Eulalie Hicks

Professor Eulalie “Lally” Hicks is an American witch and the Charms professor at the Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. (film) A brilliant and confident magical theorist, she is a close friend and trusted ally of Albus Dumbledore. She played a crucial role as a member of Dumbledore's “first army” in the global wizarding conflict against Gellert Grindelwald during the 1930s, using her exceptional skill in Charms and strategic mind to thwart his plans. (film)

Professor Hicks teaches Charms at Ilvermorny, the North American school of magic. (film) She is a respected author, having written the textbook Advanced Charm-Making. In the early 1930s, she was contacted by Albus Dumbledore through an enchanted copy of her book. He recruited her to join a small team of wizards—and one Muggle—to oppose Gellert Grindelwald. (film) She traveled to Germany and met with Newt Scamander, Theseus Scamander, Jacob Kowalski, and Yusuf Kama. (film) Professor Hicks was instrumental in the plan to confuse Grindelwald by using multiple identical suitcases to protect a rare Qilin. (film) She participated in a confrontation at the German Ministry of Magic and later traveled to Bhutan for the election of the new Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards. During these events, she proved to be a formidable duellist, fighting against Grindelwald's dangerous acolytes. (film)

As seen in the 1930s, Eulalie Hicks is a tall, elegant woman with a confident and composed demeanor. (film) She is highly intelligent, articulate, and quick-witted, often remaining calm and focused even in dangerous situations. (film) She is also warm and encouraging, particularly in her interactions with Jacob Kowalski, whom she respects for his bravery and moral clarity. (film)

• Charms Mastery: As the Ilvermorny Charms professor, Professor Hicks possesses an extraordinary level of expertise in this branch of magic. She can cast complex and powerful Charms non-verbally with great effect, such as creating a whirlwind of books and paper to disorient and attack her opponents. (film)
• Duelling: Professor Hicks is a highly skilled and graceful duellist, capable of fighting multiple dark wizards at once and defending herself and her allies effectively. (film)
• Non-Verbal Magic: She frequently uses non-verbal magic in combat, showcasing her advanced magical control. (film)

• Wand: Professor Hicks's wand is made of Snakewood. (Wizarding World)
• Advanced Charm-Making: She authored this textbook and used an enchanted copy to communicate with Albus Dumbledore. (film)

Professor Hicks is a loyal and trusted ally of Albus Dumbledore, who valued her intellect and magical prowess. She worked closely with Newt Scamander and his brother Theseus Scamander as part of Dumbledore's team. She developed a fond, mentor-like relationship with the Muggle Jacob Kowalski, gifting him a wand (with no magical core) and praising his courage as essential to their mission. (film)

• Eulalie: This name is of Greek origin, derived from Eulalia, which means “well-spoken” or “sweetly-speaking.” This aptly reflects her role as an articulate and intelligent professor.
• Hicks: A common English surname, originating as a medieval patronymic form of the name Richard.

• The character of Eulalie Hicks was first introduced by voice only in the film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, where her voice is heard reading a passage from her book, Advanced Charm-Making. (film)
• She made her first full on-screen appearance in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, where she was portrayed by American actress Jessica Williams. (film)
• J.K. Rowling had mentioned the character's existence on social media prior to her appearance in the films, confirming her connection to Ilvermorny. (J.K. Rowling interview)