Anthony Goldstein

Anthony Goldstein was a half-blood or pure-blood wizard and a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter's year. Sorted into Ravenclaw House, he was known for his intelligence and sense of responsibility, serving as a Prefect for his House during his fifth year. A loyal member of Dumbledore's Army, Anthony actively resisted Lord Voldemort's regime and fought bravely in the Battle of Hogwarts.

Anthony began his education at Hogwarts in 1991 and was sorted into Ravenclaw House. His early years at the school are largely undocumented. In his fifth year, Anthony was appointed a Ravenclaw Prefect, alongside Padma Patil. That same year, in response to the poor quality of Defence Against the Dark Arts instruction under Professor Dolores Umbridge, Anthony joined the student-led defence group, Dumbledore's Army. He attended the initial meeting at the Hog's Head Inn and subsequently trained with other members in the Room of Requirement, learning practical defensive magic from Harry Potter. During his seventh year, with Hogwarts under the control of Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters, Anthony remained at the school and became a key member of the reformed Dumbledore's Army, led by Neville Longbottom, Ginny Weasley, and Luna Lovegood. He and other members used the Room of Requirement as a hideout from the Carrows, Alecto and Amycus, who were in charge of discipline. When Harry Potter returned to Hogwarts on 2 May 1998, Anthony was present in the Room of Requirement with the other D.A. members. During the ensuing Battle of Hogwarts, he helped escort younger students to safety before the fighting began, demonstrating his continued commitment to his Prefect duties. He then stayed to fight against Voldemort and his forces. His fate after the battle is unknown.

Anthony Goldstein's physical appearance is not described in the novels. As a Ravenclaw Prefect, he was clearly considered responsible and intelligent by the Hogwarts staff. His decision to join Dumbledore's Army and later fight in the Battle of Hogwarts shows immense bravery and loyalty to his friends and to the cause of opposing Voldemort. He was a dependable and steadfast ally.

• Defensive Magic: As a member of Dumbledore's Army, Anthony was trained by Harry Potter in a variety of defensive and offensive spells. He would have been proficient in charms like the Disarming Charm (Expelliarmus), the Stunning Spell (Stupefy), and the Shield Charm (Protego).
• Leadership: His role as a Prefect and his active participation in the D.A. resistance during his seventh year indicate he possessed leadership qualities and the ability to work well under pressure. His academic standing, while not specified, was likely strong, as is typical for Ravenclaw Prefects.

• Wand: Anthony owned a wand, but its length, wood, and core material are unknown.
• Prefect's Badge: He possessed a silver Prefect's badge, which he wore on his Hogwarts robes during his fifth year.

• Dumbledore's Army: Anthony was a loyal member and appeared to be on good terms with his fellow Ravenclaws in the organization, including Michael Corner, Terry Boot, and Padma Patil. He trusted Harry Potter's leadership and teaching.
• Padma Patil: As his fellow Ravenclaw Prefect, Anthony worked alongside Padma and was seen with her escorting first-years to safety before the Battle of Hogwarts.
• Neville Longbottom: Anthony was part of the core resistance group led by Neville Longbottom in their seventh year, hiding out with him in the Room of Requirement.

• Anthony: A common English name derived from the Roman family name Antonius. Its meaning is uncertain but is often associated with the Latin ante (“before”) or the Greek anthos (“flower”).
• Goldstein: A common Ashkenazi Jewish surname of German and Yiddish origin, meaning “gold stone” (from gold + stein). This fits with J.K. Rowling's confirmation of the character's religious background.

• J.K. Rowling revealed that Anthony Goldstein was one of the “Original Forty,” the list of students in Harry's year that she created before writing Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
• Rowling also confirmed that Anthony Goldstein is Jewish, making him one of the few characters in the series explicitly identified with a real-world religion (J.K. Rowling interview).
• In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, an uncredited actor portrays Anthony during the Dumbledore's Army training scenes (film).