Dedalus Diggle

Dedalus Diggle is a member of the Order of the Phoenix. He also served in the First Wizarding War against Lord Voldemort.

Voldemort's Defeat
Dedalus lives in Kent and never had any sense, according to Minerva McGonagall. He is thought to have been responsible for a downpour of shooting stars in Kent after the celebration of the downfall of Lord Voldemort.

1991
Dedalus is known to have bowed to Harry Potter in a shop during Harry's childhood, and was present when Rubeus Hagrid first brought Harry into the Leaky Cauldron.

1995
Diggle was part of the Advance Guard escorting Harry from Privet Drive to 12 Grimmauld Place.

1997
Diggle, along with Hestia Jones, was assigned by the Order of the Phoenix to manage the Dursley's departure from Privet Drive. When he and Hestia Jones arrived, he greeted the Dursleys as "Harry Potter's relatives," something that annoyed Vernon Dursley. In an attempt to make conversation, he also commented that all the knobs and buttons in a Muggle car would confuse him.

His house was burned down by Death Eaters after the Fall of the Ministry of Magic, in an attempt to harm members of the Order. Diggle was not present, as he was in hiding with Hestia and the Dursleys.

Etymology
Diggle may refer to the English word giggle, meaning to laugh. Dedalus refers to Daedalus of Greek mythology: father of Icarus and skilled craftsman.

Physical description
Diggle is often described as a tiny, excitable man who often wears a purple top hat.

Behind the Scenes

 * When&#160;he met Dedalus in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Vernon should have been able to recognize the tiny wizard, since the latter had hugged him in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows