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Kreacher is a fictional magical creature in the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling and the...

Kreacher is a fictional magical creature in the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling and the Warner Bros. film series. He is an ancient house-elf sworn to serve the Black family. Kreacher's name is likely a pun on "creature". It could also be derived from the German kriechen, meaning "to creep" or "kriecher" that means "groveler". Kreacher the house-elf served the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black for decades prior to his first appearance in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. When Sirius Black became the final member of the family after the death of his mother Walburga, Kreacher was forced to serve Sirius against the elf's will. When The Order of the Phoenix was re-formed following the return of Lord Voldemort, Sirius allowed the group to use his family's home at 12 Grimmauld Place as headquarters. Kreacher stayed as caretaker to the house. Eager to betray Sirius and his associates, Kreacher finally got his chance at Christmas. When Sirius ordered him 'out' of the room, Kreacher interpreted this as an invitation to leave the house. Kreacher went to the home of the Malfoy family. Lucius Malfoy, under orders from Lord Voldemort told Kreacher that if Harry