Gilderoy Lockhart
The Fraud Celebrity
Famous author and former Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. A Ravenclaw known for his Memory Charms and fabricated adventures. Currently resides at St Mungo's Hospital.
Ravenclaw
Gilderoy Lockhart is a member of Ravenclaw, a house known for its distinctive qualities and values.
What house was Gilderoy Lockhart in?
Gilderoy Lockhart was sorted into Ravenclaw House at Hogwarts. Despite Ravenclaw's association with wisdom and intelligence, Lockhart used his cleverness for self-promotion and memory modification rather than genuine learning.
What happened to Gilderoy Lockhart?
Gilderoy Lockhart accidentally obliviated himself with Ron Weasley's broken wand in the Chamber of Secrets. He now resides permanently at St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries with no memory of his past.
Who played Gilderoy Lockhart in the Harry Potter movies?
Gilderoy Lockhart was portrayed by Kenneth Branagh in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). Branagh's portrayal perfectly captured Lockhart's vain and self-absorbed personality.
What books did Gilderoy Lockhart write?
Gilderoy Lockhart claimed to have written several books including "Gadding with Ghouls," "Holidays with Hags," "Travels with Trolls," "Voyages with Vampires," "Wanderings with Werewolves," "Year with the Yeti," and "Magical Me." However, all these adventures were actually performed by other witches and wizards whose memories he erased.
