======Craig Bowker Jr.======
=====Introduction=====
Craig Bowker Jr. was a [[wizard]] and a student in [[Slytherin]] House at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] during the 2020s. He was a contemporary of [[Albus Potter]] and [[Scorpius Malfoy]]. His brief but significant role in the story culminates in his tragic murder at the hands of [[Delphini]], which served to highlight the grave danger she posed ([[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]).
=====Biography=====
Craig's life before [[Hogwarts]] is unknown. He was sorted into [[Slytherin]] House upon his arrival at the school ([[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]).
In the 2020-2021 school year, Craig discovered [[Albus Potter]] and [[Scorpius Malfoy]] shortly after their tumultuous return from a journey through time using a [[Time-Turner]]. The boys, realizing they were in danger from [[Delphini]], urged Craig to find Professor [[Minerva McGonagall]]. Craig agreed to deliver the message, but he was intercepted by [[Delphini]] herself. Before he could escape, she murdered him with the [[Killing Curse]] to prevent him from revealing her location ([[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]).
His body was discovered later, and his death sent shockwaves through the school. His father, [[Craig Bowker Sr.]], was seen being comforted by [[Harry Potter]] after learning of his son's murder ([[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]).
=====Physical Appearance and Personality=====
Craig's physical appearance is not described in the text of //[[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]//.
He appeared to be a dutiful and responsible student, as he immediately agreed to fetch a professor when asked by his fellow students who were in distress. He was tragically caught in a situation far beyond his control, becoming an innocent victim of [[Delphini]]'s actions ([[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]).
=====Magical Abilities and Skills=====
As a [[Hogwarts]] student, Craig would have possessed the standard magical education for his age. However, he is not depicted using any [[magic]] or [[spells]]. He was unable to defend himself against [[Delphini]]'s surprise attack with the [[Killing Curse]] ([[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]).
=====Possessions=====
No specific possessions are mentioned, though as a [[Hogwarts]] student, he would have owned a [[wand]], school robes, and other required school equipment ([[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]).
=====Relationships=====
  * **[[Albus Potter]] and [[Scorpius Malfoy]]**: Craig was a fellow [[Slytherin]] to Albus and Scorpius. His final act was an attempt to help them by fetching Professor [[McGonagall]]. They were horrified by his murder, which was a direct consequence of their encounter with him ([[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]).
  * **[[Delphini]]**: [[Delphini]] murdered Craig without hesitation to keep her presence and plans a secret. Craig was simply an obstacle to her, and his death demonstrated her cruelty and ruthlessness ([[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]).
  * **[[Craig Bowker Sr.]]**: His father, who was devastated by the loss of his son. [[Harry Potter]], who had recently reconciled with his own son Albus, personally comforted the grieving father ([[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]).
=====Etymology=====
  * **Craig**: A name of Scottish and Gaelic origin, from the word //creag//, meaning "rock" or "crag."
  * **Bowker**: An English surname with several possible origins, including an occupational name for a butcher (from Old French //bouchier//) or for someone who prepared flax or cloth by soaking it (from Middle English //bouken//).
  * **Jr.**: The suffix "Junior" indicates that he shares the same name as his father, [[Craig Bowker Sr.]].
=====Behind the Scenes=====
Craig Bowker Jr. is a character who appears exclusively in the stage play //[[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]//. He does not appear in the original seven novels by J.K. Rowling.
His death is a pivotal moment in the play, serving as the first on-stage murder and establishing [[Delphini]] as a genuine and lethal threat.