Minor Characters
Petunia Dursley
Harry’s aunt, Vernon’s husband, and Dudley’s mother. Petunia and Vernon treat Harry horribly but are also afraid of Harry because they worry that he will use magic on them.
Dudley Dursley
Harry’s cousin and Vernon and Petunia’s son. Dudley is slightly older than Harry and is completely spoiled by his parents. Like his parents, he is terrified that Harry will use magic to hurt him.
Professor Sprout
The Herbology teacher at Hogwarts and the Head of Hufflepuff House. Professor Sprout helps to cure the petrified students using the Mandrakes that she is growing, which have restorative powers.
Crabbe
One of Draco Malfoy’s best friends and henchmen, along with Goyle. Ron transforms into Crabbe using Polyjuice Potion in order to interrogate Draco about the Heir of Slytherin.
Goyle
One of Draco Malfoy’s best friends and henchmen, along with Crabbe. Harry transforms into Goyle using Polyjuice Potion in order to interrogate Draco about the Heir of Slytherin.
Neville Longbottom
A classmate of Harry’s and another first-year student in Gryffindor. Neville is often portrayed as nervous and somewhat inept, like when the Cornish pixies haul him into the air by the ears during Lockhart’s class.
Colin Creevey
A Muggle-born first-year student in Gryffindor who treats Harry like a celebrity and constantly takes pictures of him. Colin is the first student petrified by the basilisk, though he is revived at the end of the book.
Ernie MacMillan
A second-year Hufflepuff student who is friends with Justin Finch-Fletchley. After seeing Harry talk to the snake during the dueling club, he spreads the rumor that Harry is the Heir of Slytherin and accuses Harry of hating Muggle-born students.
Oliver Wood
A sixth-year Gryffindor student and the captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team.
Percy Weasley
Ron’s older brother who is a sixth-year student at Hogwarts. Percy is also a prefect in Gryffindor.
Peeves
A poltergeist who likes to make trouble in the hallways at Hogwarts.
Seamus Finnigan
A classmate of Harry’s, who is also a first-year in Gryffindor.
Dean Thomas
A classmate of Harry’s, who is also a first-year in Gryffindor.