These days, it is hard to look for someone who is not a fan of Harry Potter. The fantasy series is one of the biggest film franchises in history. Sometimes, it feels like knowing the characters is a rite of passage in and of itself. We can’t blame everyone since the magical world is full of amazing women. It has been quite some time since we got to see them all on the screen together. Are you ready to find out how they are holding up now?
Bonnie Wright As Ginny Weasley
Even though Ginny Weasley was an awkward little girl at the start of the series, she blossomed into a lovely lady. We first got to know her as the only girl in the Weasley family but later proved that she was much more than that shy little girl. She has always been brave, loyal, and up for a challenge. A lot of people swooned when she and Harry Potter himself ended up together. Ginny had a big role in the second installment of the series and impressed everyone on the Quidditch field. Needless to say, she is an incredible character worth our admiration!
Bonnie Wright As Ginny Weasley
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Bonnie Wright did not have any acting experience before she joined the cast of the series. It was a good thing that Lewis, her older brother, motivated her to try out for this role. In the end, she bagged the part and made her debut! Even though Ginny Weasley is easily her most memorable role, it was most definitely not the last one. The actress has also played Sarah Robinson and Agatha Christie in the past. Aside from that, she has also worked on a couple of other films and stage productions.
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Katie Leung As Cho Chang
Cho Chang is a Ravenclaw and one of the cleverest students at Hogwarts. She is an introvert with a brilliant mind. The character seems to be fond of powerful wizards! In the Goblet of Fire, she goes out with Cedric Diggory until his untimely death. As the series progressed, she ends up shifting her attention to the main character. However, they did not end up together. Cho was also a part of Dumbledore’s Army and fought alongside her peers during the Battle of Hogwarts in the final movie.
Katie Leung As Cho Chang
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Like so many of her Harry Potter costars, Katie Leung also made her debut in the films. It is a good thing that she auditioned and earned the part! However, it looks like the budding actress was not satisfied with acting. After working on the fantasy franchise, she could not decide if she should keep acting or pursue another interest. She spent the following years taking up photography, design, and art and at the University of the Arts in London. After some time, she returned to show business and bagged roles in various projects for the screen. Among other things, she was in T2 Trainspotting.
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Shirley Henderson As Moaning Myrtle
We sincerely doubt that you have forgotten about the hilarious and sensitive Moaning Myrtle. Let us let her be with her hysterics since she did die in a very tragic way. We later found out that she was the first student to died when the Chamber of Secrets was first opened a long time ago. However, we mostly saw her weeping in the girl’s bathroom. We bet you also enjoyed seeing her crush on the titular character! It was a good thing that she was there to help him with the second task during the Triwizard Tournament.
Shirley Henderson As Moaning Myrtle
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If you are a Potterhead, you will know Shirley Henderson for playing Moaning Myrtle. However, it would be a disservice not to mention that she also appeared in Bridget Jones’ Diary! It is funny that she also cried a lot in the romantic comedy. She was also in T2 Trainspotting, Anna Karenina and Stan & Ollie. The actress has brought her talents to the stage as well. She appeared in Girl from the North Country and even brought home an Olivier for it!
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Clémence Poésy As Fleur Delacour
Fleur Delacour was a character introduced in the fourth installment of the series. She is a student from Beauxbatons who was chosen to represent her school in the Triwizard Tournament. We doubt that you were able to tear your eyes away from her either! She was part-wizard and part-Veela, which explains why she always turns heads. This happens in real life for the actress as well! Over the course of the series, she worked hard to prove that she was more than meets the eyes. In the end, she fell in love with the eldest Weasley brother, Bill.
Clémence Poésy As Fleur Delacour
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The lovely Clémence Poésy is a fashion model and actress from France. She has always been passionate about acting and decided to use her mother’s maiden name instead of her last name, Guichard. After training in France, she did not have a hard time landing acting jobs in her home country and in Hollywood. Her Harry Potter role was one of her first English roles, but it was not the last one! She has appeared in projects such as 127 Hours, The Tunnel, and Gossip Girl as well. Her sister Maelle has followed in her footsteps and also appeared in Harry Potter.
