The Most Memorable Characters From Harry Potter

     I recently started up with reading the entire Harry Potter collection again and I am already halfway through, thus I thought that making a short list or a reminder to all Potterheads out there would be a great installment to the blog. I guess I am an late bloomer when it comes to the wizarding world, but nonetheless I am a true witch at heart. So I thought that making a list of my own favorite and the most memorable characters is due. Though I must offer a warning of some sort. I am an out and proud Slytherin, so being the snake that I am, you will see my fellow housemates here. The characters are not listed in a ranking order and do not worry, Voldie is not included. I might be an evil little snake at times, but even I draw the line at old noseless.



Bellatrix Lestrange
I am aware of the fact that she is one crazy bit*h, but I can't help to like her. Bella is a completely deranged pureblood and the most loyal servant the Dark Lord could ever wish for. And she serves him because she actually wants to and does not deny or hide the fact that she does. So I salute her for being loyal to the end and believing the great cause even if it was a shitty one. And I cannot leave out the fact that Helena Bonham Carter is a true talent and deserves to be praised.

Luna Lovegood
Loony Luna, the slightly odd Ravenclaw princess, who might seem a little off her rocker. She is sweet and cares deeply about the ones she loves. Luna is not afraid to show who she really is and her quirkiness is what makes her who she is. There is always this odd one out, who has difficulties making friends, but in the end wins everyones approval and proves to be a true friend in every sense of the word. Luna is a prime example. And when it comes to Nargles, I believe you, Luna.

Rubeus Hagrid
Who doesn't like Hagrid? He is big and just down right cuddle-able. Hagrid might seem a bit gauche and dense at times, but really he's a teddy bear. From his first encounter with Harry, he has cared deeply about the boy and has tried to protect him from all the evil in the world. He loves his animals, no matter how many heads they have. He is sensitive and a kind soul, so he will turn on the waterworks if necessary.

Severus Snape
Snape, the man who never smiles. I must admit that he is one of my favorite characters through out the entire series. He hates Harry because of his father, understandable when the man stole away the love of his life. What I love about the man is his sarcastic and cold front, but the insecure and little dark boy inside. His ordeal as a spy, tolerating the Boy-Who-Lived and ultimately revealing his feeling towards Lily, did make my icy heart melt and I actually shed a tear for him.

Sirius Black
I don't know if it's the fact that I like Gary Oldman or because I like dogs, but I was, for the lack of a better word, crushed when Padfoot fell through the Veil. I mean, one does not simply do something like that. But he managed to capture my attention nevertheless. I think it is safe to say that Sirius was a less crazy version of Bellatrix, but I guess it does run in the family.


Lucius Malfoy
With the risk of sounding like a completely corrupted snake, I must admit that I don't even care about the fact that he is a Death Eater and a real bad guy. Yes, he is a cruel bastard, who likes his money and power, but at the end his family came first to him. He might not say it or even show it, but he does care about Draco and Narcissa. And of course I felt sorry for him at some point. Blame it on my Slytherin nature, but Lucius kind of grew on me. But can you blame me? I have suddenly developed a strong affinity to blonde hair and a snarky tongue.  

Fred and George Weasley 
The Weasley twins, also known as the pranksters, are a dashing duo that can entertain you, but still hex you into next week. They are lovable and we all want to have brothers like that. I am fairly sure they were wrongly sorted into Gryffindor, because they have a lot of Slytherin qualities in them as well.

Draco Malfoy
What is it with me and Malfoy men? Draco, to me, is a confused and misunderstood child. He believes what he has been taught and his petty rivalry with Harry is actually unjustified. He an insufferable brat, a snotty git, who whines when he doesn't get what he wants and constantly hides behind daddy Lucius. But that's the Draco he started out as, not the young man that he ended up being. He did his duty to his family, constantly looking for praise. He is a complexed character, if you can see behind the appearance and snobbish attitude.

Dobby 
As a free elf, managed to save Harry's arse and protect him many times. He was Dobby's saviour after all, as he managed to trick none other than Lord Malfoy himself into freeing the squeaky little elf. It was the single saddest moment when Dobby moved onto greener pastures. I literally cried, as if my own family member had died. Try crying in a room packed with people, who look at you like you're E.T, and cannot understand my weepiness over the moment. 
    
So here you go, some of my favorite witches and wizards. The list is rather short, but if I were to include all characters I like, it would be a long list. Feel free to share your opinions and suggestions, I am always happy to listen fellow witches and wizards. 
Anyway, I'm off riding into the sunset on the back of a Hippogriff, hoping for a happily ever after with a certain blonde.