Bloody Baron

The Bloody Baron is one of the ghosts that haunts Hogwarts. His domain is Slytherin House. He is the only person other than Dumbledore, living or dead, who can exert any control over the poltergeist Peeves, given how Peeves is terrified of him. His favourite hobby is to make strange noises from the Astronomy Tower.

He slew the Grey Lady of Ravenclaw house, when she refused to return the lost diadem of Rowena Ravenclaw (her mother), and killed himself shortly thereafter. He stabbed himself also after he did the same to Helena, therefore debunking the theory of Unicorn blood; the stains are probably his own blood or perhaps the Grey Lady's, probably both.

In the movies, the Baron is depicted as being quite mirthful, in stark contrast to the solemn and quite terrifying character in the books. In the video games, however, the Baron resumes this persona.

Behind the scenes

 * In Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film), the Bloody Baron resembles Captain James Hook (as played by Dustin Hoffman) in the film Hook. Coincidentally, that film features Maggie Smith, who plays Professor McGonagall.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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