Hedwig

Hedwig
Background information
Feature films	Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
Inspiration	Hedwig from the Harry Potter books
Characteristics
Personality	Intelligent, loyal and affectionate, dignified and proud, resourceful
Physical appearance	White feathers with black spots, yellow eyes, black pupils, small black beak
Occupation and niche	Harry's pet owl
Alignment	Good
Nationality	British
Goal	Deliver messages for Harry (succeeded). Protect Harry (succeeded).
Home	4 Privet Drive
Relatives	Harry Potter (owner)
Allies	Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley, Hermione Granger, Ginevra Weasley
Enemies	Lord Voldemort, Death Eaters, Dursley family
Likes	Harry, flying
Dislikes	Being separated from Harry, being cooped up in her cage, Harry in danger
Natural Abilities	Flight Intelligence Speed
Fate	Gets killed by a Death Eater while protecting Harry.

Hedwig (d. 27 July, 1997) is Harry Potter's pet Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus). Hedwig was an 11th birthday gift from Rubeus Hagrid to Harry. Hagrid purchases her at Eeylops Owl Emporium. 

In addition to the usual use Owls are put to, delivering mail, Hedwig was also a close companion to Harry. She remained one of his closest friends right up to her death during the Battle of the Seven Potters at the height of the Second Wizarding War.

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

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Media Harry Potter films: The Philosopher's Stone (soundtrack, "Hedwig's Theme") • The Chamber of Secrets (soundtrack) • The Prisoner of Azkaban (soundtrack) • The Goblet of Fire (soundtrack) • The Order of the Phoenix (soundtrack) • The Half-Blood Prince (soundtrack) • The Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (production • soundtrack) • The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (production • soundtrack) Fantastic Beasts films: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (soundtrack) • The Crimes of Grindelwald (soundtrack) •The Secrets of Dumbledore Harry Potter novels: Philosopher's Stone • Chamber of Secrets • Prisoner of Azkaban • Goblet of Fire • Order of the Phoenix • Half-Blood Prince • Deathly Hallows Fantastic Beasts novels: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them • Quidditch Through the Ages • The Tales of Beedle the Bard Video games: Philosopher's Stone • Chamber of Secrets • Prisoner of Azkaban • Goblet of Fire • Order of the Phoenix • Half-Blood Prince • Deathly Hallows (Part 1 / Part 2) • Quidditch World Cup Lego Video games: Lego Creator: Harry Potter • Lego Creator: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets • Lego Harry Potter: Years 1–4 / Years 5–7 Home video: Video Characters Harry Potter characters: Harry Potter • Ron Weasley • Hermione Granger • Albus Dumbledore • Minerva McGonagall • Rubeus Hagrid • Fred Weasley • George Weasley • Angelina Johnson • Alicia Spinnet • Gilderoy Lockhart • Remus Lupin • Alastor Moody • Quirinus Quirrell • Horace Slughorn • Percy Weasley • Cho Chang • Colin Creevey • Cedric Diggory • Fleur Delacour • Viktor Krum • Gabrielle Delacour • Ginevra Weasley • Neville Longbottom • Luna Lovegood • Sirius Black • Dursley family • Lord Voldemort • Draco Malfoy • Lucius Malfoy • Narcissa Malfoy • Cornelius Fudge • Dolores Umbridge • Alecto Carrow • Amycus Carrow • Vincent Crabbe • Gregory Goyle • Argus Filch • Severus Snape • Bellatrix Lestrange • Bartemius Crouch Sr. • Bartemius Crouch Jr. • Regulus Black • Pius Thicknesse • Godric Gryffindor • Helga Hufflepuff • Rowena Ravenclaw • Salazar Slytherin • Antonin Dolohov • Bloody Baron • Dean Thomas • Dobby • Edgar Cloggs • Fat Lady • Fenrir Greyback • Filius Flitwick • Garrick Ollivander • James Potter I • Lily J. Potter • Igor Karkaroff • Kingsley Shacklebolt • Lavender Brown • Moaning Myrtle • Nymphadora Tonks • Padma Patil • Parvati Patil • Seamus Finnigan • Sir Cadogan • Snatchers • Pomona Sprout • Poppy Pomfrey • Sybill Trelawney • Walden Macnair • Oliver Wood • Katie Bell • Lee Jordan • Blaise Zabini Fantastic Beasts characters: Newton Scamander • Tina Goldstein • Jacob Kowalski • Queenie Goldstein • Percival Graves • Seraphina Picquery • Credence Barebone • Mary Lou Barebon • Gnarlack • Henry Shaw Sr. • Langdon Shaw • Henry Shaw Jr. • Modesty Barebone • Chastity Barebone • Gellert Grindelwald • Leta Lestrange • Nicolas Flamel Deleted characters: Ludovic Bagman Video game characters: Peeves Creatures Cerberus • The Basilisk • The Mountain Troll • The Hungarian Horntail • Fire crab Mascots/Pets Crookshanks • Aragog • Nagini • Hedwig • Fawkes • Buckbeak • Fang • Mrs. Norris Mystical Animals Locations Hogwarts Castle: • Grand Staircase Tower • Great Hall • Gryffindor Tower • Hogwarts Quidditch Pitch • The Forbidden Forest • Forbidden Third Floor Corridor • Underground Chambers • Hospital Wing • Slytherin Dungeon • The Chamber of Secrets • Topmost Tower • Platform 9¾ Diagon Alley: • Gringotts Wizarding Bank • Ollivander's Residences: 4 Privet Drive • The Burrow • Godric's Hallow • Potter's Cottage Other Locations: Limbo • England • Azkaban • British Ministry of Magic • Department of Mysteries Objects Weapons: Godric Gryffindor's Sword Brooms/Nimbus: Nimbus 2000 • Nimbus 2001 • The Firebolt Wands: Harry's Wand • Ron's Wand • Hermione's Wand • Voldemort's Wand • Elder Wand Others: Winged Keys • The Remembrall • The Invisibility Cloak • The Philosopher's Stone • Mirror of Erised • The Sorting Hat • The Basilisk Fang • Tom Riddle's Diary • The Marauder's Map • The Goblet of Fire • Deluminator • The Monster Book of Monsters Transports Powders: Floo Powder • Floo Network Vehicles: Flying Ford Anglia • Flying Motorcycle • Hogwarts Express Organizations/Groups Dementor • Order of the Phoenix • Dumbledore's Army • Death Eaters See also J.K. Rowling • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child