Neville Longbottom could be an unexpected hero. He has grown from a shy and clumsy student to a brave and powerful wizard. His skills in herbology could come in handy, perhaps using certain plants to repel or even cure the zombies. And his new - found confidence would make him a force to be reckoned with in the face of the apocalypse.
Harry Potter himself would be a likely hero. He has already faced Voldemort and numerous other dark threats, so he has the courage and experience. His ability to think on his feet and his connection to the powerful Patronus charm could be very useful against the zombies.
Hermione Granger could also be a top hero. Her vast knowledge of magic, both theoretical and practical, would be invaluable. She could quickly figure out the nature of the zombie - creating magic and find ways to counteract it. Plus, she's tough and resourceful in a fight.
Definitely Harry Potter himself. He has faced so many dark and dangerous things already, so he'd be able to handle zombies. Hermione would also be a likely survivor. Her vast knowledge of magic and quick thinking would serve her well. And Neville Longbottom. He has shown great courage and has a deep understanding of Herbology, which could be useful in creating defenses or finding antidotes.
Stan could be a likely hero. He's often the voice of reason in the show. He would probably be the one to come up with a practical plan to survive the zombie apocalypse, like finding a secure place to hide and stockpile supplies. He also has a strong moral compass which would help him make decisions about whether to help other survivors or not.
The members of Team JNPR could also be likely survivors. Jaune has grown a lot in his skills. His leadership and swordsmanship could be useful. Pyrrha, if she were still alive in this fanfic scenario, would be a great asset with her combat abilities. Ren's calm and collected nature, along with his stealth and combat skills, would help him survive. And Nora, as mentioned before, would be a great addition to the group of survivors. They could work together with Team RWBY to face the zombie apocalypse.
Obviously, Harry Potter himself is a likely hero. His experience in fighting Voldemort has given him the skills and courage to face new apocalyptic threats. Hermione Granger is also a strong candidate. Her intelligence and vast knowledge of magic would be invaluable in trying to solve the problems causing the apocalypse. Ron Weasley, with his loyalty and ability to think on his feet, would be right there beside them, fighting against whatever doom is approaching.
Jude could be a likely hero. He's always been kind of a risk - taker and he might be brave enough to face the zombies head - on. His quick - thinking could help the group get out of tight situations.
Obviously, Harry Potter himself would be a likely participant. He's always up for a challenge and has great courage. Ron Weasley might also join in. He may not be as naturally talented as Harry in some areas, but he's always eager to prove himself. Hermione Granger could participate too. She would approach it with her typical studious attitude, researching all the proper techniques and spells related to archery. Neville Longbottom could be another character. He has grown a lot in confidence and his skills with plants could potentially give him an edge if there are any plant - related aspects to the archery tournament, like using arrows made from special magical plants.
Fred and George Weasley would also be great at it. They are creative and always up for some fun and mischief. They would see Beyblading as a new and exciting way to cause a stir at Hogwarts. They would likely modify their Beyblades with some of their magical inventions, like adding a spell to make their Beyblades move faster or change direction suddenly.
I think the members of Dumbledore's Army could also play this game. It would be a way for them to bond in a more light - hearted way outside of their usual training. Ginny, Luna, and Neville would all be great candidates. It could be a moment of relaxation for them in the midst of all the chaos at Hogwarts during the darker times.
Wednesday Addams might be the one to befriend Harry. They both have a sense of being outsiders in their own ways. Harry is an orphan with a strange destiny in the wizarding world, and Wednesday is different from the norm in her family's spooky world. They could bond over their shared experiences of not quite fitting in. Wednesday's intelligence and Harry's resourcefulness could also make them a good pair, sharing secrets and helping each other out in the complex world of Hogwarts and the Addams family affairs.
I think Luna Lovegood could also be included. Her unique perspective and knowledge of the magical world would add an interesting element to the road trip. She might lead them to discover some really strange and wonderful things.