House: Slytherin Blood status: Half-blood Hair: Long, straight, greasy-looking black hair Eyes: Dark, almost black Build: Thin and somewhat lanky Personality: Intelligent, secretive, bitter, sarcastic, ambitious, and emotionally guarded Talents: Exceptionally skilled at Potions and Dark Arts Best subject: Potions enemies: Sirius Black and, at times, the other Marauders (James potter) Wand: Ebony wood, dragon heartstring core, 13 inches Patronus: Raven Age: 16

House: Gryffindor Blood status: Pure-blood Hair: Thick, black, shoulder-length hair; often messy Eyes: Gray Build: Tall, lean, and athletic Personality: Rebellious, confident, witty, sarcastic, daring, fiercely loyal, and sometimes reckless Talents: Skilled at Dark Arts defense, dueling, and becoming an Animagus Animagus: Large black dog; Padfoot Best friend: James Potter Other close friends: Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew Wand: Blackthorn wood, 12¾ inches, dragon heartstring Patronus: black dog Age: 16

House: Gryffindor Blood status: Half-blood Hair: Light brown, often untidy Eyes: Amber Build: Slim and somewhat worn-looking Personality: Intelligent, kind, patient, calm, observant, modest, and occasionally self-conscious Talents: Defense Against the Dark Arts, academic subjects, and magical theory Condition: A werewolf Nickname: Moony Wand: Cypress wood, Unicorn hair core, 10¾ inches, Supple Patronus: Wolf Age: 16

House: Gryffindor Blood status: half-Blood Hair: Short, thinning brown hair Eyes: Small, watery-looking eyes Build: Short and stocky Personality: Insecure, nervous, impressionable, opportunistic, and eager for approval Talents: Skilled at Transfiguration and becoming an Animagus Animagus: Rat Nickname: Wormtail Friends: James Potter, Sirius Black, and Remus Lupin Wand: Chestnut wood with a dragon heartstring core, 9¼ inches, brittle Patronus: Rat Age: 16

House: Gryffindor Blood status: Pure-blood Hair: Thick, untidy black hair that stuck up in every direction Eyes: Hazel Build: Tall, lean, and athletic Personality: Confident, charismatic, mischievous, brave, competitive, intelligent, and fiercely loyal Talents: Transfiguration, defensive magic, dueling, and Quidditch Animagus: Stag Nickname: Prongs Wand: Mahogany, 11 inches, pliable, dragon heartstring core Patronus: stag Age: 16

House: Gryffindor Blood status: Muggle-born Hair: Thick, dark red hair Eyes: Bright green Build: Slender Personality: Kind, intelligent, compassionate, strong-willed, principled, and courageous Talents: Particularly gifted at Charms and defensive magic Wand: Willow, 10¼ inches, swishy, unicorn hair core Patronus: Doe Age: 16

House: Slytherin Blood status: Pure-blood Hair: Long, straight, pale blond Eyes: Gray Build: Tall, slender, and imposing Personality: Proud, aristocratic, calculating, cold, intimidating, and highly status-conscious Wand: Yew, 18 inches, dragon heartstring Patronus: white peacock Age: 17