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{{Dialogue a-b-a-b|Ron|Which one was Michael Corner?|Hermione|The dark one|I didn't like him|Big surprise|[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] and [[Hermione Granger]]|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
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{{Dialogue a-b-a-b|Ron|Which one was Michael Corner?|Hermione|The dark one.|I didn't like him.|Big surprise.|[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] and [[Hermione Granger]]|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
   
'''Michael Corner''' was a [[Ravenclaw]] student at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in [[Harry Potter]]'s year. He was friends with house mates [[Terry Boot]] and [[Anthony Goldstein]], and with them, joined [[Dumbledore's Army]] in his fifth year. That year, Michael also dated [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]], though she dumped him by the end of the school year, after which Michael dated [[Cho Chang]]. In his seventh year, Michael rejoined the D.A. and fought in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].
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'''Michael Corner''' was a [[Ravenclaw]] student at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in [[Harry Potter]]'s year. He was friends with house mates [[Terry Boot]] and [[Anthony Goldstein]]. In his fifth year he joined [[Dumbledore's Army]], an organisation taught and led by Harry Potter. That year, Michael also dated [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]], though she dumped him by the end of the school year, after which Michael dated [[Cho Chang]]. In his seventh year, Michael rejoined the D.A. and fought in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].
   
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
===Education at Hogwarts===
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===Hogwarts years {{C|1991-1998}}===
 
====Early years====
 
====Early years====
 
Michael Corner started his education at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] at the same time as famous wizard, [[Harry Potter]] (in 1991). Michael was sorted into the house [[Ravenclaw]] upon his arrival at Hogwarts. Michael would have shared a few classes with Harry Potter but as he was in a different house the two didn't really get to know each other too well.
 
Michael Corner started his education at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] at the same time as famous wizard, [[Harry Potter]] (in 1991). Michael was sorted into the house [[Ravenclaw]] upon his arrival at Hogwarts. Michael would have shared a few classes with Harry Potter but as he was in a different house the two didn't really get to know each other too well.
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{{Quote|Ginny used to fancy Harry, but she gave up on him months ago|Hermione discusses Ginny's feelings|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
 
{{Quote|Ginny used to fancy Harry, but she gave up on him months ago|Hermione discusses Ginny's feelings|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
   
In [[1994]] Hogwarts was host to the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. As part of the traditions the [[Yule Ball]] was held and it was here that Michael first met ''[[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]]'', a [[Gryffindor]] in the year below himself. Ginny Weasley had recently gotten over her crush on Harry Potter and eventually towards the end of July [[1995]], the two began dating after becoming more friendly with one another at the ball. Ginny's brother, [[Ron Weasley]], didn't find out about their relationship until a few months after it began and it was likely the two kept it quiet as he would disapprove. However, [[Hermione Granger]] apparently had known about the relationship for some time before Ron's discovery. After finding out the two were dating Ron would frequently question Michael's intelligence, something Ravenclaw's pride themselves on. At the end of the school year [[Cedric Diggory]], boyfriend of fellow Ravenclaw student [[Cho Chang]], was tragically murdered and [[Lord Voldemort]] returned to power. These claims were not widely believed and Headmaster [[Albus Dumbledore]] was slated.
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In [[1994]] Hogwarts was host to the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. As part of the traditions the [[Yule Ball]] was held and it was here that Michael first met ''[[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]]'', a [[Gryffindor]] in the year below himself. Ginny Weasley had recently got over her crush on Harry Potter and eventually towards the end of July [[1995]], the two began dating after becoming more friendly with one another at the ball. Ginny's brother, [[Ron Weasley]], didn't find out about their relationship until a few months after it began and it was likely the two kept it quiet as he would disapprove. However, [[Hermione Granger]] apparently had known about the relationship for some time before Ron's discovery. After finding out the two were dating Ron would frequently question Michael's intelligence, something Ravenclaws pride themselves on. At the end of the school year [[Cedric Diggory]], boyfriend of fellow Ravenclaw student [[Cho Chang]], was tragically murdered and [[Lord Voldemort]] returned to power. These claims were not widely believed and Headmaster [[Albus Dumbledore]] was slated.
   
