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1. What names did Harry Potter choose for his three children?
James Sirius, Albus Severus, and Lily Luna
Harry named his children after important people in his life: his parents, mentors, and friends.
2. Which type of tree provided the wood for Harry Potter's original wand?
Holly
Harry's first wand was made of holly wood with a phoenix feather core, which shared its core source with Voldemort's wand.
3. Which dark secret does Defense Against the Dark Arts professor Remus Lupin harbor throughout his time at Hogwarts?
He's a werewolf
Lupin transforms into a werewolf during full moons due to being bitten by Fenrir Greyback as a child.
4. What is the name of Hermione's bow-legged, ginger-colored feline companion?
Crookshanks
Crookshanks is Hermione's half-Kneazle cat who she purchased from the Magical Menagerie in Diagon Alley.
5. How many witches or wizards make up a complete Quidditch team?
7
A Quidditch team consists of seven players: three Chasers, two Beaters, one Keeper, and one Seeker.
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Learn more!6. What was Lord Voldemort's birth name before he became the Dark Lord?
Tom Marvolo Riddle
Tom Marvolo Riddle was Voldemort's birth name, which he later rearranged to create the anagram 'I am Lord Voldemort'.
7. To which famous wizarding establishment does the Knight Bus deliver Harry after he runs away from the Dursleys?
The Leaky Cauldron
The Leaky Cauldron is a famous pub and inn that serves as the gateway between the Muggle world and Diagon Alley.
8. What species of dragon is employed by Gringotts as a security measure?
Ukrainian Ironbelly, a type of dragon
The Ukrainian Ironbelly, the largest breed of dragon, is used by Gringotts to guard some of its high-security vaults.
9. What listening device did the Weasley twins create to spy on Order meetings?
Extendable Ears
Fred and George invented Extendable Ears as a magical eavesdropping device that could be used to listen to distant conversations.
10. Which complex transformation potion allows Harry and Ron to infiltrate the Slytherin common room by taking on the appearance of other students?
Polyjuice Potion
Polyjuice Potion allows the drinker to assume the appearance of another person for one hour.
11. In which year did J.K. Rowling release the fourth Harry Potter book?
2000
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was published in 2000, marking the midpoint of the seven-book series.
12. After his Nimbus 2000 is destroyed, what high-end racing broom becomes Harry's new means of flight?
The Firebolt
The Firebolt was an international standard broomstick and the fastest racing broom in the world when it was released.
13. What is the English translation of Hogwarts' Latin motto 'Draco dormiens nunquan titillandus'?
Never tickle a sleeping dragon
The Latin phrase that serves as Hogwarts' official motto translates directly to this warning about not disturbing sleeping dragons.
14. What magical device allowed Hermione to attend multiple classes simultaneously in her third year?
She used a time-turner
The Time-Turner, given to Hermione by Professor McGonagall, allowed her to attend multiple classes by traveling back in time.
15. Into what animal can Professor McGonagall transform herself at will?
A silver tabby cat
As a registered Animagus, Professor McGonagall can transform herself into a silver tabby cat with markings around the eyes resembling her glasses.
16. Which wise Hogwarts headmaster delivered the famous quote about finding light in darkness?
Albus Dumbledore
This quote was spoken by Albus Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,' reflecting his characteristic wisdom and optimism.
17. What is the given name of the half-giant gamekeeper of Hogwarts?
Rubeus
Rubeus Hagrid's first name comes from the Latin word for 'red' or 'ruddy,' reflecting his complexion.
18. Which of the four Hogwarts houses counts Luna Lovegood among its members?
Ravenclaw
Luna Lovegood was sorted into Ravenclaw, known for valuing wisdom, wit, and learning.
19. In which famous magical shopping district can wizards find Gringotts Wizarding Bank?
It is located in Diagon Alley in London, England
Gringotts is the only wizarding bank in Britain and is centrally located in Diagon Alley, London's premier magical shopping district.
20. Which notorious Hogwarts troublemaker appeared in the books but was cut from the film adaptations?
Peeves the Poltergeist
Peeves, a mischievous poltergeist who regularly caused chaos at Hogwarts in the books, was completely omitted from all eight Harry Potter films.
21. According to Lord Voldemort's plan for immortality, how many objects did he deliberately split his soul into?
Six, including Tom Riddle's Diary, Marvolo Gaunt's Ring, Salazar Slytherin's Locket, Helga Hufflepuff's Cup, Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem, and Nagini the snake
Voldemort intentionally created six Horcruxes as part of his plan to achieve immortality, with Harry Potter becoming an unintentional seventh Horcrux.
22. What middle name did Lily and James Potter give to their son Harry?
James
Harry was given his father's name as his middle name, making his full name Harry James Potter.
23. Which magical subject does stern Professor McGonagall teach at Hogwarts?
Transfiguration
Professor McGonagall teaches Transfiguration, the art of changing one object into another, and is an Animagus who can transform into a cat.
24. What is the name of Lord Voldemort's faithful serpent companion?
Nagini
Nagini was Voldemort's snake familiar and one of his Horcruxes, containing a piece of his soul.
25. What are the first names of the Weasley family's infamous prankster twins?
Fred and George
Fred and George Weasley were known throughout Hogwarts for their mischievous behavior and later founded Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes joke shop.
26. At which establishment did students first gather to discuss forming Dumbledore's Army?
The Hog's Head
The first meeting of what would become Dumbledore's Army was held at the Hog's Head pub in Hogsmeade for secrecy.
27. What unusual object contains the fragments of Hagrid's broken wand?
A pink umbrella
After his expulsion, Hagrid's wand was broken, but he kept the pieces concealed within a pink umbrella which he still uses for magic.
28. Which three magical institutions participated in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament during Harry's fourth year?
Hogwarts, Durmstrang and Beauxbatons
These three prestigious European schools of magic competed in the revived Triwizard Tournament during the events of 'Goblet of Fire.'
29. Which famous wizarding establishment serves as the gateway between London and Diagon Alley?
The Leaky Cauldron
The Leaky Cauldron is a pub that serves as the entrance to Diagon Alley from Muggle London.
30. Which ghost haunts the Slytherin dungeon and has a violent past?
The Bloody Baron
The Bloody Baron is Slytherin's resident ghost, known for his bloody appearance and being the only one who can control Peeves.
31. What was the original British title of the first Harry Potter book before it was changed for the American market?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
The title was changed to 'Sorcerer's Stone' for the US market as publishers worried American readers wouldn't know what a Philosopher's Stone was.
32. From which mysterious platform at King's Cross Station does the Hogwarts Express depart?
9 3/4
Platform 9 3/4 is hidden from Muggle view and accessed by walking through the barrier between platforms 9 and 10.
33. In which animal's body can you find an antidote to most poisons?
In the stomach of a goat
A bezoar, found in a goat's stomach, is a stone-like mass that acts as an antidote to most poisons in the wizarding world.
34. What magical creature takes the form of whatever its victim fears most?
Boggart
A Boggart is a shape-shifting creature that takes the form of the viewer's worst fear when confronted.
35. In which wizarding village were Harry's parents living when they were killed by Voldemort?
Godric's Hollow
Godric's Hollow is the historic wizarding village where the Potters lived and died, and where Godric Gryffindor was born.
36. Which role does Harry Potter fulfill on the Gryffindor Quidditch team?
Seeker
Harry plays as Seeker, responsible for catching the Golden Snitch and earning 150 points for his team.
37. Which house-elf attempts to protect Harry by preventing his return to Hogwarts for his second year?
Dobby
Dobby the house-elf tried to save Harry's life by stopping him from returning to Hogwarts when the Chamber of Secrets was opened.
38. Which magical confection is notorious for including unusual flavors like earwax, soap, and grass?
Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans
These jellybeans are a wizarding treat that literally come in every flavor imaginable, including both pleasant and unpleasant tastes.
39. Which gentle half-giant groundskeeper of Hogwarts was portrayed by Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane in the film series?
Hagrid
Robbie Coltrane played Rubeus Hagrid, the half-giant gamekeeper and Care of Magical Creatures professor, in all eight Harry Potter films.
40. What was the name of the three-headed dog that protected the Philosopher's Stone in Harry's first year?
Fluffy
Fluffy was Hagrid's three-headed dog that guarded the trapdoor leading to the Philosopher's Stone in Harry's first year at Hogwarts.
41. What deadly creature's venomous fang did Harry use to destroy Tom Riddle's diary?
The fang of a basilisk
Basilisk venom is one of the few substances capable of destroying Horcruxes, which Harry used to destroy the diary in the Chamber of Secrets.
42. What enchanted parchment reveals all of Hogwarts' secret passages and the location of everyone within the castle?
Marauder's Map
The Marauder's Map was created by the Marauders (Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs) and shows the entire layout of Hogwarts including people's movements.
