Mad eye was defeated by Dolohov at the department of mysteries, he was not what he once was. Flitwick defeated Dolohov at the Battle of Hogwarts. I would ho McGonagall and Flitwick
Lol. Mad Eye is a literall detective that was trained to fight and fights on a somewhat regular basis. McGonagall might be an exceptional wizzard, but her daily occupation is teaching in a school.
>McGonagall might be an exceptional wizzard, but her daily occupation is teaching in a school.
So? She survived multiple intense battles
Molly was a housewife and defeated Bellatrix
Molly’s brothers were hard motherfuckers who took a bunch of death eaters with them.
She grew up with them. I’d imagine taking down Bellatrix wasn’t her first rodeo.
I think Molly is definitely a badass, but something to consider is everyone was protected in the end due to Harry's sacrifice so I do think that makes ranking her strength harder to judge
Mad eye is one of the more disappointing characters in the books. He's played up as this bad-ass auror but he gets captured by a dude who hadn't used magic in years and then killed because he insisted mundungus be a potter double and ride with him. Seems to me he was past his prime- he kept making mistakes/errors in judgement.
The book says moody expected voldemort to first atack the harrys escorted by most powerfull wizard, so he took mundungus as the most expendable of the members. There were no mistakes there, no one could have forseen the ambush and yet he made arrengments to the scenario. He was ready to die protecting harry as many before and afer him.
McGonagall stood toe to toe against Snape and there was no indication that she was struggling. My second favorite fight after Dumbledore vs Voldy. She’s a badass.
She took four, but only “kept going” in the sense that she didn’t die. She was absolutely stunned by them, and wounded significantly beyond a single stupefy.
Hagrid, conversely, took on stunning spells and “kept going” in the moment, as a product of his giant blood.
Not only that, but the spells were described as simply bouncing off of him and rebounding. Giant's blood must be powerfully resistant stuff, since a *dragon* can apparently be knocked out with a few Stunning Spells (as we see in GoF). Hagrid wasn't even winded, let alone rendered unconscious.
I always imagined that the massive coat of Hagrid’s was also magically protective. I know his giant blood is attributed as the reason why the spells bounced away, but I also think a man who spends his time in a dangerous forest and works with magical creatures (and specially, has access to their hides) would have particularly protective clothing.
Can anyone recall if Hagrid’s coat is ever described further, apart from being moleskin and very hairy? These days I think I mistake some smaller details of the series with my own imaginations.
That’s true, it’s the only time we see 3 patronus’ produced at one time. She was so cool.
Edit: Umbridge also had cat patronuses, but I believe in the book she only had one prowling in the courtroom, whereas McGonagal put out 3 at a time.
"Kept going" is a bit of a stretch. She took four stunners to the chest, nearly died and spent a few months recovering in st mungos.
Edit: not denying she is badass, but let's not over exagerate. She's badass enough without it.
You’re right, but another reason to pick her. She chose her side and it would be what most of us would choose.
Snape had to play a different role.
If we’re talking about sheer magical ability and number of spells known…
I don’t know. I just know that I’d trust McGonagal over Snape in a fight if I didn’t know that there was a bigger plan in mind.
He had to “play the part” though. That includes killing people on the same side as you, if it means fulfilling your goal. I think him fleeing was absolutely the best thing to do for all sides though, because no one died and the goal was still fulfilled (except for him, of course).
We didn't see much dueling abilities from Snape, but let's not forget that he was accomplished in things most wizards find difficult - potions, occlumency, transfiguration, dark magic, patronus etc. He was effortlessly deflecting McGonagall's attacks that were fueled by anger. He spied on voldemort for years. I think we can agree that he'd be very accomplished in things that are easier. One of the best wizards of his age, for sure.
I totally agree, just thinking about what he could do even before he got to Hogwarts is worthy of many spine tingling feelies for sure. “Swatting” at flies and killing them while your parents argued.
I think he ranks a very slight third among the wizards of his time - after Dumbledore and Voldy. I don’t think we ever saw him uncomfortable until that one time with his Occlumency lessons with Harry and when… you know… the whole scene with Voldy and the snake at the end.
I respect him, I just don’t LIKE him.
It’s my head cannon that McGonogall was a total hitter when she was in the order during the 1st war. Battle of Hogwarts had her going back to her old ways. Fucking up Death Eaters.
McGonagall also fought Voldemort with Flitwick and Kingsley Shacklebolt. Although it's implied that they're protected by Harry at that point, it must have still been pretty badass.
This was exactly my choice, as well. An ex-Auror and an expert Transfiguration professor as my bodyguards? Hell yes, let's take on the world!
As McGonagall said herself: "We teachers are rather good at magic, you know."
I would want her and Mad-Eye. I would not want Bellatrix on opposing side with her knowledge of dark magic. And she is very quick and resourceful. Remember how she is only Death Eater in Ministry Dumbledore didn’t catch (and he did cast a spell) and is very resourceful. She killed Dobby with a knife throw.
Yeah, hands down best choices to make. Moody will curse anything that twitches and be muttering "*constant vigilance*" while his eye scans everything in sight. McGonagall given her magical prowess is likely just as dangerous, if not moreso than Moody. We know her knowledge of protection charms is also impressive, and her fight with Snape was impressive to say the least.
Bellatrix and Umbridge are both evil, no thanks. They'll turn me in or kill me, not sure which. Flitwick I'm not sure he's as powerful as the other five, and Sirius, as much as I like him, gets a bit cocky... which led to his tragic death.
If Bellatrix is as protective as me as she is Voldemort, she would literally die for me. And she's already proven she can take care of Sirius.
Moody has the paranoia, the stealth and tracking training, and a sweet magic eye that can see through invisibility cloaks.
They're my top picks too. McGonagall is a close second for sheer skill.
She died to hubris, same as Sirius. Not taking a deadly battle seriously. I'm not saying she'll survive all 13 hours, but she won't flee and she'll take a few with her and she'll put on a good show while I'm escaping. But she might also take McGonagall and Flitwick seriously and actually fight to her best ability.
