Draco's father and a wealthy, influential pure-blood wizard. Cold, calculating, and deeply prejudiced, Lucius maintains a respectable public face while wielding power through intimidation and political connections.

Potions Master and later Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts. Cold, sarcastic, and openly hostile towards Harry from their first meeting. A deeply complex figure whose true loyalties are one of the series' central mysteries.

A former friend of Harry's father who lived for twelve years disguised as a rat. Small, timid, and defined by cowardice, Pettigrew attaches himself to whoever he believes is the most powerful.

Draco's mother and Lucius's wife. Cold and haughty in public, Narcissa's defining characteristic is her fierce devotion to her son above all else, including ideology.

Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher in Harry's first year. Nervous, stuttering, and apparently terrified of his own subject. Wears a distinctive purple turban.