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Evanna Lynch As Luna Lovegood
If you love everything weird and quirky, then you probably adore Luna Lovegood as well! Even though she was not in Gryffindor, she was just as courageous as the other main characters. She was a creative and imaginative student at Hogwarts who had an extensive knowledge of the creatures in the wizarding world. It makes sense that she was in Ravenclaw! Sadly, she was misunderstood and bullied by her fellow students for her quirky antics. We are glad that she eventually befriended Harry, Neville, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny. In the end, she proved to be one of the best characters in the series.
Evanna Lynch As Luna Lovegood
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Who would have thought that the actress is as creative as her onscreen character? Before she bagged the role in the series, she and J.K. Rowling had been in correspondence. She would send the author ideas and fan letters! The actress has since appeared in other films like My Name Is Emily and Houdini. Even though she has not been all that active over the past few years, she continues to pursue acting. She recently starred in a stage adaptation of Disco Pigs and even competed in Dancing With The Stars.
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Jessie Cave As Lavender Brown
The character of Lavender Brown played a bigger role in the books than she did in the movies. We found that she lent an extra human touch to the story. After all, we have all had an obsessive crush on someone when we were a teenager! This hopeless romantic was absolutely infatuated with Ron Weasley, although it looked like her affection was a little too much for him. It was hilarious to see her in love, but we just hope that she has since learned to be subtler about her feelings.
Jessie Cave As Lavender Brown
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In reality, Jessie Cave is not exactly like her character. For one thing, she is a jack of all trades! She was a tennis player and swimming champion who had to change course after suffering an injury. It was a good thing that she ended up joining the cast of Harry Potter. She has always been talented in arts, sports, acting, and writing ever since she was young. To this day, she continues to act. A regular at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and West End, she has appeared in Black Mirror as well. Aside from that, she has published a book called ‘Love Sick,’ which is based on her illustrations and doodles!
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Emma Watson As Hermione Granger
Where do we even start with Hermione Granger? We all know that she is one of the closest friends of the protagonist. It is not a reach to call her the leading lady of the series! Even though she sometimes comes off as a know-it-all, let us remind you that she is also a true Gryffindor. She also happens to be very confident even though she had to overcome many setbacks at such a young age. Born to a muggle family, she had to adapt to the wizarding world by herself. Despite this, she has shown that she was one of the bravest characters in the series! Aside from her brains and pure heart, she is also stunning!
Emma Watson As Hermione Granger
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It is true that Hermione was an incredible character, but the same could be said of Emma Watson. She was born in Paris and grew up in Oxfordshire, England. It was always her dream to become an actress! Harry Potter served as her breakthrough, and she has not stopped since then. We are sure that you are aware that she starred in Beauty and the Beast and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. The brilliant actress earned her degree in English literature from Brown University. Aside from acting, she has also worked as a fashion consultant and model. In 2014, she was also given the title of UN Women Goodwill ambassador. We have always admired this talented woman.
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Afshan Azad As Padma Patil
If you read the books and watched the movies, you might have noticed that the latter did not always stay fateful to the source material. Padma makes up half of the Patil twins, although she is in Ravenclaw while Parvati is in Gryffindor. In the movie, they were both in Gryffindor! At any rate, she eventually proved that she was on the side of the good guys when she joined Dumbledore’s Army.
Afshan Azad As Padma Patil
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Mind you, Afshan Azad had no professional acting experience before she took on the role of Padma. She has admitted that she only auditioned for kicks. In the end, she landed the role and did a great job at it. However, she has not been active in the industry since then. After she was done working on the set of harry Potter, her father and brother were charged after they threatened to kill her. She was only 22 years old when she was mixed up in this legal battle. No doubt, she is one strong woman!
