======Professor Eulalie Hicks======
=====Introduction=====
Professor Eulalie "Lally" Hicks is a highly intelligent and powerful American witch, serving as the [[Charms]] [[Professor]] at [[Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. A trusted friend and staunch ally of [[Albus Dumbledore]], she plays a significant role in the global wizarding conflict against the dark wizard [[Gellert Grindelwald]] during the 1930s. Her character exists entirely within the //Fantastic Beasts// film series and associated materials, not appearing in the original seven //Harry Potter// novels.
=====Biography=====
Professor Hicks's background is primarily detailed through the //Fantastic Beasts// films and supplementary materials from [[Wizarding World]]. A descendant of a magical family, she eventually took up a teaching post at [[Ilvermorny]], the North American wizarding school, where she became a respected [[Professor]] of [[Charms]] (Pottermore).
During the rise of [[Gellert Grindelwald]] in the 1930s, Professor Hicks became a key correspondent and ally of [[Albus Dumbledore]]. Trusting her sharp mind and formidable magical skill, [[Dumbledore]] enlisted her help in his efforts to thwart [[Grindelwald]]'s plans. She first assisted by creating a [[Portkey]] disguised as a book, which she sent to the [[No-Maj]] [[Jacob Kowalski]] to safely transport him to [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] to join the mission against [[Grindelwald]].
Hicks later traveled to Berlin, Germany, with [[Jacob]], [[Newt Scamander]], [[Theseus Scamander]], and [[Bunty Broadacre]] to disrupt [[Grindelwald]]'s political machinations. She demonstrated exceptional dueling prowess and quick thinking, protecting [[Jacob]] and confronting [[Grindelwald]]'s acolytes. Her final key involvement was in Bhutan, where she participated in the complex plan involving multiple identical suitcases to confuse [[Grindelwald]]'s followers during the election for the Supreme Mugwump of the [[International Confederation of Wizards]]. She bravely dueled several dark wizards to ensure the integrity of the election and expose [[Grindelwald]]'s deception with the [[Qilin]] (//Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore//).
=====Physical Appearance and Personality=====
As depicted in the films, Eulalie Hicks is a tall, elegant, and stylish witch. She carries herself with an air of confidence and authority, often dressed in sophisticated 1930s attire that is both practical and fashionable (//Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore//).
Professor Hicks is characterized by her sharp intellect, bravery, and unwavering loyalty. She is quick-witted, often with a dry sense of humor, and is exceptionally perceptive. As a [[Charms]] master, she is a logical and strategic thinker, able to analyze complex magical situations and devise effective countermeasures. Despite her formidable power, she is also compassionate, showing great warmth and encouragement towards [[Jacob Kowalski]], whom she deeply respects for his courage. She is a determined and principled individual, utterly committed to opposing the prejudice and tyranny of [[Gellert Grindelwald]].
=====Magical Abilities and Skills=====
  * **[[Charms]] Mastery:** As the [[Ilvermorny]] [[Charms]] [[Professor]], this is her area of expertise. She displays an advanced and intuitive understanding of [[Charms]], capable of creating a complex book [[Portkey]] and using a wide array of spells for both offense and defense (//Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore//).
  * **Dueling:** Professor Hicks is a highly formidable duelist. She is shown confidently engaging multiple dark wizards simultaneously, using powerful and precise spellwork to defend her allies and incapacitate her opponents (//Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore//).
  * **Magical Intellect:** Her strategic mind is one of her greatest assets. [[Dumbledore]] relies on her intellect to help formulate and execute his complex plans against [[Grindelwald]].
  * **Non-Verbal Magic:** Like most powerful and experienced wizards, she is capable of casting spells non-verbally, a testament to her high level of magical skill (//Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore//).
=====Possessions=====
  * **[[Wand]]:** Professor Hicks's wand is made of a dark wood with a distinct, carved light-brown handle, possibly rosewood. She wields it with exceptional precision and skill (//Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore//).
  * **Book [[Portkey]]:** She enchanted a copy of a [[Charms]] textbook to act as a [[Portkey]], which she used to transport [[Jacob Kowalski]] to the [[Hog's Head Inn]] to meet with [[Dumbledore]]'s team (//Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore//).
=====Relationships=====
  * **[[Albus Dumbledore]]:** Hicks is a deeply trusted friend and loyal ally of [[Dumbledore]]. Their relationship is built on mutual respect for each other's intellect and magical abilities. She is one of the few people [[Dumbledore]] entrusts with his dangerous plans to move against [[Grindelwald]].
  * **[[Newt Scamander]]:** She works alongside [[Newt]] as a key member of the team assembled by [[Dumbledore]]. They share a common goal and a professional, cooperative relationship.
  * **[[Jacob Kowalski]]:** Hicks holds [[Jacob]] in very high regard, recognizing the bravery of a [[No-Maj]] willing to fight in the wizarding world. She acts as a guide and protector for him, providing him with a wand (a "fake" one with no core) and ensuring his safety.
  * **[[Gellert Grindelwald]]:** Professor Hicks is a firm and dedicated opponent of [[Grindelwald]] and his fascist ideology. She risks her life to fight against him and his vision for the world.
=====Etymology=====
  * **Eulalie:** The name is of Greek origin (from //eulalos//), meaning "sweetly speaking" or "well-spoken." This is fitting for an articulate and intelligent professor.
  * **Hicks:** A common English surname, a medieval patronymic form of the name "Richard."
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * Professor Eulalie Hicks is a character created specifically for the //Fantastic Beasts// film series to expand the wizarding world, particularly the American magical community and the faculty of [[Ilvermorny]].
  * Her name was first seen on a piece of paper in [[Newt Scamander]]'s suitcase workshop in //Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald//, listed as a contact.
  * Her character was fully introduced and developed in the third film, //Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore//, where she is portrayed by American actress and comedian Jessica Williams.