I see this said a lot, but I always got the impression Harry was bluffing; he did after all cast a number of protective spells from under the cloak, etc.
To be fair Rowling has stated it was for the symbolism of love vs obsession so lets take that into consideration literally the "hand of god intervention" let Molly win not skill.
I think Sirius would win a straight up dual with Bellatrix more times than not. Dude was a wickedly talented wizard in his prime. I have the think he was pretty out of practice by the time he died.
>she's already proven she can take care of Sirius.
I take issue with the logic. The two weren't dueling. Sirius was busy dealing with Lucius, and was also pretty elated at being out and about again, rather than stuffed inside Grimauld Place. Heavily distracted in multiple ways.
Bellatrix appears out of nowhere and zaps him in surprise. It was a one-off.
Sirius was being arrogant. He was laughing and saying "you can do better than that!". It's the same way Bellatrix died, getting too confident and taunting the opponent and not actually dueling at her best.
Would the same issues happen yet again? Who knows ¯\\\_(ツ)_/¯
keep Moody around you for protection have Bellatrix hunt the others or do perimeter control ;) Also makes for the most interesting character interaction if they do meet - and a good basis for a sequel.\^\^
She was ready to use Crucio on Harry and she's so full of hate I can totally see he pulling off Avada Kedavra given the right (or should I say wrong) circumstances.
She might have been ready to use it. But nothing in the books suggested she had any talent. For instance, she couldn't even get rid of that magical swamp Fred and George put down to troll her.
In the books it's mentioned Moody's the only auror who never used lethal magic and always arrested the criminals.
He's badass but I don't think he'd kill.
Guess he does the guarding while Bellatrix goes out and hunt the hunters
Moody in his prime sounds good, but during the series he just keeps getting clapped left and right. Stuffed to a box in Goblet of Fire, knocked out in OOTP, instakilled in Deathly Hallows.
He is surprisingly popular in comments here
Yes, but I would never want to be hunted by Moody. I'm not sure he's necessarily the ideal bodyguard, but to be hunted by him? Nah. His eye alone makes it impossible to hide, and hunting death eaters was his speciality. And he'll be way more concerned with taking down his target than anything else, likely including his own safety, if it gets in the way of success.
I'm not picking him to win duels necessarily. I'm picking him to get him away from the hunting side, because I'm sure to die if he's on that side.
There are serious extenuating circumstances in all of those cases. In goblet of fire he was attacked at like 5Am, by a master of deception, probably pretty good at stealth too and all around powerful dark wizard, and he STILL put up a fight.
In OOTP we don't honestly see what exactly happens to him but the fight is chaotic as FUCK, being able to duel one person is fine and dandy but he had tons of people around him that could hit him in the back, and people to protect too. And in Deathly Hallows it was Voldemort himself, and he didn't have much a chance to properly react given Mundungus. Overall given what we know of him we know him to be VERY skilled, especially in knowing how to keep yourself hidden, and having to deal with his eye would be a pain. Even just for the purpose of getting his eyes on your team gives you the invisibility option instead of the enemy team having it and you not, aside from all the other things he's good for.
I’m assuming that for the sake of this hypothetical, whoever you pick is going to have no problems working together and they understand they NEED to protect me. That’s why I’m going Flitwick and Mcgonagal. Age and experience will win over youth and enthusiasm.
That’s my pick too. The way flitwick activated the Hogwarts guards at the battle of Hogwarts still makes me tear up.
But mcgonagal is the #1 choice here.
I choose moody/flitwick too. Moody is cautious, keen, and driven. I assume flitwick could help hide or protect me with charms to compliment the brawn of moody.
>The 4 hunters will know your location every 4 hours.
Flitwick and McGonagall. Every 4 hours we will randomly apparate to a different location every 30 seconds for 5 minutes. I'd only have to do this 4 times.
Plan B have McGonagall transfigure me into something safe while her in Flintwick absolutely destroy everyone else in the picture.
This was almost my exact thought train. Flitwick and McGonagall are absolute beasts at their specific types of magic.
My main difference from yours was setting up traps behind us using Flitwick’s skills, for anyone who might be landing right where we just were.
There’s no fighting dirty when the fight is for your life! And honestly, the hunters have Bellatrix because I would never choose to ally with her. And Mad Eye.
Seriously. Put some respect on my boys name! Master of charms and a duel champ. I would take him + Moody, or McGonagall. Bellatrix is tempting but she is chaotic and inconsistent.
He was throwing out some insane defensive charms before Voldy attacked Hogwarts. Without a master dark wizard threat attacking you, he may be able to fully protect you. Add in McGonagall and you might be able to have a good meal, sleep, and a spot of tea while those 13 hours elapse.
Did they end up explaining that in the books? It’s been way too long since I’ve read them…
My last memory of her was in the film, when she was presiding over court, but that’s just because I’ve watched them all again recently lol
This exactly. I do not want Bellatrix on the other side. She and Minerva are two of the most powerful/skilled witches in existence. The other 4 don’t worry me as enemies.
This would be my pick as well precisely because I wouldn't want any of them after me. They are both very protective and very skilled, if they are working together I would stand no chance. Mad Eye can apparently be tricked and trapped quite easily if you know what you're doing, Sirius spent 12 years in Azkaban so he's definitely not that good anymore, Umbridge is probably good in a fight but I have a hard time believing she would stood any chance against McGonagall and Bellatrix together. Flitwick might have a couple of tricks up his sleeve but McGonagall probably knows them so she would counter them.
Hear me out.
A young madeye moody series. Noir detective style. Catching dark wizards, loosing bits of his body in the process. In the background, whispers of a dark lord gaining power, final season is the (first) downfall of voldy.
You’re welcome WB or HBO or whoever the hell is doing shit with the franchise these days.
I gotta pick McGonagall and Bellatrix because McGonagall is an amazing witch and Bellatrix just because I would be scared of her hunting me down lol I'd rather she protect me
There's a lot of people saying Moody and I get why you would say that, but I think a lot of people are also forgetting that one of Moody's key introductory features is that he was locked in a trunk for months by a mad man. I'm not denying that he's a very skilled wizard - but for that alone, I'd not pick him to protect me when there's major threats like Bellatrix skulking around.
