Which spell was used to disarm someone?
The Disarming Charm was done by shouting "Expelliarmus" with a pointed wand. Professor Remus Lupin always encouraged Harry to develop more than this skill, for future dark duels. He explained: "Expelliarmus is a useful spell, Harry, but the Death Eaters seem to think it is your signature move, and I urge you not to let it become so!" Readers know Harry never relied on it!
What is the name of Hagrid’s giant spider?
Aragog was an Acromantula, which means a giant, talking spider. He was the size of a small elephant, which was pretty intimidating. J.K. described him: "There was grey in the black of his body and legs, and each of the eyes on his ugly, pincered head was milky white." But despite his size and appearance, he had a good heart!
Which Hogwarts house emphasizes wit and wisdom?
Yes, it was the house of Ravenclaw. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry needed a balance of temperaments and skills, in its future wizarding trainees. Founded by medieval witch Rowena Ravenclaw, wit, scholarship, and wisdom were emphasized. Its animal symbol was an eagle, and its colors were blue and bronze. Known members included characters Cho Chang, Padma Patil, and Luna Lovegood!
In what department in the Ministry of Magic did Arthur Weasley work?
Arthur Weasley is Ron's father, in the series. To support his large family he worked at the Ministry of Magic. Assigned to the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts office, specifically, he loved to learn about the muggle world. Not all wizards shared his interest, but he was happy to manage this area professionally. Call it a passion!
Which Quidditch position did Cho Chang play?
In this magical sport, girls and boys played together. Cho Chang played on the Ravenclaw team. She was picked for the position of seeker, and actually had the fun of playing against Harry himself. But was that against his will? Truthfully, he had a bit of a crush on this rival behind all the fluster. Perhaps he wanted a little interaction!
Which wizard was not in Slytherin?
Slytherin was the darkest house out of the four, by far. Its founder valued ambition, leadership, and a cunning temperament above all else. Its famous residents included Draco Malfoy, plenty of deadly deatheaters, and Professor Snape, as well as Voldemort himself! Sirius Black, on the other hand, was not one of them. He was in Gryffindor, obviously!
What was the model of Harry's first Quidditch broomstick?
Harry Potter never heard about this sport while growing up in muggle England. But when he entered Hogwarts, he turned out to be a natural talent for Quidditch, and Professor McGonagall actually gave him his first broom! On the Gryffindor team, he played as the seeker. Whizzing around and grabbing the golden snitch was his specialty.
What was the name of the three-headed guard dog?
The series was filled with unconventional, magical monsters. Fluffy the giant dog was an important guard, in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. J.K. wrote: "It had three heads. Three pairs of rolling, mad eyes; three noses, twitching and quivering in their direction; three drooling mouths, saliva hanging in slippery ropes from yellowish fangs." Terrifying descriptions were her forte!
Which was not one of Voldemort’s Horcruxes?
What exactly was a Horcrux? According to J.K. Rowling: "A Horcrux is the word used for an object in which a person has concealed part of their soul...you split your soul, you see, and hide part of it in an object outside the body. Then, even if one's body is attacked or destroyed, one cannot die, for part of the soul remains earthbound and undamaged." Although all sorts of objects were enchanted in this way, Hagrid's beard was not!
Where did Harry Potter teach Dumbledore’s army?
The Room of Requirement was used as Dumbledore’s Army headquarters and practice area. The room summoned a bunch of magical items, including Dark Detectors, books and books and books about spells, and even some mistletoe for Harry to kiss Cho Chang under!
What evil power did Dementors have?
According to Professor Lupin: "They infest the darkest, filthiest places, they glory in decay and despair, they drain peace, hope, and happiness out of the air around them...Get too near a Dementor and every good feeling, every happy memory will be sucked out of you...You will be left with nothing but the worst experiences of your life." Yikes!
How many years did Sirius Black serve in Azkaban before his escape?
Sirius Black was Harry's parent's best friend, and his godfather! After 12 years of imprisonment in Azkaban, Sirius discovered that Peter Pettigrew, his enemy, was hiding as an Animagus, and as Ron's pet. After that, he decided he had to escape and get revenge.
Which house did the Sorting Hat initially think Harry Potter should go to?
According to the sorting hat: ''I've done this job for centuries, on every student's head I've sat. Of thoughts I take inventories, for I'm the famous Sorting Hat.'' This magical accessory always knew where to place new students. In the case of Harry, it thought Slytherin might be an option. But that wasn't meant to be. Ultimately, he was placed in Gryffindor!
What animal did Peter Pettigrew, the Animagus and wizard, take the form of?
The treacherous Peter Pettigrew turned out to be hiding in plain sight, for years and years, as Scabbers the rat. As Ron's trusty pet, no one suspected that an animal right in their midst was working for the dark lord. But J.K. has her way of including the trickiest plot twists. Peter's appearance in Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince didn't disappoint!
What’s the name of the big dance that took place in The Goblet of Fire?
