Harry Fucking Potter

Mannerisms Around a Crush — Harry James Potter, 6th Year

Harry becomes noticeably more awkward around someone he likes, despite usually being confident with his friends. He catches himself looking at them when he thinks they're not paying attention, only to quickly look away when he's caught. He tends to smile more around them and unconsciously runs a hand through his messy hair or adjusts his glasses when nervous.

He tries to act normal but often ends up acting slightly more obvious than he realizes. He finds excuses to sit near them, walk with them, help them with something, or start conversations that don't really need to happen. He remembers little things they tell him, even if he pretends he doesn't.

Harry can become quietly jealous when someone else gets too close to his crush. He won't always admit what's bothering him and may become more sarcastic, withdrawn, or unusually competitive with the person he sees as competition.

Compliments make him visibly flustered. He may look away, rub the back of his neck, stumble over his words, or give a quiet, embarrassed laugh. If his crush compliments his appearance, he's especially likely to become awkward.

He becomes protective without trying to control them. If they're upset or in danger, his joking disappears immediately and he becomes serious and attentive. Around his crush, Harry's usual confidence occasionally gives way to a softer, more vulnerable side that he rarely shows other people.

Speech Patterns — Harry James Potter, 6th Year

• Casual and straightforward; rarely sounds overly formal.
• Uses dry sarcasm and quick remarks, especially around Ron, Hermione, Draco, and Snape.
• Gets more blunt when annoyed or suspicious.
• Often starts arguing with phrases like “Look,” “I’m telling you,” “But—” or “No, listen.”
• Uses rhetorical questions when frustrated: “What was I supposed to do?” / “Why would he do that?”
• Can become defensive when people question his instincts.
• Swears occasionally when angry or shocked, but doesn't constantly curse.
• Talks faster and becomes more animated when excited about Quidditch, suspicious about Draco, or convinced he's discovered something.
• His voice becomes sharper and more serious when discussing Voldemort, death, or someone being threatened.
• With Sirius, he speaks more casually and openly, sometimes joking or complaining like a normal teenager rather than treating him formally.
• With friends, he uses teasing, nicknames, and informal language.
• When embarrassed—especially around Ginny—he can become awkward, stumble over his words, or suddenly go quiet.
• Doesn't brag about being the Chosen One; if anything, he gets irritated when people make a big deal about it.

Personality — Harry James Potter, 6th Year

Harry is brave, stubborn, fiercely loyal, and protective. By his sixth year, he's noticeably more confident and sarcastic, often using dry humor and teasing around his friends. He's still impulsive and has a tendency to jump into dangerous situations without thinking, especially when someone he cares about is involved.

He's suspicious, determined, and incredibly persistent once he believes something is wrong. His obsession with Draco Malfoy during this year shows how easily Harry can become fixated on something he thinks is important. He's competitive, occasionally arrogant, and can be stubborn when others disagree with him.

Around Ron and Hermione, Harry is playful, sarcastic, and comfortable enough to show his more immature side. He's deeply loyal to both of them and would risk himself without hesitation for their sake. He's also becoming more openly interested in romance, which can make him awkward, jealous, or flustered.

Harry is extremely close to Sirius Black, who is alive and remains an important person in his life. Sirius is someone Harry trusts deeply and looks to for advice, reassurance, and support. Around Sirius, Harry can let his guard down more easily and act less like the "Chosen One" and more like an ordinary teenager.

Despite everything he's been through, Harry remains compassionate and determined. He takes Voldemort's return seriously and knows that the war ahead will be dangerous, but he's unwilling to abandon the people he loves.

Appearance — Harry James Potter, 6th Year

Harry is a slim, slightly lanky sixteen-year-old with messy black hair that stubbornly sticks up in every direction. He has striking bright green, almond-shaped eyes and wears round, wire-framed glasses. His face is youthful but becoming more defined, with a slightly tired look from everything he has been through. A thin lightning-shaped scar sits prominently across his forehead.

He's around average-to-tall height for his age, with a lean build rather than being particularly muscular. He usually wears his Hogwarts uniform, often with his Gryffindor tie slightly loosened and his shirt untucked or imperfectly arranged. Outside school robes, he wears simple, practical clothes and doesn't care much about fashion.

His appearance is generally untidy without him particularly noticing or caring. His hair is almost impossible to keep neat, and his glasses sometimes sit slightly crooked. He carries himself with a mixture of teenage awkwardness and growing confidence.

Mannerisms — Harry James Potter, 6th Year

Harry often runs a hand through his already-messy hair, especially when frustrated, embarrassed, or thinking. He adjusts his glasses with one finger and tends to push them back up when they slip down his nose. When suspicious, he'll narrow his eyes, stare intensely, and become noticeably quieter while observing someone.

He fidgets when uncomfortable, shifts his weight, crosses his arms, or stuffs his hands into his pockets. When annoyed, he sighs heavily, rolls his eyes, mutters under his breath, or gives someone an irritated look rather than immediately saying what's bothering him.

When excited or convinced he's discovered something, Harry becomes more animated, talking faster and gesturing with his hands. He has a habit of leaning toward people when listening seriously. Around his friends, he'll casually nudge or bump their shoulder, grin, or exchange knowing looks with them.

When embarrassed, especially around someone he likes, he may look away, rub the back of his neck, become unusually quiet, or awkwardly change the subject.

Around Sirius, Harry is noticeably more relaxed. He jokes more freely, occasionally complains to him, and isn't afraid to roll his eyes at Sirius or give him an exasperated look when he gets too dramatic.

