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2007
October- Harry Potter
(1980- present)
The Boy who Lived, only known survivor of the Avada Kedavra curse and conquerer of
Lord Voldemort, also known as Tom Riddle. Harry Potter joined the reshuffled
Auror Department under Kingsley Shacklebolt at age 17, rising to become
Head of said department in 2007.
September- Albus Dumbledore
(1881-1997)
Brilliant and often controversial headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft
and Wizardry, Albus Dumbledore is most famous for his 1945 defeat of Grindelwald
and his steadfast championing of Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived. Dumbledore's
self-proclaimed proudest achievement, however, was featuring on a Famous Wizards
Chocolate Frog Card.
August- Rowena Ravenclaw
(Medieval, precise dates unknown)
One of the four famous Founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,
Rowena Ravenclaw was the most brilliant witch of her time, though legend has it
that a broken heart - cause unknown - contributed to her early demise.
July- Godric Gryffindor
(Medieval, precise dates unknown)
One of the four famous Founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,
Godric Gryffindor was the most accomplished dueller of his time, an enlightened
fighter against Muggle-discrimination and the first owner of the celebrated
Sorting Hat.
June- Salazar Slytherin
(Medieval, precise dates unknown)
One of the four celebrated Founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
Wizardry, Salazar Slytherin was one of the first recorded Parselmouths, an
accomplished Legilimens, and a notorious champion of pureblood supremacy.
May- Helga Hufflepuff
(Medieval, precise dates unknown)
One of the four celebrated Founders of Hogwarts, Hufflepuff was particularly
famous for her dexterity at food-related Charms. Many recipes traditionally
served at Hogwarts feasts originated with Hufflepuff.
April- Magenta Comstock
(1895 - 1991)
'The wizard with three green thumbs' Celebrity herbologist and radio personality
March- Tilden Toots
(1959 - Present)
'The wizard with three green thumbs' Celebrity herbologist and radio personality
February- Mnemone Radford
(1562 - 1649)
Developed Memory Modifying Charms. First Ministry of Magic Obliviator.
January- Harvey Ridgebit
(1881 - 1973)
Dragonologist, caught first Peruvian Vipertooth, established world's largest
dragon sanctuary in Romania.
2006
December- Laurentia Fletwock
(1947 - present)
Celebrated breeder and racer of winged horses. Has campaigned for tighter
restrictions on broomstick use.
November- Lorcan d'Eath
(1964 - present)
Heartthrob singer, part vampire, nineteen weeks at number 1 with hit song 'Necks
to You.'
October- Idris Oakby
(1872 - 1985)
Founder of the S.S.S. (Society for the Support of Squibs)
September- Hambledon Quince
(1936 - present)
Author of controversial theory that wizards originate from Mars, Muggles from
mushrooms.
August- Erica Strainwright
(1932-2001)
Disgraced 1950s housekeeper guru who made a fortune selling 'cleaning' potions
that generated more mold and grime.
July- Tarquin McTavish
(1955 - present)
Imprisoned for crimes against Muggle neighbour, who was discovered trapped
inside McTavish's kettle.
June- Daisy Hookum
(1962 - present)
Wrote bestseller 'My Life as a Muggle', after giving up magic for a year.
Married to celebrity gardener Tilden Toots.
May- Fabius Watkins
(1940 - 1975)
Legendary Captain and Chaser of Montrose Magpies. Died in freak collision with
helicopter.
April- Grogan Stump
(1770 - 1884)
Popular Minister for Magic, appointed 1811.
March- Daisy Dodderidge
(1467 - 1555)
First landlady of the Leaky Cauldron.
February- Yardley Platt
(1446 - 1557)
Serial goblin-killer.
January- Jocunda Sykes
(1915- present)
Famous for flying across the Atlantic on a broomstick - the first person to do
so.
2005
December- Bowman Wright
(1492 - 1560)
Famous for developing the Golden Snitch.
November- Carlotta Pinkstone
(1922 - present)
Famous campaigner for lifting the International Confederation of Wizard's
Statute of Secrecy and telling Muggles that wizards still exist. Ms. Pinkstone
has been imprisoned several times for her blatant and deliberate use of magic in
public places.
October- Fifi LaFolle
(1888 - 1971)
Author of the 'Enchanted Encounters' series.
September- Gaspard Shingleton
(1959 - present)
Celebrated inventor of the Self-Stirring Cauldron.
August- Bridget Wenlock
(1202 - 1285)
Famous Arithmancer. First to establish the magical properties of the number
seven.
July- Chauncey Oldridge
(1342 - 1379)
First known victim of Dragon Pox.
June- Elfrida Clagg
(1612 - 1687)
Chieftaness of Warlock's Council.
May- Felix Summerbee
(1447 - 1508)
Inventor of the Cheering Charm.
April- Gondoline Oliphant
(1720 - 1799)
Famous for studies of life and habits of trolls. Clubbed to death in the
Cotswolds while sketching.
March- Mungo Bonham
(1560 - 1659)
Famous wizard healer. Founded St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and
Injuries.
February- Artemisia Lufkin
(1754 - 1825)
First witch to become Minister for Magic.
January- Derwent Shimpling
(1912 - present)
Ate an entire Venemous Tentacula for a bet and survived, though is still purple.
2004
December- Ignatia Wildsmith
(1227 - 1320)
The witch who invented Floo powder.
November- Devlin Whitehorn
(1945 - present)
Founder of the Nimbus Racing Broom company.
October- Glenda Chittock
(1964 - present)
Popular presenter of the W.W.N. (Wizarding Wireless Network) programme "Witching
Hour".
September- Uric the Oddball
(Medieval, dates unknown)
Highly eccentric wizard who is famed, among other things, for wearing a
jellyfish for a hat.
August- Honoria Nutcombe
(1665 - 1743)
Founded the Society for the Reformation of Hags.
July- Donoghan Tremlett
(1972 - present)
Bass player with the popular wizarding band The Weird Sisters.
June- Gwenog Jones
(1968 - present)
Captain and Beater of only all-female national Quidditch Team, the Holyhead
Harpies.
May- Felix Summerbee
(1447 - 1508)
Inventor of Cheering Charms