Ernie Macmillan
MinorErnie's pudgy cheeks and earnest eyes carry the steadfast air of Hufflepuff loyalty, his politeness a gentle anchor in the school's whirl. You sense a boy who values fairness above all, his formality hiding a flicker of wide-eyed worry.
Ernie Macmillan, a steadfast Hufflepuff student, debuts in *Chamber of Secrets* as a polite yet quick-to-suspect peer who publicly accuses Harry Potter of being the Heir of Slytherin amid the petrification crisis, reflecting Hufflepuff loyalty to housemates like Justin Finch-Fletchley. His initial antagonism swiftly resolves into reconciliation by book's end, working amiably with Harry in Herbology. Across the series, Ernie evolves into a brave Dumbledore's Army member and Ministry fighter, embodying Hufflepuff's unwavering fairness and courage against Voldemort's rise.
Physical Description
Ernie is a stout, pudgy 12-year-old boy with a formal demeanor, his face often stark white with concern and soft features framed by neat hair. He has plump hands that he extends politely, dressed in Hufflepuff robes of yellow and black over school uniform. His build is rounded and solid, moving with deliberate care around plants or in classrooms. His presence feels proper and dutiful, eyes earnest behind a veneer of propriety.
Evolution
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Ernie Macmillan appears as a polite Hufflepuff in Herbology, courteously asking Harry for a bucket before suspicions arise from the heir rumors. He turns antagonistic, loudly accusing Harry of opening the Chamber after Justin's petrification, fanning Nearly Headless Nick with a conjured fan in panic. By the crisis's end, he's working alongside Harry on Shrivelfigs, his initial distrust giving way to Hufflepuff reconciliation.
- Politely asks Harry for a bucket during Herbology class.
- Accuses Harry of opening the Chamber of Secrets after Justin's petrification, causing a public scene.
- Fans Nearly Headless Nick with a conjured fan in panic.
- Reconciles with Harry, working together on Shrivelfigs in Herbology.
Book Appearances
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
First appears Ch 10