43. What is the name of the disarming charm that causes an opponent's wand to fly from their grasp?
Expelliarmus
Expelliarmus is the disarming charm that became Harry Potter's signature spell throughout the series.
44. Which Hufflepuff student and Triwizard Champion was portrayed by future 'Twilight' star Robert Pattinson?
Cedric Diggory
Robert Pattinson played Cedric Diggory, who tragically died during the Triwizard Tournament in 'Goblet of Fire.'
45. What was the name of the witch who gave birth to Tom Riddle, later known as Lord Voldemort?
Merope Gaunt
Merope Gaunt was a pure-blood witch who used a love potion to marry Tom Riddle Sr. and later gave birth to Tom Marvolo Riddle.
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Catches Neville Longbottom's Remembrall
During their first flying lesson, Harry demonstrated natural flying ability by catching Neville's Remembrall after Malfoy threw it, impressing McGonagall enough to make him Seeker.
47. Which famous magical historian penned the textbook 'A History of Magic'?
Bathilda Bagshot
Bathilda Bagshot was a renowned magical historian who wrote this definitive magical history textbook used at Hogwarts.
48. From oldest to youngest, what is the sequence of the Weasley siblings?
Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred and George, Ron, Ginny
The Weasley family has seven children, with Bill being the eldest and Ginny being the youngest and only daughter.
49. What specialized role does Harry play on the Gryffindor Quidditch team?
Seeker
As Seeker, Harry's role is to catch the Golden Snitch, which ends the game and earns his team 150 points.
50. What is the first name of Draco's mother, who comes from the noble House of Black?
Narcissa Malfoy
Narcissa Malfoy, née Black, is Draco's mother and plays a crucial role in protecting Harry during the Battle of Hogwarts.
51. Which magical newspaper serves as the primary source of news for British wizards?
The Daily Prophet
The Daily Prophet is the most widely read newspaper in the British wizarding world, though it's often influenced by the Ministry of Magic.
52. Which skeletal, winged horses are invisible to those who haven't witnessed death?
Thestral
Thestrals are magical creatures that can only be seen by those who have witnessed and processed death, making them invisible to most students at Hogwarts.
53. What is the official title given to wizards who work in the Department of Mysteries?
Unspeakables
Workers in the Department of Mysteries are called Unspeakables because they are forbidden to discuss their work.
54. Who was the first actor to portray Hogwarts' headmaster Albus Dumbledore before his passing?
Richard Harris
Richard Harris played Dumbledore in the first two films before his death in 2002, after which Michael Gambon took over the role.
55. What is the name of the vigilant feline that helps Filch patrol Hogwarts' corridors?
Mrs. Norris
Mrs. Norris is Argus Filch's cat who helps him catch students breaking school rules.
56. When was the third book in the Harry Potter series released?
1999
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was published in 1999, following Chamber of Secrets and preceding Goblet of Fire.
57. On what exact date was The Boy Who Lived born?
July 31, 1980
Harry Potter was born on July 31, 1980, sharing his birthday with author J.K. Rowling.
58. Which ghostly bathroom resident was played by adult actress Shirley Henderson in the films?
Moaning Myrtle
Shirley Henderson portrayed the ghost of Moaning Myrtle, who was killed by the basilisk in the girls' bathroom fifty years before the main story.
59. In which location did Hagrid reveal Harry's true magical identity?
In a hut on a rock
During the Dursleys' attempt to escape from Harry's Hogwarts letters, they ended up in a hut on a rocky island where Hagrid found them and told Harry he was a wizard.
60. What was the final obstacle Hermione solved to help Harry reach the Sorcerer's Stone?
Professor Snape's logic puzzle with potion bottles
Hermione used her logic to solve Snape's riddle involving different potions, determining which would allow Harry to proceed through the black flames.
61. What is the middle name of the brightest witch of her age, Hermione Granger?
Jean
Hermione Jean Granger was named after her grandmother, though her middle name was originally 'Jane' in earlier drafts.
62. Which acclaimed British actress brought the eccentric Divination professor Sybil Trelawney to life on screen?
Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson portrayed the quirky Professor Trelawney, who made the crucial prophecy about Harry and Voldemort.
63. Which essential component must be added to successfully brew Polyjuice Potion?
The hair of the person you want to transform into
Polyjuice Potion requires a piece of the person you wish to transform into, with hair being the most commonly used biological component.