tomb near the lake.

Dumbledore stayed to be the only professor who was buried in the school grounds. A lot of people from across the wizard world visit Hogwarts to pay salutations and regards to him. Overall, the role of Dumbledore remains to be an amusing part of the complete tale for the great Harry Potter fans.

Draco Malfoy is described as tall and slender. He has a sharp-featured face, including a sharp nose and darting eyes. He is described as very pale, with slick white-blond hair. He has light grey eyes that are described as icy and cold. He comes from a wealthy family. Harry immediately dislikes Draco Malfoy, and considers him to be an arrogant and spoiled boy who is also selfish and extremely competitive. The other students generally refer to Draco as “Malfoy” Draco Malfoy frequently makes fun of Ron Weasley because his family is not rich. Weasley comes from a poor financial background, although his family is rich in love. Draco Malfoy also frequently antagonizes Ron Weasley because she was born into a muggle family. In other words, Hermione does not have “magical” parents or known relatives with magical abilities. Draco Malfoy has an elitist and prejudiced view of the wizard world. Draco was taught by his family that wizarding should only be studied and done by those who come from a pure wizard family. Draco Malfoy is known to call Hermione by the slur “mudblood.” In the Harry Potter film adaptations, Draco Malfoy is played by the actor Tom Felton.

Just how did Draco turn into such a monster? It appears that much of Draco’s arrogance comes from the way he was raised. He was the only child of Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy. His family is loosely related to the Black family on his mother’s side. It appears that Draco’s mother is the cousin of Sirius Black. Draco Malfoy represents one of Harry’s biggest challenges as a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. At first, he appears merely to be schoolyard bully-type and a source of competition for Harry. However, as the book series continues, Draco begins to mature, but he also takes on even more sinister undertones. Eventually, Draco Malfoy joins the death eaters. Draco appears to inherit his family’s generational racism. Draco’s father, Lucius, is a known supporter of the dark and evil Lord Voldemort. However, after the initial downfall of the dark Lord Voldemort, Lucius claims that he did not really support Voldemort, but was merely the victim of a mind control spell. However, when the dark Lord Voldemort attains a new body and returns to the wizard world, both of Draco’s parents return to the service of the evil Lord Voldemort. Although Draco Malfoy’s mother, Narcissa, does not seem to become a death eater herself, it is clear that she supports her husband and the Lord Voldemort’s evil goals.

In nearly all of the Harry Potter books released in the series thus far, Draco Malfoy nearly always serves as Harry Potter’s foil. They are like reverse mirror images of one another. Draco is also important because he is the most prominent representative of the Slytherin House. He provides other members with rumors, and stands as one of the most important sources of information in the series, rumors and otherwise. Although he is a bully and arrogant, he also possesses a keen intelligence. He has aspirations to be one of the most powerful and cunning wizards in all of Hogwarts history.

Daniel Radcliffe was born in Fulham, London. He is the only son of Alan Radcliffe and Marcia Gresham. His father Alan is a literary agent, while mother Marcia is a casting agent for the BBC. Daniel lives with his parents and two dogs, named Binka and Nugget. From an early age, Radcliffe expressed an interest in going into acting. He made his acting debut in the BBC production of Charles Dickens popular novel, David Copperfield, which was released in December of 1999. Young Radcliffe portrayed the title character as a boy. But Radcliffe’s truly big break arrived when he tried out for the much-coveted role of Harry Potter in the big-budget film adaptations of the immensely popular JK Rowling book series. After attending an open call audition, and after several rounds of auditions, Radcliffe finally landed the role of a lifetime.

In August of 2000, it was announced that Daniel Radcliffe would be taking on the role of Harry Potter in the film adaptations of the mega-popular book series. Although he was selected for the role of Harry Potter in August of 2000, Radcliffe actually made his official big screen film debut in the Tailor of Panama in 2001. Later that year, the world would come to know him as Harry Potter in the first adaptation of the Rowling’s novels, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the North American version). The film met all expectation and quickly became one of the highest grossing films in the year, and one of the most successful film franchises of all time was launched.

Daniel Radcliffe has gone on to star in four more Harry Potter films, including Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of the Phoenix. It is not yet known whether the remaining books in the series (there will be seven in total) will be adapted into film, but chances are they will eventually be made into films because the franchise has been so successful.

