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Rolanda Hooch

Played byLouise Brealey
First seasonSeason 1, Philosopher’s Stone
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In the books

This is how J.K. Rowling describes Rolanda Hooch in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone:

“Their teacher, Madam Hooch, arrived. She had short, grey hair and yellow eyes like a hawk.”— PS, ch. 9

In the series

Louise Brealey plays Rolanda Hooch in HBO’s series. Differences from the books so far:

No differences recorded yet. They will be added here as the episodes air.

Other characters

Harry Potter · Hermione Granger · Ron Weasley · Albus Dumbledore · Minerva McGonagall · Severus Snape · Rubeus Hagrid · Draco Malfoy · Vernon Dursley · Petunia Dursley · Dudley Dursley · Neville Longbottom · Quirinus Quirrell · Molly Weasley · Percy Weasley · Ginny Weasley · Garrick Ollivander · Filius Flitwick · Pomona Sprout · Oliver Wood. See also the full cast.

Premiere

25 Decon HBO Max

Books vs Series

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Snape’s skin colour

Books: Snape has “sallow skin” (PS, ch. 7).

Series: he is played by Paapa Essiedu, a Black British actor.

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Posters

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Latest updates

13 November 2026
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13 November 2026
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13 November 2026
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10 November 2026
Snape actor Paapa Essiedu told Vanity Fair he still doesn’t really know what happens in Deathly Hallows, and was baffled by Dumbledore’s death. More »

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