 
====Fifth year====
 
====Fifth year====
{{Quote|If you could just... tell us a bit more about how Cedric died?|Michael asks Harry about Cedric's death|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)}}
 
   
 
{{Dialogue a-b|Ron|Michael but but you were going out with him!|Ginny|Not any more. He didn't like Gryffindor beating Ravenclaw at Quidditch and got really sulky, so I ditched him and he ran off to comfort Cho instead.|[[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]] on her break-up with Michael in [[1996]]|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
[[File:Ginmivk.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Michael and Ginny at the first D.A. meet.]]
 
In [[1995]] Michael started his [[Fifth year]] of education, an important year for students as he would be taking his [[O.W.L.]]'s. This year [[Hogwarts]] had been put under the watchful eye of Ministry employee [[Dolores Umbridge]] following the previous years events. After Umbridge's refusal to teach students any form of practical [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] and with an imposing war ahead, [[Hermione Granger]] founded a secret alliance called [[Dumbledore's Army]] were students could be taught how to defend themselves by [[Harry Potter]]. Thanks to [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny's]] influence Michael and his friends, including [[Terry Boot]] , joined Dumbledore's Army. Michael questioned Hermione's motives for forming the group as he suspected she only wanted to pass her O.W.L. exam later in the year, however Michael signed up. At the first D.A. meeting, Michael had difficulty disarming [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]] because of his feelings for her. After the first D.A. meeting Hermione informed Harry and Ron that Michael was only present because Ginny attended and goes on to tell the two about their relationship.
 
   
 
[[File:Ginmivk.jpg|thumb|left|172px|Michael and Ginny at the first D.A. meet.]]
{{Dialogue a-b|Ron|Michael - but - but you were going out with him!|Ginny|Not any more. He didn't like Gryffindor beating Ravenclaw at Quidditch and got really sulky, so I ditched him and he ran off to comfort Cho instead.|[[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]] on her break-up with Michael in [[1996]]|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
 
   
 
In [[1995]] Michael started his [[Fifth year]] of education, an important year for students as he would be taking his [[O.W.L.]]'s. This year [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] had been put under the watchful eye of Ministry employee [[Dolores Umbridge]] following the previous years events. After Umbridge's refusal to teach students any form of practical [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] and with an imposing war ahead, [[Hermione Granger]] founded a secret alliance called [[Dumbledore's Army]] where students could be taught how to defend themselves by [[Harry Potter]]. Thanks to [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny's]] influence Michael and his friends, including [[Terry Boot]], joined Dumbledore's Army. Michael questioned Hermione's motives for forming the group as he suspected she only wanted to pass her O.W.L. exam later in the year, however Michael signed up. At the first D.A. meeting, Michael had difficulty disarming [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]] because of his feelings for her. After the first D.A. meeting Hermione informed Harry and Ron that Michael was only present because Ginny attended and goes on to tell the two about their relationship.
Also that year, Ginny had replaced Harry on the [[Gryffindor Quidditch team]] when he was permanently banned by Umbridge. After Gryffindor beat [[Ravenclaw]] in the Quidditch Final, Michael expressed his displeasure of the result and the relationship ended; she later called him a "bad loser". Michael soon began dating Harry's recent ex-girlfriend, the [[Seeker]] from his own team, [[Cho Chang]]. Michael had expressed interest in how Cho's boyfriend had been killed last year and it is possible the two talked about the sensitive issue and sought comfort in one another. At the end of the school year [[Lord Voldemort]]'s return was publicly declared and the [[Second Wizarding War]] broke out.<ref name="OTP" />
 
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Also that year, Ginny had replaced Harry on the [[Gryffindor Quidditch team]] when he was permanently banned by Umbridge. After Gryffindor beat [[Ravenclaw]] in the Quidditch Final, Michael expressed his displeasure of the result and the relationship ended; she later called him a "bad loser". Michael soon began dating Harry's recent ex-girlfriend, the [[Seeker]] from his own team, [[Cho Chang]]. Michael had expressed interest in how Cho's boyfriend had been killed last year and it is possible the two talked about the sensitive issue and sought comfort in one another. At the end of the school year [[Lord Voldemort]]'s return was publicly declared and the [[Second Wizarding War]] broke out.<ref name="OTP">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''</ref>
   
