There are many famous public figures in the Harry Potter saga. Bathilda Bagshot is quite a well-known name within the wizarding world. She was a respected witch, historian, professor, and author. Perhaps her name rings a bell when thinking about A History of Magic, one of Hermione’s favorite textbooks during her years at Hogwarts. Despite being a minor character, she is remembered by many fans for starring in one of the most terrifying scenes in the series, but she holds more meaning to the story than just her work and her brief encounter with Harry.