Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Main Characters and Their Development

• Harry Potter - a young boy who turns thirteen in this book. He attends Hogwarts and learns much about his godfather Sirius Black, who turns out to be not a traitor, but a true friend of his family.
• Hermione Granger - Harry's best friend, a top student, very intelligent and determined. In this part, she uses a time-turner to attend more classes, showcasing her responsibility and seriousness.
• Ron Weasley - Harry's best friend, known for his loyalty and bravery. He faces problems due to his pet Scabbers, who is actually the animagus Peter Pettigrew.
• Sirius Black - Harry's godfather, accused of betraying Harry's parents and killing many people, but is actually innocent. He escapes from Azkaban and seeks to restore justice.
• Remus Lupin - the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, turns out to be an old friend of Harry's parents. Lupin is a werewolf, which makes him a character facing stigma in the wizarding world, yet he remains noble and kind.