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Ghost
Species information
Sentience

Sentient

Eye colour

Greyish-silver

Skin colour

Greyish-silver

Hair colour

Greyish-silver

Related to
Distinction(s)
Affiliation
Ministry of Magic Classification

Deceased spirits of the ones that created the MOM classification

Status

Spirit

"A ghost, as I trust that you are all aware by now, is the imprint of a departed soul left upon the earth... and of course, as Potter so wisely tells us, transparent."
—Prof. Severus Snape discussed about ghosts in 1996.[src]

A ghost is the disembodied spirit of a once living wizard or witch. Many ghosts take up residence within Hogwarts Castle. These fleshless spirits were either afraid of death or have some extraordinarily strong connection to the locations they haunt.

In their paranormal state, ghosts are unable to cause much physical influence. They are visible, and appear as a greyish-silver apparition of their former (living) selves. They may not touch or physically move objects, however in passing through an object, they may impart a sensation of icy coldness. Ghosts are either capable of, or pretend to be capable of, almost being able to taste rotten food.

Ghosts also appear to celebrate their deathday, as Nearly Headless Nick did.

They are also weightless and may fly in any direction. In 1992, a fan was used to blow Nearly Headless Nick away. Ghosts cannot be destroyed, however, they may be petrified with the gaze of a Basilisk. This may be reversed by a Mandrake Restorative Draught, though the method of administration is unclear.

In 1996, After Sirius Black's death, Harry had a conversation with Nearly Headless Nick and he ask if Sirius can come back as a ghost like others and Nick himself, Sir Nicholas explained that only wizards who fear death are likely to become ghosts.

Sir Nicholas: "Not everyone can come back as a ghost"
Harry: "What d'you mean?"
Sir Nicholas: "...Wizards can leave an imprint of themselves upon the earth, to walk palely where their living selves once trod.., But very few wizards choose that path."
— Sir Nicholas and Harry Potter discussing about ghosts.[src]

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[edit] House Ghosts

Sir Nicholas pop out at the Great Hall of Hogwarts in 1991.
"About twenty ghosts had just streamed through the back wall. Pearly-white and slightly transparent, they glided across the room talking to one another and hardly glancing at the first years."
—The Author's description about Ghosts on Harry's first year at Hogwarts.[src]

Each House at Hogwarts has a patron ghost. Each of these ghosts once belonged to their corresponding House. They apparently serve as a representative to their House, as well as serving the role of messenger. It is unknown for how long they may retain this title.


The Ghost of the Fat Friar showed himself at the Great Hall of Hogwarts in 1991.

[edit] Gryffindor

The Gryffindor house ghost is Nearly Headless Nick. He is known as a friendly ghost who was nearly beheaded, but the job was done poorly which was how he retained the nickname of 'nearly headless.'

[edit] Hufflepuff

The ghost of The Grey Lady showed herself with an unidentified ghost at the Great Hall of Hogwarts in 1991.

The Hufflepuff ghost is the Fat Friar. He is known for being friendly and jolly to all. He also frequently suggests that Peeves should have a second chance, whether or not he deserves it.

[edit] Ravenclaw

The Ravenclaw house ghost is the Grey Lady, also known as Helena Ravenclaw. She is renowned for being instrumental in assisting Harry Potter in the search for the Horcruxes.

The Ghost of The Bloody Baron showed himself at the Great Hall of Hogwarts in 1991.

[edit] Slytherin

The Slytherin house ghost is the Bloody Baron. He is well known for being extremely unsocial and many students are known to be slightly afraid of him. The Baron is also the only one who can control Peeves.

[edit] Known Ghosts

[edit] Behind the scenes

[edit] Appearances

The Grey Lady, Ghost of Ravenclaw

[edit] See Also

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