Daniel Radcliffe has begun to move beyond his Harry Potter persona. Radcliffe has recently starred in stage productions. In 2002, for instance, he appeared in a guest role in The Play What I Wrote, a West End production directed by Kenneth Branagh (who also co-starred in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets). In 2006, Radcliffe made a little fun of his image when he appeared in Extras. On that show, he gleefully did a parody of himself. Radcliffe appears to be making a smooth transition into adult roles, carefully moving past the role of Harry Potter. Child actors notoriously have a difficult time transitioning into adult roles, and it appear that Radcliffe’s troubles would be compounded by the fact that he has achieved such success at an early age, playing one of the most recognizable roles of all times. But Radcliffe appears to be making the transition with little difficulty, appearing in small independent movies and taking on more theatrical roles. One of his most recent film roles is for an independent Australian production called December Boys. He is also scheduled to appear on stage in the play Equus, a role that has generated media buzz because he is scheduled to appear nude.

Like Ron Weasley and Harry Potter, Hermione Grangers is a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She is curiously also one of the oldest students in her class. This is because she was born on September 19, 1979. This made her too young to join the previous class of Hogwarts students, since the cut-off date was just a few weeks prior to her turning eleven years old. So now she is one of the oldest students in her class, and some would say that she had demonstrated such maturity. She is not only mature but also owns a very keen intellect. She is also very sensible, brave, and fiercely loyal to her friends. However, she is also quite sensitive.

In the first book of the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Ron pokes fun at Hermione and she runs off to the bathroom to cry. When Ron realizes just how sensitive the ‘smart’ girl is, he treats her with more care and sensitivity. However, some would argue that this is character weakness and shows her lack of emotionally maturity and development. Also, some readers have noted that Hermione is not always cool under pressure. For instance, when she finds herself caught in the grips of the Devil’s Snare plant, she shrieks her head off and forgets to enact the flame spell that could potentially save her. However, other readers have argued that Hermione’s perceived character weaknesses are merely an extension of plot development. Some argue that Rowling needs Hermione (and other characters) to act in certain ways in order to move the plot along, and that this episode does not necessarily speak ill of Hermione.

Despite these perceived character weaknesses, most readers would agree that Hermione is a dedicated and loyal friend. Most would describe her as brave, fiercely intelligent and always willing to help. Moreover, many readers notes, usually her plan of action is the best, and Ron and Harry usually follow her lead. Physically, Hermione is described as having a head full of bushy brown hair and big brown eyes. She has been described as having rather big front teeth. In the past, some of her fellow classmates at Hogwarts have teased her about her experience. However, Hermione has become strong under the weight of frequent teasing. She seems to have developed a healthy self-esteem and strong sense of self. As she enters adolescence, Hermione is described as blossoming into a beautiful young woman. However, her true beauty lies in her inner strength, her strong political consciousness, and fiercely loyal attitude toward her good friends. There is no doubt that Harry and Ron would simply be lost without her.

Ron Weasley, full name Ronald Bilius ‘Ron’ Weasley, is said to have been born on the first of March, 1980. Although he is a fictional character in JK Rowling’s fantastically successful Harry Potter book series, many readers and critics alike have noted that Ron Weasley stands as one of Rowling’s most credible and realistic fictional characters. Ron Weasley bears all the trademark stripes of the large Weasley clan: they all have flaming red hair, blue eyes, and are usually rather tall and gangly. And Ron Weasley is no exception: he is all of these things. He is also described as having freckles, big hands and feet, and a rather long nose. In very popular Harry Potter films, he is portrayed by the young actor Rupert Grint.

Like Harry Potter, Ron Weasley also belongs to the house of Gryffindor at Hogwarts. He became best friends with Harry and Hermione Granger during their first year together at Hogwarts. Like Hermione, Ron Weasley nearly always plays a pivotal role in Harry’s adventures. Like Draco Malfoy, Ron Weasley also represents a kind of foil to Harry’s character. While Harry Potter is an orphan who has been mistreated by his relatives, Ron Weasley comes from a large and very loving tight knit family. He has several older brothers, all of whom are well-regarded graduates of Hogwarts School.