 
====Sixth year====
 
====Sixth year====
Michael was intelligent enough to achieve a high score on his [[Potions (class)|Potions]] O.W.L. and was one of the few students (along with house mate [[Terry Boot]]) in Harry's year to matriculate in [[Horace Slughorn|Professor Slughorn]]'s [[Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test|N.E.W.T.]] level [[Potions (class)|Potions]] class, despite Harry having the help of the 'Half-Blood Prince'. At the end of the academic year a [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower|battle]] broke out in the castle and D.A. members were summoned, Michael either ignored or missed the summoning as he didn't participate in the battle. During the battle [[Severus Snape]] killed Headmaster [[Albus Dumbledore]].<ref name="HBP">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''</ref>
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Michael was intelligent enough to achieve a high [[O.W.L.]] score on his [[Potions (class)|Potions]] exam and was one of only twelve students (along with house mate [[Terry Boot]]) in [[1996]] to advance to [[Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test|N.E.W.T.]]-level. At the end of the academic year a [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower|battle]] broke out in the castle and D.A. members were summoned, but Michael either ignored or missed the summoning as he didn't participate in the battle.<ref name="HBP">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''</ref>
   
 
====Seventh year====
 
====Seventh year====
 
{{Quote|Michael Corner went and got caught releasing a first-year they'd chained up, and they tortured him pretty badly. That scared people off|Neville discussing the rebellion|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
 
{{Quote|Michael Corner went and got caught releasing a first-year they'd chained up, and they tortured him pretty badly. That scared people off|Neville discussing the rebellion|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
[[File:Ootptrailer2hd_0068.jpg|thumb|left|270px|Michael casting a spell.]]
 
   
 
[[File:Ootptrailer2hd_0068.jpg|thumb|175px|Michael casting a spell]]
During Michael's [[1997–1998 school year|seventh year]] at Hogwarts, the school was under the indirect control of [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], who had taken over the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]. Michael joined the reconstituted [[Dumbledore's Army]] in defying the [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] professors [[Alecto and Amycus Carrow]]. The reformed student alliance took pride in creating havoc for the Death Eater's and would often paint messages such as ''Dumbledore's Army: Recruiting'' around the school. On one occasion Michael snuck out and released a first-year that had been chained up by the Carrows. As punishment for releasing the first-year from imprisonment Michael was tortured greatly with the [[Cruciatus Curse]] for it. The Carrows made an example of Michael and soon the rebellion began to quiet down for fear of similar consequences. During the Battle of Hogwarts Michael is seen being attacked by a Death Eater behind Bellatrix Lestrange.
 
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During Michael's [[1997–1998 school year|seventh year]] at Hogwarts, the school was under the indirect control of [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], who had taken over the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]. Michael joined the reconstituted [[Dumbledore's Army]] in defying the [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] professors [[Alecto and Amycus Carrow]]. The reformed student alliance took pride in creating havoc for the Death Eater's and would often paint messages such as ''Dumbledore's Army: Still Recruiting'' around the school.
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On one occasion Michael sneaked out and released a first-year that had been chained up by the Carrows. As punishment for releasing the first-year from imprisonment Michael was tortured greatly for it. The Carrows made an example of Michael and soon the rebellion began to quiet down for fear of similar consequences. During the Battle of Hogwarts Michael is seen being attacked by a Death Eater behind Bellatrix Lestrange.
   
 
====Battle of Hogwarts====
 
====Battle of Hogwarts====
{{Dialogue a-b-c|Harry|There’s something we need to find. Something something that’ll help us overthrow You-Know-Who. It’s here at Hogwarts, but we don’t know where. It might have belonged to Ravenclaw. Has anyone heard of an object like that?|Luna|Well, there’s her lost diadem. I told you about it, remember, Harry? The lost diadem of Ravenclaw? [[Xenophilius Lovegood|Daddy]]’s trying to duplicate it.|Michael|Yeah, but the lost diadem is ''lost'', Luna. That’s sort of the point.|Michael, [[Harry Potter]], and [[Luna Lovegood]] on [[Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem]]|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
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{{Dialogue a-b-c|Harry|There’s something we need to find. Something something that’ll help us overthrow You-Know-Who. It’s here at Hogwarts, but we don’t know where. It might have belonged to Ravenclaw. Has anyone heard of an object like that?|Luna|Well, there’s her lost diadem. I told you about it, remember, Harry? The lost diadem of Ravenclaw? [[Xenophilius Lovegood|Daddy]]’s trying to duplicate it.|Michael|Yeah, but the lost diadem is ''lost'', Luna. That’s sort of the point.|Michael, [[Harry Potter]], and [[Luna Lovegood]] on [[Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem]]|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}
   
