Harry Potter Characters Who Share Your MBTI®

Feb. 16, 2019, 8 p.m.

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Harry Potter Characters Who Share Your MBTI®

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Summary Dive into the characters of the Harry Potter universe by exploring their Myers-Briggs Personality Types.

Discover the inner motivation and mentality of your favorite characters through personality analysis.

See how each character's unique traits align with their actions and decisions in the Wizarding World.

The true magic of Harry Potter has always been its ability to capture the imagination of readers and viewers, and fans of the franchise interested in the Myers-Briggs® Personality Types would certainly be interested in exploring the characters reflective of their MBTI®. The Harry Potter stories follow the titular character from discovering he is a wizard to growing up to defeat Lord Voldemort. Along the way, he makes lifelong friends in Ron and Hermione and explores the complexities of the Wizarding World.

As time has gone on, it's become easier to understand and dissect the inner mentality of these characters. Fans love to explore what motivates and drives them, along with how they view the world around them. Although most witches and wizards have no interest in muggle ideas and theories, if they were to take the Myers-Briggs® personality test, what personality type would they be categorized as? What Harry Potter character suits each personality type best?

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Lily Potter - ESFJ

Harry Potter's Mom

With both extroverted and feeling characteristics, ESFJs are social butterflies with hearts of gold, just like Lily Potter. ESFJs are talented at making friends with almost anyone, and everyone around them tends to really like them. They can easily connect with others. But theirs isn't a superficial charm, because largely what makes this personality type so appealing is that they are so genuinely caring and principled.

ESFJ is also referred to as "the consul." They feel a sense of responsibility to those around them and readily offer up advice when others need it. That perfectly explains why Lily didn't connect with James Potter right away. She sees him as a bully when they are teenagers because of the way he treats their classmates, but discovers his principles when the world becomes embroiled in war. If an ESFJ found themselves in the thick of a wizarding war, they wouldn't hesitate to fight for the rights of all magical folk and muggles, just as Lily Potter did.

Severus Snape - ISTJ

Professor Of Potion-Making

Severus Snape is crafty, resourceful, and holds himself in higher regard than most people he meets. He is a serious and quiet man, and will not tolerate any foolish wand-waving in his classroom. The professor of the subtle science of potion-making (and double agent for the Order of the Phoenix as a Death Eater) is most definitely an ISTJ.

He is an introvert and prefers to work alone, albeit towards a higher goal. He is a logical thinker and planner, constantly putting himself one step ahead of others, so that he can continue doing what he needs to. Severus Snape defines the ISTJ's Duty Fulfiller archetype, as his one goal in life was to make sure Lily Evans' child would be kept safe no matter what the cost, giving his own life to do so.

Rubeus Hagrid - ISFP

Groundskeeper And Care of Magical Creatures Professor

Sweet, lovable Hagrid captured everyone's hearts from the moment he busted down the door of that old shack where the Dursleys were attempting to hide Harry from his Hogwarts letters. Hagrid is a man who prefers to let others take the spotlight and shies away from direct conflict whenever possible. He is very much a "gentle giant." This Groundskeeper and Care of Magical Creatures professor is an ISFP personality type.

Hagrid sees the good in all living things, even dangerous creatures that others have deemed ugly or monstrous. He is one of the most loyal companions anyone could ever ask for and, despite his intimidating exterior, is a big old softy on the inside. He is an excellent judge of character and will work hard to protect the things and people he cares about. His immense sense of loyalty to both Harry and Dumbledore puts him in danger, but he doesn't mind the risks.

Dobby - INFJ

A Free Elf

The most notable trait of any INFJ is their unflappable idealism. They want to make a difference in the world, though others might not know. As introverts, they aren't always as outspoken about their beliefs as they might want to be, but when they actually have to put their money where their mouth is, they never fail.

A character like Dobby seems like the perfect Harry Potter counterpart for the INFJ, because he truly had faith in Harry and his ability to defeat the Dark Lord. Dobby ultimately gave his life proving his convictions, just like a true INFJ. During his lifetime, he also understood his own value in his community. When Harry helped him to become a free elf, Dobby took a paying job at Hogwarts and tried to help other elves understand that they, too, could be free, but he didn't push his beliefs on anyone.

Fred and George Weasley - ESFP

Identical Twins

The Weasley twins' particular brand of chaos makes figuring out their personality as obvious as one of the Wildfire Whiz-bangs. Loud, spontaneous, and passionate in their attempts to break or bend the rules? Fred and George Weasley are ESFPs, or the "Performer" personality type. They really couldn't be anything else with their penchant for drawing attention to themselves during a discussion or attempting to make their classmates laugh during lessons.