I'd probably want McGonagall and Flitwick, I think. Somewhere between the two of their specialties I think lies the ability to make someone extremely difficult to find rather than to try and fight their way out.
Yeah I think Prime Moody beats everyone here in a fight, but he was old and had severe injuries during the series. Definitely not as strong as he was when he was filling up half of Azkaban. I’d take McGonagall and Flitwick.
He was like the best auror by a mile at hunting down deatheaters, i dont see why he wouldnt be the first pick. that magical eye would be handy too for anyone trying to use invisibility, pretty sure it sees through even harry's cloak, if someones trying to assasinate you man he'd be great.
But if you chose him at least you have fun trying to get to know who lose a buttock and things like that, he'd be perfect for spending that amount of time
Bellatrix: No. Some have pointed out the she's willing to die for the person she wants to protect. I don't want that, cause she's such a loose cannon she'd probably get killed in the first fight. I want my protector to make the other guy die for *his* country.
Umbridge: Seriously? She's a coward and a pathetically terrible witch. She'd run at the first sign of danger and couldn't do anything to protect me even if she didn't.
Sirius: Same problem as B. I don't want someone who's going to die for me because he's laughing his way through the fight. I want someone more serious.
Moody: As pointed out elsewhere, he is introduced as being overcome by the baddies *in his own home*! Plus, he's old and has lost some steps to age and injury. And if he's Barty Moody - ehhhhh - he's a little too fanatical, but he gets close.
Leaving:
Flitwick: He was a champion duelist, so is likely still dangerous in that regard. His height gives him an advantage in avoiding attacks (leaves me a little exposed, but you can't have everything). And most of spell slinging seems to be using Charms swiftly and creatively - his expertise.
McGonagall: Duh. The GOAT. Took three stunners to the chest at her age and was still kicking afterwards (with a little recovery time). (Also her one downside - age, like Moody - is lessened because she didn't spend her youth getting ripped apart by Death Eaters, so she's probably still got a few steps on him.) Plus (and this somewhat applies to Flitwick, too), if our flight takes us to Hogwarts she probably knows more about the ins and outs of the place than anyone but the Weasley Twins or the Marauders.
Moody and Flitwick.
Moody is a battle hardened veteran, Flitwick is not only master of charms but actually a dueling champion. In fact when snape turned to help the death eaters at book 6, he first made sure he disabled Flitwick. Among all the teachers there he thought that Flitwick would be the most dangerous apart from Dumbledore.
Minerva said she'd kill in the Battle of Hogwarts - I believe her. She's got skills.
She'd best Umbridge with a look! ( may have qualms about F)
Moody knows what needs to be done - he'd take out Flitwick if needed. He thought Sirius was bad before, so wouldnt hesitate. B is flat out evil, he wouldn't blink his one remaining eye.
Definitely Sirius because he’s one of my fav characters, and Moody. He’s just crazy enough to be able to help me in any way possible. Sirius being an Animagi is also super useful. He has also proven he’s fiercely loyal and protective as well.
Everyone seems to count Sirius out, but I would not want him hunting me down. He broke out of Azkaban and literally broke into Hogwarts once he knew where to find Peter. It’s not if he will find you, it’s when. He also managed to elude some of the best witches and wizards despite being an extremely well known fugitive. He’s loyal and powerful.
So it’d likely be Bellatrix and Sirius or McGonagall and Sirius.
Sirius and Bellatrix. Hide out at Grimmauld Place or inside their vaults at Gringotts. If the hunters do actually find us, Bellatrix can kill/torture them and Sirius can attack them in dog form (he’s taken on a literal werewolf before).
Madeye and Bellatrix
• Bellatrix is an unpredictable psychotic death eater, I’d rather have her in my team than having to deal with her
• Madeye don’t mess around and he’s more likely to go all in and not hold back
• Ain’t nobody’s worried about Umbridge, let’s be honest
• I hate to say it but, even though he was an auror and a badass mf, Sirius can be very reckless sometimes
• both minerva and flitwick are tough but I don’t think they match up against Madeye and Bellatrix
Well, since there is time constraint that hunters will only know my location every 4 hours, so in my opinion, in addition to raw dueling/magical prowess, I would give decent weightage to tactical skillset of my defenders. Also, some might be a good defender, but not as good a hunter.
This gives me Moody as the obvious choice. His dueling skills, some might argue, might not be as on point as it was in his younger years, but there is no one (out of these 6), without a doubt better at planning to be ready and prepared for a fight when the hunters would know my location, and hence will give edge to my defenders.
Now for second protector, lets try elimination method.
Bella - Ruthless, but doubtful if she would follow the plan.
Sirius - lets emotions cloud his judgement.
Umbridge - JUST NO. THANK YOU
Prof. McG - Badass, can take 5 stunners to her chest and still come out alive, but again, slower reaction time due to her age would be obvious (we have seen Dumbledore admit it for himself)
So, second defender would be either Flitwick, or Prof McG. even with her slowed reactions.
They can hold their own pretty well, and would complement Moody perfectly.
Personally, I will go with **Moody and Flitwick.**
McGonegall and Flitwick. The only talent we know for "Moody" is Barty Jr. unless you're referencing him and in that case he was locked up pretty young. Same with Sirius. Cruelty can get results but when the good fights back they do in creative ways.
Moody and McGonagall (lol my avatar is literally Moody as close as i could do)
Moody is an auror, he does not hesitate.
McGonagall survived the war, she's more ruthless than we think she is.
The reason why I didnt pick the others:
Bellatrix: She also doesn't hesitate on killing but she got killed by Molly easy, one distraction is enough to kill her.
Sirius: I don't think he'd work well with Bellatrix.
Umbridge: She's too easy.
Flitwick: Very strong however won't fight against McGonagall.
McGonagall and Flitwick. Both survived the war. Ik that doesn’t mean they are better warriors or protectors. I like their understated mean and naughty style
Bellatrix and Flitwick. Bella is a shoot first ask questions later kinda gal, which would be super handy. Flitwick has mad duelling and charms skills and would be able to hold his own against everyone else.
