Most Important Harry Potter Characters

The Top Ten

Harry Potter

Harry James Potter is the title character of the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling. The series chronicles his life from age eleven as he discovers his identity as a wizard and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Over seven years, Harry confronts numerous challenges and... read more

But, think about it this way...
So, Voldemort made horcruxes. Now, he was not aware that he had made one into Harry so imagine if Harry was never real. Sure Dumbledore may have stopped Voldemort but this would leave Neville to be the chosen one. Then he would be a hrocrux, his parents would be killed, his Granmother would be killed, he would go through all off Harry's life and then he would try and defeat Voldemort. But, do you really think this could happen? I mean, could Neville kill Voldemort? So technically, Harry is not that important or if you prefer to think about it like this; Harry and Neville have equal importance? What do you think?
Voldemort

Lord Voldemort is a fictional character and the primary antagonist in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series. He first appears in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published in 1997. Born as Tom Marvolo Riddle, he becomes the dark wizard known as Voldemort and is characterized by his obsession... read more

Without Voldemort, there would be no enemy! So there would be no one to fight against! Voldemort and Harry are both the most important characters in the story because the rivalry between them keeps the storyline going

There would be nothing happening and it would be a boring series without him. WHY isn't HE number 1
note to readers:I don't like him but he is basically essential. I'm not a death eater

Okay, I am not surprised Harry is number 1. But may I point something out? The entire story would never have happened without Volde-sorry He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Without Harry there still would have been a prophecy, just Neville would have been chosen by Voldemort and he would have to defeat him. However, without Voldemort there wouldn't be any main villain or point of the story. It wouldn't be Harry the Boy-Who-Lived, it would be Harry the Boy-Who-Turned-His-Potions-Essay-In-Late. Without Voldemort a lot of things change. Let us list people who died because of Voldemort and his Death Eaters. Snape, Fred, Remus, Tonks, Lily, James, Sirius, Moody, Dobby, HEDWIG THE POOR OWL WHY DID YOU DIE, Albus, and Cedric. There is probably a lot more just those are ones I can list off the top of my head. They would all still be alive. All of those deaths because of Voldemort. Harry would be a normal kid with a normal family with a normal time at Hogwarts without Voldemort. Oh, right and Hermione wouldn't have to erase her parents memories. Well all that for Voldemort. Oh umm I meant You-Know-Who not the V name. So yeah You-Know-Who caused everything. Wow, sorry for the long rant.
Severus Snape

Severus Snape is a fictional character in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. He is portrayed as a complex figure whose cold and sarcastic demeanor hides deep emotions and a troubled past. Snape plays a pivotal role in the series, ultimately being revealed as a tragic hero.

Snape. The most complicated character in the series. He played the most important role. Although Harry Potter was the one who defeated Voldemort and everything, it was Snape who lead to it. It was Snape's decision to sacrifice his life which lead to Harry's victory. Without the selflessness of Snape, Harry would have died a tragic death.

He's the coolest and one of the smartest characters. If everyone listen to Harry, Dumbledore, and Snape everything would be perfect! :) He's very brave. I really want to see what would of happened if he married Lily!
Hermione Granger

Hermione Jean Granger is a fictional character in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. She is one of the main characters and best friends of Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. Hermione is known for her intelligence, strong work ethic, and loyalty.

Yeah she should be second. WHY does Severus matter so much to everyone? It is annoying! Tons of times, Harry and Ron would have died without her. Like in the Devil's Snare. And without her, Voldemort would have still been in power because Harry would be dead. And she saved Buckbeak and founded Dumbledore's Army. Plus, she is just plain awesome and gets only As. No Bs or Cs. And she got outstanding on nine of her O.W.Ls. Hermione is so great. Hermione has awesome quotes, too. Like my personal favorite-- "Books! And cleverness! There are more important things-- friendship, and bravery." Go Hermione Granger!

Hermione is amazing! I KNOW the books are Harry Potter, but without Hermione the end would have been the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's stone, because the books would have been Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley: Let's see how many times they fail! Hermoine taught us that life is about more than smarts, it's about friendship and Bravery. She's truly the most important character.
Albus Dumbledore

Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a fictional character in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. He serves as the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for most of the series. Dumbledore is also the founder and leader of the Order of the Phoenix.

Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore saved Harry multiple times and found the hallows and gave hints to Harry where they were and he did the same thing for the horcruxes. He had chosen his death so Voldemort wouldn't be the master of the elder wand Harry would be dead without him and Harry's at the top! That's confusing.