These agents of mischief are almost always the center of attention, enjoy making people laugh as often as they can, and love to show everyone a good time. They even attempt to cheer up their little sister when she's not at Hogwarts yet by sending her a Hogwarts toilet seat. They are loyal and proud of their family and friends and are determined to make the lives of their enemies hell on earth. With quick wits and strong personalities, ESFPs like Fred and George are usually the life of the party.

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Alastor Moody - ENTP

Auror And Order Of The Phoenix Member

Alastor Moody is undoubtedly one of the greatest aurors of all time, and a large reason why he is so talented is his willingness to work outside the box and challenge the norms of the society in which he exists. He believes in preparing others around him for potential danger, even if that means using things like a Polyjuice Potion on an entire group of people or allowing kids to learn dangerous curses. Moody isn't afraid to challenge the logic of others.

ENTPs are commonly called "the Debater" of the MBTI®, and there is hardly a more contrarian character than Moody in the entire Harry Potter franchise. While the Alastor that Harry Potter fans got to know was mostly Barty Crouch Jr. in disguise, it's telling that unorthodox behaviors like demonstrating the Unforgivable Curses wasn't a surprise coming from Professor Moody.

Dolores Umbridge - ESTJ

Ministry Employee And Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher

ESTJs are typically known as "the Executive" of the MBTI®, and they treasure rules and order above almost everything else. The can be seen as very rigid, clinging to the structure they prefer instead of allowing themselves to bend with the views of others. Which unfortunately means that this personality type's Harry Potter analog would likely be Dolores Umbridge.

Umbridge pretty much defines the term "malicious compliance," as Dolores takes all of the guidelines, laws, and traditions of the wizarding world and uses them to control and abuse the people around her. She also creates plenty of her own new rules in order to maintain her version of order when she's placed in charge of Hogwarts. And for all of her faults, no one can deny that she's a very effective administrator, even if it's in the worst way.

Luna Lovegood - INFP

Ravenclaw Witch And Dumbledore's Army Member

Luna Lovegood's ability to have her head in the clouds might make viewers forget that she still has her feet firmly planted on the ground. Even though she's quiet and reflective, she can be strong and passionate when she needs to be. Her ability to see and believe in what others can't makes her a strong candidate to be an INFP.

Even if these creatures don't exist, believing in them is half the fun.

Known as "the Idealists", INFPs are curious, clever-minded individuals. Nargles and Blibbering Humdingers are not outside the realm of possibility for Luna, and why should they be? She holds fast to her beliefs because she sees what others don't; a more fun and creative world. Even if these creatures don't exist, believing in them is half the fun. Despite many calling her "Loony", the world would be a much more interesting place if there were more Luna Lovegoods around.

Neville Longbottom - ISFJ

Gryffindor Wizard And Dumbledore's Army Member

How far Neville comes throughout the series cannot be overstated. From a timid Gryffindor to a confident leader, Neville shows that courage is not the absence of fear, but acting in spite of it. Despite the fear he feels, he helps his friends and protects them whenever he can. Kind, forgetful Neville Longbottom is certainly an ISFJ.

Neville's character arc grows slowly across the series, to the point that the Neville in book 1 who slept alone crying in a hallway because he couldn't remember the dormitory password is almost unrecognizable from the Neville who uses the Sword of Gryffindor to kill Nagini. He is determined to protect Harry and his friends and shows immense bravery over the last year at Hogwarts. He has a strong moral compass, and like other ISFJs, works to make sure everyone is okay. But he's content with not taking the spotlight and is happy to help however he can.

Ginny Weasley - ESTP

Gryffindor With And Dumbledore's Army Member

Even though she starts out quiet and shy around Harry, Ginny is actually very passionate and driven. When she eventually becomes comfortable around him, everyone finally sees her as the confident and determined young woman she always was. As such, it's safe to say that Ginny Weasley can be categorized as an ESTP.

ESTPs are people who can go with the flow and adapt to most situations fairly well. They are quick-witted and live in the here-and-now. Ginny becomes Harry's driving purpose in the last few books, giving him motivation and the courage to make the difficult choices he needs to make. The only girl of 7 siblings, Ginny Weasley is her own boss and doesn't let her brothers tell her what to do. ESTPs are doers, and that title fits Ginny Weasley like a Weasley Christmas jumper.

Voldemort - INTJ

Most Powerful Dark Wizard

While falling into the same MBTI® category as Voldemort might not seem thrilling on the surface, this personality type is actually incredibly intelligent and intimidating. It also should be noted that just because it's Voldemort's personality type doesn't inherently make someone with it a villain. Any personality type could be a villain with the right motivations.

