With the Help of A.I., Here’s How the Characters From the Harry Potter Book Look Like Following the Book’s Descriptions

Harry is the main character of the book series, and we’re sure one of the favorites. In her books, J.K. Rowling describes him as having untidy black hair that’s always sticking up and partially covering a lighting-scribed scar on his forehead. And he’s always wearing his trademark round glasses, which are forever breaking.

The Boy Who Lived was portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe, who perfectly captured Harry’s character. The only thing that they didn’t share was green eyes. Daniel did, however, wear a wig for some of the movies, as the character was said to have longer hair, and it was easier to don a wig than grow out his hair. Other than that, we’d say Hollywood got this one right.

Other than He Who Shall Not Be Named, Draco is Harry’s main rival. He’s described as a platinum blonde-haired boy with aristocratic features. Draco represents the dark side of Slytherin House and has an air of superiority about him. This is emphasized by the sneering expression that never leaves his face.

Although Tom Felton’s performance perfectly captured Draco’s personality, he had to wear a blonde wig throughout the entire series, as his hair is brown. But if you’re looking at the features of the character, Tom looks quite similar.

When we think about Fleur, we think stunningly beautiful. This part-Veela witch is said to have long, silvery-blond hair that cascades down her back. She also has very delicate features and an allure that captivates those around her.

Clémence Poésy has an ethereal charm about her that brings this character to life like no other actress would’ve done. And despite her natural hair color being darker than Fleur’s, she was the perfect choice, as you can clearly see from the AI image.

Dudley, Harry’s spoiled and over-indulgent cousin, looks very much like a piglet, from his overweight body to his tiny piggy eyes and pig-like features. This character is meant to come across as very privileged and self-absorbed.

The movie and AI versions of him are slightly different, though, and Harry Melling underwent considerable weight loss during filming. This resulted in a much slimmer version of the character.

Who can forget the stern yet fair Professor of Transfiguration? With her hair pulled tightly into a bun, high cheekbones, and sharp features, she’s a severe-looking witch in the books. She’s described as tall and walking with an air of authority.

Dame Maggie Smith was another actress that had to wear a wig to portray the character chosen for her, but she did so with the style and grace that only Dame Maggie could. You’ll notice, though, that she looks nothing like her AI image.

The freckle-faced little sister of Harry’s best friend is the youngest of the Weasley siblings and also sports the trademark red hair that the whole brood is known for. She starts out as a shy girl and grows into a brave young woman who ends up marrying Harry.

Though Ginny’s eyes are brown in the books, Bonnie Wright has blue eyes, and the producers chose not to change this, perhaps because it contrasts nicely with her natural red hair. As you can see from the AI image, this is another one that Hollywood was right about.

This poor character isn’t popular or described as a very attractive girl. She’s said to have a pug-like face with a wide mouth, clearly seen in the AI image. Her voice is meant to bring this mean-spirited and snobbish girl to life.

Multiple actresses played the part of Pansy, including Genevieve Gaunt and Scarlett Byrne. None of them were quite as unattractive as this poor girl is described to be.

Cedric won our hearts during the Triwizard Tournament, and this Hufflepuff boy is described as tall and having a friendly smile. The books describe a well-built wizard with a mop of messy brown hair. As one of the most attractive characters in the book series, he had all the girls swooning.

Though Robert Pattinson’s hair color was different, he brought to life the sincerity of the character. He played Cedric as a friendly, humble soul who crept into everyone’s hearts.

Like his son, Lucius is described as having a sneering expression permanently glued to his face with an arrogant air, as if he is better than everyone else. He’s said to have a very pointed nose and long white-blond hair.

Lucius is meant to portray the corrupt side of the wizarding world and, as a dark wizard, is aligned with Lord Voldemort. Jason Isaacs truly captured the mannerisms of this dark character. And as we can see from the AI image, he looks very similar to the character’s description.

This tall, broad-shouldered, and rather imposing character was Harry’s competitor during the Triwazard Tournament. The books describe him as intense and focused on winning the cup for his school. He has unkempt dark hair and a prominent hooked nose.

The only thing Stanislav Ianevski shares with the character from the book is his nationality. As you can see, the book described him as a lanky character, whereas Stanislav was quite stocky.

Cho was at one time the love interest of both Harry and Cedric, and this inner turmoil is described in the books. J.K. Rowling also makes mention of her long, silky black hair and almond-shaped eyes.

The character is said to represent the complexity of teenage emotions and is vulnerable, with graceful movement and a gentle soul. Katie Leung managed to bring this to life with her performance. She also looks quite similar to the image, and it’s safe to say that Hollywood nailed this one.

