A major reason for the franchise’s success is the characters.

Minerva has demonstrated whyshe is the perfect choice to lead Gryffindoron numerous occasions.

Harry later tricks Lucius into giving Dobby a sock,freeing him from his forced servitude.

Emma Watson as Hermione performs Homenum Revelio in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

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Her quick thinking and research skills have bailed the trio out of several close calls.

It can be debated whether Severus was a good man, butthere’s no denying his courage.

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Slughorn and Regulus Black in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

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Luna Lovegood wearing spectrespecs and holding a quibbler magazine in Harry Potter.

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Maggie Smith as Professor Minerva McGonagall in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2’

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Magic is emitted from Dobby’s fingers as he snaps in Harry Potter and the Deathyl Hallows Part 1

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Hermione Granger, played by Emma Watson, casting a spell in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.'

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Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) on the Knight’s horse in ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’

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Sirius Black looking at a person offscreen in the Harry Potter franchise

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Severus Snape, played actor Alan Rickman, stands beside Filius Flitwick and Rubeus Hagrid in front of the Triwizard Cup

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Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom looks anxious in a hall in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.

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Daniel Radcliffe as Harry performs the spell Expecto Patronum in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

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