Sure, the Fat Lady might simply be a painting for most fans.
But she’s actually a lot more interesting than people give her credit for.
In fact, the Fat Lady’s personality was 1 of the most colorful in Harry Potter.
And these facts will make you love her more…
Continue reading to discover:
- Who attacked the Fat Lady.
- Why the Fat Lady’s a bad influence.
- A funny reason behind her bad singing talent.
- And so much more…
About Fat Lady
| Born | Before 1890s |
| Purity | Painting |
| House | Gryffindor |
| Character Traits | Strict, Foodie, Sensitive, Heavy Drinker |
| Patronus | Unknown |
| Wand | Unknown |
| Zodiac Sign | Unknown |
Fat Lady background
The Fat Lady was born before the 1890s.
Unfortunately, we don’t know much about her life when she was a human.
The Harry Potter series never explored her story.
However, there’s a good chance she also studied at Hogwarts.
And even got sorted into Gryffindor.
Because she was very brave.
Fat Lady occupation
The Fat Lady worked as the Gryffindor Tower door guard.
So if you didn’t know the password to the common room…
She wouldn’t let you inside.
The Fat Lady was really good at her job…
Not to mention really passionate.
In fact, she didn’t shy away from reprimanding students that came back late.
Like in the 1960s, when Molly Prewett and Arthur Weasley returned early in the morning…
Because the 2 lovebirds went out for a stroll together.
The Fat Lady gave them an earful before getting the opportunity to go inside.
Or like when Harry Potter and his friends were out so late…
The Fat Lady gave them a stern look and said:
“Where on earth have you all been?”
Fat Lady character
As her name suggests…
The Fat Lady was a very fat woman.
And she wore a pink silk dress.
She also enjoyed her fair share of foodie habits.
But the 1 thing that made the Fat Lady stand out was her strictness.
Because she got mad at Gryffindors that came back to the common room late…
Not to mention never let people inside if they didn’t know the password.
More facts about Fat Lady
#1: An awful singer
Singing can be a lot of fun.
In fact, research shows it can be very helpful too.
Because belting out your favorite songs can reduce stress and improve mental health.
But in the Fat Lady’s case…
Well, let’s just say she doesn’t live up to the saying:
“It ain’t over till the fat lady sings…”
In fact, you’ll be much better off without her singing at all.
Because her voice made everyone cover their ears…
Not to mention, catch every other painting’s attention out of fear of what was happening.
What’s worse, the Fat Lady wanted to impress everyone by breaking glass with her voice.
But since she lacked the talent…
She cheated by slamming it against the wall.
And if you want to see it for yourself…
It’s 1 of my favorite scenes from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban:
#2: Bad drinking habits
“Isn’t she a painting? How’s she supposed to drink?”
As weird as it sounds…
Let’s not forget we’re in the wizarding world of Harry Potter.
And drinking’s very much possible even for people in paintings.
However, the Fat Lady’s an exception.
Not because she doesn’t drink…
But the fact that she’s got quite the worrying drinking addiction.
You see, it was Christmas break.
So it called for a celebration, right?
Well, the Fat Lady and her friend Violet took things too far.
Because they drank several vats of wine…
With some even over 500 years old.
Sure, I’d be lying if I didn’t say I wanted a sip.
But drinking that much might not be the best idea…
Especially since she’s supposed to be guarding the Gryffindor common room.
Plus, research has proven that heavy drinking is dangerous.
And I don’t think the Fat Lady should be drinking at all in a school.
#3: Attacked by Sirius Black
Paintings just need to look pretty on walls.
So they don’t have anything to worry about, right?
Well, that’s not the case for the Fat Lady.
Because she was attacked by Sirius Black…
Ripped apart to pieces because she didn’t let him into the Gryffindor common room.
As a result, Sir Cadogan had to take her place…
Since no other painting was brave enough to take the Fat Lady’s spot.
On the bright side, she wouldn’t be gone for long.
Because Argus Filch restored the Fat Lady to her former beauty.
But did she go back to her regular post without worry?
Well, let’s just say she had a few conditions…
Which included top-notch security 24/7 with the help of Trolls. Large magical creatures that worked very well as guards.
#4: She’ll be in Hogwarts Legacy
If you’re excited about the upcoming Harry Potter game, Hogwarts Legacy…
Prepare yourself to see some familiar faces.
Because the Fat Lady will be making an appearance again…
As the trustworthy door guard of Gryffindor Tower.
Unfortunately, we don’t have a lot of details just yet.
But if she’s anything like the books and films…
We might get to see the Fat Lady sing once again.
(And, hopefully, a lot better this time.)
Hogwarts Legacy’s release date is February 10, 2023.
In fact, you can already pre-order the title on all your favorite platforms.
Like PC, PlayStation 5, and even Nintendo Switch.
So if you want to hear the Fat Lady sing again…
Not to mention, explore the halls of Hogwarts yourself.
You might want to mark your calendars right now.
#5: Big fan of gossip
Despite gossip having a bad reputation…
Research shows it can have positive benefits too.
Like building relationships with people.
Or even just getting a kick out of it for fun.
And in the Fat Lady’s case…
She loved staying on top of the latest news.
Plus, all kinds of rumors around Hogwarts.
For example, do you remember when Harry was chosen as a champion for the Triwizard Tournament?
Well, immediately after becoming part of an international magic tournament…
Harry Potter went straight back to Gryffindor Tower.
And can you guess who was waiting there for him?
Well, the Fat Lady was there to congratulate Harry Potter…
Alongside many other portraits she brought with her to know what the chaos was all about.
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to stay up to date.
But it does tell us a lot about the Fat Lady’s priorities…