In the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, there are dozens, possibly hundreds of characters. These characters run the gamut, ranging from wizards to witches to muggles to squibs. They have varying loyalties over the course of the series, from members of the Order of the Phoenix to holding allegiances with Lord Voldemort. And of course, there are plenty of Gryffindors, Slytherins, Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs in the mix. Over the years, many tattoo collectors have shown their appreciation for the franchise’s characters, adorning their skin with both major and minor members of the series. We’ve gathered up 45 of our favorite Harry Potter tattoos depicting 15 of the most iconic characters in the series. Take a peek at these tattoos in the gallery below, then let us know your thoughts on this story in the comments section on social media.
Harry Potter
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” 1997
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” 2016
Allegiance: Order of the Phoenix
House: Gryffindor
Notable Quote: “There’s no need to call me ‘sir,’ Professor.”
Actor: Daniel Radcliffe
Hermione Granger
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” 1997
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” 2016
Allegiance: Order of the Phoenix
House: Gryffindor
Notable Quote: “Books! And cleverness! There are more important things — friendship and bravery.”
Actor: Emma Watson
Ron Weasley
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” 1997
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” 2016
Allegiance: Order of the Phoenix
House: Gryffindor
Notable Quote: “When in doubt, go to the library.”
Actor: Rupert Grint
Albus Dumbledore
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” 1997
Last Appearance: “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” 2018
Allegiance: Order of the Phoenix
House: Gryffindor
Notable Quote: “Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.”
Actor: Richard Harris, Michael Gambon and Jude Law
Luna Lovegood
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” 2003
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows— Part 2” 2011
Allegiance: Order of the Phoenix
House: Ravenclaw
Notable Quote: “I’ve interrupted a deep thought, haven’t I? I can see it growing smaller in your eyes.”
Actor: Evanna Lynch
Minerva McGonagall
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” 1997
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows— Part 2” 2011
Allegiance: Order of the Phoenix
House: Gryffindor
Notable Quote: “They’re supposed to be, you blithering idiot.”
Actor: Maggie Smith
Sirius Black
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” 1999
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows— Part 2” 2011
Allegiance: Order of the Phoenix
House: Gryffindor
Notable Quote: “If you want to know what a man’s like, take a look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
Actor: Gary Oldman
Bellatrix Lestrange
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” 1999
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows— Part 2” 2011
Allegiance: Lord Voldemort
House: Slytherin
Notable Quote: “My Lord, I’d like to volunteer for this task. I want to kill the boy”
Actor: Helena Bonham Carter
Lord Voldemort
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” 1997
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows— Part 2” 2011
Allegiance: Lord Voldemort
House: Slytherin
Notable Quote: “Harry Potter, the Boy who Lived… come to die. Avada Kedavra!”
Actor: Ralph Fiennes, Christian Coulson and Hero Fiennes-Tiffin
Rubeus Hagrid
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” 1997
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows— Part 2” 2011
Allegiance: Order of the Phoenix
House: Gryffindor
Notable Quote: “Dry Up Dursley, You Big Prune”
Actor: Robbie Coltrane
Professor Severus Snape
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” 1997
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows— Part 2” 2011
Allegiance: Order of the Phoenix and Lord Voldemort
House: Slytherin
Notable Quote: “Always”
Actor: Alan Rickman
Draco Malfoy
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” 1997
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” 2016
Allegiance: Lord Voldemort
House: Slytherin
Notable Quote: “I Don’t Think You’re Gonna Last 10 Minutes In This Tournament. He Disagrees. He Thinks You Won’t Last 5.”
Actor: Tom Felton
Dobby
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” 1998
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows— Part 1” 2010
Allegiance: Order of the Phoenix
Notable Quote: “Dobby has no master, Dobby is a free elf and Dobby has come to save Harry Potter.”
Actor: Toby Jones
Remus Lupin
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” 1999
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows— Part 2” 2011
Allegiance: Order of the Phoenix
House: Gryffindor
Notable Quote: “It is the quality of one’s convictions that determines success, not the number of followers.”
Actor: David Thewlis
Moaning Myrtle
First Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” 1998
Last Appearance: “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” 2005
House: Ravenclaw
Notable Quote: “Oh Harry, if you die down there, you’re welcome to share my toilet!
Actor: Shirley Henderson