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Geraldine Somerville As Lily Potter
This actress might have played the mother of Harry Potter himself, but she did not have a lot of screen time. Even though she is rarely on the screen, she did have a huge part in the life of the titular character. We only saw parts of her younger years through the memories of Harry and other people. When Voldemort found the Potters in Godric Hollow, she tried to save her baby by shielding him. This actually saved his life multiple times in the series! However, her backstory ended up protecting him more than anything.
Geraldine Somerville As Lily Potter
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Even before she joined the cast of Harry Potter, Geraldine Somerville was already active in the entertainment industry. Before that, she was best known for playing Detective Sergeant Jane Penhaligon in Cracker. She also took on smaller parts in the Titanic miniseries and a BBC miniseries called Quirke. Aside from those roles, the actress also played Lady O in Goobye Christopher Robin (2017).
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Natalia Tena As Nymphadora Tonks
Nymphadora Tonks is easily one of the most awesome characters in the whole franchise. She was already a cool character, but it helps that she is a dark wizard catcher! Honestly, it is easy to fall in love with her when coupled with the fact that she is a metamorphmagus. On top of that, she is an amazing babysitter who has no qualms about using her abilities at the dinner table when she has to look over the gang. She is an important member of the Order of the Phoenix as well. Did you cry over her death too?
Natalia Tena As Nymphadora Tonks
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We have to admit that we still have yet to get over all the deaths at the Battle of Hogwarts. The good news is that Natalia Tena, who played Tonks, is still around. When the Harry Potter series wrapped up, she bagged the role of Osha in Game of Thrones. Sadly, this also ended on a tragic note because the wildling was killed in cold blood by Ramsay Bolton. It is not a secret that she is a talented actress, but you might not know that she is the lead singer of a band called Molotov Jukebox!
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Helena Bonham Carter As Bellatrix Lestrange
You must have been living underneath a rock if you are not familiar with Bellatrix Lestrange. She is easily one of the evilest characters in the series. As a matter of fact, she has probably gone down in the wizarding world as one of the most ruthless witches ever. It makes sense that she is the closest confidante of Lord Voldemort himself. We met her while she was locked up in Azkaban, but she was able to escape with the help of her Dementor friends. She was the stuff of nightmares when we were kids.
Helena Bonham Carter As Bellatrix Lestrange
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As you might already know, Helena Bonham Carter is the sort of artist who is always ready to take on any challenge. She is also known for her relationship with filmmaker Tim Burton and has appeared in many of his projects. Of course, it goes without saying that she is insanely talented! Some of our favorite movies she appeared in are Alice In Wonderland, Dark Shadows, and Sweeney Todd. With her amazing bone structure and black curls, she is usually cast as a villain, but she does not seem to mind. Sadly, she and Tim Burton split up in 2015. The actress recently starred in Oceans 8.
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Pam Ferris As Marge Dursley
Even though she did not have a big role in the movies, you can just tell that Aunt Marge is a bad person. For one thing, she is the sister of Uncle Vernon! We all felt vindicated when she was blown up by Harry and then floated off. Everyone in the family treated Harry horribly. It is pretty sad that he learned about his powers later on in life since he could have enjoyed childhood a little more if he knew about it earlier!
Pam Ferris As Marge Dursley
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A lot of people know Pam Ferris thanks to her role in Harry Potter. However, she already starred in other projects even before that. In case you did not recognize her, she played Miss Trunchbull, the cruel headmistress in Matilda. Indeed, there is no one who can portray evil as well as she could! At any rate, she has also expanded her horizons by playing a caring character in Call the Midwife. Aside from that, she also portrayed Queen Victoria in Holmes and Watson.
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Michelle Fairley As Mrs. Granger
Mrs. Granger only had a brief appearance in the movies. However, it is only fair to include her in the list since we have Harry’s and Ron’s here. You already know that Hermione had a muggle family. It was a good thing that her mother had been supportive of the clever witch even though she probably did not understand any of it. Near the end of the series, Hermione had to make a tough call. She decided to erase the memory of her parents to keep them safe from the Death Eaters. It was for her own good!
