Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody (died 27 July 1997) was a pure-blood wizard, considered to be one of the best Aurors of all time. He was a pivotal member of the Order of the Phoenix during the First and Second Wizarding Wars. Moody served with distinction during the first conflict, gaining a reputation as a skilful battler against the Dark Arts and sacrificing an eye, a leg, and part of his nose during the conflict.