Angelina Johnson

Angelina Johnson was a witch and a student in Gryffindor House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, two years ahead of Harry Potter. She is best known for her exceptional skill as a Quidditch player, serving as a Chaser for many years before becoming the team's Captain in her final year. A brave and loyal member of Dumbledore's Army, Angelina fought against Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters during the Second Wizarding War, most notably in the Battle of Hogwarts.

Angelina began her education at Hogwarts two years before Harry Potter. A talented flier, she secured a position as a Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch team by at least her third year. She was part of the celebrated team that included Captain Oliver Wood, Beaters Fred Weasley and George Weasley, and fellow Chasers Alicia Spinnet and Katie Bell. During her sixth year, Angelina attended the Yule Ball with Fred Weasley. She remained a key player on the Quidditch team, known for her scoring prowess. In what would have been her seventh and final year at Hogwarts, Angelina was promoted to Gryffindor Quidditch Captain. She took the role very seriously, displaying a level of intensity that mirrored her predecessor, Oliver Wood. Her captaincy was fraught with challenges, primarily due to the interference of Dolores Umbridge, the High Inquisitor. Angelina had to find a replacement Keeper for Wood and was later forced to replace Harry Potter, Fred Weasley, and George Weasley after they were banned from playing by Umbridge. Despite these setbacks, she led the team with fierce determination. That same year, Angelina joined Dumbledore's Army, an organization founded by Harry to teach practical Defence Against the Dark Arts. She participated in their secret training sessions in the Room of Requirement, honing her duelling skills.

After graduating from Hogwarts, Angelina remained loyal to her friends and the fight against Lord Voldemort. When the call came for the final confrontation, she returned to the school alongside other former members of Dumbledore's Army to participate in the Battle of Hogwarts. She was seen arriving with Alicia Spinnet and Katie Bell, ready to defend the castle.

Angelina is described in the novels as a tall, black witch with long, braided hair. Her personality is characterized by determination, leadership, and a competitive spirit, especially regarding Quidditch.

• Determined: She was a focused and formidable Quidditch player and a demanding captain who pushed her team to perform at their best.
• Brave and Loyal: She unhesitatingly joined Dumbledore's Army in defiance of Umbridge and the Ministry of Magic, and she returned to fight in the Battle of Hogwarts.
• Prone to Stress: The pressures of her captaincy, combined with Umbridge's tyrannical rule, often left her exasperated and short-tempered with her teammates.
• Sociable: She was good friends with the Weasley twins, Alicia Spinnet, and Katie Bell, and she enjoyed social events like the Yule Ball.

• Expert Flier: Angelina was an exceptionally talented Quidditch player. She served as a Chaser for the Gryffindor team for at least five years, demonstrating excellent agility, speed, and scoring ability on a broomstick.
• Duelling: As a member of Dumbledore's Army, Angelina learned and practiced a range of offensive and defensive spells, including the Stunning Spell and the Disarming Charm, making her a competent duellist.

• Wand: Angelina owned a wand, though its length, wood, and core material are unknown.
• Broomstick: As a long-standing member of the Gryffindor Quidditch team, she would have owned her own broomstick of good quality, though the specific model is never mentioned.

• Fred Weasley and George Weasley: Angelina was close friends with the Weasley twins, who were her teammates for many years. She attended the Yule Ball with Fred and eventually married George after the Second Wizarding War (J.K. Rowling interview). They had two children, Fred and Roxanne Weasley (J.K. Rowling interview).
• Alicia Spinnet and Katie Bell: Angelina formed a close bond with her fellow Chasers. The trio was a formidable scoring force on the Quidditch pitch and remained friends after leaving Hogwarts.
• Harry Potter: Angelina was Harry's teammate for four years and his captain for one. While she could be stern with him as a captain, she respected his immense talent as a Seeker.
• Oliver Wood: As her former captain, Oliver Wood's intense dedication to Quidditch heavily influenced Angelina's own leadership style.

• Angelina: The name is a diminutive of “Angela,” derived from the Greek word angelos, meaning “messenger.” It is often associated with angels, suggesting grace and goodness.
• Johnson: A common English, Welsh, and Scottish patronymic surname meaning “son of John.”

• In the film adaptations, Angelina Johnson was portrayed by Danielle Tabor in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, and Prisoner of Azkaban. She was later portrayed by Tiana Benjamin in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
• J.K. Rowling revealed in a web chat on July 30, 2007, that Angelina married George Weasley and that they had two children named Fred (after his late uncle) and Roxanne. This information is not present in the original seven novels.