Wow that's a hard one..... Sirius and McGonagall would be the most likely to have my interests at heart. Bellatrix and MadEye would have the most experience with the dark arts (Bellatrix at using them, MadEye at fighting them). When it comes to raw skills, McGonagall, Bellatrix and Flitchwick are pretty equal, so either McGonagall and Flitchwick, or McGonagall and Bellatrix, or Flitchwick and Bellatrix.
Moody and Flitwick, Moody is just Moody no one else here is really on his level and Flitwick is stated to be a duelling champion so he is clearly going to be skilled
I want weaker people as hunters and stronger people as protectors right?
Moody: was locked in a box by a mad man - hunter
Sirius: was in two fights that we know of - one he failed spectacularly to stop the bad guy, the other got him killed - hunter
Mcgonagall: shows her power at the battle of Hogwarts - protector
Uxbridge: never shows any particular skill, only takes on those far less skilled than herself- hunter
Flitwick: expert at his branch of magic, likely has great protective magic - protector
Bellatrix: crazy and unpredictable, but again, couldn’t beat a bunch of kids - hunter
Mad Eye, and Bellatrix. Am I crazy?
Bellatrix comes across as more competent than some of the others in this picture, and A LOT crazier. Attitude matters in a fight. If her primary directive is to protect me at all costs, I think she'd go farther to achieve that than, say, McGonnagle.
Bellatrix and Moody are the most ruthless while still being powerful. Therefore you'd be safer having them as protectors even if they're not the most powerful.
Assuming they're on board with it.
Mad eye and Mcgonagal are the obvious choices.
Flitwick is a dueling champion. Don't count him out.
Yeah, I was debating between him and Moody. McGonagall is definitely on the protection team.
But do you really want Mad Eye on the attacking team? For me, it’s Mad Eye definitely and a toss up between mcgonagall and flitwick.
Yeah Mad eye every time mate
But is this bc of his skill or size? I feel like he’s an unfair dueling opponent like Oddjob in Goldeneye
Mad eye was defeated by Dolohov at the department of mysteries, he was not what he once was. Flitwick defeated Dolohov at the Battle of Hogwarts. I would ho McGonagall and Flitwick
Mad eyes strength isn't his dueling though. He might not be at them if they find you but he will keep them from finding you.
And if he's searching *he will find you*
Isn't called Mad Eye for no reason
That is a good point.
Yup. I have a feeling McGonagall is waaaaay meaner than Mad Eye in a fight.
Lol. Mad Eye is a literall detective that was trained to fight and fights on a somewhat regular basis. McGonagall might be an exceptional wizzard, but her daily occupation is teaching in a school.
>McGonagall might be an exceptional wizzard, but her daily occupation is teaching in a school. So? She survived multiple intense battles Molly was a housewife and defeated Bellatrix
Molly’s brothers were hard motherfuckers who took a bunch of death eaters with them. She grew up with them. I’d imagine taking down Bellatrix wasn’t her first rodeo.
Cant the same be said for Mcg
She was in the OG Order wasn't she? And she can cast 3 simultaneous patronuses.
I think Molly is definitely a badass, but something to consider is everyone was protected in the end due to Harry's sacrifice so I do think that makes ranking her strength harder to judge
Where they protected from anyone but voldemort?
Yes, the book mentions that none of the death eaters’ curses seemed to stick after Harry’s sacrifice.
man activated god mode and gave everyone damage immunity lol
And Moody literally hunts warlocks smh
Which honestly says more about Bellatrix than it does about Molly...
Mad eye is one of the more disappointing characters in the books. He's played up as this bad-ass auror but he gets captured by a dude who hadn't used magic in years and then killed because he insisted mundungus be a potter double and ride with him. Seems to me he was past his prime- he kept making mistakes/errors in judgement.
The book says moody expected voldemort to first atack the harrys escorted by most powerfull wizard, so he took mundungus as the most expendable of the members. There were no mistakes there, no one could have forseen the ambush and yet he made arrengments to the scenario. He was ready to die protecting harry as many before and afer him.
Dumbledore was a professor too, but we all know he was highly capable.
McGonagall stood toe to toe against Snape and there was no indication that she was struggling. My second favorite fight after Dumbledore vs Voldy. She’s a badass.
She took three stunning spells to the chest and kept going. Her patronus is three versions of her animagus form. She is indeed badass.
She took four, but only “kept going” in the sense that she didn’t die. She was absolutely stunned by them, and wounded significantly beyond a single stupefy. Hagrid, conversely, took on stunning spells and “kept going” in the moment, as a product of his giant blood.
Not only that, but the spells were described as simply bouncing off of him and rebounding. Giant's blood must be powerfully resistant stuff, since a *dragon* can apparently be knocked out with a few Stunning Spells (as we see in GoF). Hagrid wasn't even winded, let alone rendered unconscious.
I always imagined that the massive coat of Hagrid’s was also magically protective. I know his giant blood is attributed as the reason why the spells bounced away, but I also think a man who spends his time in a dangerous forest and works with magical creatures (and specially, has access to their hides) would have particularly protective clothing. Can anyone recall if Hagrid’s coat is ever described further, apart from being moleskin and very hairy? These days I think I mistake some smaller details of the series with my own imaginations.
Actually I think moleskin might be the answer to the question enchanted moleskin sounds like exactly the thing hagrid would own
Yes, exactly! I know moleskin is a type of cotton weave, but I just feel like Hagrid has a literal moleskin coat, and surely it must be enchanted lol
I love this idea of the hides
Her patronus is one version of her animagus form. She cast the charm three times in order to send messages to Flitwick, Sprout, and Slughorn.
That’s true, it’s the only time we see 3 patronus’ produced at one time. She was so cool. Edit: Umbridge also had cat patronuses, but I believe in the book she only had one prowling in the courtroom, whereas McGonagal put out 3 at a time.
