Agnes (St Mungo's)

Agnes
Biographical information
Nationality	British
Physical information
Species	Human
Gender	Female
Relationship information
Family members	Son
Magical characteristics
Animagus	Dog (probably, failed)
Affiliation
Loyalty	St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries Janus Thickey Ward

"Here you are, Agnes. See, you're not forgotten, are you? And your son's sent an owl saying he's visiting tonight, so that's nice, isn't it?"

— Healer Miriam Strout to Agnes

Agnes was a witch and patient in the Janus Thickey Ward at St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries, admitted sometime before 1990.

Biography

She had fur all over her head and barked instead of speaking. It is possible that she remained at St Mungo's for the rest of her life. Her exact ailment was unknown, but it was noted to be a similar effect to consuming Polyjuice Potion prepared with animal DNA.

Agnes speaking to Penny Haywood

Penny Haywood spoke to Agnes in the Janus Thickey Ward in the 1990–1991 school year while on work experience at the hospital in her seventh year.

In late December 1995, her Healer Miriam Strout informed that her son would visit her Christmas night.

Etymology

Agnes is a female given name, which derives from the Greek word hagnē, meaning "pure", "holy" or "lamb".

Behind the scenes

• Given the description on Pottermore presents what happens if an Animagus transformation fails, it seems likely that this is what happened to Agnes, with her attempted Animagus form most likely being a dog.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (First appearance)
• Pottermore
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery