Yes, Draco Malfoy is technically older than Harry Potter. While they were both the same age group and started their first year at Hogwarts together, Draco's birthday precedes Harry's.
Age Comparison: Draco Malfoy vs. Harry Potter
Both Draco and Harry entered their first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (also known as Philosopher's Stone) in 1991. They, along with their peers like Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, were all eleven years old when they were sorted into their respective houses. This means they belonged to the same academic year and generally progressed through their Hogwarts education together, aging one year with each subsequent book in the series.
Despite being in the same year, a closer look at their birth dates reveals the slight age difference:
| Character | Birth Date |
|---|---|
| Draco Malfoy | June 5, 1980 |
| Harry Potter | July 31, 1980 |
As shown, Draco Malfoy was born on June 5, 1980, making him approximately two months older than Harry Potter, who was born on July 31, 1980. This minor age gap means that by the time they both turned eighteen in the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Draco would have celebrated his eighteenth birthday almost two months before Harry did.