Like the rest of his family, Ron has fiery red hair and freckles. He’s Harry’s best friend and is loyal to Harry like no other. He’s said to be a lean figure with a great sense of humor. Ron later steals the heart of Hermione, and they are Harry’s closest companions throughout the book.

This clumsy but lovable friend of Harry was portrayed by Rupert Grint, who was suited to the role of Ron, maybe not physically but indeed in spirit. Similar to a lot of the other actors, Rupert wore a wig for parts of filming. They just didn’t give him the freckles that the book version of Ron had.

Better known as simply Tonks, this energetic witch was described as having vibrant hair that changes color as her mood changes. From bubblegum pink to violent shades of purple and even sky blue, each time she’s mentioned, her hair color is different.

The character is meant to be playful and highly energetic, something that Natalia Tena was able to capture during the filming of the series. This image, though, shows a woman with shorter hair. Tonks also had blue eyes in the books instead of Natalia’s green ones.

Harry’s arch nemesis and the most powerful dark wizard in the books, Voldemort, is described as looking like a snake. He has pale skin, red eyes, and a nose with slits. He’s the picture of evil and fear.

And just like Voldemort, Ralph Fiennes is a master of his craft and was able to bring this menacing character to life. He had to shave his head every day of filming and wear long spiky nails to truly depict the dark lord. He also spent a lot of time in the make-up room, but the result was very close to the AI image.

Harry’s aunt is described as a character that resents the wizarding world, which shows in her treatment of Harry. Physically, she’s described as a thin woman with a horse-like face. She has blond hair, and her lips are permanently pursed disapprovingly.

Fiona Shaw is perhaps the actress furthest away from her AI image, but she perfectly captures the cold and distant demeanor that the character is said to have in the books.

These two are the older twin brothers of Ron and Ginny and also have the trademark red hair and freckled faces of the Weasleys. They’re playful characters who love to play pranks on the rest of the characters. Said to have mischievous grins, these two bring some much-needed comic relief.

James and Oliver Phelps portrayed the characters, and the two fun-loving actors matched the fun-loving nature of the characters, but that’s unfortunately where it ends. As with Ron, they didn’t have the trademark freckles, and they were a bit lankier than how the book described the twins.

Luna is a unique character with a quirky and unconventional nature. She’s described as a girl with a dreamy expression, dirty blond hair that reaches her waist, and is said to look straggly. With her silvery eyes that almost seem to pop out, she’s one of the more whimsical characters in the book.

This is another one that Hollywood managed to get right. This ethereal character was brought to life by the actress Evanna Lynch, and Lynch truly embraced the role. She also looks quite similar to the image, despite having different colored eyes. She plays Luna as an eccentric character that’s unapologetically herself.

A tragic figure in the books, Merope is the mother of Tom Riddle. Merope is a thin, sickly-looking woman with lank hair and a hollow face. This character was never featured in the movies, so it would be impossible for us to pass judgment on Hollywood in this instance.

She was a sad and tragic figure that had a hard life. You can’t help but feel pity for this character when you’re reading the book.

Bill was Ron’s older brother and went on to marry Ron’s one-time crush, Fleur. He’s a tall man with the same red hair as his siblings, which he usually wears in a ponytail. Later in the series, he’s involved in a werewolf attack and is described as having a long scar on his face.

Domhnall Gleeson was a perfect match for Bill’s physical appearance and portrayed the character’s confident manner and dedication to the cause of the Order of the Phoenix. The only difference between Dohmnall and the image is that he never wore his hair in a ponytail.

In the books, the young Tom would later become known as Lord Voldemort and has a charm that hides his true nature. He’s described as having pale skin, thin lips, and snake-like features – like the dark lord.

His AI image comes very close to what Christian Coulson looks like in the movies. The dark hair and eyes are what cinched it for Hollywood.

Sirius is Harry’s godfather who spent a long time in Azkaban, which gave him a haunted look. Sirius is described as having long, matted black hair, and gray eyes, and is a handsome man. He’s a significant character in the books and is fiercely protective of Harry.

Gary Oldman matched Sirius’s physical description and came very close to this AI image of the man. And Gary played the rebellious and passionate nature of the character very well.

Charlie the dragon-tamer is said to be quite a muscular and tall man. As with his brothers, this character also has a mop of flaming red hair and a freckled face.

Though the character never appears onscreen in the movies, he’s mentioned throughout. He’s well-known for his love for the magical creatures he works with in Romania.

Along with his trusty side-kick, Mrs. Norris, the cat, this cantankerous caretaker of Hogwarts roams the halls of the school with a sour expression. He’s described as having thin grey hair and a hunchback.

David Bradley brought this character to life, and we all believed that he really did enjoy the punishment that he doled out to students when they broke any school rules. He looked just as creepy in the movie as in this image.

