Cormac McLaggen
cor·mac mc·lag·gen /ˈkɔrmæk məkˈlæɡən/
noun
Cormac McLaggen is a character from J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series. He is a Gryffindor student who is a year above Harry Potter.
Cormac McLaggen Biography & History
Background: Cormac is part of the McLaggen family, which is known in the wizarding world as being particularly well-connected. They seem to have ties with many important figures, a fact that Cormac often mentions.
Role at Hogwarts: Cormac is portrayed as overconfident and somewhat boastful. He is very competitive and is especially known for his desire to be a part of the Gryffindor Quidditch team.
Role in the Series
Quidditch: In “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” McLaggen tries out for the Gryffindor Quidditch team as a Keeper. Though he is a competent player, his aggressive and overconfident nature often hampers his performance. He becomes the reserve Keeper but ends up playing in a match when Ron Weasley is unable to. During this game, his behavior on the pitch is disruptive, and he even knocks Harry unconscious with a Bludger.
Slug Club: Cormac is also one of the students invited to join Professor Slughorn’s “Slug Club” because of his family’s connections.
Romantic Interest: McLaggen expresses an interest in Hermione Granger and even becomes her date to Professor Slughorn’s Christmas party in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” However, Hermione only invites him out of spite to make Ron Weasley jealous, and she finds Cormac’s company quite unenjoyable.
Magical Abilities & Skills
Quidditch: While McLaggen’s behavior on the Quidditch pitch might be questionable, there’s no denying that he has talent as a Keeper, even if his overconfidence often overshadows his skills.
Personal Relationships
While not much is delved into regarding Cormac’s personal relationships, it is clear he is not particularly close with the central characters. His interactions with Ron and Hermione, especially, are more contentious than friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Hermione take Cormac to Slughorn’s Christmas party?
She invited him to make Ron Weasley jealous, and also because she thought McLaggen would be the last person Ron would expect her to bring.
How did Cormac McLaggen behave during the Quidditch match he played in?
He was aggressive and often ignored team strategies, even going so far as to knock Harry Potter unconscious with a Bludger.
Famous Quotes
While McLaggen doesn’t have as many iconic lines as other characters, his interactions, especially his critiques during the Quidditch tryouts and his conversations at the Slug Club parties, highlight his boastful and self-assured nature.
Fun Trivia Questions About Cormac McLaggen
Question: Who played Cormac McLaggen in the “Harry Potter” film series?
Answer: Freddie Stroma.
Question: Why did Cormac miss the Quidditch tryouts in Harry’s fifth year at Hogwarts?
Answer: He ate a pound of Doxy eggs for a bet, which made him ill.
