======Graham Montague======
=====Introduction=====
Montague was a [[Slytherin]] student at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]], a contemporary of [[Harry Potter]]. He was a key member of the [[Slytherin Quidditch team]], serving as a [[Chaser]] and later as its [[Captain]]. A member of [[Dolores Umbridge]]'s [[Inquisitorial Squad]], Montague is most significant for an incident where he was trapped inside a broken [[Vanishing Cabinet]] by [[Fred Weasley]] and [[George Weasley]]. His subsequent account of the experience provided [[Draco Malfoy]] with the crucial knowledge needed to use the cabinet to smuggle [[Death Eater|Death Eaters]] into [[Hogwarts]] during the [[Second Wizarding War]]. His first name, Graham, is never mentioned in the original novels.
=====Biography=====
Montague's presence is noted primarily during his time on the [[Slytherin Quidditch team]]. In [[Harry Potter]]'s third year, Montague played as a [[Chaser]] against [[Gryffindor]] and was known for his aggressive and dirty playing style; [[Harry]] recalled him once trying to gouge out one of his eyes during a past match.
His role became more prominent in his fifth year, when he was made [[Captain]] of the [[Slytherin Quidditch team]]. He also became a member of [[Dolores Umbridge]]'s [[Inquisitorial Squad]], using his position to bully other students. After attempting to unfairly take [[house point|house points]] from [[Fred Weasley]] and [[George Weasley]], the twins retaliated by shoving him head-first into a malfunctioning [[Vanishing Cabinet]] on the first floor of the castle.
Montague vanished completely and was missing for weeks. He eventually reappeared, disoriented and traumatized, wedged inside a toilet on the fourth floor. He later recounted his experience, explaining that he had been trapped in a state of limbo, able to hear sounds from both [[Hogwarts]] and, faintly, from [[Borgin and Burkes]] in [[Knockturn Alley]], where the cabinet's twin was located. In a desperate act of survival, he managed to [[Apparate]] out, despite not having passed his [[Apparition]] test.
This event, while a mishap for Montague, became a cornerstone of [[Draco Malfoy]]'s plan in his sixth year. Having overheard Montague's story, [[Malfoy]] realised the potential of the [[Vanishing Cabinet|Vanishing Cabinets]] and spent the school year in the [[Room of Requirement]] repairing the one at [[Hogwarts]]. His success allowed a party of [[Death Eater|Death Eaters]] to infiltrate the castle, leading directly to the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]] and the death of [[Albus Dumbledore]].
=====Physical Appearance and Personality=====
Montague is described as having a "heavy-jawed face" and a "gorilla-like build." His personality was aggressive, arrogant, and confrontational. He was a ruthless [[Quidditch]] player who did not hesitate to play dirty. As a member of the [[Inquisitorial Squad]], he demonstrated a clear enjoyment of power and authority over other students, aligning himself with [[Dolores Umbridge]]'s oppressive regime.
=====Magical Abilities and Skills=====
  * **Quidditch:** Montague was a skilled [[Chaser]] for the [[Slytherin Quidditch team]] and was proficient enough to be named its [[Captain]].
  * **Apparition:** Montague demonstrated a remarkable, if uncontrolled, feat of magical ability when he successfully managed to [[Apparate]] to escape the [[Vanishing Cabinet]]. This was an act of desperation and raw power, as he had not yet been trained or licensed to perform the spell.
=====Possessions=====
  * **Wand:** The specifics of his [[wand]] are unknown.
  * **Broomstick:** As a member of the [[Slytherin Quidditch team]], he likely rode one of the [[Nimbus Two Thousand and One]] racing brooms that [[Lucius Malfoy]] purchased for the team.
=====Relationships=====
  * **Slytherin Teammates:** He played alongside [[Draco Malfoy]], [[Vincent Crabbe]], and [[Gregory Goyle]] on the [[Slytherin Quidditch team]] and shared their general antagonism towards [[Harry Potter]] and [[Gryffindor House]].
  * **Fred and George Weasley:** The [[Weasley]] twins were his primary antagonists. Their prank of trapping him in the [[Vanishing Cabinet]] was a direct response to his bullying and abuse of power as a member of the [[Inquisitorial Squad]].
  * **Dolores Umbridge:** Montague was a loyal member of her [[Inquisitorial Squad]], acting as an enforcer of her rules in exchange for power and privilege.
=====Etymology=====
The surname **Montague** is most famously associated with William Shakespeare's play //Romeo and Juliet//. The Montagues are one of the two central feuding families in the story. This likely reflects the intense house rivalry, particularly the bitter feud between [[Slytherin]] and [[Gryffindor]], which often mirrors the Montague-Capulet conflict in its intensity.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * Montague's first name is never stated in the seven novels. The name **Graham** originates from the //Harry Potter Trading Card Game// and was later adopted by other official sources, including the Wizarding World website (Pottermore).
  * In the film adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix//, the entire subplot involving Montague being pushed into the [[Vanishing Cabinet]] by the [[Weasley]] twins is omitted. [[Draco Malfoy]]'s discovery of the cabinet's power is instead shown through his own experimentation.
  * Montague is portrayed by Scott Fern in the film adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets// (as an unnamed [[Slytherin]] [[Chaser]]) and by Bronson Webb in //Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban// (film).