Arabella Figg is a minor character from the Harry Potter series. She is a Squib and a member of the Order of the Phoenix who was assigned by Albus Dumbledore to watch over and protect Harry Potter as he was raised by his aunt and uncle
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Arabella is portrayed by Kathryn Hunter.
Background[]
Personality[]
Arabella at first seemed to be a cat obsessed old woman who would always bored and annoyed Harry whenever she watched over him. However, after Harry saved his cousin from Dementors, Arabella revealed her true nature as a brave, clever, and vigorous woman while revealing her identity as a Squib to Harry.
Physical Appearance[]
Arabella Figg is described as a batty old woman with grizzled grey fly away hair, almost always seen wearing a hairnet and tartan carpet slippers.
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Trivia[]
- The name "Figg" may be variation of a fig, a fruit-bearing tree. In addition, fig leaves are associated with concept of a "poorly concealed secret," with common usage in classical sculptures and paintings of nudes.
- The name "Arabella" is often considered an English name, having two main meanings: "beautiful lion" and "prayerful".
- Arabella is consistently referred to as "Mrs. Figg", meaning she was married at some point. She might be widowed, divorced, or estranged from her husband. It is possible but unlikely that she continues to cohabitate with him since he is never mentioned in the books.
- Arabella shares her initials ("AF") and her affinity for cats with Argus Filch, another Squib.
