Narcissa Malfoy is a character in Harry Potter. She is the wife of Lucius Malfoy, the mother of Draco Malfoy and sister of Bellatrix Lestrange, and the matriarch of the Malfoy Family.
Initially serving as an unofficial Death Eater, Narcissa grew disillusioned with Lord Voldemort, but nonetheless, she and her family stayed loyal to him out of fear that he would kill them. Ultimately, Narcissa's love for her son made her finally betray Voldemort and lie about Harry Potter's death. This served as the catalyst for Voldemort's downfall.
She is portrayed by the late Helen McCrory.
Appearances
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
In the fourth book, Narcissa attended the Quidditch World Cup with her husband and son right before the Death Eaters' attacks.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
A screenshot of Narcissa showing her adherence to Lord Voldemort in her house.
In the summer of 1997, Narcissa reluctantly allows Voldemort to take up residence at their home but is not happy about it. At least a few months later, snatchers capture Harry, Ron and Hermione, taking them to Malfoy Manor, where Luna Lovegood, Dean Thomas and Garrick Ollivander are also being held hostage. Narcissa asks Draco to identify if the boy with the damaged face is Harry. Though Draco is sure it is Harry, he decides to say nothing. Fortunately for the heroes, Dobby, sent by Aberforth Dumbledore, comes to save them. However, Narcissa's sister manages to throw her knife and kill Dobby as the Trio and their friends escape. When Voldemort arrives at the manor he punishes the Malfoys and Bellatrix for their failure.
During the Battle of Hogwarts, Narcissa approaches Harry and whispers to see if her son Draco is alive like she does in the book. In order to get to Hogwarts and retrieve Draco, Narcissa lies and confirms Harry's "death" while the teen fakes it. This ultimately helps lead to Voldemort's downfall.
Films
In the films, she was portrayed by the late British actress, Helen McCrory.
- She is omitted from the adaptation of The Goblet of Fire, the fourth entry in the book/film series. Instead, Draco and Lucius appear at the Quidditch World Cup without her.
- Additionally, Narcissa informing the Dark Lord of the prophecy after being told by Kreecher is omitted as well.
- In the seventh and eighth film, Narcissa reluctantly allows Voldemort to take up residence at their home but is not happy about it.
- Another difference is Narcissa and her family flee from the battlefield instead of being spotted at the Hogwarts.
Relationships
Draco Malfoy
Lucius Malfoy
Unlike her sister Bellatrix, Narcissa married Lucius for love.
Powers and Abilities
- Pure Blood Witch Physiology
- Magic
- Dark Arts
- Apparation
- Occlumency
Abilities
- Deception: Narcissa is a master of perception, being able to lie to Voldemort that Harry Potter was dead; in truth, she wanted to find her son, Draco and was not concerned with the outcome of Voldemort's endgame, but rather her son and husband's safety.
- Love: Despite using Dark Magic, Narcissa was capable of understanding love. Unlike her sister Bellatrix's obsessive love for Voldemort, Narcissa genuinely loved her husband and son.
Gallery
Promotional Images
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Trivia
- Unlike their sister, Bellatrix Lestrange, Narcissa and her sister Andromeda married for love. Narcissa married a Pure Blood while Andromeda broke their traditions and married a Muggle.
- Narcissa is the only one of her sisters not named after a constellation or star.
- Along with her husband, and Severus Snape, Narcissa is one of Voldemort's minions to turn against him.
- Narcissa appears in the book The Goblet of Fire but was omitted from the film adaptation.