However, in such a big family, it can be easy at times to feel lost. Ron often feels overshadowed by his older brothers. To further compound these feelings, Ron Weasley is usually considered to have average wizarding abilities. He does not seem to excel or stand out, and he sometimes feels ignored because of this fact. Harry Potter is usually the one to receive the limelight, and this causes a rift in their relationship later in the series. The two characters—Harry and Ron—also serve as important thematic foils to one another in another important respect. While Ron is rich with family, his family is not rich. His family has meager financial holdings, and Draco Malfoy often teases him because of this. Meanwhile, while Harry has a big inheritance, he lacks the richness of Ron’s large and tight knit family.

Ron Weasley’s parents are Arthur and Molly Weasley. Ron is the sixth of their seventh children, and he is the youngest son. He has a younger sister, Ginny, who will eventually become Harry Potter’s love interest. Ron Weasley grew up with his family in The Burrow, which is close to the village of Ottery St. Catchpole in Devon. His five older brothers are called Bill, Charlie, Percy, and the twins, Fred and George. The Weasley family is interesting because they hail from a very old pure-blood wizarding family. However, they do not discriminate against muggles or muggle-born wizards. Ron Weasley stands out from his large family because he is funny and sometimes described as a bit goofy. However, it is precisely these characteristics that has endeared Ron Weasley to so many fans of the Harry Potter books the world over. Many readers argue that the series simply would not work as well without the lovable Ron Weasley by Harry’s side.

Here is what we know about James Potter, Harry’s father: he was born in 1958 in Great Britain, although no specific city or region is mentioned. Physically, James Potter is described as having hazel eyes, a rather thin face, messy black hair that always sticked up at the back, a nose slightly longer than Harry’s, and about the same height as Harry during his own Hogwarts school days. James Potter attended Hogwarts School from approximately 1969 to 1976. He belonged to the Gryffindor house, and we understand that his best friends at school included Sirius Black (who we find out is Harry’s godfather), Peter Pettigrew, and Remus Lupin. Sirius Black became like a member of James Potter’s family.

In addition, we learn that he had a disagreement with his family, and eventually moved in with James Potter’s family when he was sixteen years old. Eventually, the Potters began to view Sirius as their second son. It is said that James Potter’s parents were older, nearly elderly, and he was an only child who found him being pampered as a child. How did James Potter get along with his schoolmates at Hogwarts? Some are surprised to find out that James was sometimes viewed as arrogant and a bully, although his close friends describe him simply as very cool. But it appears that the young James Potter found himself maturing during his school days. He was also a brilliant student who loved playing Quidditch.

What about James mother, Lily? Lily Potter, before meeting future husband James, was named Lily Evans. She was said to be born in 1958, and died in 1981, when Harry was still an infant. Physically, Lily is described as having almond-shaped eyes that are a striking green in color. She had dark red hair, and she wore it down to her shoulders. She was well-liked by her classmates and professors at Hogwarts school. She was described as a bit cheeky, funny, excitable, and exceedingly charming. She was a member of the Slug Club, a club that Slughorn ran that was developed especially for exceptional students. Lily was considered to be a very pretty little girl.

It is believed that James Potter was taken with her nearly immediately. It is said that Lily was muggle-born, and she had a sister named Petunia. Petunia tells Harry that there parents were always very proud to have a witch in the family. It is known that in her final year, Lily was appointed head girl. Lily famously rejected James when he first asked her out during their fifth year. She fastidiously rejected him for his arrogance, but a spark of attraction always appeared to be present. Moreover, as James began to mature, Lily was able to give him a second chance.

Soon after James and Lily married, they had a young son who they named Harry. He was born on July 31, 1980. It is said that the Potter family belonged to the Order of the Phoenix, an organization dedicated to battling Lord Voldemort and his dangerous death eaters.

Moreover, learning and caring for magical creatures is one of the most important skills that is taught to all the incoming wizards in training that inhabit the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. For instance, they must carry with them and study the book The Care of Magical Creatures in the similarly-named course that they are required to take at Hogwarts School. Besides this, Rowling herself has penned a manual of sorts titled Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. This is a guide of sorts that shows readers how to track many of the magical beasts that are mentioned in the series, written by the authority herself. However, Rowling does not take explicit credit for this fantastic volume. The credit for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them goes to the noted (and thoroughly fictional) magizoologist Newt Scamander.

