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 loyal Hufflepuff student, debuts in *Chamber of Secrets* as a courteous classmate who swiftly turns suspicious of Harry Potter amid the petrification attacks, publicly accusing him of being the Heir of Slytherin. His initial antagonism highlights Hufflepuff's wariness but resolves into reconciliation by book's end as truths emerge. Across the series, Ernie evolves into a steadfast Dumbledore's Army member and Ministry fighter, embodying Hufflepuff resilience from skepticism to solidarity.
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 Finch-Fletchley's petrification, citing his Parseltongue ability.
- Fans Nearly Headless Nick with a conjured fan in panic during the crisis.
- Reconciles with Harry, working together on Shrivelfigs after the basilisk's defeat.
Book Appearances
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
First appears Ch 10