Summary
The world ofHarry Potter, just like the real world, is filled to the brim with a wide array of characters, including its fair share of charismatic witches, wizards, and muggles. Charismatic people have an irresistible charm about them, and others just can’t help liking them or being inspired by them.
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InHarry Potter, charisma, like everything else, is used for both good and evil with some individuals wielding it purposefully, and others possessing an innate and innocent charisma they possibly aren’t even aware of.
7Cedric Diggory
Cedric Diggory was a natural charmer and was able to unite practically all of the Hogwarts students as their champion forthe Triwizard Tournament. Without even trying, Cedric was liked by all and was well-suited to a role in the public eye; and yet impressively the fame never got to his head.
While Cedric never used his charisma for any gain, had he lived, he could have gone far in life, and no doubt many would have looked up to him. Cedric’s good looks doubtless helped heighten his charisma and caused people to be more naturally drawn to him.
6Harry Potter
Although he may not have realized it himself, Harry Potter could be quite the charismatic leader when needed. This is illustrated best inThe Order of the Phoenixwhen Harry was able to inspire and lead some of his fellow students inthe secret organization, Dumbledore’s Army.
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Part of his gravitas with which people looked up to Harry, was admittedly to do with the fact that he was the boy who lived or the chosen one, but Harry’s bravery and humility also earned him followers. Harry led by example, never asking anything of anyone, and yet they fought for his cause all the same.
5Horace Slughorn
There is no doubt about Professor Horace Slughorn’s charisma, and he used it to great effect to enthrall his classes and get the most out of them. He had a way with words and understood the importance of presentation, helping him be one ofthe best Hogwarts Professors.
Horace Slughorn also used his charisma to gain connections both at Hogwarts and in the wider wizarding world, gaining him influential friends and certain advantages. Slughorn also had an eye for spotting other charismatic people, and he was compelled by them and what they could potentially do for him. Thus, he would recruit promising students at Hogwarts to his Slug Club and help them achieve greatness.
4Fred & George Weasley
Fred and George Weasleywere arguably two of the most popular students at Hogwarts during Harry’s time, and it is easy to see why. Through comedy and mischief, their charisma shined through, even when times were dark and gloomy. During Professor Umbridge’s reign of terror, they were the leaders in the resistance against her and even managed to inspire the teachers to follow suit.
Later on in the series, their charisma started earning the Weasley twins money, as their character just as much as their ingenious inventions, helped them draw in more customers.
3Tom Riddle
Despite the monster he turned into, there is no denying that Tom Riddle was one of the most charming and charismatic young wizards to ever attend Hogwarts. Whether he was born with natural charisma or learned to wield it, there is no denying he weaponized it to manipulate others to his will.
Most of his teachers thought the world of him, expecting him to achieve great success beyond Hogwarts, and by his later years, Tom had built up quite the following among the students. One example ofTom Riddle being extremely charismatic from the booksis when he charmed Hepzibah Smith into showing him Helga Hufflepuff’s cup, putting on an act before murdering her and stealing the cup.
2Gilderoy Lockhart
Gilderoy Lockhart was so charismatic that he was able to build a hugely successful career off of it, along with his knack for memory charms. After stealing the deeds ofheroic witches and wizards around the worldand undoubtedly writing them down with beautiful and engaging prose, Lockhart still had to convince the wizarding world that he was the dashing hero and that they should buy his books.
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Naturally, Lockhart’s dashing looks helped him in his deceptive endeavor but constantly wearing his smile and feigning supreme confidence, convinced many and earned him quite a devoted following.
1Albus Dumbledore
When it comes to the most charismatic characters inHarry Potter, there is no more charismatic individual than Albus Dumbledore, who was able to inspire loyaltyeven after death. Dumbledore’s ability to charm is innate, from his lovable and peculiar habits that none would expect from a wizard of his age to his unrelenting politeness even when facing death.
Dumbledore is a natural leader, and in times of peril, all look towards his wisdom and feel safer in the knowledge that he is looking out for them. Dumbledore’s followers are so devoted that even when all seems lost, they still trust in his plan.
