Hedwig

Hedwig is Harry Potter's owl. She is given to him as an eleventh birthday gift by Rubeus Hagrid. Hedwig provides Harry letter and newspaper deliveries as well as companionship while he is stuck at the Dursley's.

Whether through natural influences or magical intervention, Hedwig appears to be much more intelligent than other Snowy Owls. She regularly appears to be well aware of what is happening around her, and appears to 'sulk' when she is ignored by Harry. She appears to see herself as above other owls, including Ron Weasley's owl, Pigwidgeon.