Lockhart

Biodata

Background and History

Lockhart came to East Tibet seeking material for a book about yetis. By then, he had built a career presenting other people's adventures as his own and using Memory Charms on the people whose stories he took. Moriarty Slytherin recognized the deception and saw Lockhart's publishing connections as a way into the British wizarding world 2.

Lockhart became Moriarty's subordinate and promoted a book announcing the return of Slytherin's heir. At its Diagon Alley launch, his speech and cooperation with reporter Rita Skeeter helped turn the book into a sensation 7 8. He also sold Cockatrice Yolk Shampoo through shops in Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade 11 12.

In Paris, Lockhart published Dancing with Vampires at the Eiffel Tower and claimed that he had frozen the tower and destroyed the Kunlan vampire family. A vampire witness disputed his account, attributing the family's destruction to Moriarty. During the launch, Moriarty taught Lockhart Touch of Frozen Wrath, which Lockhart demonstrated before the crowd 159 160 161.

Lockhart later taught Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts, where his first lesson emphasized practical combat rather than textbook work 315. After being praised for helping protect the school, he joined the Ministry to lead an anti-Dark Wizard team. He subsequently commanded Aurors on international operations, rose within the Auror Office, and was later identified as Minister for Magic 408 477 517 529 723.

Appearance

Lockhart favors conspicuous wizarding clothes and carefully maintained golden hair 8 161 315.

• Smile: His signature public-facing expression, used to charm fans and deflect difficult questions 2 161.
• Clothing: Has appeared in gold-and-red robes, a rainbow-colored robe, and a trailing violet robe; for his first lesson, he wore a forget-me-not-blue robe with a purple hat 2 8 161 315.
• Eyes: Blue 478.

Personality

Lockhart craves recognition. As a student, he sent himself Valentine's cards, displayed his name across the Quidditch pitch, and proposed a school newspaper so he could see his name in print 314. He remains adept at turning speeches, book launches, and public appearances into publicity 8 161 408 477.

He is also calculating and commercially minded: he recognizes both the publicity value and the sales potential of Moriarty's plans 8 478. Over time, he gains confidence as a commander, coordinating Aurors in Egypt and directing thousands during the Battle of London 517 620.

Abilities and Skills

Memory Charms

Lockhart's particular magical specialty is memory manipulation 2 3 722.

• He used Memory Charms to appropriate other people's adventures for his books 2.
• He could judge whether Department of Mysteries director Stan was withholding information or genuinely knew nothing 722.
• His use of a Memory Charm against the Department's Silencers had to be stopped by Leon, who wanted them captured with their memories intact 723.

Water Elemental Magic

Moriarty taught Lockhart Touch of Frozen Wrath through a Transfer Scroll 160.

• Lockhart froze a chair during his Paris book launch and spread the frost across part of the floor 161.

Public Speaking and Command

• He persuaded crowds through storytelling, humor, and carefully staged magical displays 8 161.
• His speech at Hogwarts won the students' admiration before he announced his move to the Ministry 408.
• He directed Aurors from multiple countries against Extis's army during the Battle of London; Dumbledore praised his deployment strategy 620.

Equipment and Publications

• Magically modified Auror equipment — Moriarty supplied his task force with defensive and offensive sets, including Charm-Proof Hats, Deflection Cloaks, Invisibility Gloves, Swift Boots, and Rapid-Fire Umbrellas 478.
• Dancing with Vampires at the Eiffel Tower — his Paris release, built around his disputed account of the Kunlan vampires 159 161.
• Lockhart and the Seventy-Two Dark Wizards — a book he presented after returning from the Americas 477.
• Cockatrice Yolk Shampoo — his hair-care product, sold through shops in Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade 11 12.

Relationships

• Moriarty Slytherin — Lockhart's master and patron. Moriarty directs his publicity work, teaches him Touch of Frozen Wrath, and later entrusts him with command and the aftermath of the Battle of London 7 160 620 631.
• Rita Skeeter — reporter who cooperated in promoting Lockhart's book about the heir of Slytherin 7 8.
• Albus Dumbledore — Lockhart's former headmaster and later Hogwarts colleague; Dumbledore recalls Lockhart's school-newspaper proposals and eventually praises his battlefield strategy 61 620.
• Leon — Auror subordinate who assists Lockhart's operations and intervenes when Lockhart uses a Memory Charm on the Silencers 517 723.
• Lucius Malfoy — a rival for public attention; Lockhart's appearance at Lucius's wedding overshadows the groom 477.