Rowling herself has noted that many of the fabulous creatures that are riddled throughout the six Harry Potter books are derived from many diverse classical sources, such as ancient Greek mythology, Egyptian mythology, Scandinavian folklore, and of course, British folklore. All of the magical creatures mentioned in the Harry Potter series are overseen by the Department of the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, which is part of the Ministry of Magic. This important department is responsible for regulating all of the magical creatures that exist in the Harry Potter universe. The department generally classifies all beasts into one of three categories. The first category is known as the Beast division. The second is called the Being division, and the third is known as the Spirit division. Magical creatures deemed to be Being creatures include humans, goblins, fairies, pixies, and gnomes. Members of the beast division include centaurs and merpeople. Members of the spirit division include all types of ghosts.

There are many magical beasts in the Harry Potter books, and these are typically classified according to other categories as well. Many fans of the Harry Potter series choose to separate the magical beasts into two categories: animals with magical powers, and characters. Animals with magical powers are those that live in the backdrop of Harry’s universe, while characters are magical beasts that have an important role in the story, such as the three-headed dog that attacks Harry and his friends in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Some magical creatures may also be kept as pets, including toads, cats, and owls. A notable exception is Ron Weasley, who chooses to keep a pet rat instead of the other more conventional options. All students are allowed to keep one pet. Many of the students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry like to keep owls because they are watchful pets, and they can help deliver the post. However, although owls make good pets at Hogwarts, they do not have any exclusive or innate magical powers.

One of the most important things to understand about the relationship between muggles and wizards is the notion of blood purity. Blood purity has to do with the number of ‘magical’ ancestors in a character’s family tree. Some witches and wizards are more pure than others. Those wizards who are deemed not “pure blood” are more likely to experience prejudice and discrimination from other characters. These characters are likely to view wizards with anything but a completely magical ancestry as inherently inferior. These wizards are also liable of calling non-pure blood characters as “mudblood.” This is an offensive term in the Harry Potter books that is used to taunt characters who are not considered to come from a purely magical ancestral lineage. However, some close readers and critics that noticed that a character’s magical abilities do not seem to correspond in any way to their magical lineage.

In the Harry Potter universe, there are three main categories of wizards. All wizards can be sorted into one of the following categories: pure blood, half-blood, and muggle-born. Some of the characters in the series seem to believe that pure blood wizards are inherently superior to the two other classes. Pure blood wizards also argue that they have no muggle blood or muggles in their genealogical pedigree at all. JK Rowling herself has answered some reader’s questions about this, saying that in order to be considered pure blood, all the character’s grandparents must be wizards. Some of the most notable of the pure blood families mentioned through the series include the family of Draco Malfoy, the Black family, the Weasley family, the Longbottom family, and the Crouch family.

It should be known that not all pure bloods believe that being pure blood is superior. For instance, the Weasleys are one of the oldest pure blood families in the series, and they do not demonstrate any prejudices toward muggles or muggle culture. Also, the relationship between Harry, Ron and Hermione demonstrates how different blood purity categories can mix easily. Harry is a half-blood wizard, Ron is pure blood, and Hermione is a muggle-born wizard. Moreover, the Weasley family does not show any qualms about “mixing” with other categories. For instance, Ron appears to be coupling with Hermione, Harry and Ginny Weasley appear to be an item, and the Weasley’s oldest sibling is set to wed Fleur Delacour, a witch of mixed heritage. Sometimes pure blood wizards are attacked with the derogatory slur “blood traitor.” This term is used to describe those pure blood wizards who mix or fail to establish a prejudice against non-pure bloods.

The second category of wizards is half-bloods, like Harry himself. Half-blood wizards are those with one or more muggle ancestor. These are the most common types of wizards. Muggle-born wizards are those that are born to muggle-born parents, or who have muggle-born grandparents. Those who are fanatical about blood purity are known to despise muggle-born wizards most of all. The most prominent muggle-born character in the Harry Potter series is Hermione Granger.