In the books, this cowardly character was once a friend of James Potter but later turned into a servant of Lord Voldemort. He’s described as having mousy brown hair, watery blue eyes, and a soft-spoken manner that belies his evil nature.

In the movies, his rat-like characteristics were played out by Timothy Spall, who was able to portray the cowardly nature of this character. And even though Timothy spent many hours with the makeup team, the result was not quite as terrifying as this image.

James is Harry’s father, Sirius’s best friend, and one of the best Quidditch players in the book series. James is said to have untidy black hair, just like his son, and hazel eyes. And just like Harry, he also wears glasses.

Adrian Rawlins played James during several flashback scenes in the movie and brought a sense of charisma to the character, even if he didn’t look much like the AI-generated image.

Neville is one of the characters that has the most significant transformation throughout the book series. He grows from a clumsy and forgetful boy into a brave and resilient wizard. He’s said to be a round-faced boy with a stocky build and blond hair and is described as being quite timid at the start.

On the silver screen, Matthew Lewis played the part of Neville brilliantly. Though Matthew didn’t look much like the AI image, he could easily portray his transformation, as Matthew also went from a chubby kid to a rather dashing man.

She’s the bookworm of the group and knows everything there is to know about the wizarding world. J.K. Rowling describes Hermione as a bookish girl with a head of bushy brown hair and large front teeth. She’s unwaveringly loyal to Harry and has exceptional magical abilities.

Emma Watson brings this intellectual character to life in the movies and matches Hermione’s physical attributes. Well, perhaps without the large front teeth. They tried false teeth for a while but noticed they didn’t work.

Remus is a mentor to Harry who turns into a werewolf with every full moon, which makes him a complex and sympathetic character. In the book, he has light brown hair, tired eyes, and a lined face that belies his actual age.

Lupin was played by David Thewlis, who wasn’t as slim as the book described, but he did bring a sense of weariness to the character that spoke of his struggles with being a werewolf.

Mother to Draco and wife to Lucius, Narcissa is said to have long blonde hair. She’s a tall, slim woman with a proud manner and the aristocratic arrogance that both her son and husband have.

Helen McCrory was an elegant actress, but her hair didn’t match that of the character as described in the books, and she was far more attractive. Hollywood fixed the hair issue with a wig.

Lily is Harry’s mom and is best known for her sacrificial act when she protected Harry from Lord Voldemort. She has long red hair, green eyes, and a kind face.

During various flashback scenes throughout the movie series, Lily was played by Geraldine Somerville and Ellie Darcey-Alden. In the movies, her hair wasn’t as red as the books describe it, but she had the green eyes she passed on to Harry. Overall it was a bit of a miss, and Hollywood didn’t get too close to the AI image.

Vernon is a textbook muggle and the epitome of normality. Vernon, Harry’s uncle, and Petunia’s husband, is said to be a large, beefy man with a large mustache and gruff nature. He’s the most narrow-minded and intolerant character in the series.

The character has an overbearing nature which Richard Griffiths was able to capture in his portrayal of the overbearing man. In fact, he could practically be twins with the AI-generated image!

Dolores is an evil character and is disliked by all. As the Hogwarts High Inquisitor, she was a very unpopular professor. The books describe her as having short curly hair and a simpering smile.

Imelda Staunton’s appearance is surprisingly close to the one described in the book and depicted in the AI image, and she was able to bring to life the sadistic nature of the character as well.

With his greasy black hair, hooked nose, and sallow complexion, Snape is a brooding character that the reader can never be quite sure of. His loyalties only become known in the final book, and as such, he’s quite a complex character throughout the series.

Not only did Alan Rickman’s physical attributes match those of Snape quite well, but Alan also brought his strict condescending manner onto the silver screen. This image is practically a carbon copy of the actor.

Gilderoy is a flamboyant celebrity wizard with a penchant for stealing others’ achievements. The books describe him as an attractive man with wavy blonde hair and a dazzling smile. His nature is self-absorbed and arrogant.

Bringing a comic flair to the character, Kenneth Branagh looked much like the character as J.K. Rowling described him. Although this image looks slightly like the actor, we wouldn’t blame you if you thought this was his son.

Bellatrix is called Bella by her friends and family. She’s the sister of Narcissa Malfoy, though you’d never be able to tell from her description in the books. Bella is said to have long, wild black hair and a bit of madness about her. She does share her sister’s pale complexion.

Helena Bonham Carter had to wear a wig and false teeth to portray the dark witch, but that only helped her look more like the terrifying AI image. She’s a brilliant actress whose performance aligned with the sadistic and unpredictable nature of the character.