Harry Potter: 10 Most Hated Characters

We're getting into the hate-zone now. Rita Skeeter is based on Rowling's bad experience with journalists, and this bitterness comes across in her character creation. She is a thorn in the side of any famous individual in the wizarding world.

Not only is her journalism utter tabloid trash, but it's dishonest and immoral. If you're wondering about a real world equivalent, look no further than Katie Hopkins.

Skeeter writes damning articles about Dumbledore and Harry, playing to the prejudices of her audience. The fact that the usually calm Dumbledore called her "enchantingly nasty" is a testament to how efficiently she rubs people the wrong way.

She gets her stories by turning into a beetle to spy on her subjects. This comes back to bite her, however, when Hermione finds out, catches her, and blackmails her. A nice bit of karma, there.