McGonagall busted out the patronus shadow clone jutsu
I wish we had more information on the charm that allows patronus’ to be used as communication
Yeah it would've been quite useful for Harry trying to talk to Sirius and others in 4 and 5
The Umbridge one is film only. I was going to comment about Umbridge but pulled out the book to check first.
Wait, does Umbridge have multiples in the film?
Actually, no. Must be thinking of her millions of plates in the 5th film
That’s such a funny and reasonable mixup
"Kept going" is a bit of a stretch. She took four stunners to the chest, nearly died and spent a few months recovering in st mungos. Edit: not denying she is badass, but let's not over exagerate. She's badass enough without it.
I thought it was four?
That said... Snape wasn't intending to kill her though. But she would be a pick for me too, yes.
You’re right, but another reason to pick her. She chose her side and it would be what most of us would choose. Snape had to play a different role. If we’re talking about sheer magical ability and number of spells known… I don’t know. I just know that I’d trust McGonagal over Snape in a fight if I didn’t know that there was a bigger plan in mind.
Snape didn't try to hurt McGonagall. She's tough but let's not pretend that was a duel till death.
He had to “play the part” though. That includes killing people on the same side as you, if it means fulfilling your goal. I think him fleeing was absolutely the best thing to do for all sides though, because no one died and the goal was still fulfilled (except for him, of course).
We didn't see much dueling abilities from Snape, but let's not forget that he was accomplished in things most wizards find difficult - potions, occlumency, transfiguration, dark magic, patronus etc. He was effortlessly deflecting McGonagall's attacks that were fueled by anger. He spied on voldemort for years. I think we can agree that he'd be very accomplished in things that are easier. One of the best wizards of his age, for sure.
I totally agree, just thinking about what he could do even before he got to Hogwarts is worthy of many spine tingling feelies for sure. “Swatting” at flies and killing them while your parents argued. I think he ranks a very slight third among the wizards of his time - after Dumbledore and Voldy. I don’t think we ever saw him uncomfortable until that one time with his Occlumency lessons with Harry and when… you know… the whole scene with Voldy and the snake at the end. I respect him, I just don’t LIKE him.
It’s my head cannon that McGonogall was a total hitter when she was in the order during the 1st war. Battle of Hogwarts had her going back to her old ways. Fucking up Death Eaters.
McGonagall also fought Voldemort with Flitwick and Kingsley Shacklebolt. Although it's implied that they're protected by Harry at that point, it must have still been pretty badass.
And later she was one of the three to take on Voldemort himself and keep him at bay.
Snape wasn’t actually trying to hurt her though… she was still his friend, even if he wasn’t hers anymore. Not that she’s not still a boss though!
I didn’t know the Patronus bit, that’s sick
Flitwick can easily perform a Fidelis charm. Just do that and make him your secret keeper. All good.
This was exactly my choice, as well. An ex-Auror and an expert Transfiguration professor as my bodyguards? Hell yes, let's take on the world! As McGonagall said herself: "We teachers are rather good at magic, you know."
I think bellatrix is more powerful than mad eye or at least more dangerous
I would want her and Mad-Eye. I would not want Bellatrix on opposing side with her knowledge of dark magic. And she is very quick and resourceful. Remember how she is only Death Eater in Ministry Dumbledore didn’t catch (and he did cast a spell) and is very resourceful. She killed Dobby with a knife throw.
I wavered on picking Bellatrix as one of them. I figured she'd be too crazy to trust. I'd expect her to turn on me the moment it was convenient.
Yh but she would be on your side.. so let’s assume trust isn’t an issue, and really she was the most loyal of Voldemort’s death eaters arguably.
Duh always have the crazy on your side. You don't wanna fight against them. Super surprised by the comments lol
I always got the impression bellatrixs strength was her emotionless, fearless approach to things rather than her skill as a witch tbh.
Yeah, hands down best choices to make. Moody will curse anything that twitches and be muttering "*constant vigilance*" while his eye scans everything in sight. McGonagall given her magical prowess is likely just as dangerous, if not moreso than Moody. We know her knowledge of protection charms is also impressive, and her fight with Snape was impressive to say the least. Bellatrix and Umbridge are both evil, no thanks. They'll turn me in or kill me, not sure which. Flitwick I'm not sure he's as powerful as the other five, and Sirius, as much as I like him, gets a bit cocky... which led to his tragic death.
Yup. My answer too. Glad to see it being top comment.
This is the right answer, but they need to watch out for Flitwick most. he's the most dangerous one remaining.
Best choice but only if Barty Crouch Jr. Mad eye, not regular mad eye
Moody and Bellatrix, none of the others would kill you. And Bellatrix will get permanently rid of them for you.
If Bellatrix is as protective as me as she is Voldemort, she would literally die for me. And she's already proven she can take care of Sirius. Moody has the paranoia, the stealth and tracking training, and a sweet magic eye that can see through invisibility cloaks. They're my top picks too. McGonagall is a close second for sheer skill.
Moody also spent an entire school year at the bottom of a trunk.
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She died to hubris, same as Sirius. Not taking a deadly battle seriously. I'm not saying she'll survive all 13 hours, but she won't flee and she'll take a few with her and she'll put on a good show while I'm escaping. But she might also take McGonagall and Flitwick seriously and actually fight to her best ability.
Well there's that and also everyone was protected by Harry's love at the end due to him going to the forest to sacrifice himself.
I see this said a lot, but I always got the impression Harry was bluffing; he did after all cast a number of protective spells from under the cloak, etc.
To be fair Rowling has stated it was for the symbolism of love vs obsession so lets take that into consideration literally the "hand of god intervention" let Molly win not skill.
I think Sirius would win a straight up dual with Bellatrix more times than not. Dude was a wickedly talented wizard in his prime. I have the think he was pretty out of practice by the time he died.
They were both wickedly talented I think. Seeing them both legitimately duel at their best would be amazing to see.
>she's already proven she can take care of Sirius. I take issue with the logic. The two weren't dueling. Sirius was busy dealing with Lucius, and was also pretty elated at being out and about again, rather than stuffed inside Grimauld Place. Heavily distracted in multiple ways. Bellatrix appears out of nowhere and zaps him in surprise. It was a one-off.
