Ernest Prang

Ernie “Ern" Prang was the driver of the Knight Bus.

Biography
Harry Potter first encountered Prang in 1993, when he was picked up by the Knight Bus after leaving his Aunt and Uncle's house. Stan Shunpike, the conductor of the Knight Bus, sometimes calls Ernie by his nickname: Ern. When Harry was taken to the Leaky Cauldron Ernie followed him in and was forced to leave by the minster. Ernie was also present at Albus Dumbledore's funeral in 1997. Besides that little is known about Ernie.

Physical Description
Prang is described as an elderly wizard with very thick glasses giving him an "owlish" appearance. Ernie doesn't talk much (leaving that to Stan Shunpike, preferring to concentrate on his driving). His driving skills leave much to be desired as he frequently drives off the road and objects must jump out of his way (post boxes, lamp posts, trees, etc).

Etymology
The name Ernie also belonged to one of J. K. Rowling's grandfathers, with the other one being named Stanley, which was the name given to Ernie's assistant Stanley Shunpike. His last name is a play on words, as "prang" is British slang meaning "to wreck an automobile".

Behind the scenes

 * In the film adaption of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Ernie is played by Jimmy Gardner.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ErnPrn.jpg
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
 * Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4

Ernie Danlmur