Harry Potter · Character
Cedric Diggory
- Minor
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 8
Cedric Diggory is a minor character in Harry Potter (Book 3).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- 15
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 8
- Books
- 2
Cedric Diggory first appears as the handsome, sportsmanlike Hufflepuff Quidditch captain and Seeker who catches the Snitch to defeat Gryffindor, even offering a rematch after learning Harry fell from his broom amid a Dementor attack. A year later he is chosen as the rightful Hogwarts champion of the Triwizard Tournament, only to share the spotlight with Harry, whose entry he initially doubts. Over the course of the tasks, rivalry gives way to mutual respect: the two trade crucial tips, and in the maze they agree to claim the Cup together. The Cup is a Portkey to Voldemort's graveyard, where Cedric is murdered as 'the spare.' His death marks the dark turning point of the series, and Harry honors his last wish by returning his body to his parents.
Description
Tall and good-looking with a strong, athletic build larger than his peers. Face handsome and composed, exuding silent confidence. Canary yellow Quidditch robes fit his robust frame perfectly. Presence steady and capable, like a natural leader on the pitch. An exceptionally handsome human boy around seventeen, with dark hair, gray eyes, and a straight nose. His usual clothing is not established; he is seen in Hogwarts robes, dress robes, and swimming trunks on different occasions. In the underwater scene, an enormous bubble surrounds his head and distorts his features; after the dragon task, one side of his face is covered with orange burn-mending paste.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- AD
Amos Diggoryson
Cedric's proud father; Cedric's dying wish is for his body to be returned to his parents.
- CC
Cho Changdate
Cedric's date to the Yule Ball and his 'treasure' in the second task; their relationship pains Harry, who is attracted to Cho.
- FD
Fleur Delacourfellow champion
A fellow Triwizard champion with whom Cedric is on cordial terms, chatting before the wand-weighing.
Harry Potterconflicting source relationships
Begins as a Quidditch opponent who defeats Harry, then becomes a wary fellow champion who doubts Harry's innocence. Mutual favors build genuine respect, culminating in their decision to share the Cup. They are both trapped in Voldemort's graveyard, where Cedric is killed, and Harry carries his body home.
Hermione Grangersupporter
Defends Cedric against Ron's jibes, praising his academic ability and prefect status rather than just his looks.
Ron WeasleyQuidditch rival
Resents Cedric for beating Gryffindor and belittles him as a champion.
- FW
Fred WeasleyQuidditch rival
Holds a grudge over Cedric's Quidditch win against Gryffindor and greets him coldly.
- GW
George WeasleyQuidditch rival
Shares Fred's lingering resentment over the Quidditch defeat, offering only a curt nod.
Story so far
BOOK 3Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Captains and plays Seeker for Hufflepuff in a stormy match against Gryffindor
- Catches the Snitch after Dementors cause Harry to fall from his broom
- Shows sportsmanship by offering a rematch upon learning what happened to Harry
- Becomes a target of Gryffindor resentment for the defeat
BOOK 4Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Selected by the Goblet of Fire as Hogwarts champion, then joined unexpectedly by Harry
- Gets past his dragon in the first task, suffering burns, after Harry tips him off about the dragons
- Attends the Yule Ball with Cho Chang and returns Harry's favor with the golden egg hint, then rescues Cho in the underwater task
- Agrees with Harry to take the Triwizard Cup together at the heart of the maze
- Transported to the graveyard and killed on Voldemort's order; Harry brings his body back to his parents
Key events
- Book 4
Ch. 19The First Task: DragonsHarry faces a Hungarian Horntail dragon in the first Triwizard task, using the Summoning Charm to retrieve his Firebolt and the golden egg. - Book 4
Ch. 22The Yule BallThe Triwizard champions and students attend a formal dance, where romantic tensions rise and Hagrid's giant heritage is revealed. - Book 4
Ch. 25The Second Task: The Black LakeHarry rescues Ron and Gabrielle Delacour from the merpeople in the Black Lake, demonstrating selflessness by staying to help others beyond his hostage. - Book 4
Ch. 31Voldemort's ResurrectionHarry and Cedric are transported to a graveyard where Wormtail kills Cedric and uses Harry's blood to resurrect Voldemort in a dark ritual. - Book 4
Ch. 33The Duel in the GraveyardHarry duels Voldemort in the graveyard, their wands connect in Priori Incantatem, and the shades of Voldemort's victims including Harry's parents urge him to escape.
Gallery
Book 4: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Appearances
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