Harry Potter book 3 · 1999
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
A dangerous prisoner has escaped from the wizard prison of Azkaban, and he seems to be after Harry.
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Book facts
- Author
- J. K. Rowling
- Series
- Harry Potter, book 3 of 7
- Published
- 1999
- Setting
- Set in Hogwarts
- Characters charted
- 12
- Chart confidence
- High
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban on screen
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004, film, Cinema). A dangerous prisoner escapes from the wizard prison, and he seems to be after Harry.
- Harry Potter (2027, series, HBO). HBO’s new series plans to adapt each book as its own season, with Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and John Lithgow as Dumbledore. It is due to premiere in early 2027.
Who is in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
12 recurring or key characters from J. K. Rowling’s chart. Introduces Sirius Black and Remus Lupin.
Lead 1
- Harry PotterThe Boy Who Lived
Major 8
- Ron WeasleyHarry's best friend
- Hermione GrangerBrilliant Muggle-born witch
- Albus DumbledoreHeadmaster of Hogwarts
- Severus SnapePotions master
- Rubeus HagridGamekeeper and half-giant
- Draco MalfoySlytherin rival
- Sirius BlackFirst appearanceHarry's godfather
- Remus LupinFirst appearanceDefence teacher
Minor and cameo 3
- Neville LongbottomShy Gryffindor
- Ginny WeasleyRon's younger sister
- Minerva McGonagallHead of Gryffindor
Also featuring these characters
Other J. K. Rowling books that share the most characters with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix2003 · Harry Potter · 12 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince2005 · Harry Potter · 11 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows2007 · Harry Potter · 11 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone1997 · Harry Potter · 10 shared charactersBuy on Amazon