Who's the real hero of Harry Potter? Tell us for $3

Posted by Alex Sinclair in Film & TV

Never mind 'the boy who lived', the Harry Potter films are filled with heroes! So, Harry aside, which character do you think deserves praise for their kind heart, cunning, or courage?

Be sure to explain why they're so heroic, what their motivations are, and why their story resonates with you. Give at least one example of their heroism too. There's no minimum wordcount for this bounty, but fuller, more personal entries are more likely to win a prize.

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Task: Tell us about a heroic character from the Harry Potter movies and explain why their story resonates with you

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Created at 12:44pm, 24th April, 2024. Page last updated at 2:42pm, 16th May, 2024.
Deadline at 11:00pm, 1st May, 2024.

Submissions (12)

FirestormGamingTeam5/1/2024

Won$3

The Weasley Twins:

IMO they are the ones who helped Harry overcome a lot of what he was struggling with, they kept him sane when he wasn't allowed to Hogsmede, giving him the marauder's map, this map was then used by Harry, constantly throughout the books to help him out of so many jams and potential mistakes.

They are the un-sung heroes of Harry Potter's adventures IMO

Shovel4/30/2024

it might be a bit generic for me to say, but I would definitely say that Snape was the underrated hero. he did what he called to try and help and save Harry as much as he could but obviously with the way it panned out he just couldn’t at the end. The whole state is just so injustice because you could really do a deep diving to sort of everything that he went through through it could be a whole of a book and a whole of her movie to really help and really tell Story but yeah, I definitely feel like Snape was the underrated hero

Sturmer4/30/2024

Won$3

Dobby

This tiny house-elf from the "Harry Potter" series, shows his big heart, courage, and self-sacrifice.

Dobby bravely seeks Harry Potter to warn him about danger. His desire for elf rights and his fight for freedom showcases his deep sense of justice and empathy. His final act of protection, dying to secure their escape, marks him as a true hero who values others' freedom and safety above his own life.

Limal4/29/2024

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For me, it's Luna Lovegood displays. She courageously remains true to herself and her beliefs, inspiring others to embrace their quirks and differences.

She is also supportive and inspirational ally. She actively participates in significant battles against dark forces revealing true heroism.

I think she deserved own TV series or a game!

Makster4/29/2024

Won$3

Molly Weasley (Harry's unofficial Mom) This could also go to Arthur but I think with Molly's portrayal she honestly gives Harry some of the most unconditional love a mom could give. Knitting him a sweater for Christmas (as she does with all of her sons), buying him his first dress robe (in the same colour as his eyes), and the countless times she hosts Harry throughout summer and holidays at The Burrow.