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Portrait of Irma Pince

Irma Pince

Librarian

Appears 21 times in the books

The Hogwarts librarian, protective of her books and strict about the Restricted Section. Harry needs written permission to borrow restricted books; Pince also drives Harry and Ginny from the library for eating chocolate.

First named mention

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone · TWELVE · J. K. Rowling

Appears in

  1. Cover of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
    School year IHarry Potter and the Philosopher's StonePublished June 26, 1997
  2. Cover of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
    School year IIHarry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsPublished July 2, 1998
  3. Cover of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
    School year IVHarry Potter and the Goblet of FirePublished July 8, 2000
  4. Cover of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
    School year VHarry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixPublished June 21, 2003
  5. Cover of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
    School year VIHarry Potter and the Half-Blood PrincePublished July 16, 2005

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