Edgar Bones

Edgar Bones was a wizard and a member of the original Order of the Phoenix during the First Wizarding War. He was a member of the prominent Bones family, known for producing powerful witches and wizards. Remembered by Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody as a “great wizard,” Edgar and his family were murdered by Death Eaters, a significant loss that highlighted the grave danger faced by those who openly opposed Lord Voldemort.

Very little is known about the life of Edgar Bones prior to his involvement in the war against Lord Voldemort. He was the brother of Amelia Bones, who would later become the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. During the First Wizarding War in the 1970s, Edgar joined the original Order of the Phoenix, a secret society founded by Albus Dumbledore to fight Voldemort and his followers. He fought bravely alongside other members, but was ultimately targeted by Death Eaters. According to Hagrid and Moody, Edgar was killed along with his wife and children, effectively wiping out his entire branch of the family. His death was considered a great loss to the anti-Voldemort movement.

Edgar Bones's physical appearance is not described in the novels. His personality can be inferred from his actions; his membership in the Order of the Phoenix suggests great bravery, a strong moral compass, and a deep-seated opposition to the Dark Arts. Moody's high praise for him indicates that he was a respected and formidable individual.

While no specific spells or magical feats performed by Edgar Bones are recorded, he was described by Moody as a “great wizard.” This suggests he was highly skilled and powerful, likely possessing advanced abilities in defensive and offensive magic, as was necessary for members of the Order of the Phoenix who directly confronted Death Eaters. His reputation implies he was a difficult opponent for Voldemort's followers.

No specific possessions of Edgar Bones are mentioned in the novels. As a wizard, he would have owned a wand, but no details about its core, wood, or length are known.

• Family: Edgar was a key member of the Bones family. He was the brother of Amelia Bones and the uncle of Susan Bones, a Hufflepuff student in Harry Potter's year at Hogwarts. His unnamed wife and children were all murdered with him by Death Eaters during the First Wizarding War.
• Allies: As a member of the original Order of the Phoenix, he was allied with prominent figures such as Albus Dumbledore, Alastor Moody, James Potter, Lily Potter, Marlene McKinnon, and the Prewett brothers.

• Edgar: An Old English name derived from ēad (“wealth,” “fortune,” or “blessed”) and gār (“spear”). The name can be interpreted as “blessed spear” or “rich spear,” suggesting a person of strength and good fortune, though his ultimate fate was tragic.
• Bones: This surname has a stark and literal meaning. In the context of the story, it serves as a grim foreshadowing of the fate of Edgar and his family, who were killed and left as nothing more than bones by Voldemort's followers.

In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Edgar Bones appears briefly in the photograph of the original Order of the Phoenix shown to Harry Potter by Moody. He is portrayed in a non-speaking capacity by actor Jeff Rawle (film).