Harry Potter: His 5 Best & 5 Worst Traits | ScreenRant
Harry Potter is one of the most iconic, powerful, beloved and popular characters of all time. His story has been shared through books and films, and there are also products, games, theme parks and more centered around this magical universe.
While Harry Potter has had some thrilling adventures full of spells, flying and battling, he is a human made up of different characteristics. Yes, for better or for worse, he has positive and negative quirks that make him more or less relatable and more or less likable. And down below, his five best and five worst personality traits are listed.
10 He Is Brave
Without a doubt, Harry is brave. From starting a new school and taking on a somewhat dangerous sport to facing enemies, villains and monsters, he has had to gather up strength and courage more than once.
No matter how scary or stressful the situation may be, though, he always faces it with a collected determination, and it usually pays off well for him in the end.
9 He Can Be Vindictive
However, he is not perfect, so he does not always keep his cool. Specifically, he had conflict with Draco and with Voldemort over and over again. At first, being the nice guy he is, he tried to handle things reasonably. Over time, he got fed up, and there were definitely scenes that showed him having outbursts, screaming, crying, and holding grudges.
While his anger and his desire for revenge were certainly understandable, this may have not always been the best way to react.
8 He Is Intelligent
Another trait seen in this character is intelligence. He did well in school, and he has a natural instinct for learning quickly and reading people/situations. This was put on display at Hogwarts, in relationships and during the darkest moments of this tale, and it proved to be a very handy gift.
7 He Can Be A Bit Obsessive
Another one of Harry’s not-so-great traits would be that he can become a bit obsessive. Once again, his journey with Voldemort is a wonderful example.
Each book and film put these two face to face, as Harry tried and tried again to take down his biggest threat. There was destined to be one final battle, but Harry’s sometimes rash and vengeful behavior could put these two face to face too soon or too often.
6 He Is Loyal
Friendship is focused on within Harry Potter, and the three main characters quickly became true pals. Over the years, there were other students, teachers, and characters who came into Harry’s life, and he shows loyalty to all.
He was grateful for his parents’ friends, who helped him along the way. He would do anything for his fellow Gryffindors. He always trusted Dumbledore. And he exemplifies what a genuine friendship should look like.
5 He Has Been Known To Be Moody
Remember, Harry is human, after all, so an additional flaw is moodiness. He can be sensitive, and this is understandable; he lost his parents, he always feels like a lot of pressure is on him, and he has faced some terrible enemies throughout the years.
So while he can usually be found with a smile on his face, he has also been known to be grouchy, hide away and lash out, as well.
4 He Is Kind
Overall, this man is a very kind one. Sure, there are several nice and compassionate characters within this universe, but Harry is special in many ways. One way this is seen is through how deeply he cares for others and how he has literally put his life on the line to protect anyone and everyone else.
He really is a total sweetheart!
3 He Can Be Impulsive
Earlier, it was mentioned that Harry can be impulsive, too. In the novels and films, he did always seem to have these expectations, from himself and others, and eventually, he could not handle it any longer; he would jump the gun and throw himself into a situation… sometimes at the wrong moment or in the wrong way.
Furthermore, this trait can come across as rude, as seen with how he can snap at people or backtalk to his teachers. Again, some may definitely see where he is coming from, but this is never a good look.
2 He Is Good
The last positive characteristic of this list is goodness. Yes, Harry takes his loyalty and kindness and strength even further by always putting everyone else’s desires above his own and by making an effort to always make wise beneficial decisions.
He must have inherited this virtue from his parents because he for sure did not pick up any from the Dursleys. And as he has gotten older, he has met more people who have helped him develop further, and he keeps getting better and better.
1 He Carries Around Guilt
A final negative thing on this list is a sad one. As discussed, Harry has always felt the need to be this defender and protector, and him going up against Voldemort was inevitable.
Still, that does not mean he needs to carry around guilt and such. It is beautiful and surprising that he has been able to go about life and excel in other areas since he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Hopefully, after Lord Voldemort was gone, he felt lighter. But he probably found new burdens to lift from others and take on.