====[[File:Michael_Battle.jpg|left|thumb|Michael during the Battle]]====
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[[File:Michael_Battle.jpg|thumb|left|160px|Michael during the Battle]]
   
 
By the end of the school year, Michael was one of the many D.A. members holed up in the [[Room of Requirement]]. When [[Harry Potter]], [[Ron Weasley]], and [[Hermione Granger]] returned to the school in May of [[1998]], Michael was one of the students who spoke up in favour of overthrowing the Death Eater professors and participated in the discussion of the [[Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem|lost diadem]] of [[Rowena Ravenclaw]]. Michael was doubtful that Harry would be able to find the diadem but agreed to hold off Voldemort and his [[Death Eater]] army whilst he tried. Consequently the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] broke out and Michael fought. Michael and Cho appeared more than friendly with one another when she returned to Hogwarts to fight after having graduated in the previous year, it is possible the two were still dating. However, as Cho was noted as appearing overly interested in Harry again, it is also possible that Michael and Cho broke up before Voldemort's takeover.
 
By the end of the school year, Michael was one of the many D.A. members holed up in the [[Room of Requirement]]. When [[Harry Potter]], [[Ron Weasley]], and [[Hermione Granger]] returned to the school in May of [[1998]], Michael was one of the students who spoke up in favour of overthrowing the Death Eater professors and participated in the discussion of the [[Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem|lost diadem]] of [[Rowena Ravenclaw]]. Michael was doubtful that Harry would be able to find the diadem but agreed to hold off Voldemort and his [[Death Eater]] army whilst he tried. Consequently the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] broke out and Michael fought. Michael and Cho appeared more than friendly with one another when she returned to Hogwarts to fight after having graduated in the previous year, it is possible the two were still dating. However, as Cho was noted as appearing overly interested in Harry again, it is also possible that Michael and Cho broke up before Voldemort's takeover.
 
===Later life {{C|post 1998}}===
 
 
It is unknown if he survived the war, although he was not mentioned among the [[Unknown fallen fifty of the Battle of Hogwarts|fifty casualties]]. If he did, Michael and Cho later broke up sometime after the war as Cho later would marry a [[Muggle]] man.<ref name="DH">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''</ref>
===Later life===
 
He presumably survived the war as he was not mentioned among the [[Unknown fallen fifty of the Battle of Hogwarts|fifty casualties]]. Michael and Cho broke up sometime after the war as Cho later would marry a muggle man.<ref name="DH">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''</ref>
 
   
 
==Magical abilities and skills==
 
==Magical abilities and skills==
*'''Potioneer''': Michael Corner was a capable [[potioneer]], as he was one of four [[Ravenclaw]] students in his year to continue onto N.E.W.T. [[Potions (class)|Potions]]. He must have earned either an [[Outstanding]] or an [[Exceeds Expectations]] in his [[Potions (class)|Potions]] [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]]
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*'''[[Potions]]''': Michael was capable at potion-making, he was one of four [[Ravenclaw]]s in 1996 to progress to [[N.E.W.T.]]-level. He must have earned either an '[[Outstanding]]' or an '[[Exceeds Expectations]]' on his O.W.L. exam.
*'''Defence Against the Dark Arts''': Michael Corner was a member of the D.A. and being so he must have mastered some defensive and offensive spells.
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*'''[[Defence Against the Dark Arts]]''': Michael was a member of the [[D.A. ]]and being so he must have mastered some defensive and offensive spells.
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==Etymology==
 
The name "Michael" is from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (''Mikha'el'') meaning "who is like God?". This is a rhetorical question, implying no person is like God. Saint Michael was one of the seven archangels in Hebrew tradition and the only one identified as an archangel in the Bible. In the Book of Revelation in the New Testament he is portrayed as the leader of heaven's armies, and thus is considered the patron saint of soldiers.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
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*Michael Corner dated both of the girls that Harry Potter dated at Hogwarts, except in reverse order.
 
*Michael Corner dated both of the girls that Harry Potter dated at Hogwarts, except in reverse order.
 
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)|video game adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', there is a student who asks what is the potion of [[Felix Felicis]]. In the book this is Michael Corner, so it is likely that this student is Michael Corner.
 
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)|video game adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', there is a student who asks what is the potion of [[Felix Felicis]]. In the book this is Michael Corner, so it is likely that this student is Michael Corner.
 
