Craig Bowker Jr.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

• 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).

• 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..

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.