Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ======Blaise Zabini====== =====Introduction===== Blaise Zabini is a [[wizard]] and a student in [[Harry Potter]]'s year at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], where he was sorted into [[Slytherin House]]. He is a peripheral character, primarily known for his association with [[Draco Malfoy]]'s circle, his arrogant and aloof personality, and his membership in [[Professor Slughorn]]'s [[Slug Club]]. Though a [[Slytherin]], Blaise is depicted as more independently-minded and less of a sycophant than cronies like [[Vincent Crabbe]] and [[Gregory Goyle]]. =====Biography===== ====Hogwarts Years==== Blaise Zabini began his education at [[Hogwarts]] in 1991 and was Sorted into [[Slytherin House]] shortly after [[Harry Potter]]. He is largely absent from the narrative for his first five years. His most significant appearance occurs in his sixth year, as detailed in //Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince//. On the [[Hogwarts Express]], he was in a compartment with other Slytherins, including [[Draco Malfoy]] and [[Pansy Parkinson]]. He was personally invited by [[Professor Horace Slughorn]] to join the [[Slug Club]] in his private carriage. Slughorn's interest was sparked by Blaise's mother, a famously beautiful [[witch]] who had been married seven times, with each husband dying mysteriously and leaving her a large fortune. Blaise accepted the invitation but displayed a cynical and unimpressed attitude, particularly towards [[Draco Malfoy]]'s boasts about his connections to [[Lord Voldemort]]. He also showed open disdain for [[Ginny Weasley]] when she was invited to join the group, referring to her as a "blood traitor." He later attended [[Professor Slughorn]]'s Christmas party. During the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] in //Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows//, Blaise was presumably among the [[Slytherin]] students who were evacuated from the [[Great Hall]] by [[Argus Filch]] after [[Pansy Parkinson]] suggested they hand [[Harry Potter]] over to [[Lord Voldemort]]. =====Physical Appearance and Personality===== Blaise is described in the books as a tall, dark-skinned boy with high cheekbones and long, slanting eyes. [[Harry Potter]] notes that he has a "conceited look." His personality is characterized by arrogance, vanity, and a detached cynicism. He is contemptuous of those he deems inferior, such as those with different blood statuses or family allegiances. Unlike [[Crabbe]] and [[Goyle]], Blaise does not blindly follow [[Draco Malfoy]]. He is not easily impressed by Malfoy's claims and maintains a cool, independent demeanor, suggesting a more calculating and self-possessed nature than many of his housemates. =====Magical Abilities and Skills===== While no specific magical talents of Blaise's are detailed in the novels, his continued presence at [[Hogwarts]] through his sixth year indicates he was a competent wizard who passed his [[O.W.L.]] examinations. His selection for the [[Slug Club]], while primarily based on his connections, implies he was not a poor student. =====Possessions===== * **[[Wand]]:** Blaise owned a wand, though its core, wood, and length are unknown. * **School Supplies:** He would have possessed standard [[Hogwarts]] school equipment, such as a [[cauldron]], [[robes]], and textbooks. =====Relationships===== * **Mrs. Zabini:** Blaise's mother is a famously beautiful witch known for her seven deceased, wealthy husbands. Blaise discusses her marital history with a detached and slightly amused cynicism, suggesting a complex or perhaps strained relationship. * **[[Draco Malfoy]]:** Blaise is a part of Malfoy's social group within [[Slytherin]], but their relationship appears to be one of association rather than close friendship. He is openly skeptical of Malfoy's boasting and does not offer him the same fawning respect as [[Crabbe]] and [[Goyle]]. * **[[Professor Slughorn]]:** [[Professor Slughorn]] took an interest in Blaise due to his mother's notoriety and invited him into the [[Slug Club]]. Blaise participated but did not seem particularly impressed by the honor. =====Etymology===== * **Blaise:** A French name derived from the Roman name Blasius, meaning "lisping." In Arthurian legend, Blaise was the name of Merlin's mentor and recorder of his tales. * **Zabini:** An Italian surname, which contributes to the character's sophisticated and somewhat exotic presentation in the books. =====Behind the Scenes===== * Blaise Zabini was one of the "Original Forty" students that J.K. Rowling created for [[Harry Potter]]'s year before she began writing the first book (Pottermore). * In the film adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince//, Blaise is portrayed by actor Louis Cordice. * The film adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2// features a significant deviation from the novel. In the film, Blaise Zabini accompanies [[Draco Malfoy]] and [[Gregory Goyle]] to the [[Room of Requirement]], taking the place of [[Vincent Crabbe]] from the book. In this version, Blaise is nearly killed by the [[Fiendfyre]] cast by Goyle and is rescued by [[Harry]], [[Ron]], and [[Hermione]] (film). In the book, Crabbe is the one who casts the curse and perishes in the flames.