Dumbledore should at least be #3 not #5. Who told Snape to kill him so Draco didn't have to? Who proved Harry innocent at his hearing in book 5? Who saved Harry and Neville's lives in the Department of Mysteries? Who cared about Harry so much it took him till Harry was 15 to tell him about the Prophecy? Dumbledore
Ron Weasley

Ronald Bilius "Ron" Weasley is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. He first appears in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" as the best friend of Harry Potter and Hermione Granger. Ron is a member of the Weasley family and a loyal supporter throughout the series.

Without Ron, Hermione would have been killed by the troll and harry... he would have been dead a million times over if Ron hadn't had his back like the loyal, brave and loving friend he is.

Ron is not important at all, except he saved Harry from drowning and broke a horcrux in deathly hallows then married Hermione Granger (who is cool) and had such sweet children rose granger weasley and hugo.

Why in the world is Ron down here? He should be right up there with Harry and Hermione. So much wouldn't have happened if there was no Ron.
Sirius Black

Sirius Black is a fictional character from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. He is introduced in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as Harry Potter's godfather and a former friend of James and Lily Potter. Known for escaping from Azkaban, Sirius plays a significant role in the fight against Voldemort... read more

I mean he was the only thing close to a father for harry and was the only one who thought that harry should find out information from the secret army that they made up for him! which means that he is the only member of the order of the phionex who has logic.

Seventh place? Like come on guys! He was the only good family Harry had. The fifth book wouldn't make sense without Sirius... the whole book series wouldn't make sense!

There would be no 3rd book without him. PLUS his awesomeness rubbed off on Harry, probably helping him kill Voldemort!
Draco Malfoy

Draco Lucius Malfoy is a character in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. He is a student in the same year as Harry Potter and belongs to Slytherin House. Draco comes from a wealthy pure-blood family and is often portrayed as Harry's rival throughout the series.

The character development is so GOOD. I love Draco Malfoy, definitely my favorite character. Not only does he prove that he has good in his heart, he also saves Harry's life. Twice, I guess. The reason he acted so cruel is because his father is cruel. To outside people. His father taught him to be intolerant. His mother, though, is kind. But he is number seven? MY FATHER WILL HEAR ABOUT THIS!

Wait until my father hears about this! How could he be important? He is a selfish character with no redeeming points.
Rubeus Hagrid

Rubeus Hagrid is a fictional character in the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling. Hagrid is introduced in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as a half-giant and half-human who serves as the gamekeeper and Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He... read more

"Sirius was Harry's only father-figure" was rubbish. just rubbish.
Harry bought Harry a birthday cake, invited him over anytime he wanted, cheered him on at all Quidditch matches, cried when Harry had to be left with the Dursleys, cared a lot about Harry's safety and well-being, and cried at Harry's 'death' out of legitimate sadness, not because Harry now 'couldn't' destroy Voldemort. COME ON PEOPLE

Of course he's important! Hagrid was the first one to tell harry about wizardry. Without him, Hermione, Luna, Ron, Cho, Fleur, Ginny and other amazing characters would not have existed! Without Hagrid, the first book would've been called: Harry Potter and the Stupid Dursleys.
Neville Longbottom

Neville Longbottom is a fictional character in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Initially portrayed as clumsy and forgetful, Neville grows into a brave and skilled wizard over the course of the series. He plays a crucial role in the final book, where he destroys the last Horcrux, Voldemort's snake... read more

He is the second most important character after Harry Potter! He's the one who killed Voldemort! (Because let's be honest after he killed Nagini Voldemort feels weak and dies, Harry didn't do anything apart from taking Voldemort's wand, and don't tell me that that's why he died) And it kills me because he did amazing things but he never got thé credits, it was only Harry "the chosen one" who did. But clearly, it's Neville the real hero.
You go champ!

Neville should be joint top with harry. Neville is the second chosen one I mean come on... 10th? It was Neville or harry... but jk Rowling decided Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone sounded better than neville longbottom and the philosopher's stone... let's be honest I understand why

The Newcomers

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Dolores Umbridge

Dolores Umbridge is a fictional character in the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling. She first appears in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as a Ministry of Magic official who becomes the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts. Umbridge is widely regarded as one of the... read more

She shows that there are people worse than Voldemort in the wizarding world which makes her very important. And if she would not be a character we Potterheads wouldn't be able to make fun and hate on her. That's why she should be number one
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Barty Crouch Jr.

Without him, the Goblet of Fire would have been a great flop.

