Barry Wee Willie Winkle (b. 14 August 1236) was the oldest known wizard in the 1990s, when he reached the age of 755. To celebrate the occasion, he held a massive party, inviting every wizard and witch he had ever known, a total of thirty million people. It was one of the biggest parties in wizarding history.
Who is the oldest person in the Harry Potter series?
The oldest living living humans mentioned in the books are Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel, who lived over 600 years. The real Nicholas Flamel was born around 1326. If the same basilisk has been living in the Chamber of Secrets since Slytherin put it there, that would make it over 1100 years old.
In a 2016 HuffPost interview, casting director Janet Hirshensom said that an American actor was tested for the role of Harry Potter, but only one. That was Liam Aiken, who had worked with "Sorcerer's Stone" director Christopher Columbus in 1998's "Stepmom."
It's been revealed that Robin Williams was almost cast as Hagrid in the original Harry Potter films, but Robbie Coltrane was eventually handed the role as author JK Rowling had a very big rule that couldn't be broken during the casting process.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was founded by four of the most brilliant witches and wizards of their time. It was founded in the 10th century by Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff and Salazar Slytherin.
Born in Ancient Greece, Herpo the Foul was one of the first wizards to experiment and fully immerse themselves into the Dark Arts. Not only did he create many of the curses that were used in Harry Potter's time, but he was also the first person to breed and successfully domesticate a Basilisk.
James Sirius Potter (b. c. 2004) was an English half-blood wizard, the eldest child and first son of Harry and Ginevra Potter (née Weasley). James was two years older than his brother Albus Severus and four years older than his sister Lily Luna.
No, they are harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Muggles ,they have NO magical abilities... ^^pretty much this. Keep in mind that Filch was a Squib- so did have some magical blood despite not being able to use magic- so there's always a super slim hope that they have 'latent' ability or even some minor ability to be developed.
Even if you are familiar with what the word “wizardess” means in its modern sense, you should avoid using it as a feminine form of the word “wizard.” The word “witch” is still the most common and widely used term for female wizards.
If, by unfortunate means, Muggles do happen to observe the working of magic, the Ministry of Magic sends Obliviators to cast Memory Charms upon them, causing them to forget the event. Some Muggles are aware of the wizarding world.
Hagrid and Maxime eventually part on the journey home because of Maxime's exasperation with Grawp, Hagrid's half-brother whom he had found and was attempting to bring home with them. Grawp, who wanted to stay with the giants, seriously injured Hagrid.
According to Slash Film, Total Film and Insider, the late Robin Williams also wanted a part in the Harry Potter films. He had his eye on the role of Rubeus Hagrid, the beloved half-giant gamekeeper and Keeper of Keys and Grounds of Hogwarts.
Olympe Maxime is portrayed by English actress Frances de la Tour in the film adaptations of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Deathly Hallows: Part 1. British basketball player Ian Whyte portrayed her for the full-body shots.
John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II (born 9 June 1963) is an American actor, producer, and musician who portrayed a middle-aged Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
13. Thomas Brodie-Sangster — Ron Weasley. Thomas Brodie-Sangster revealed that he would have loved to play Ron Weasley on the big screen. Not only that, but he actually gave it a try and ended up losing the opportunity to Rupert Grint, the little redhead that is now very well-known to all of the fans of the saga.
Henry Cavill auditioned for the part of Cedric Diggory but lost out to Pattinson. Ironically, Cavill was also Stephenie Meyer's first choice for the role of Edward Cullen in Twilight, a role which also went to Pattinson.
Oliver Phelps was born about 13 minutes before his twin brother, James Phelps. He has always loved acting and appeared in many high school drama productions. In 2000 he and his brother were picked to play Fred (James) and George (Oliver) Weasley in the film adaptations of the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling.
Warwick Davis is an English actor who has portrayed Filius Flitwick in all film adaptations to date (except for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1).
