With a complete archive of eight films, the Harry Potter series has shown us glimpses of the most popular characters from Hermione to Dumbledore and Lupin, to even the most obscure like Barty Crouch Jr. You watched Harry befriend a freckled redhead and turn down a friendship with an arrogant blond. You got a chance to witness gentle half-giants on motorcycles and short goblins with glasses. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" opened you up to Harry and the Dursleys. While all of these added to the appeal of the story, where would it be without the witches and wizards? What about the paintings, familiars, and even the Sorting Hat? There were feasts, cauldrons and Quidditch. Well-established stars like Gary Oldman, Emma Thompson, and Maggie Smith have continued acting. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint all found continued acting success as adults. Rowling introduced us to her wizarding world of Harry Potter. The 'Harry Potter' films spanned from 2001 to 2011 and launch many of the actors into stardom. Baby names inspired by Harry Potter Harry Potter Ron Weasley Hermione Granger Albus Dumbledore Lord Voldemort or Tom Marvolo Riddle Severus Snape Minerva.
With a flash of red hair or a shot of bespectacled eyes, are you magical enough to pick out these Harry Potter characters from just one image? Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs were just four of more than 100 characters created in the Harry Potter universe. "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."