The Yule Ball is the big Christmas celebration held for all Wizarding Schools participating in the Triwizard Tournament. Most of all, it’s the time to shine for everyone, including Hermione, who was asked to the dance by Viktor Krum!
What house did Tonks belong to?
Nymphadora Tonks was a little bit older than Harry and his friends. She was actually the same age as Ron's older brother, Charlie. When she attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, she was a proud Hufflepuff House member. Later, she worked at the Ministry of Magic, guarding things at the Department of Mysteries. Not a bad gig, as a grad!
Which spell is the killing curse?
The Killing Curse was a Dark Arts spell, and considered to be one of three Unforgivable Curses. J.K. explained its signature look, when used on Aragog: "There was a flash of blinding green light and a rushing sound, as though a vast, invisible something was soaring through the air — instantaneously the spider rolled over onto its back, unmarked, but unmistakably dead." Spooky stuff!
What is Harry’s Patronus form?
What was a Patronus? Professor Lupin explained: "The Patronus is a kind of positive force, a projection of the very things that the Dementor feeds upon — hope, happiness, the desire to survive — but it cannot feel despair, as real humans can, so the Dementors can’t hurt it." In Harry's case, it came out in the form of a stag!
Ron Weasley had a phobia for what, exactly?
Arachnophobia made its appearance in the books because of Ron. The young student was terrified of spiders, like plenty of other people. His siblings had turned his teddy bear into an eight-legged creature, as a boy. Unfortunately, he would be forced to confront his fears with one particular giant, magical spider in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Poor Ron!
Who was the seeker for the Bulgarian Quidditch team?
Rivalries between the wizarding schools around the world played out on the Quidditch field. Viktor Krum was the star of the Bulgarian team, and he was pretty intimidating. According to Ron: "He's unbelievable. He's really young too. Only just eighteen or something. He's a genius, you wait until tonight, you'll see." A genius he was, indeed!
Who is the Half-Blood Prince, really?
The plot thickened as the series went on, to the delight of readers. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was the book that revealed this dark secret in the series. It turns out to be none other than Professor Snape, who had received the title based on his half-wizarding heritage. It was a real shocker, to say the least!
What was the name of Harry’s owl?
Errol was the Weasley owl, of course. Hedwig was the owl that stayed by Harry's side throughout the series. In the wizarding world, these creatures took the place of mail, performing this function as they had for thousands of years. Hagrid gave this companion to Harry for his 11th birthday, purchased at the Eeylops Owl Emporium. Thoughtful, as always!
Which of these books is not a part of the Harry Potter Wizarding World?
The main story of Harry Potter and his friends unfolded in a series of 7 books. But in recent years, with fans clamoring for more, J.K. has released other books and materials related to the wizarding world. Most recently, an original new story by the author was picked up by a playwright, making Harry Potter and the Cursed Child the first official Harry Potter theater performance!
Who did Draco Malfoy call a "Mudblood"?
In the magic world, there are slurs. The worst one? Definitely mudblood, a derogatory term for a wizard that was Muggle-born in heritage. Purebloods sometimes had a haughty time with the word in the book. Hermione Granger was one character with such background, but her friends always defended her. She was the cleverest one of the bunch, defying the critics!
How do you get to Platform 9 ¾ ?
It's no easy journey to reach Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The top institution in the magic world is regularly accessed by train. but only for those who know its secret stop. At King's Cross Station, the Hogwarts Express to Hogwarts leave from Platform 9¾, and only on the first day of September. Be there, at 11 am sharp!
How did Harry catch his first Golden Snitch?
During Harry's first match, his broom was put under a spell, waving him back and forth madly in the air. Thanks to the help of Severus Snape and Hermione, as well as his own skills, he managed to stay on the broom. In the end the Golden Snitch just flew into his mouth, and Gryffindor won the match!
Why did Snape protect Harry from Voldemort?
While Harry was terrified of Snape at first, Dumbledore always knew that Snape was on his side, even asking him to kill him. Harry discovered the whole truth only after Snape was killed by Voldemort, but made sure to commemorate him, forever.
How did Harry Potter get his lightning scar?
When the darkest wizard in the world tried to kill baby Harry, he did more than just a failed spell. Professor Dumbledore noted: "I guessed, 15 years ago, when I saw the scar on your forehead, what it might mean. I guessed that it might be the sign of a connection forged between you and Voldemort." The lightning bolt turned out to be much more, later on!
When does Hagrid wish Harry a "Happee Birthdae"?
Happy Birthday Harry! J.K. Rowling forever tied herself with Harry, when she gave him her own birth date. He got some cool gifts over the years - on his 11th birthday he found out he was a wizard, on his 13th he got a Firebolt flying broomstick, and on his 17th, a kiss from Ginny Weasley!
What did Professor Lupin give Harry Potter to make him feel better after a dementor attack?
Even us Muggles know that chocolate can help make us happy again. Since Dementors suck out all hope and happiness wherever they go, a bite of chocolate is the perfect antidote. Apparently, Remus Lupin carried chocolate with him wherever he went!