Michelle Fairley As Mrs. Granger
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Michelle Fairley played Mrs. Granger, which is far from the biggest role she has ever played. We are sure that you recognize her from a different fantasy series! Just to be clear, we are talking about Game of Thrones. She was excellent in the role of Catelyn Stark, the matriarch of the Stark family. She was the mother of Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran, and Rickon. Spoiler alert – she was murdered during the jaw-dropping Red Wedding. Aside from that, the actress has also appeared in Suits and 24: Live Another Day.
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Helen McCrory As Narcissa Malfoy
We cannot blame you if you were not a big fan of the Malfoys. Even though Narcissa was not a Death Eater, her entire family had been associated with Voldemort for many years. This is definitely a bad thing in our books! On top of that, she is also quite snobbish but nowhere near as bad as her relatives. She gets brownie points for the fact that she lied to You-Know-Who at the Battle of Hogwarts to save Draco, her son. In the end, this helped Harry survive and ultimately win against Lord Voldemort.
Helen McCrory As Narcissa Malfoy
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You might be surprised to hear that Helen McCrory was supposed to play a different character. She was meant to play Bellatrix Lestrange, Narcissa’s sister, but she fell pregnant and had to give up this part. At any rate, the producers liked her a lot and did not want to make her drop the project altogether. After giving birth, she was given this role. If you ask us, this worked out well for everyone involved. If you want to see McCrory act, she was also in Skyfall, Peaky Blinders, and The Woman In Black: Angel of Death.
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Anna Shaffer As Romilda Vane
There has been a lot of suspense and mystery over the course of the Harry Potter series. We were glad when we got to see the characters just being teenagers! We are glad that Romilda Vane was there to lighten up the mood a little. She is a younger Gryffindor student who had such a huge crush on Harry Potter that she even whipped up a love potion and laced his chocolates with it. Unfortunately for her, the plan backfired because Ron ended up eating the whole box instead. Too bad, Romilda.
Anna Shaffer As Romilda Vane
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After working on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Anna Shaffer turned into a British soap actress. She relocated from London to Liverpool to play Ruby in Hollyoaks. Aside from that, she has also appeared in other onscreen projects such as Glue, Class, The Witcher, and Fearless. Not only that, but she also appeared in music videos, ads, and fashion spreads!
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Genevieve Gaunt As Pansy Parkinson
Every single Harry Potter fan has a preferred house, but we simply cannot deny that Slytherin is not always portrayed in the best light in the show. Why is it that they all appear to be ruthless, mean, and selfish? We do not know about you, but we would have appreciated a little more nuance there. At any rate, Pansy Parkinson is not an exception to the rule. She is a close friend of Draco, so it makes sense that she is a bully as well. During the Battle of Hogwarts, she tried to hand Harry over to Voldemort!
Genevieve Gaunt As Pansy Parkinson
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It was not shocking to hear that she decided to take acting seriously. After all, she hails from a clan of actors! In 2004, the actress made her debut by appearing in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Her career took flight when she was done playing Pansy. She has since played characters like Chrissie in Dusty and Me, Miss Teignmouth in The Mercy, and Issie in Kids in Love. Aside from this, she has been starring in The Royals since 2015.
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Kathryn Hunter As Arabella Figg
You must be really observant if you remember who Mrs. Figg is. She lives on Privet Drive in Little Whinging, which makes her a neighbor of the Dursleys. It turns out that she was tasked to look after young Harry Potter by none other than Albus Dumbledore himself. Her mission was to ensure that the Boy Who Lived is going to be safe. She is a squib, which means that she comes from a family of wizards and witches but did not inherit their powers. Was she really the best person to protect Harry Potter?
