Morgan le Fay

Morgan le Fay, also known by the name Morgana, was a tremendously powerful Dark witch from the Medieval era. In wizarding world folklore, she is remembered as the half-sister of the famous Muggle, King Arthur, and the arch-nemesis of the great wizard Merlin. Despite her reputation as a practitioner of the Dark Arts, she was also a gifted healer and the queen of the island of Avalon. In the modern era, she is most widely known for being featured on her own Chocolate Frog Card.

Living during the Middle Ages, Morgan le Fay was the half-sister of King Arthur. Her relationship with her Muggle brother and his court was complex and often antagonistic, largely due to her rivalry with Arthur's chief advisor, Merlin. As a formidable Dark sorceress, Morgan's actions were said to have greatly influenced the events of her time (video game). She was the queen of the magical island of Avalon, a place often associated with powerful enchantments and healing (video game). Her prowess in both dark magic and healing magic made her a figure of immense power and renown. Morgan's historical significance endured for centuries, cementing her legacy as one of the most famous witches of her time. By the late 20th century, her fame was such that she was immortalized on a Chocolate Frog Card, a collectible item among young witches and wizards. Harry Potter acquired a card for “Morgana” on his first journey to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and Ron Weasley's large collection also included her.

No detailed description of Morgan le Fay's physical appearance exists in the canonical novels. Based on her historical actions and reputation, her personality was complex. She was known as a Dark sorceress, indicating a proclivity for the Dark Arts and likely possessing traits such as ambition, cunning, and a thirst for power. Her long-standing enmity with Merlin suggests a determined and adversarial nature. However, her skill in healing implies a multifaceted character who was not purely destructive.

Morgan le Fay was an exceptionally powerful and skilled witch, whose abilities were legendary.

• Dark Arts: Morgan was a known Dark sorceress, implying extensive knowledge and mastery of dark magic and curses (video game).
• Healing Magic: Paradoxically, she was also a gifted healer, renowned for her skill in restorative magic (video game). Her rule over Avalon, an island associated with healing, supports this reputation.
• Animagus: She was a known Animagus who could transform into a bird at will (Pottermore).
• Enchantment: As the queen of the mystical island of Avalon, she was likely a powerful practitioner of charms and enchantments.

No specific magical objects or possessions belonging to Morgan le Fay are mentioned in the original novels or supplementary materials.

• King Arthur: Morgan was the half-sister of the legendary Muggle king. Her magical nature often placed her in conflict with his kingdom and its values.
• Merlin: Morgan's most famous relationship was her intense rivalry with Merlin. As King Arthur's trusted advisor and a champion of using magic for good, Merlin stood in direct opposition to Morgan's dark ambitions, and they were considered great enemies (video game).

• Morgan: The name is of Welsh origin, possibly derived from Morgen, an Old Welsh name. It is often associated with the sea-born or great queen. In Arthurian legend, she is a prominent enchantress.
• le Fay: This is an epithet from Old French meaning “the Fairy,” highlighting her supernatural and magical origins in the original legends from which the character is drawn.
• Morgana: This is a popular Latinized variant of her name. It is the name used on her Chocolate Frog Card as seen in the novels, confirming that both names refer to the same historical witch in the wizarding world.

• J.K. Rowling incorporated Morgan le Fay directly from real-world British mythology, specifically the Arthurian legends, alongside her counterpart, Merlin.
• In Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, she is referred to exclusively as “Morgana” in the list of Chocolate Frog Cards Harry owns.
• The majority of the detailed biographical information known about the wizarding world's version of Morgan comes not from the novels, but from the text on her Famous Witches and Wizards Card in the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets video games.
• Information about her Animagus ability was later revealed on the Pottermore website (now Wizarding World).