1. Major Characters
1.1. Harry Potter: Survivor of Voldemort; wizard in a muggle family; bewildered by the unique wizarding world
1.1.1. loyal, unique, smart, modest, brave
1.1.1.1. "They don't know we're not allowed to use magic at home. I'm going to have a lot of fun with Dudley this summer" - Harry
1.2. Quirrell: Initially just a quirky teacher, Quirrell eventually reveals himself as a vessel for Voldemort to return
1.2.1. suspicious, quirky, odd, awkward
1.2.1.1. "...Even Professor Quirrell was tremblin' ter meet yeh- mind you, he's usually tremblin'." - Hagrid
2. Secondary Characters
2.1. Ron Weasley: Harry's best friend; is somewhat of a red headed step child (not just in a literal sense)
2.1.1. clumsy, friendly, loyal
2.1.1.1. "That's chess!" snapped Ron. "You've got to make some sacrifices! I take one step forward and she'll take me -- that leaves you free to checkmate the king, Harry!" - Ron
2.2. Hermione Granger: Harry and Ron's female friend; very intelligent and nerdy
2.2.1. know-it-all, eccentric; nerdy
2.2.1.1. “I’ve learned all the course books by heart of course. I just hope it will be enough – I’m Hermione Granger, by the way, who are you?” - Hermione
2.3. Albus Dumbledore: The wise and powerful headmaster of Hogwarts; very respectable and smart
2.3.1. intelligent; powerful; veteran (of the wizarding world)
2.3.1.1. "It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends" - Dumbledore
2.4. Hagrid: a childlike half-giant that befriends Harry, Hermione, and Ron
2.4.1. friendly, trusting, loyal
2.4.1.1. “You think it - wise - to trust Hagrid with something as important as this?" "I would trust Hagrid with my life," said Dumbledore.”