Kathryn Hunter As Arabella Figg
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Greek actress Kathryn Hunter was actually born Aikaterini Hadjipateras. She is a theater geek who can seemingly change her stance, voice, walk, and shape to play whichever character she needs to bring to life. For the past four decades, she has been working on improving her theatre repertoire. However, it seems clear that Shakespearean plays have a special place in her heart. She decided to take a break from theater to play Arabella Figg in Harry Potter, but it is obvious that she prefers acting on the stage. It did not take her long before she returned to the theatre to star in a production of Fragments.
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Georgina Leonidas As Katie Bell
Harry Potters fans would love it if Quidditch was a real sport. However, there is nothing to do but to watch it play out on the big screen. If you are rooting for Gryffindor, you probably remember Katie Bell. She became the captain of the team after Oliver Wood left. The Chaser is a good friend of Harry. They respect each other, and she ultimately joined Dumbledore’s Army. Sadly, she ended up falling victim to a curse after taking an opal necklace from Malfoy. The good news was that she made it out okay!
Georgina Leonidas As Katie Bell
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The truth is that Georgina Leonidas is best known for starring in The Basil Brush Show. She played the main character in the British TV show when she was younger. She was on the show for five years before she bagged the role in Harry Potter. Aside from appearing in onscreen projects, the actress started acting in theater productions when she was little. In 1990, she played Cosette in a Les Miserables production. Aside from that, she played Lady Stella Saxby in Awful Auntie. If you want to see more of her, she appears in the daily videos of Jessie Cave!
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Gemma Jones As Madam Pomfrey
The character of Madam Pomfrey is also known as Poppy. She is an expert at healing magic, which is why she works as a school nurse. Even though it feels like the hospital wing is always full of rowdy students, she does not get frazzled. She repeatedly has to look after Harry Potter and the rest of the gang. They seem to be very accident-prone if you can call it that. Despite this, Madam Pomfrey is always ready to treat Quidditch injuries, petrification, werewolf bites, and more. The entire series would not have been the same without her!
Gemma Jones As Madam Pomfrey
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We know that Gemma Jones feels like she was made to play Madam Pomfrey. However, the veteran star has been acting since 1962. As a matter of fact, she has more acting credits than the vast majority of her costars. She launched her career after attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Jones then entered the film industry and landed big parts in Bridget Jones’ Diary, Jane Eyre, God’s Own Country, and Sense and Sensibility. She also bagged a BAFTA Award in 2015 for her performance in Marvelous. The actress was recently busy dividing her time between Rocketman and Gentleman Jack.
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Zoe Wanamaker As Madam Hooch
“Up, up, up, up!” How can we possibly forget about Madam Hooch, who introduced Harry Potter to the concept of flying? Even though his first time did not go too smoothly, Harry showed that he could really fly. Maybe we need to train under Madam Hooch to be that good at it. The sad news is that we are still waiting for our own Hogwarts acceptance letter. Anyway, Madam Hooch is busy teaching young witches and wizards how to ride a broom. She was also the one to discover that Harry would be a good snitch!
Zoe Wanamaker As Madam Hooch
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In 1970, Zoe Wanamaker portrayed Hermia in a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. After moving from the United States to the United Kingdom at the age of 3, she dreamt of becoming a stage actress. When she was starting out, she joined the national theater and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Soon enough, the offers started to roll in. She only has a few big screen appearances aside from Harry Potter. Even though she appeared in Babs and My Week With Marilyn, she mostly does theater projects and TV shows. In the past, she has brought home an Olivier award for her stunning performance in the Broadway production of Electra.
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Frances De La Tour As Madame Maxime
Any fan of the show knows that Rubeus Hagrid was huge, but he is nowhere near the size of Madame Maxine. She was the headmistress of Beauxbatons. This character was introduced in the fourth installment of the series when her school competed in the Triwizard Tournament. Back then, she said that she was just ‘big boned.’ Sure… Later in the series, she and Hagrid tried to talk the giants out of joining Voldemort.