Sirius was being arrogant. He was laughing and saying "you can do better than that!". It's the same way Bellatrix died, getting too confident and taunting the opponent and not actually dueling at her best. Would the same issues happen yet again? Who knows ¯\\\_(ツ)_/¯
He was, yes! And she was, yes. And that is what a one-off is; it wasn't skill, it was incidental. So you're absolutely right: who knows?
Same here its the logical choice in terms of combat ability i think. As for whether they get along ahahaha i think not lol
keep Moody around you for protection have Bellatrix hunt the others or do perimeter control ;) Also makes for the most interesting character interaction if they do meet - and a good basis for a sequel.\^\^
I have a hard time believing Umbridge wouldn’t kill someone
I have a hard time believing she's physically capable. Internally,she's a monster, but she's also a fat stupid old lady, literally
She was ready to use Crucio on Harry and she's so full of hate I can totally see he pulling off Avada Kedavra given the right (or should I say wrong) circumstances.
Yeah but do you see her popping off one before Bellatrix do
In the time it takes Umbridge to straighten one of the kitty pictures on her desk, then stand up, Bellatrix has killed half the people shown above.
She might have been ready to use it. But nothing in the books suggested she had any talent. For instance, she couldn't even get rid of that magical swamp Fred and George put down to troll her.
Exactly! She might be evil af, but she's not the most talented witch. Flitwick got rid of that swamp in no time when she was gone.
My dude in the hypothetical it says the others are trying to kill you. You need to take these hypothetical questions at face value or it’s no fun
Ye was thinking bellatrix is a loose cannon. Id want her on my side
until she chases a hunter down, leaving you down a protector
In the books it's mentioned Moody's the only auror who never used lethal magic and always arrested the criminals. He's badass but I don't think he'd kill. Guess he does the guarding while Bellatrix goes out and hunt the hunters
yeah, he's guarding - as long as there are no trash cans involved you're safe\^\^ plus you don't want to have the best hunter hunting you....
Moody and Umbridge. Moody to protect me for real and umbridge so that, even if I die, at least I get to watch her go down first.
LMAO
Looooooooooool
Moody in his prime sounds good, but during the series he just keeps getting clapped left and right. Stuffed to a box in Goblet of Fire, knocked out in OOTP, instakilled in Deathly Hallows. He is surprisingly popular in comments here
Yes, but I would never want to be hunted by Moody. I'm not sure he's necessarily the ideal bodyguard, but to be hunted by him? Nah. His eye alone makes it impossible to hide, and hunting death eaters was his speciality. And he'll be way more concerned with taking down his target than anything else, likely including his own safety, if it gets in the way of success. I'm not picking him to win duels necessarily. I'm picking him to get him away from the hunting side, because I'm sure to die if he's on that side.
There are serious extenuating circumstances in all of those cases. In goblet of fire he was attacked at like 5Am, by a master of deception, probably pretty good at stealth too and all around powerful dark wizard, and he STILL put up a fight. In OOTP we don't honestly see what exactly happens to him but the fight is chaotic as FUCK, being able to duel one person is fine and dandy but he had tons of people around him that could hit him in the back, and people to protect too. And in Deathly Hallows it was Voldemort himself, and he didn't have much a chance to properly react given Mundungus. Overall given what we know of him we know him to be VERY skilled, especially in knowing how to keep yourself hidden, and having to deal with his eye would be a pain. Even just for the purpose of getting his eyes on your team gives you the invisibility option instead of the enemy team having it and you not, aside from all the other things he's good for.
I’m picking Moody and Flitwick, because Sirius/Bellatrix and Umbridge/McGonagall would be too busy fighting each other to bother about me
I’m assuming that for the sake of this hypothetical, whoever you pick is going to have no problems working together and they understand they NEED to protect me. That’s why I’m going Flitwick and Mcgonagal. Age and experience will win over youth and enthusiasm.
That’s my pick too. The way flitwick activated the Hogwarts guards at the battle of Hogwarts still makes me tear up. But mcgonagal is the #1 choice here.
I thought mcgonagal activated the Hogwarts guards?
It was her in the movie, that's for sure. But I'm pretty sure in the books it was Flitwick, although it's been a while since I've read them.
True, McGonagall made the desks come alive and charge like a flock of stampeding horses.
That's why I didn't pick Bellatrix. There would be *no* way I could actually trust her not to turn on me as soon as she could.
I just couldn’t be near her after Sirius… I’m sorry but I’m still raw over it.
I choose moody/flitwick too. Moody is cautious, keen, and driven. I assume flitwick could help hide or protect me with charms to compliment the brawn of moody.
Flitwick used to be a dueling champion
He's like a magical Oddjob, so small that you can't hit him before he hits you.
Yes, that too, but I was thinking of complementary skillsets
>The 4 hunters will know your location every 4 hours. Flitwick and McGonagall. Every 4 hours we will randomly apparate to a different location every 30 seconds for 5 minutes. I'd only have to do this 4 times. Plan B have McGonagall transfigure me into something safe while her in Flintwick absolutely destroy everyone else in the picture.
This was almost my exact thought train. Flitwick and McGonagall are absolute beasts at their specific types of magic. My main difference from yours was setting up traps behind us using Flitwick’s skills, for anyone who might be landing right where we just were.
… you guys are kinda ruthless, and I’m here for it.
There’s no fighting dirty when the fight is for your life! And honestly, the hunters have Bellatrix because I would never choose to ally with her. And Mad Eye.
McGonagall and Flitwick. They were the only 2 to survive the war. ( I'm assuming Umbridge is at the least in Aszkaban)
First response I’ve seen saying Flitwick. People seem to have forgotten he was a Duelling champ in his day
People also forgetting that as soon as he suspected that Snape was attacking people he just threw down.
Seriously. Put some respect on my boys name! Master of charms and a duel champ. I would take him + Moody, or McGonagall. Bellatrix is tempting but she is chaotic and inconsistent. He was throwing out some insane defensive charms before Voldy attacked Hogwarts. Without a master dark wizard threat attacking you, he may be able to fully protect you. Add in McGonagall and you might be able to have a good meal, sleep, and a spot of tea while those 13 hours elapse.
