Cedric Diggory Character Analysis in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

A tall and handsome fifth-year in Hufflepuff; he's the new Quidditch captain and Seeker on their team. Girls find him charming, while Fred Weasley insists that Diggory isn't very smart. He does prove himself extremely honorable during the Quidditch match with Gryffindor: when he catches the Snitch while the dementors attack Harry, he pushes for a rematch and tries to forfeit Hufflepuff's win.

Cedric Diggory Character Timeline in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The timeline below shows where the character Cedric Diggory appears in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...still "injured." They'll play Hufflepuff instead. He's worried because their new captain and Seeker, Cedric Diggory, is very good. At the mention of Diggory, Angelina, Alicia, and Katie giggle that he's... (full context)

...entering the dormitory and listens to the noisy storm outside. As Harry thinks of Cedric Diggory, who is much heavier than Harry is, he begins to feel apprehensive—Diggory is less likely... (full context)

...falls off his broom but refocuses on the game when Oliver yells and points to Diggory, who's chasing the Snitch. (full context)

As Harry chases Diggory, he notices the noise of the storm diminishing and suddenly feels a familiar sense of... (full context)

Fred and Angelina explain that Harry fell off his broom, and George says that Diggory caught the Snitch right after. Diggory tried to demand a rematch when he realized Harry... (full context)

...Harry takes the Firebolt to breakfast with him. The Slytherins look awestruck and even Cedric Diggory compliments Harry on the broom. After Penelope Clearwater looks at the Firebolt and heads back... (full context)