Hermione Granger, Severus Snape, Professor McGonagall and Albus Dumbledore solve even the most difficult crossword in minutes. For this article we searched the anti-Hermiones and the anti-Dumbledores. Who is the dumbest Harry Potter character?
As in our ranking of the 9 dumbest Tarantino characters, we don’t know each character’s IQ. A ranking based on IQs would also be far too boring. Therefore, the behavior of the characters in the films is decisive. Which character acted the most (often) stupidly during the series? This is followed by the 100 percent objective ranking. Where does the favorite dumbass Ronald Weasley end up?
Dumbest Harry Potter Characters 9th place: Dolores Umbridge
Actress: Imelda Staunton
Why in this ranking and on this place? At first glance, the cruel Professor Umbridge is anything but stupid in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, because she knows exactly how to push through her goals at Hogwarts. But in the fight against Dumbledore’s army she is very clumsy for a long time and her lust for power and stubbornness cloud her intelligence when she cannot see when it is better to hold back: For example, when the centaurs surround her in the Forbidden Forest and she the proud Being insulted loudly anyway. (IT)
Dumbest Harry Potter Characters 8th place: Cormac McLaggen
actor: Freddie Stroma
Why in this ranking and on this place? We would never equate good looks with mental emptiness. But the guardian candidate from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince unfortunately embodies in all facets the dumb stereotype of the athletic handsome boy who is so self-absorbed that he hardly notices anything around him. Like Hermione spending the entire Slughorn party escaping her date (Cormac). (HB)
Dumbest Harry Potter Characters 7th place: Dudley Dursley
Actor:
Harry Melling
Why in this ranking and on this place? Harry’s cousin Dudley Dursley is the epitome of the spoiled brat who likes to torment the weaker. Since his parents gave him everything in his cradle, the spoiled boy never really learned to think for himself. Following his gut and stubbornness, he just takes whatever he wants without considering the consequences (cue: Hagrid’s cake for Harry). Even a child must recognize that 36 birthday presents are quite sufficient. (IT)
Dumbest Harry Potter Characters 6th place: Seamus Finnegan
actor: Devon Murray
Why in this ranking and on this place? The running gag “Seamus blows something up” makes Harry’s Hogwarts classmates stupid, but sympathetic. What is unforgivable is that Seamus fell for the Ministry of Magic’s anti-Harry Potter propaganda in Order of the Phoenix. As the only dormitory mate, he turned against Harry – although he should know better. Seamus turned out to be highly susceptible to manipulation and thus a perfect follower in the emerging Voldemort regime.
Dumbest Harry Potter Characters #5: Hagrid
Actor: Robbie Coltrane
Why in this ranking and on this place? Gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid is one of the most lovable and good-natured characters in the Harry Potter world. In that respect, we are actually sorry to include him in this list. But he babbles on too often (see: Norbert the Dragon, Fluffy the Dog) to be portrayed as the brightest candle in Hogwarts’ Great Hall. Especially when his blind love for animals doesn’t let him see the dangers of creatures like hippogriffs or giant spiders. At the same time, there is a great tragedy inherent in its easy instrumentalization, if we consider that the first opening of the Chamber of Secrets was pinned on it and expulsion from school followed. (IT)
Dumbest Harry Potter Characters 4th place: Cornelius Fudge
Actor: Robert Hardy
Why in this ranking and on this place? Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge, with his selfish stupidity, is the shining figurehead of incompetent politicians: in order not to have to shake his post or his world view, he denies the existence of Voldemort until (in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) there really are no more counterarguments let find. He also always flies his flag to the wind when it comes to his loyalty to Harry – which, while gaining him popularity in the short term, can only bring him down in the longer term in the fight against evil. (IT)
Dumbest Harry Potter Characters 3rd place: Ron Weasley
actor: Rupert Grint
Why in this ranking and on this place? There are different kinds of stupidity and Ron is mostly lazy. He only makes emotional decisions and that gets him into trouble (The Snail Charm in Part 2, why?). He falls out (several times) with his two best friends over trifles. He’s the last person in the Harry Potter universe (fans included) to realize he’s in love with Hermione. Ron is the caricature of a pubescent teenager. He can’t do anything about that, but that doesn’t help him much in this ranking. (HB)
Dumbest Harry Potter Characters 2nd place: Crabbe & Goyle
Actor: Jamie Waylett & Josh Herdman
Why in this ranking and on this place? The heads on the shoulders of Draco Malfoy’s sidekicks Vincent Crabbe and Goyle are only there to smirk and nod when their leader insults Harry. As bullying henchmen in a double pack, they are so obtuse and interchangeable that we have summarized them under one point here. Even Malfoy is amazed that Polyjuice Harry Goyle claims he can read. Apparently devoid of any thought or academic talent of their own, the only amazing thing the Slytherin duo pull off is the thoughtlessly unleashed demon fire at the end of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2, powerful enough to destroy a Horcrux – and Goyle (in the book: Crabbe) – right away. (IT)
Dumbest Harry Potter Characters #1: Harry Potter
actor: Daniel Radcliffe
Why in this ranking and on this place?
Yes, life as Voldemort’s nemesis is certainly not easy. And yes, Harry is the hero of the story and he has the most opportunities to do stupid things. The problem: He simply takes advantage of a lot of these opportunities. A few examples: In part 5 he runs straight into Voldemort’s Sirius Feint, although the 3 kilometers upwind smelled like a trap. At the Triwizard Tournament water task, he is the only one who thinks that the organizers of the school competition would actually let innocent people die. And in Part 6, as a 16-year-old, he runs after the experienced and deadly evil super-witch Bellatrix Lestrange to face her in a duel. Can’t believe this guy survived eight movies. (HB)
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