The living dead are a group of creatures that includes vampires and zombies.

Behind the scenes

• It is unknown if the Living Dead are so named because they are actually dead creatures that have been reanimated in some form, or if they merely resemble the conventional definition of "undead". In the Harry Potter universe, truly reviving the dead is usually stated to be impossible.
• The only two confirmed creatures to be considered part of this group are Vampires and Zombies. Whether other creatures like Inferi or ghosts would be considered Living Dead as well is unknown.
• In LEGO Harry Potter releases, skeletons are referred to as "walking dead," but it is uncertain if this is equivalent to "living dead."

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned)
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
• LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World (Possible appearance)
• LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World (Possible appearance)
• J. K. Rowling Official Site
• Daily Prophet Newsletters (First identified as Living Dead)
• Pottermore
• Harry Potter LEGO Sets (Possible appearance)