Wizard Friends
If you're a Harry Potter fan, you probably wouldn't hesitate to jump into the Wizarding world given the chance. Think of all the spells you'll learn and the people you'll meet! Yet, as interesting as it may be to befriend the main trio, some characters likely wouldn't be so great to get close to. Here are 10 faces from Harry Potter who would make excellent friends and 10 you're better off avoiding altogether.
1. Hermione Granger
Whenever you need advice, Hermione is there for you. She's fiercely loyal to the people she cares about and wouldn't hesitate to put herself in difficult situations to help them. Sure, she can be stubborn and occasionally overbearing, but there's no doubt she always has her friends' best interests at heart.
2. Ron Weasley
Life would rarely feel boring with Ron in your friend group, especially with his unique sense of humor. Plus, you can count on him when things truly matter. While he occasionally has his bouts of insecurity or jealousy, Ron is a friend you can't replace.
3. Luna Lovegood
You wouldn't need to act a certain way just to be friends with Luna. She's remarkably accepting of other people, despite experiencing plenty of ridicule herself, and she'll listen without judgment. While you might not agree with everything she brings up, you'd still appreciate her presence.
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4. Neville Longbottom
Neville is one of the most dependable people in the entire series. His confidence takes time to develop, but his kindness and willingness to stand up for others are invaluable traits in themselves. As a friend, he'd be supportive of you without needing to steal the spotlight.
5. Ginny Weasley
Ginny has a trait we all appreciate: honesty. She's also witty, independent, and capable of holding her ground, which would make her refreshing to have around. More importantly, she doesn't seem interested in friendships with unnecessary drama, so you wouldn't need to worry about her gossiping behind your back.
6. Rubeus Hagrid
Few people in the Wizarding world welcome their friends as enthusiastically as Hagrid does. But he's not just welcoming; he's also the type to defend you immediately if someone treated you badly. You might want to politely decline some of his homemade cooking and distance yourself from his more dangerous pets, though.
7. Fred Weasley
Being friends with Fred would guarantee plenty of laughter, provided you're comfortable with occasionally being the butt of his jokes—all in good faith, of course! Beneath all the pranks, he's courageous, generous, and deeply devoted to the people he cares about. He'd probably be especially good company when you've had a miserable day and need someone to hear you out.
8. George Weasley
George shares his twin's mischievous personality, but he's also remarkably resourceful and resilient. A friendship with him would therefore strike a good balance: plenty of humor and dependability. Just don't leave anything unattended around him; it might suddenly sprout legs or explode.
9. Cedric Diggory
Popular as he is, Cedric isn't the kind of person who makes himself superior to everyone else. He's fair-minded, gracious toward his competitors, and likes receiving praise if he's earned it. Those qualities suggest he'd be the sort of friend who celebrates your accomplishments instead of trying to one-up you.
10. Harry Potter
Of course, Harry had to be on the list! While he can be moody and impulsive, he's intensely loyal and repeatedly risks his own safety for the people he cares about. Just like Hermione and Ron, the other two that add up to this memorable trio, Harry is one of the most dependable people you could ever have on your side.
Now that you have the characters you'd gladly be friends with, who would you want to steer clear of? Well, avoiding these 10 faces might be a good start...
1. Dolores Umbridge
You wouldn't need to spend much time around Umbridge to understand the difference between friendliness and kindness. Not only does Dolores enjoy controlling other people, but she also hides that cruelty behind a polite façade. Even a normal conversation with her could somehow end with you being blamed for something you didn't know existed.
2. Draco Malfoy
Having spent years insulting classmates, flaunting his family's status, and picking on people he considers beneath him, it's no surprise Draco wouldn't make a good pal. Despite his character arc and development, he's still not someone you'd willingly invite to sit at your lunch table.
3. Peter Pettigrew
A friend who abandons you is bad enough, but Peter takes betrayal even further. He turns against people who trusted him because he thinks protecting himself matters more than loyalty. Sharing anything remotely personal with him would be a risky move.
4. Lucius Malfoy
Sure, Lucius is perfectly capable of being civil when doing so benefits him. But that pleasant exterior disappears immediately when he's dealing with people he deems less important. Between his prejudices, manipulation, and willingness to intimidate others, you'd have plenty of reasons to keep your interactions with him brief.
5. Bellatrix Lestrange
Bellatrix takes pleasure in causing suffering, and that alone would probably drive you away. Her loyalty to Voldemort overwhelms practically everything else. If you spotted her approaching from across the room, introducing yourself would be the last thing on your mind.
6. Gilderoy Lockhart
Lockhart's charm and enthusiasm might make him seem initially not too bad. The problem is that most conversations would inevitably return to him, him, him, whether it's about his achievements, appearance, or adventures. Once you learned his true face, you wouldn't even want to be casual friends.
7. Rita Skeeter
Telling Rita anything personal would be asking for trouble: she's willing to exaggerate details and invade people's privacy as long as it produces a better story. Would you really want a friend who constantly twists your embarrassing moments into something far worse?
8. Fenrir Greyback
Deliberately vicious with a penchant for frightening others, Greyback is another character you'd definitely want to avoid. There's really no social situation in which getting better acquainted with him is a smart or sensible decision.
9. Pansy Parkinson
Pansy loves mocking people when she knows she has an audience. Much of her confidence also seems tied to belonging to the right social circle, so unless you enjoy friendships riddled with gossip and status-conscious judgment, you're better off finding other people to spend your time with.
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10. Lord Voldemort
There's a reason why Voldemort is the main villain in the series. The people surrounding him are merely his followers who must remain obedient at all times, and displeasing him can lead to dire consequences. No matter how cool you might think it'd be to befriend the bad guy, this is one networking opportunity you'd be wise to decline.
