Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ======Pansy Parkinson====== =====Introduction===== Pansy Parkinson was a witch in [[Harry Potter]]'s year at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] and was sorted into [[Slytherin House]]. A prominent member of [[Draco Malfoy]]'s inner circle, she was known for her pug-like features and a cruel, bullying personality. Throughout the series, she consistently antagonized [[Harry Potter]], [[Hermione Granger]], and their friends, often acting as a sycophant to [[Draco Malfoy]]. Her allegiance lay firmly with the pure-blood elite of [[Slytherin House]], and she ultimately displayed cowardice during the final confrontation with [[Lord Voldemort]]. =====Biography===== Pansy began her education at [[Hogwarts]] in 1991 and was placed in [[Slytherin]] during the [[Sorting Ceremony]]. She quickly became part of a gang of [[Slytherin]] students centered around [[Draco Malfoy]]. * **Third Year:** Pansy was among the [[Slytherin]] students who relentlessly mocked [[Harry Potter]] after he fainted in the presence of a [[Dementor]] on the [[Hogwarts Express]]. Following Malfoy's injury by the [[Hippogriff]] [[Buckbeak]], she was extremely solicitous, fawning over him and defending his exaggerated claims of injury. * **Fourth Year:** During the [[Triwizard Tournament]], Pansy was a vocal supporter of the [[Hogwarts]] Champion, [[Cedric Diggory]], and wore a badge that read "Support CEDRIC DIGGORY—the REAL Hogwarts Champion," which could be magically altered to insult Harry. She provided false and malicious information to the tabloid journalist [[Rita Skeeter]], claiming [[Hermione Granger]] was using Love Potions on Harry, which resulted in a slanderous article in //Witch Weekly//. Pansy attended the [[Yule Ball]] as [[Draco Malfoy]]'s date, wearing frilly pink robes. * **Fifth Year:** Pansy was made a [[Slytherin]] [[Prefect]] alongside Malfoy. She enthusiastically joined [[Dolores Umbridge]]'s [[Inquisitorial Squad]], relishing the power it gave her to persecute other students, particularly members of [[Dumbledore's Army]]. She was present when members of the [[Inquisitorial Squad]] captured Harry and his friends in Umbridge's office after they attempted to use the [[Floo Network]]. It was Pansy who later found the list of [[Dumbledore's Army]] members in the [[Room of Requirement]], leading to [[Albus Dumbledore]] taking the blame and fleeing [[Hogwarts]]. * **Sixth Year:** On the [[Hogwarts Express]], Pansy was seen sitting with a troubled [[Draco Malfoy]], stroking his hair and offering comfort, while he seemed to recoil from her touch. * **Seventh Year:** During the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], as [[Lord Voldemort]] demanded Harry's surrender in the [[Great Hall]], Pansy was the first and only student to scream, "But he's there! Potter's //there//! Someone grab him!" Her cry prompted the students of [[Gryffindor]], [[Hufflepuff]], and [[Ravenclaw]] to rise in Harry's defense. [[Minerva McGonagall]] immediately took control, ordering Pansy and the other Slytherins to be evacuated from the castle first. =====Physical Appearance and Personality===== Pansy is described in the novels as having a "face like a pug." She is consistently portrayed as unpleasant, mean-spirited, and a bully. Her personality is sycophantic towards those she sees as powerful, particularly [[Draco Malfoy]], but cruel and mocking towards those she dislikes, such as [[Neville Longbottom]], Harry, and Hermione. Her actions show a distinct lack of courage and a strong sense of self-preservation. She prefers to attack from a position of authority, as seen during her time on the [[Inquisitorial Squad]], and is quick to advocate for surrendering Harry to [[Lord Voldemort]] to save herself. =====Magical Abilities and Skills===== Little is known about Pansy's specific magical talents. Her appointment as a [[Prefect]] suggests she possessed at least adequate magical ability and academic standing. As a member of the [[Inquisitorial Squad]], she was granted authority to dock house points. She was seen attempting to [[jinx]] Harry in the corridor in her fifth year, though she was unsuccessful. No signature spells or particular magical strengths are mentioned in the books. =====Possessions===== * **[[Wand]]:** The composition and length of Pansy's wand are unknown. * **[[Prefect's Badge]]:** She owned and wore a [[Slytherin]] [[Prefect]]'s badge during her fifth year. =====Relationships===== * **[[Draco Malfoy]]:** Pansy was Malfoy's most steadfast female supporter. She was frequently in his company, echoed his prejudices, and was his date for the [[Yule Ball]]. While she appeared to have a genuine affection for him, his feelings were less clear, and he did not ultimately marry her. * **[[Harry Potter]] and Friends:** She held a deep-seated animosity for Harry, [[Ron Weasley]], and particularly [[Hermione Granger]]. She often led the taunts against them, mocking Hermione's appearance and spreading vicious rumors. * **[[Dolores Umbridge]]:** Pansy was a willing and eager follower of [[Dolores Umbridge]], joining her [[Inquisitorial Squad]] to gain power and punish students she disliked. =====Etymology===== * The name **Pansy** is a type of flower. However, it is also used as a derogatory slang term, which may reflect J.K. Rowling's negative characterization of her. * **Parkinson** is a common English surname, meaning "son of Peter" or "Peter's kin." It lends a sense of realism to the character's name without a specific magical connotation. =====Behind the Scenes===== * J.K. Rowling has stated that she always disliked Pansy Parkinson. She described Pansy as the "anti-Hermione" and "every girl who ever teased me at school." Rowling also explained that while Draco was forced into his role as a [[Death Eater]] and had some capacity for redemption, Pansy represented a more mundane and petty form of malice. This is why Draco did not marry her; Rowling felt he needed a wife who was more "forgiving" and not an echo of his family's prejudiced views (J.K. Rowling interview). * In the films, Pansy was portrayed by several actresses. Genevieve Gaunt played her in //Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban//, and Scarlett Byrne took over the role for //Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince// and //Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2// (film).