==Etymology==
 
The name "Michael" is from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (''Mikha'el'') meaning "who is like God?". This is a rhetorical question, implying no person is like God. Saint Michael was one of the seven archangels in Hebrew tradition and the only one identified as an archangel in the Bible. In the Book of Revelation in the New Testament he is portrayed as the leader of heaven's armies, and thus is considered the patron saint of soldiers.
 
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
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Revision as of 20:15, 7 October 2014

Ron: "Which one was Michael Corner?"
Hermione: "The dark one."
Ron: "I didn't like him."
Hermione: "Big surprise."
Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger[src]

Michael Corner was a Ravenclaw student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter's year. He was friends with house mates Terry Boot and Anthony Goldstein. In his fifth year he joined Dumbledore's Army, an organisation taught and led by Harry Potter. That year, Michael also dated Ginny Weasley, though she dumped him by the end of the school year, after which Michael dated Cho Chang. In his seventh year, Michael rejoined the D.A. and fought in the Battle of Hogwarts.

Biography

Hogwarts years (1991-1998)

Early years

Michael Corner started his education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at the same time as famous wizard, Harry Potter (in 1991). Michael was sorted into the house Ravenclaw upon his arrival at Hogwarts. Michael would have shared a few classes with Harry Potter but as he was in a different house the two didn't really get to know each other too well.

Fourth year

"Ginny used to fancy Harry, but she gave up on him months ago"
— Hermione discusses Ginny's feelings[src]

In 1994 Hogwarts was host to the Triwizard Tournament. As part of the traditions the Yule Ball was held and it was here that Michael first met Ginny Weasley, a Gryffindor in the year below himself. Ginny Weasley had recently got over her crush on Harry Potter and eventually towards the end of July 1995, the two began dating after becoming more friendly with one another at the ball. Ginny's brother, Ron Weasley, didn't find out about their relationship until a few months after it began and it was likely the two kept it quiet as he would disapprove. However, Hermione Granger apparently had known about the relationship for some time before Ron's discovery. After finding out the two were dating Ron would frequently question Michael's intelligence, something Ravenclaws pride themselves on. At the end of the school year Cedric Diggory, boyfriend of fellow Ravenclaw student Cho Chang, was tragically murdered and Lord Voldemort returned to power. These claims were not widely believed and Headmaster Albus Dumbledore was slated.

Fifth year

Ron: "Michael — but — but you were going out with him!"
Ginny: "Not any more. He didn't like Gryffindor beating Ravenclaw at Quidditch and got really sulky, so I ditched him and he ran off to comfort Cho instead."
Ginny Weasley on her break-up with Michael in 1996[src]
Ginmivk

Michael and Ginny at the first D.A. meet.

In 1995 Michael started his Fifth year of education, an important year for students as he would be taking his O.W.L.'s. This year Hogwarts had been put under the watchful eye of Ministry employee Dolores Umbridge following the previous years events. After Umbridge's refusal to teach students any form of practical Defence Against the Dark Arts and with an imposing war ahead, Hermione Granger founded a secret alliance called Dumbledore's Army where students could be taught how to defend themselves by Harry Potter. Thanks to Ginny's influence Michael and his friends, including Terry Boot, joined Dumbledore's Army. Michael questioned Hermione's motives for forming the group as he suspected she only wanted to pass her O.W.L. exam later in the year, however Michael signed up. At the first D.A. meeting, Michael had difficulty disarming Ginny Weasley because of his feelings for her. After the first D.A. meeting Hermione informed Harry and Ron that Michael was only present because Ginny attended and goes on to tell the two about their relationship.

Also that year, Ginny had replaced Harry on the Gryffindor Quidditch team when he was permanently banned by Umbridge. After Gryffindor beat Ravenclaw in the Quidditch Final, Michael expressed his displeasure of the result and the relationship ended; she later called him a "bad loser". Michael soon began dating Harry's recent ex-girlfriend, the Seeker from his own team, Cho Chang. Michael had expressed interest in how Cho's boyfriend had been killed last year and it is possible the two talked about the sensitive issue and sought comfort in one another. At the end of the school year Lord Voldemort's return was publicly declared and the Second Wizarding War broke out.[4]

Sixth year

Michael was intelligent enough to achieve a high O.W.L. score on his Potions exam and was one of only twelve students (along with house mate Terry Boot) in 1996 to advance to N.E.W.T.-level. At the end of the academic year a battle broke out in the castle and D.A. members were summoned, but Michael either ignored or missed the summoning as he didn't participate in the battle.[5]

Seventh year

"Michael Corner went and got caught releasing a first-year they'd chained up, and they tortured him pretty badly. That scared people off"
— Neville discussing the rebellion[src]
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Michael casting a spell

During Michael's seventh year at Hogwarts, the school was under the indirect control of Lord Voldemort, who had taken over the Ministry of Magic. Michael joined the reconstituted Dumbledore's Army in defying the Death Eater professors Alecto and Amycus Carrow. The reformed student alliance took pride in creating havoc for the Death Eater's and would often paint messages such as Dumbledore's Army: Still Recruiting around the school.