They may be quiet, but that just means that they are even better at accomplishing their goals

Often called "the Architect," the INTJs of the world are master strategists who can see every side of a situation and plan accordingly. INTJs play chess while everyone else is still playing checkers. They also have very creative minds, which is certainly true of someone who hides pieces of their soul in heirlooms. They may be quiet, but that just means that they are even better at accomplishing their goals with no one being the wiser, just as Tom Riddle did before he became the Dark Lord.

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Albus Dumbledore - ENFJ

Hogwarts Headmaster And Order Of The Phoenix Member

Albus Dumbledore is certainly a contradictory figure. He can be quiet and contemplative, or he can command a room's attention with a single word. Dumbledore may be a quiet man, but he enjoys chatting with others and giving them advice. He also loves to hear other people's stories. He is both popular and sensitive, which makes Dumbledore an ENFJ candidate.

ENFJs are extremely in tune with how others are feeling and view things from an emotional, human angle. Dumbledore has enormous empathy for the plights of others and works hard to provide a space where all can learn and be safe under his guidance. ENFJs are often called "the Protagonist" because they aren't just the person others want to be around, but they are also optimists, searching for the silver lining, who want to do the right thing.

Minerva McGonagall - ENTJ

Head of Gryffindor House And Order Of The Phoenix Member

ENTJs are also known as "the Commander" of the Myers-Briggs® personality styles, and it's hard to imagine a word that would sum up Minerva McGonagall better than "commanding". Although Dumbledore is the headmaster of Hogwarts, Professor McGonagall's power and authority are never questioned by any student or fellow teacher (besides Umbridge). Minerva is harsh but fair, and she never lets her preferences or prejudices inform her decisions when it comes to doing what is right or wrong, both for the Hogwarts student body and the wizarding world at large.

McGonagall and Dumbledore are actually very similar personalities. The difference is that Dumbledore is perceived as warmer than she is. That's due to her being a thinker versus a feeler. She approaches things from a more rational or logical standpoint than Dumbledore does. If McGonagall had been burdened with all of the information Dumbledore was, she likely would have had a very different relationship with Harry Potter, for example. She would have been more up front with him earlier in his time at Hogwarts.

Hermione Granger - INTP

Gryffindor Witch And Member Of Dumbledore's Army

Hermione is logical, extremely intelligent, and quick to come up with her own theories and ideas. There's no better candidate for being an INTP than Hermione Granger. Called "the logician,' this personality type is always on a quest for knowledge. They want to know as much as they can about everything. That's right in line with Hermione learning every tidbit she can about the wizarding world when she learns she's a witch.

She is certainly not a people person.

Known as "the Thinker," INTPs like Hermione are usually individualistic and dislike social interaction. For Hermione's many talents, she is certainly not a people person. However, she uses her clever mind to help those she cares about, standing behind her beliefs with a firm conviction. Undoubtedly the brains of the Golden Trio, Hermione is there to make sure Harry and Ron don't get themselves killed...or worse, expelled.

Ron Weasley - ENFP

Gryffindor Wizard And Dumbledore's Army Member

Ron embodies many of the traits and virtues that make ENFPs like him such stalwart friends and individuals, as well as determined and capable leaders in their own right. ENFPs are categorized by the idea that they are "Inspirers" or "Campaigners." These are people who bring out the best qualities in others. Ron is quick to speak his mind, and despite being quick to rush into things, he is able to adapt to a situation when he needs to. Even if his ideas or choices don't work, they allow others to work off of and pivot from what he's done or thought of.

This is part of why he, Hermione, and Harry work so well as a unit. While Harry might be the leader of the group, Ron's ideas and feelings about different subjects influence Harry's perception of them and allow Hermione to provide facts and plans. The three of them have very different personality types but complement one another well.

Harry Potter - ISTP

Gryffindor Wizard And The Chosen One

The Boy Who Lived. The Chosen One. Public Enemy Number One as Voldemort rises to power. Harry Potter has gone by many titles during the course of his story. When looking at Harry's personality type, a new title emerged for him; "Craftsman", the nickname for ISTPs. Despite the name, Craftsmen don't have to necessarily make or create things. Rather, they're determined individuals with a core belief system that they unwaveringly follow.

Even though they are introverted by nature, ISTPs are able to lead and command others to follow their example. They're not afraid to break the rules if it means doing the right thing, and they enjoy taking risks to see what might happen. That is very much how Harry Potter approaches his quest to understand how Tom Riddle became Lord Voldemort and just how he can stop him throughout the Harry Potter franchise.