Character Guide Professors Binns – Professor Binns is the only professor in Hogwarts that is a ghost. They say one day he woke up and left his body behind. He teaches “The History of Magic” which is the most boring class in all of Hogwarts. Dippet, Armando – Armando Dippet was Headmaster of Hogwarts when Tom Riddle and Hagrid were students there, and when Dumbledore was a Professor. Dumbledore, Albus – (Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards). Currently Headmaster of Hogwarts. He is considered to be one of the greatest wizards of the age. He is, supposedly, the only one Voldemort ever feared. The head of the Order of the Phoenix. Flitwick – Professor Flitwick is the Charms teacher at Hogwarts. He is a very tiny man, and often has to stand on books to see the class over his podium. Grubbly-Plank – Professor Grubbly-Plank substitutes for Hagrid whenever he is unavailable. She is a very conventional teacher, and wouldn't be caught dead with Blast-Ended-Skwerts. Hagrid, Rubeus – Hagrid became a professor in Harry’s third year, teaching Care of Magical Creatures. He got off to a rough start as a professor, but has gotten better since then. Hagrid is one of Harry’s good friends, ever since he rescued him from the Dursleys. Kettleburn – Professor Kettleburn was the Care of Magical Creatures teacher before Hagrid, and left Hogwarts to “have some time with his remaining limbs”. Lockhart, Gilderoy – Professor Lockhart was teacher of Defense Against the Dark Arts (DADA) in Harry’s second year. Harry despised him because Lockhart always thought Harry was trying to get famous even though he wasn’t. Lockhart is currently in St. Mungo’s Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries, for a memory charm that backfired. Lupin, Remus (“Moony”) – Professor Lupin was DADA teacher in Harry’s third year. Because he was bitten by a werewolf when he was a boy, and still transform into a harmless werewolf every month (harmless if he remembers his potion!) he has been an outcast his whole life. Growing up, Lupin was friends with James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew. Together they invented the Marauder’s Map. Professor Snape has deep resentment towards Lupin because of a prank Sirius played on him when they were younger. Lupin is a member of the Order. McGonagall, Minerva – Professor McGonagall is Transfiguration teacher at Hogwarts. She is head of the Gryffindor House, and is also an Animagus (she can turn into a cat). She is great personal friends with Dumbledore. Moody, Alastor (“Mad-Eye”) – Mad-Eye Moody was an Auror and caught lots of Death Eaters, but in his old age has grown very paranoid. He was supposed to teach at Hogwarts (in Harry’s fourth year) but was prevented from doing so because of an evil plan by Barty Crouch Jr. and Lord Voldemort. He is currently fighting evil once again, as he is a member of the Order. Quirrell – Professor Quirrell was DADA teacher (in Harry’s first year). He always wore a turban (which contained Lord Voldemort). Quirrell tried to steal the Sorcerer’s/Philosopher’s Stone from Hogwarts and also from Gringotts but was unsuccessful both times. Sinistra – Professor Sinistra is the astronomy teacher at Hogwarts. Snape, Severus – Professor Snape is the Potions Master at Hogwarts. He used to be a Death Eater, but according to Dumbledore “turned spy for us before Voldemort’s downfall, at great personal risk”. Snape has a deep loathing for Harry because he hated his father, James Potter and his godfather, Sirius Black. Snape is a member of the Order. Sprout – Professor Sprout is the Herbology teacher, and also the Head of Hufflepuff House. Trelawney, Sibyll – Professor Trelawney is the Divinations teacher at Hogwarts. In just about every class she predicts Harry’s death, which annoys him greatly. She has had a total of two correct predictions, including a Prophecy about Harry Potter's destiny. Vector – Professor Vector is the Arithmancy teacher at Hogwarts. Back to the Character Guide.