A vampire, an example of the Living Dead
The Living Dead were a group of Dark creatures that included vampires and zombies.[1] These creatures were known as undead, and some like vampires were usually long-lived.[2]
Behind the scenes[]
- It is unknown if the Living Dead are so named because they are actually dead creatures that have been reanimated in some form, or if they merely resemble the conventional definition of "undead". In the Harry Potter universe, truly reviving the dead is usually stated to be impossible.
- The only two confirmed creatures to be considered part of this group are vampires and zombies. Whether other creatures like Inferi or ghosts would be considered Living Dead as well is unknown. It is also possible that reanimated mummies fall under this classification.
- In LEGO Harry Potter releases, skeletons are referred to as "walking dead", but it is uncertain if this is equivalent to "living dead".
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (Earlier drafts)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- J. K. Rowling's official site
- Daily Prophet Newsletters (First identified as Living Dead) (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore
- Harry Potter (website)
- LEGO Harry Potter (Possible appearance)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World (Possible appearance)
- LEGO Harry Potter (Possible appearance)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite