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Anthony Goldstein was a wizard who was a student in Harry Potter's year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He was Sorted into Ravenclaw and became friends with fellow Ravenclaws Terry Boot and Michael Corner.

Biography[]

Hogwarts years[]

Early years[]

Anthony Goldstein started his education at Hogwarts in 1991. During the Welcoming Feast Anthony was sorted into the house of Ravenclaw, head of house was Filius Flitwick. Anthony became friends with fellow Ravenclaws Michael Corner and Terry Boot during his first year and would share a dorm with the boys.

Fifth year[]

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Anthony speaking to Harry Potter about the location of the D.A.

In his fifth year, Anthony became a prefect along with Padma Patil. During his fifth year, Anthony would become a member of Dumbledore's Army, an organisation against Dolores Umbridge and the Ministry's increased control over the running of Hogwarts. He attended several of the meetings. Anthony did not fight in the Battle of the Astronomy Tower when the D.A. members were called to arms.[1]

Seventh year and Battle of Hogwarts[]

In his final year, he was part of the revived D.A., meaning he was allowed access to Hogwarts whilst under the regime of Severus Snape, indicating him to be of half or pure blood. Anthony fought in the Battle of Hogwarts, and was not mentioned amongst the casualties.

Later life[]

It is presumed he survived the battle and the Second Wizarding War. [2].

Etymology[]

Anthony was an Egyptian ascetic monk considered to be the founder of Christian monasticism. Goldstein is a relatively common Jewish surname, which is a possible indication of Jewish heritage.

Behind the scenes[]

Appearances[]

Notes and references[]


Dumbledore's Army
Ravenclawcrest Gryffindorcrest Hufflepuffcrest
Founders:
Harry Potter | Hermione Granger | Ronald Weasley
Leaders:
Harry Potter | Neville Longbottom | Luna Lovegood | Ginny Weasley
Gryffindors:
Katie Bell | Lavender Brown | Colin Creevey | Dennis Creevey | Seamus Finnigan | Angelina Johnson | Lee Jordan | Parvati Patil | Alicia Spinnet | Dean Thomas | Fred Weasley | George Weasley | Nigel Wolpert
Ravenclaws:
Terry Boot | Cho Chang | Michael Corner | Marietta Edgecombe | Anthony Goldstein | Padma Patil
Hufflepuffs:
Hannah Abbott | Susan Bones | Justin Finch-Fletchley | Ernie Macmillan | Zacharias Smith | Unidentified Hufflepuff girl
Unspecified:
Luca Caruso | Alice Tolipan



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