Frances De La Tour As Madame Maxime
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A lot of people are aware that the actress, unlike her character, is not French. The truth is that she is English! In the past, she has bagged a Tony Award for her performance in a stage production of The History Boys. Aside from that, she has three Olivier awards to her name. She appeared in Who Do You Think You Are?. It is a TV show that lets celebrities learn more about their family tree. She found out that she had ties to an old aristocratic clan. When it comes to career, she has also worked on Mr. Holmes, Alice in Wonderland, and Doolittle.
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Miranda Richardson As Rita Skeeter
There is no way you have already forgotten about Rita Skeeter, the Daily Prophet ‘journalist.’ She is a vicious writer who tends to twist words as badly as she could. It goes without saying that she is not one of the most popular characters in the series. She was first introduced in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire when she speaks to Harry and the other champions with the help of her Quick-Quotes Quill. Not only is she a bad interviewer, but she is also a secret animagus! It was a good thing that Hermione Granger found out that she was eavesdropping on conversations and put a stop to it.
Miranda Richardson As Rita Skeeter
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It is true that Miranda Richardson looks a lot like the character even when there are no cameras around. Luckily, she is nothing like the character. Just so you know, she is not going to be snapped in the clothes that Rita Skeeter likes! She launched her career in theater before she made her onscreen debut. She has since starred in The Prince and Me, The King and I, Belle, The Hours, and Churchill. The actress also worked on The Lost Prince, Merlin, Girlfriends and The Crying Game. We wonder what she plans to do next!
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Imelda Staunton As Dolores Umbridge
Dolores Umbridge is probably the most hated character in the Harry Potter universe. She was the sort of teacher who was vicious for absolutely no reason. It is an atrocity that she even refers to herself as an educator! She was introduced in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix when she was assigned to be the High Inquisitor at Hogwarts. When Cornelius Fudge no longer trusted Albus Dumbledore, he made her the Headmistress. It was a good thing that this did not last for too long!
Imelda Staunton As Dolores Umbridge
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We completely understand if you are filled with rage whenever you see her face! However, Imelda Staunton actually has a long acting career. She has been active since the ‘70s. The actress launched her career at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and has appeared in musicals like The Wizard of Oz, Into The Woods, and Sweeney Todd. She was also in motion picture projects like Pride, Gypsy, and Nanny McPhee. She was recently in Finding Your Feet, The Actor’s Apprenticeship, and Paddington 2.
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Tiana Benjamin As Angelina Johnson
Angelina Johnson was a good friend of the Weasley twins. She was a fun character who always got what she wanted! Remember how she managed to get an invite to the Yule Ball? She is definitely on the side of good because she was also a member of Dumbledore’s Army. Aside from that, she also became the captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. It turned out that she went on to marry George Weasley!
Tiana Benjamin As Angelina Johnson
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In case you prefer British soaps to Harry Potter, you might recognize the actress for playing Chelsea Fox in EastEnders. She did not reprise the character in the later installments of Harry Potter because the filming schedule did not coincide with that of the show. The star was on EastEnders for four years after she worked on the set of the fantasy series. She was recently in The Dumping Ground, Holby City, and The Creatress.
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Angelica Mandy As Gabrielle Delacour
Gabrielle Delacour was another character who was introduced during the Triwizard Tournament in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. She was the ‘leeetle’ sister of Fleur Delacour! During the second task of the competition, she was given a sleeping spell and left at the bottom of the lake so that her sister could rescue her. When Fleur failed, Harry succeeded in rescuing not only Ron but also the young French girl! In the end, they become one whole family when Fleur married Bill Weasley. Aww!
Angelica Mandy As Gabrielle Delacour
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Just so you know, Angelic Mandy is English and not French. Despite this, she put on a great French accent when she appeared in Harry Potter. She has since turned into a stunning young lady. You have probably noticed that she has only gotten better at acting if you have seen any of her more recent works. However, she was last seen in a 2012 film called The End.
