Craig Bowker Sr.

Craig Bowker Sr. was a wizard and the father of the Hogwarts student Craig Bowker Jr.. A minor character in the wizarding world, his sole appearance is in an alternate timeline where he confronts Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy, blaming them for the death of his son. His story serves to highlight the severe and unforeseen consequences of tampering with time. (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)

Almost nothing is known about the life of Craig Bowker Sr. outside of his brief appearance in an alternate reality created by Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy. In this timeline, the boys' use of a Time-Turner to humiliate Cedric Diggory during the Triwizard Tournament inadvertently caused Cedric to become a Death Eater. This led to Neville Longbottom's death, the failure to destroy Nagini, Lord Voldemort's victory at the Battle of Hogwarts, and the death of Harry Potter. In this dark reality, Craig Bowker Jr. was a student at Hogwarts who discovered Scorpius Malfoy's inquiries about Delphini and the Augurey. Suspecting Scorpius's dissent against Voldemort's regime, Craig offered to help him. However, Delphini, who was the Head of Magical Law Enforcement in this timeline, murdered Craig to keep her plans secret. A grief-stricken Craig Bowker Sr. later located Albus and Scorpius at Hogwarts. He angrily confronted them, along with Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy, in the Headmistress's office, informing them of his son's murder and accusing Scorpius of being involved. His painful testimony provided a crucial piece of the puzzle, helping Harry and his allies understand the new dangers they faced. (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)

Craig Bowker Sr. is described in the stage directions as a “thin-faced, anxious-looking man.” (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) His personality is defined by the immense grief and anger he feels over the loss of his son. He is direct, confrontational, and overcome with sorrow. His love for his son is evident in the raw pain he displays when he recounts finding his son's body. He does not hesitate to accuse those he believes are responsible, showing a desperate need for answers and justice.

Craig Bowker Sr.'s magical abilities are unknown, as he is not seen performing any magic during his appearance. (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)

There is no record of any notable possessions owned by Craig Bowker Sr.

• Craig Bowker Jr. (Son): Mr. Bowker clearly loved his son deeply. His entire motivation during his appearance is driven by the anguish of his son's murder. He describes his son as a “good boy” who was simply trying to do the right thing. (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)
• Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy: Mr. Bowker views the boys, particularly Scorpius, with suspicion and anger. He directly accuses them of being connected to his son's death, stating that Craig was last seen with them and that he was killed for being a “Malfoy-Muggle-loving-freak.” (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)
• Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy: He confronts both Harry and Draco, demanding an explanation for his son's death and expressing his lack of faith in the Ministry of Magic's ability to find the killer. (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)

• Craig: A name of Scottish and Gaelic origin, derived from the word creag, meaning “rock” or “crag.” This may reflect his firm, unyielding stance when confronting the protagonists about his son's death.
• Bowker: An English occupational surname. It may derive from the Old English bocere, meaning “a scribe,” or from boga, meaning “bow,” referring to a bow-maker or archer.

Craig Bowker Sr. is a character created for the stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and does not appear in the original seven novels by J.K. Rowling. His character exists solely within an alternate timeline and serves as a powerful, personal reminder of the devastating ripple effects of altering the past.