On one occasion Michael sneaked out and released a first-year that had been chained up by the Carrows. As punishment for releasing the first-year from imprisonment Michael was tortured greatly for it. The Carrows made an example of Michael and soon the rebellion began to quiet down for fear of similar consequences. During the Battle of Hogwarts Michael is seen being attacked by a Death Eater behind Bellatrix Lestrange.

Battle of Hogwarts

Harry: "There’s something we need to find. Something — something that’ll help us overthrow You-Know-Who. It’s here at Hogwarts, but we don’t know where. It might have belonged to Ravenclaw. Has anyone heard of an object like that?"
Luna: "Well, there’s her lost diadem. I told you about it, remember, Harry? The lost diadem of Ravenclaw? Daddy’s trying to duplicate it."
Michael: "Yeah, but the lost diadem is lost, Luna. That’s sort of the point."
— Michael, Harry Potter, and Luna Lovegood on Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem[src]
Michael Battle

Michael during the Battle

By the end of the school year, Michael was one of the many D.A. members holed up in the Room of Requirement. When Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger returned to the school in May of 1998, Michael was one of the students who spoke up in favour of overthrowing the Death Eater professors and participated in the discussion of the lost diadem of Rowena Ravenclaw. Michael was doubtful that Harry would be able to find the diadem but agreed to hold off Voldemort and his Death Eater army whilst he tried. Consequently the Battle of Hogwarts broke out and Michael fought. Michael and Cho appeared more than friendly with one another when she returned to Hogwarts to fight after having graduated in the previous year, it is possible the two were still dating. However, as Cho was noted as appearing overly interested in Harry again, it is also possible that Michael and Cho broke up before Voldemort's takeover.

Later life (post 1998)

It is unknown if he survived the war, although he was not mentioned among the fifty casualties. If he did, Michael and Cho later broke up sometime after the war as Cho later would marry a Muggle man.[6]

Magical abilities and skills

Etymology

The name "Michael" is from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el) meaning "who is like God?". This is a rhetorical question, implying no person is like God. Saint Michael was one of the seven archangels in Hebrew tradition and the only one identified as an archangel in the Bible. In the Book of Revelation in the New Testament he is portrayed as the leader of heaven's armies, and thus is considered the patron saint of soldiers.

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Notes and references

Dumbledore's Army
Founders
Harry Potter · Hermione Granger · Ronald Weasley
Leaders
Harry Potter · Neville Longbottom · Luna Lovegood · Ginny Weasley
Members
Gryffindor ClearBG2 Gryffindor Katie Bell · Lavender Brown · Colin Creevey · Dennis Creevey · Seamus Finnigan · Angelina Johnson · Lee Jordan · Cormac McLaggen · Parvati Patil · Alicia Spinnet · Dean Thomas · Romilda Vane · Fred Weasley · George Weasley · Nigel Wolpert · Unidentified female · Unidentified female (II)
Dumbledore army
Ravenclaw ClearBG2 Ravenclaw Terry Boot · Cho Chang · Michael Corner · Marietta Edgecombe · Anthony Goldstein · Padma Patil · Maisy Reynolds · Unidentified male · Unidentified male (II) · Unidentified female
Hufflepuff ClearBG2 Hufflepuff Hannah Abbott · Susan Bones · Justin Finch-Fletchley · Ernie Macmillan · Zacharias Smith · Leanne · Unidentified female
Unknown House Luca Caruso · Alice Tolipan
Allies and other affiliations
Order of the Phoenix · Hogwarts staff · Augusta Longbottom · Andromeda Tonks · Ted Tonks · Percy Weasley · Oliver Wood · Grawp · Dobby · Winky · Hogwarts house-elves · Forbidden Forest Centaur colony · Hogwarts Hippogriff herd · Hogwarts Ghosts · Hogwarts students · Hogwarts Thestral herd

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