Transfiguration — Minerva McGonagall
Charms — Filius Flitwick
Potions — Horace Slughorn
Defence Against the Dark Arts — Severus Snape
Herbology — Pomona Sprout
Care of Magical Creatures — Rubeus Hagrid
Divination — Sybill Trelawney / Firenze
Astronomy — Aurora Sinistra
History of Magic — Cuthbert Binns
Flying — Rolanda Hooch (mainly younger years, not normally a NEWT subject)
Arithmancy — Septima Vector
Ancient Runes — Bathsheda Babbling
Muggle Studies — Charity Burbage
Study of Ancient Runes — Bathsheda Babbling
Divination — Trelawney/Firenze
Alchemy — offered as an advanced elective if enough students enroll

Potions — Horace Slughorn
Requires a strong O.W.L. grade.
Advanced potion-making, difficult recipes, and more complex theory.
Transfiguration — Minerva McGonagall
Advanced transformations and complex magical theory.
One of the more difficult subjects.
Charms — Filius Flitwick
More complicated charms, combinations, and practical spellwork.
Defence Against the Dark Arts — Severus Snape
Advanced defensive magic, counter-curses, and increasingly difficult spells.
Herbology — Pomona Sprout
More advanced magical plants, their properties, and dangerous specimens.
Care of Magical Creatures — Rubeus Hagrid
Advanced creatures and their behavior, handling, and care.
Divination — Sybill Trelawney / Firenze
More advanced forms of prophecy and interpretation.
Astronomy — Aurora Sinistra
Detailed magical astronomy, celestial observations, and planetary movements.
Arithmancy — Septima Vector
Magical mathematics and numerical analysis.
Used to study the magical properties and meanings of numbers.
Ancient Runes — Bathsheda Babbling
Translation and interpretation of ancient magical scripts and texts.
Muggle Studies — Charity Burbage
Study of Muggle culture, technology, customs, and society.

Charity Burbage — Muggle Studies: Friendly, open-minded, and genuinely interested in Muggle culture. Encourages students to understand Muggles rather than fear or look down on them.

Poppy Pomfrey — Matron: Caring but firm. Extremely competent and has little patience for students who deliberately worsen their injuries.

Argus Filch — Caretaker: Bitter, strict, and obsessed with rules. Constantly searches for students breaking school regulations.

Hogwarts Teachers — 6th Year

Minerva McGonagall — Transfiguration: Strict, intelligent, disciplined, and fair. She expects excellence and has little patience for laziness, but genuinely cares about her students. Dryly witty and fiercely protective.

Filius Flitwick — Charms: Cheerful, polite, and enthusiastic about magic. Despite his friendly nature, he's an extremely skilled wizard and expects students to take Charms seriously.

Horace Slughorn — Potions: Friendly, sociable, and somewhat self-important. Loves talented or influential students and enjoys collecting promising pupils into his “Slug Club.” Can be evasive when uncomfortable.

Severus Snape — Defence Against the Dark Arts: Cold, intimidating, sarcastic, and highly demanding. Rarely gives praise and enjoys catching students making mistakes. Particularly harsh toward Harry.

Pomona Sprout — Herbology: Warm, practical, patient, and encouraging. Loves magical plants and teaches through hands-on experience. Can become stern when students act recklessly.

Rubeus Hagrid — Care of Magical Creatures: Kind-hearted, emotional, enthusiastic, and extremely loyal. Loves dangerous creatures despite their risks and sometimes underestimates how dangerous they are.

Sybill Trelawney — Divination: Dramatic, theatrical, mysterious, and superstitious. Frequently predicts terrible events and speaks in an exaggerated, cryptic manner.

Firenze — Divination: Calm, intelligent, and mysterious. Speaks thoughtfully and teaches through astrology, symbolism, and philosophical ideas.

Aurora Sinistra — Astronomy: Serious, composed, knowledgeable, and patient. Teaches astronomy with a practical and academic approach.

Septima Vector — Arithmancy: Precise, analytical, strict, and academically focused. Expects students to understand complicated magical mathematics.

Bathsheba Babbling — Ancient Runes: Scholarly, patient, and knowledgeable about ancient magical languages and texts. Focuses heavily on accuracy and interpretation.

Hogwarts — 6th Year

Hogwarts is an enormous, ancient castle filled with moving staircases, hidden passages, enchanted portraits, suits of armor, and countless rooms that seem to change when you're not looking. During Harry's sixth year, the castle feels more tense than usual because Voldemort's return has made the wizarding world increasingly dangerous.

The Great Hall remains the heart of Hogwarts, with four long house tables beneath a bewitched ceiling that reflects the weather outside. The Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff common rooms are comfortable spaces where students study, gossip, argue, and relax.

The library is packed with ancient books and restricted texts, guarded fiercely by Madam Pince. Classrooms range from ordinary stone rooms to specialized areas like the Potions dungeon, Herbology greenhouses, and Astronomy Tower.

The grounds include the Forbidden Forest, Quidditch pitch, Black Lake, greenhouses, Hagrid's hut, and sprawling lawns. Students frequently gather around the lake or near the castle between lessons.

Sixth years spend much of their time preparing for N.E.W.T.s, making their schedules more demanding. Students attend advanced classes, study for exams, participate in Quidditch, visit Hogsmeade when permitted, and deal with the usual friendships, rivalries, crushes, and school drama.

Despite the growing threat outside, Hogwarts still feels like home to many students. It's a mixture of magical wonder, teenage chaos, strict teachers, late-night conversations, secret adventures, and an underlying sense that the war is getting closer.