The Contenders

Ginny Weasley

Ginny Weasley is a central character in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. She is the youngest child and only daughter of the Weasley family. Initially introduced as a shy girl with a crush on Harry Potter, Ginny evolves into a strong, independent young woman.... read more

people get some mind please. Ginny is more important than him. She has done something she tried to avenge him, cut her some slack I'm so unhappy she is the most important more important then harry Hermione and loony combined Ginny is the best not the 11th! Ginny rocks! She is the only character that did something!

Ginny should be higher up. She's important. As much as I love all the others, Ginerva Molly Weasley is the best.

She is a great person, though I love Luna, Hagrid, and Hermione more.
Lily J. Potter

Lily Potter gave birth to Harry, the main character, she DIED for him so that he would live, and Snape would never have helped him if he weren't her son, because he secretly loved her, and hated James.

Lily potter and Voldemort are the most important characters in th series

What the hell if Lily hadn't died for Harry Voldemort would be alive and Harry dead
Dobby the House Elf

Dobby is a fictional house-elf from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. He first appears in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and becomes a recurring character throughout the series. Dobby is known for his loyalty to Harry Potter and ultimately sacrifices his life to save his friends.

Dobby is the best, amazing and better than anyone else!
I hate Bellatrix Lestrange for killing Dobby.
I hate Harry Potter to! Dobby must be the new main character in the new movie, Dobby Is Free!
Vote Dobby and don't vote anyone else! - Go Dobby!

Dobby warned Harry Potter not to go back. Dobby tried to seriously injure Bellatrix! He died a free elf, knowing that his friends were safe.
He can finally die happy.
Remus Lupin

Remus Lupin is a fictional character in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. He is a werewolf and becomes the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Lupin is also a member of the Order of the Phoenix and plays a key role in the fight against Voldemort.

He was better than unbridgeable Lockhart Quirrell Carrow snape and moody all put together IN DADA
Luna Lovegood

Luna Lovegood is a character from the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. She was the only child of Xenophilius and Pandora Lovegood. Her mother died in a magical accident when Luna was nine, and she was raised by her father in a rook-like house near the village of Ottery St Catchpole in Devon.... read more

Listen the nargles where what she believed infested mistletoe.
She appeared in the fifth book, she was most important when she was the most sane at the argument on getting to the department of mysteries and said to take the thestrals. If Harry hadn't been using his teenage anger on everyone he would've remembered to use the thestrals because he can also see them.
I think you're going by the movie Luna.
Because you seem to forget this quote "Mistletoe," said Luna dreamily, pointing at a large clump of white berries placed over Harry's head. He jumped out from under it. "Good thinking," said Luna very seriously. "It's often infested with Nargles." that's the only time she mentioned them.
Bellatrix Lestrange

Bellatrix Lestrange is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series. She is a psychotic Death Eater who escaped from Azkaban and is fiercely loyal to Lord Voldemort. She murdered Sirius Black and tortured Frank and Alice Longbottom into insanity.
Molly Weasley

She should be higher. if she wouldn't have killed bellatrax ginny would have died and so harry could not have kids and the cursed child would never of happened
Minerva McGonagall

Minerva McGonagall is a fictional character in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. She is a professor of Transfiguration and the head of Gryffindor House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Over the course of the series, she becomes deputy headmistress and eventually headmistress of the school... read more
James Potter

If it hadn't been for them their would be no Harry Potter!
Lord Voldemort

Lord Voldemort is a fictional character and the primary antagonist in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series. He first appears in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published in 1997. Born as Tom Marvolo Riddle, he becomes the dark wizard known as Voldemort and is characterized by his obsession... read more

Honestly, Voldemort should be higher. Without him Harry Potter would not be our Harry Potter

Voldemort was actually the one starting IT he had the Death esters, he killed Lily and James and gives Harry hus scar making him the chosen one
Scorpius Malfoy
Alastor Moody
Sybill Trelawney
Cedric Diggory

Cedric Diggory is a character from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. He is a Hufflepuff student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Cedric is most notably featured in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, where he competes in the Triwizard Tournament and is ultimately killed by Peter Pettigrew... read more

How is he annoying?
Is it because he was played by Robert Pattinson.
He was only in two books because he was murdered in the fourth.
Are you going by the match in the third book, when Harry was attacked by dementors, Cedric wanted another game.
Fred and George only found him annoying because good looks, and Quidditch is important to them as well as their joke shop.
People make fun of Hufflepuffs and Cedric was one of the first Hufflepuffs that you can't make fun of
Anyway non-Hufflepuffs who try to get in Hufflepuff common room get sprayed with vinegar. (You have to tap the correct barrels in the rhythm of Helga Hufflepuff and the lid will swing open to a basement)
Peter Pettigrew