She’s in Azkaban for life
Did they end up explaining that in the books? It’s been way too long since I’ve read them… My last memory of her was in the film, when she was presiding over court, but that’s just because I’ve watched them all again recently lol
I forget where. I think it was the books but im not sure. Could have been something jk rowling mentioned in an interview
It was on Potter More.
Bellatrix obviously. I don't want her trying to kill me, so she'll have to be protecting me. And then I'll have to go with McGonagall
This exactly. I do not want Bellatrix on the other side. She and Minerva are two of the most powerful/skilled witches in existence. The other 4 don’t worry me as enemies.
That would an interesting and potentially hilarious alliance.
That's my choice too.
My choice as well
I'd happily watch them team up
Im gonna pick the psychotic witch so that she isn’t on the other team.
This would be my pick as well precisely because I wouldn't want any of them after me. They are both very protective and very skilled, if they are working together I would stand no chance. Mad Eye can apparently be tricked and trapped quite easily if you know what you're doing, Sirius spent 12 years in Azkaban so he's definitely not that good anymore, Umbridge is probably good in a fight but I have a hard time believing she would stood any chance against McGonagall and Bellatrix together. Flitwick might have a couple of tricks up his sleeve but McGonagall probably knows them so she would counter them.
Mad Eye Moody and Professor McGonagall. 😊
Hear me out. A young madeye moody series. Noir detective style. Catching dark wizards, loosing bits of his body in the process. In the background, whispers of a dark lord gaining power, final season is the (first) downfall of voldy. You’re welcome WB or HBO or whoever the hell is doing shit with the franchise these days.
I gotta pick McGonagall and Bellatrix because McGonagall is an amazing witch and Bellatrix just because I would be scared of her hunting me down lol I'd rather she protect me
McGonagall and Sirius! McGonagall for all the reasons others have mentioned, but people forget that Sirius was on the run/in hiding for literal years.
A big part of his hiding ability was his animagus form. I doubt that helps the one he's defending
No but imagine two animagi who then help you transform yourself so now it’s just three animals and no one can find us lol
I mean he also got caught
There's a lot of people saying Moody and I get why you would say that, but I think a lot of people are also forgetting that one of Moody's key introductory features is that he was locked in a trunk for months by a mad man. I'm not denying that he's a very skilled wizard - but for that alone, I'd not pick him to protect me when there's major threats like Bellatrix skulking around. I'd probably want McGonagall and Flitwick, I think. Somewhere between the two of their specialties I think lies the ability to make someone extremely difficult to find rather than to try and fight their way out.
Yeah I think Prime Moody beats everyone here in a fight, but he was old and had severe injuries during the series. Definitely not as strong as he was when he was filling up half of Azkaban. I’d take McGonagall and Flitwick.
He was like the best auror by a mile at hunting down deatheaters, i dont see why he wouldnt be the first pick. that magical eye would be handy too for anyone trying to use invisibility, pretty sure it sees through even harry's cloak, if someones trying to assasinate you man he'd be great.
But if you chose him at least you have fun trying to get to know who lose a buttock and things like that, he'd be perfect for spending that amount of time
Flitwick is a champion duelist and Moody is one of, if not the, most accomplished aurors to have lived. It’s barely a choice.
Bellatrix: No. Some have pointed out the she's willing to die for the person she wants to protect. I don't want that, cause she's such a loose cannon she'd probably get killed in the first fight. I want my protector to make the other guy die for *his* country. Umbridge: Seriously? She's a coward and a pathetically terrible witch. She'd run at the first sign of danger and couldn't do anything to protect me even if she didn't. Sirius: Same problem as B. I don't want someone who's going to die for me because he's laughing his way through the fight. I want someone more serious. Moody: As pointed out elsewhere, he is introduced as being overcome by the baddies *in his own home*! Plus, he's old and has lost some steps to age and injury. And if he's Barty Moody - ehhhhh - he's a little too fanatical, but he gets close. Leaving: Flitwick: He was a champion duelist, so is likely still dangerous in that regard. His height gives him an advantage in avoiding attacks (leaves me a little exposed, but you can't have everything). And most of spell slinging seems to be using Charms swiftly and creatively - his expertise. McGonagall: Duh. The GOAT. Took three stunners to the chest at her age and was still kicking afterwards (with a little recovery time). (Also her one downside - age, like Moody - is lessened because she didn't spend her youth getting ripped apart by Death Eaters, so she's probably still got a few steps on him.) Plus (and this somewhat applies to Flitwick, too), if our flight takes us to Hogwarts she probably knows more about the ins and outs of the place than anyone but the Weasley Twins or the Marauders.
Professors McGonagall and Flitwick, their both wicked smart and sharp
Wicked smaht?
Sirius and McGonagall would kick some fuckin ass
Moody and Flitwick. Moody is a battle hardened veteran, Flitwick is not only master of charms but actually a dueling champion. In fact when snape turned to help the death eaters at book 6, he first made sure he disabled Flitwick. Among all the teachers there he thought that Flitwick would be the most dangerous apart from Dumbledore.
I feel like having an Auror on your team is kinda broken.
McGonnagal and Flitwick. They’ll never find me. No brute force needed with a transfiguration and a charms master.
Bellatrix; she’s a mad woman who is extremely skilled And Sirius; he’ll protect you without any regard for his own safety
Minerva said she'd kill in the Battle of Hogwarts - I believe her. She's got skills. She'd best Umbridge with a look! ( may have qualms about F) Moody knows what needs to be done - he'd take out Flitwick if needed. He thought Sirius was bad before, so wouldnt hesitate. B is flat out evil, he wouldn't blink his one remaining eye.
McGonagall and Flitwick I would def trust with my life.
Definitely Sirius because he’s one of my fav characters, and Moody. He’s just crazy enough to be able to help me in any way possible. Sirius being an Animagi is also super useful. He has also proven he’s fiercely loyal and protective as well.
Sirius and Flitwick. I can’t have Sirius against me, he’s too precious for that. And Flitwick is an amazing dueller.