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Sophie Thompson As Mafalda Hopkirk
Mafalda Hopkirk is a character that you might recognize through her voice instead of her appearance. She was an employee of the Ministry of Magic under the Improper Use of Magic department. She was the person whose voice we heard in the Howlers that Harry received after his many adventures. To be fair, they were never entirely his fault! The only time that we actually saw her was when Hermione impersonates her after drinking Polyjuice Potion in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Sophie Thompson As Mafalda Hopkirk
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If you were never obsessed with Harry Potter, there is still a good chance that you have seen this actress. After all, she has always been a very big actress in the United Kingdom. She eventually tied the knot with a talented composer called Richard Lumsden. This talented woman has appeared in Eat Pray Love, Bounty Hunters, and Jericho. She also joined Celebrity Master Chef and even won! However, Potterheads will always associate her with the Howlers.
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Nina Young As The Grey Lady
Even though this character was always called the Grey Lady, it was eventually revealed that she was the ghost of Helena Ravenclaw! She was the daughter of Rowena Ravenclaw, one of the founders of Hogwarts. This relation put a lot of pressure on her, so she ran away to Albania and snuck her mother’s diadem with her. Sadly, her family never heard from her again after she left.
Nina Young As The Grey Lady
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Just so you know, Nina Young only portrayed the Grey Lady in the first movie. As you might already know, the character had a bigger role in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. By then, a different actress portrayed the ghost. At any rate, this has not stopped Nina Young from making waves in the industry. She is an actress-producer best known for appearing in James Bond, Clash of the Titans,Johnny English, and Tomorrow Never Dies.
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Shefali Chowdhury As Parvati Patil
We already talked about Padma, so let us not forget about her twin! Parvati is the Patil sister who was in Gryffindor both in the books and the movies. She and Harry Potter went to the Yule Ball together, although he pretty much ignored her while he sulked over Cho Chang. It was a good thing that Parvati stayed cool and did not display anger at his behavior. She liked Divination class and fought alongside her friends and peers during the Battle of Hogwarts.
Shefali Chowdhury As Parvati Patil
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Back in the day, Shefali Chowdhury was still a student when she landed the role in Harry Potter. She never assumed that she was going to get it! Despite this, she lucked out. In the end, she formed lifelong bonds with costars like Bonnie Wright and Afshan Azad. Sadly, she has not been on the big screen since 2015.
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Amelda Brown As Mrs.Cole
If you needed a reminder, Mrs. Cole served as the matron at the orphanage where Tom Riddle grew up. It might not have felt like she had a huge role, but the character was important because she helped Harry and Dumbledore know more about the life and childhood of Voldemort. This let them beat him in the end! Even though she was a minor character, this does not mean that she is less important.
Amelda Brown As Mrs.Cole
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Actress Amelda Brown only had a small part in Harry Potter, but she has established a name for herself in the industry. She went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and made her debut by joining fringe theater. Since then, she has worked on many projects such as The Bill, Soldier Soldier, and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. She has recently brought her talents to the stage and has been making it big as a theater actress for the past couple of years.
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Kelly Macdonald As Helena Ravenclaw
Yes, there were two actresses who portrayed the Grey Lady on the list. However, the old actress only appeared up to the second installment of the series! Kelly Macdonald ended up taking over when the character returned in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. She helped take down Voldemort by telling Harry about the diadem. It was one of the Horcruxes that Harry had to destroy!
Kelly Macdonald As Helena Ravenclaw
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It is true that her role in the series was not the biggest role in history. Despite this, she was able to use this platform to showcase her incredible acting skills! She has since appeared in a number of Hollywood movies. Among other things, you might have seen her in recent projects like Goodbye Christopher Robin, No Country for Old Men, and Holmes and Watson.
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Fiona Shaw As Petunia Dursley
We all know that Vernon and Petunia Dursley were not kind to Harry at all. Even though she is her aunt, Petunia is very different from Lily. Whereas Lily seemed like a kind-hearted person, Petunia was self-centered and felt resentful about the wizarding world. She could definitely have afforded to be nicer to her nephew! Even though she agreed to look after him, she pretty much treats him like a servant.
