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Alastor "Mad Eye" Moody is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books, an ex- Auror working for the Order of the Phoenix.

As an experienced Auror, who has lost an eye, leg, and part of his nose while fighting the Dark Arts, Moody is cautious—some might say paranoid—and refuses to eat or drink anything which he himself has not prepared.

In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, he was appointed as the Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts. However he was locked up in a chest by Barty Crouch Jr, a follower of Voldemort, who used the Polyjuice Potion to take his form in order to take his place teaching. Moody owes his life to the fact that one ingredient of the Polyjuice Potion is a part of the person whose form is to be assumed, such as a tuft of hair. Moody's habit of carrying his own drink allowed Crouch to take the Potion regularly without raising suspicion. Moody is particularly conspicuous because of his peculiar magical eye which can see through walls, doors, and the back of his own head (hence the nickname "Mad Eye").

Harry gets to meet the genuine Moody in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Moody is usually accompanied by Nymphadora TonksNymphadora Tonks is a fictional character in J. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, first appearing in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ( 2003). She is an Auror who is especially gifted in the art of disguise as she is a Metamorphmagus. She prefers to and Remus LupinRemus John Lupin is a fictional character in the Harry Potter novels, portrayed by David Thewlis in the films. Remus John Lupin was introduced in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. He taught as the Defence Against the Dark Arts professor for a seme, especially while protecting HarryHarry James Potter is a fictional character and the protagonist of a series of fantasy novels by J. The series of novels and movies based on them are often referred to as the Harry Potter books and movies, based on the protagonist. Harry Potter himself wa.