Guide Note

Bellatrix Lestrange is a fictional character from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series of books and movies.

Fast Facts

Created by: J.K. Rowling
Born: 1951
Died: May 2, 1998
First Appearance: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Hogwart's House: Slytherin
Affiliation: Death Eater
Spouse: Rodolphus Lestrange
Wand Type: 12.5" Walnut with a dragon heartstring core
Portrayed by Helena Bonham Carter in the films
Tortured Hermione Granger
Known for her taunting cruelty
Faced Molly Weasley in the final battle

About Bellatrix

Bellatrix is a Death Eater and has been called Voldemort's most loyal follower. She is the cousin of Sirius Black and aunt to Draco Malfoy. She and her husband, along with Barty Crouch Jr., are directly responsible for the insanity of Neville Longbottom's parents. For this crime, they were imprisoned in Azkaban. She escaped the prison in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and returned to help Voldemort wreak havoc on both the wizarding and muggle world.

Background

Bellatrix Lestrange was born to Druella Rosier and Cygnus Black in 1951. She was raised to flaunt her full-blood status as a witch. She married Rodolphus Lestrange, although her true love was Voldemort. Lestrange was an accomplished duelist and an occlumens. Her favorite spell was the cruciatus curse. She killed her cousin Sirius Black, the house elf Dobby and another cousin Nymphadora Tonks before her demise at the hands of Molly Weasley.

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Bellatrix Lestrange Timeline

1951: Born
1981: Ministry captures, convicts and imprisons her in Azkaban
1995: Escapes Azkaban
1996: Kills Sirius Black | Visits Spinners End and Severus Snape
1998: Kills Dobby the house elf | Dies in the final battle

Bellatrix Lestrange Books, Films and Radio Programs

1999: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
2000: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2003: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2005: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
2007: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Film | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
2008: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Film (To Be Released)

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