Fiona Shaw As Petunia Dursley
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We are glad to report that Fiona Shaw is not like her onscreen persona! However, it looks like she has a strange love for everything supernatural and fictional. Like the other actresses on the list, she also went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. She launched her acting career on the stage and later started working on TV and film projects. Perhaps you remember seeing her in True Blood, Dorian Grey, or Killing Eve!
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Dawn French As The Fat Lady
The Fat Lady is the portrait that guards the Gryffindor common room in Hogwarts. She ensures that only Gryffindors can enter the dorms by making them repeat a password. This way, no one else can enter and cause any trouble! This was her job, but Sirius Black threatened her until she let him get into the common room in the third installment of the series. Well, she is not going to get a raise in the near future.
Dawn French As The Fat Lady
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If you are familiar with British entertainment, you might already know Dawn French. She only appeared in one Harry Potter movie, but she is popular for her work as half of a comedy duo called French & Saunders. She also played Geraldine Granger in The Vicar of Dibley. This talented woman has received nominations for the British Comedy Awards, the BAFTAs, and the National Television Awards in the past. She continues to be busy on the stage and as the presenter of a kiddie talent show called Little Big Shots.
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Charlotte Skeoch As Hannah Abbott
Hannah Abbott was not the most popular witch in Hogwarts, but she is still a part of the story. She was a Hufflepuff who later joined Dumbledore’s Army. It was revealed that she eventually took over the landlady position of the Leaky Cauldron. Aside from that, it is adorable to hear that she got married to Neville Longbottom. We daresay that our clumsy but lovable Gryffindor did well for himself.
Charlotte Skeoch As Hannah Abbott
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Actress Charlotte Skeoch portrayed Hannah Abbott in The Chamber of Secrets and The Goblet of Fire, although they ended up replacing her in the later installments. However, many fans still think of her when they think of the character. After working on the series, the actress took up dancing and worked as a journalist for a number of publications such as ‘Huffington Post’ and ‘Company Magazine.’ However, she decided to take another career change! You will now find her teaching English at a secondary school. We are impressed by all the things that she has tried out over the years!
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Suzie Toase As Alecto Carrow
Alecto Carrow is not a name that brings a lot of positive connotations. This character was a Death Eater who was always seen with her brother. The family came to power with the rise of Lord Voldemort after the Ministry of Magic fell. Alecto ended up teaching Muggles Studies at Hogwarts but let us just say that she was not the best teacher. She became the Deputy Headmistress when Severus Snape was appointed the Headmaster. Alecto liked to punish students and torture them. It was a good thing that Luna Lovegood managed to stun her as she tried to summon the other Death Eaters! Good job, Luna.
Suzie Toase As Alecto Carrow
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Sadly, the actress pretty much stopped acting after working on the Harry Potter series. The actress used to be on a hit sitcom called The IT Crowd and played an ex-girlfriend of Roy’s in the fifth episode of the third season. Aside from that, she made a guest appearance in Hotel Babylon. The actress seems to prefer the strange and has starred in a number of productions.
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Kate Fleetwood As Mary Cattermole
If the name does not ring any bells, we want to remind you that this character was the wife of Reginald Cattermole. Ron impersonates him with the help of Polyjuice Potion and infiltrates the Ministry of Magic with his best pals. Mary got accused of stealing a wand, had to go to a Ministry hearing, and was interrogated by Mrs. Umbridge. If our favorite trio did not disguise themselves as employees and interfered, she would have gone to Azkaban! It was a good thing that they got there in the nick of time.
Kate Fleetwood As Mary Cattermole
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This actress only appeared in one installment of the series, but this does not really matter to her. After all, she prefers the stage than working on onscreen projects. The British actress is a talented Shakespearean star who is best known for her incredible performances at the Globe Theater. If you love theater, perhaps you already know that she has been nominated for a Tony thanks to her performance as Lady Macbeth. She perfected this role because she has played it on the West End and on Broadway. Aside from that, she was also in Beirut and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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