McGonagall is the first professor that Harry meets when he gets to Hogwarts in The Sorcerer's Stone, and he's thoroughly impressed and intimated by her presence.Frequently described as severe and ...

Hogwarts has officially opened for a new term, and a new star is stepping in as Hogwarts’ deputy headmistress for HBO’s Harry Potter TV series. Tony and Golden Globe-winning actress Janet McTeer is ...

Professor Umbridge is easily the most disliked Harry Potter villain. Among her many enemies is Professor McGonagall, who clashes with Umbridge throughout Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix.

At first glance, Professor Minerva McGonagall appears stern and strict. However, as the ‘Harry Potter‘ plot advances through the installments she comes off as a tough yet cool teacher.

Despite McGonagall being a bit more of a minor character as the movies went on, she was nonetheless one of the most beloved in the entire saga. Now, McTeer will reportedly get the chance to bring ...

2. She didn’t try to be the students’ best friend. Professor McGonagall knew the difference between a leader and a buddy. She didn’t spend her time hanging around in the Gryffindor common room.

Clockwise Top L-R: Maggie Smith as Professor Minerva McGonagall, Alan Rickman Professor Snape, Paapa Essiedu and Janet McTeer Everett/Getty/Shane Nelson EXCLUSIVE: HBO is closing in on two more ...

HBO’s Harry Potter series is on the verge of casting two critical characters. Per Deadline, Janet McTeer is in negotiations to play Professor Minerva McGonagall, while Paapa Essiedu is nearing a ...

Characters that have been cast so far include Dumbledore, Snape, Hagrid, Professor McGonagall and more. HBO announced Monday it has cast veteran actor John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore in its ...