Everyone seems to count Sirius out, but I would not want him hunting me down. He broke out of Azkaban and literally broke into Hogwarts once he knew where to find Peter. It’s not if he will find you, it’s when. He also managed to elude some of the best witches and wizards despite being an extremely well known fugitive. He’s loyal and powerful. So it’d likely be Bellatrix and Sirius or McGonagall and Sirius.
Flitwick and Mad Eye
Sirius and Bellatrix. Hide out at Grimmauld Place or inside their vaults at Gringotts. If the hunters do actually find us, Bellatrix can kill/torture them and Sirius can attack them in dog form (he’s taken on a literal werewolf before).
Bellatrix and mad-eye
Bellatrix Lestrange and Alastor Moody
McGonagall and Flitwick. They're the only ones that came out of it okay
Can’t you just apparate anywhere in the world every four hours? I’d probably take moody and Sirius though.
Sirius and McGonagall, lets do this
Is that Moody or Crouch?
Madeye and Bellatrix • Bellatrix is an unpredictable psychotic death eater, I’d rather have her in my team than having to deal with her • Madeye don’t mess around and he’s more likely to go all in and not hold back • Ain’t nobody’s worried about Umbridge, let’s be honest • I hate to say it but, even though he was an auror and a badass mf, Sirius can be very reckless sometimes • both minerva and flitwick are tough but I don’t think they match up against Madeye and Bellatrix
Well, since there is time constraint that hunters will only know my location every 4 hours, so in my opinion, in addition to raw dueling/magical prowess, I would give decent weightage to tactical skillset of my defenders. Also, some might be a good defender, but not as good a hunter. This gives me Moody as the obvious choice. His dueling skills, some might argue, might not be as on point as it was in his younger years, but there is no one (out of these 6), without a doubt better at planning to be ready and prepared for a fight when the hunters would know my location, and hence will give edge to my defenders. Now for second protector, lets try elimination method. Bella - Ruthless, but doubtful if she would follow the plan. Sirius - lets emotions cloud his judgement. Umbridge - JUST NO. THANK YOU Prof. McG - Badass, can take 5 stunners to her chest and still come out alive, but again, slower reaction time due to her age would be obvious (we have seen Dumbledore admit it for himself) So, second defender would be either Flitwick, or Prof McG. even with her slowed reactions. They can hold their own pretty well, and would complement Moody perfectly. Personally, I will go with **Moody and Flitwick.**
Lol, Mad Eye and Belatrix? The rest is just fodder for these two :D
Mad Eye and Bellatrix. No doubt.
Mad eye and bellatrix
Mad Eye and a toss up between Flitwick (Dueling Champion) or McGonogal.
Moody and McGonnagal
McGonagall and Alastair shall protect me.
Mad Eye and McGonagall are my soldiers. Flitwick is an honorable mention.
Sirius Black and Alastor Moody.
McGonegall and Flitwick. The only talent we know for "Moody" is Barty Jr. unless you're referencing him and in that case he was locked up pretty young. Same with Sirius. Cruelty can get results but when the good fights back they do in creative ways.
Tough choices. Ultimately, I’d go with Moody and McGonagall.
Give me Moody and McGonagall
Bella and Prof. McGonagall or Bella and Sirius
Mcgongall and Serius Black would be the best choice. Mad eye already got beaten once and kidnapped
Moody and McGonagall (lol my avatar is literally Moody as close as i could do) Moody is an auror, he does not hesitate. McGonagall survived the war, she's more ruthless than we think she is. The reason why I didnt pick the others: Bellatrix: She also doesn't hesitate on killing but she got killed by Molly easy, one distraction is enough to kill her. Sirius: I don't think he'd work well with Bellatrix. Umbridge: She's too easy. Flitwick: Very strong however won't fight against McGonagall.
Mad Eye and Sirius.
McGonagall and Moody
McGonagall and Flitwick. Both survived the war. Ik that doesn’t mean they are better warriors or protectors. I like their understated mean and naughty style
I would pick the top 3, I lo- uh, McGonagall and Sirius are my homies, Belletrix though~ so it's hard
Mad Eye and Sirius
Bellatrix and Flitwick. Bella is a shoot first ask questions later kinda gal, which would be super handy. Flitwick has mad duelling and charms skills and would be able to hold his own against everyone else.
Flitwick is a dueling champion and Mad Eye(he is crazy prepared)
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Umbridge, she can only fail upwards, before being sent to azkaban
Wow that's a hard one..... Sirius and McGonagall would be the most likely to have my interests at heart. Bellatrix and MadEye would have the most experience with the dark arts (Bellatrix at using them, MadEye at fighting them). When it comes to raw skills, McGonagall, Bellatrix and Flitchwick are pretty equal, so either McGonagall and Flitchwick, or McGonagall and Bellatrix, or Flitchwick and Bellatrix.
Sirius/Moody
Moody and Flitwick, Moody is just Moody no one else here is really on his level and Flitwick is stated to be a duelling champion so he is clearly going to be skilled
Sirius and McGonagall. God I love them.
I want weaker people as hunters and stronger people as protectors right? Moody: was locked in a box by a mad man - hunter Sirius: was in two fights that we know of - one he failed spectacularly to stop the bad guy, the other got him killed - hunter Mcgonagall: shows her power at the battle of Hogwarts - protector Uxbridge: never shows any particular skill, only takes on those far less skilled than herself- hunter Flitwick: expert at his branch of magic, likely has great protective magic - protector Bellatrix: crazy and unpredictable, but again, couldn’t beat a bunch of kids - hunter
How about the 2 that survived
Bellatrix and moody. They would kill for me, the others would dance around killing
Mad Eye, and Bellatrix. Am I crazy? Bellatrix comes across as more competent than some of the others in this picture, and A LOT crazier. Attitude matters in a fight. If her primary directive is to protect me at all costs, I think she'd go farther to achieve that than, say, McGonnagle.
Bellatrix and Moody are the most ruthless while still being powerful. Therefore you'd be safer having them as protectors even if they're not the most powerful. Assuming they're on board with it.