Are you ready to test your knowledge of the magical world of Harry Potter? Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just getting started, there’s something enchanting about connecting with fellow Potterheads. Questions like “Which house do you belong to?” or “Have you discovered your Patronus yet?” create an instant bond, even if you find yourself chatting with a Slytherin. The Harry Potter universe is so rich and detailed that it has inspired a theme park and countless jokes. However, with such depth comes the possibility of mixing up facts.
How well do you really know the wizarding world? Dive into these trivia questions that will separate the true experts from those still on the first book. Regardless of how many you get right, remember: you’ve got friends at Hogwarts, and it’s time for a fun trivia night. For more trivia, don’t miss our posts about Friends, The Office, and Seinfeld, or check out some general trivia questions to further challenge your knowledge.
Trivia Questions About the Wizarding World
- What are the four houses of Hogwarts? Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin.
- Into which house is Harry Potter sorted? Gryffindor.
- Why was Harry placed in that house? He requested it.
- Which house did Harry nearly join? Slytherin.
- How does the Sorting Hat determine house placements? It reads the students’ thoughts.
- What position does Harry play on the Quidditch team? Seeker.
- How did Harry acquire his lightning bolt scar? It was inflicted as a baby by Voldemort’s curse.
- Who resides at 4 Privet Drive? The Dursleys (and Harry for some time).
- Why does Severus Snape protect Harry? He loved Harry’s mother, Lily.
- Where does Harry train Dumbledore’s Army? The Room of Requirement.
- What is the name of the three-headed dog guarding the Sorcerer’s Stone? Fluffy.
- What keeps Fluffy asleep? An enchanted music box.
- Who is revealed to be Scabbers the rat? Peter Pettigrew.
- Name all the Weasley siblings: Ginny, Ron, Fred, George, Percy, Charlie, Bill.
- Who is the Half-Blood Prince? Severus Snape.
- How many staircases does Hogwarts have? 142.
- What effect does Felix Felicis have? It grants good luck for 12 hours to the drinker.
- What are the three Unforgivable Curses? Avada Kedavra, Imperius, Crucio.
- What dance occurs in the Goblet of Fire? The Yule Ball.
- What is a Horcrux? An object containing a fragment of a person’s soul.
- List Voldemort’s seven Horcruxes: Tom Riddle’s Diary, Nagini, Harry Potter, the giant ring, the Hufflepuff cup, Slytherin locket, Ravenclaw diadem.
- How do you close the Marauder’s Map? With “Mischief Managed.”
- What does the Marauder’s Map reveal? The locations and movements of everyone in Hogwarts.
- Who are the Marauders? James Potter, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, Remus Lupin.
- How did Hermione manage to attend extra classes? With a Time-Turner.
- What traits does the Sorting Hat associate with Ravenclaw? Wit and learning.
- Where are the Slytherin common rooms? In the Dungeon.
- Where are the Hufflepuff common rooms located? Next to the kitchen.
- How does Harry catch his first snitch? With his mouth.
- How many points does catching a snitch award? 150 points, and the game ends.
- What is the name of Ginny’s Pygmy Puff? Arnold.
- What does being a Parselmouth mean? It allows you to speak to snakes.
- Why was Harry’s ability to speak Parseltongue alarming? Voldemort shared that ability.
- What magical creatures pull the carriages from the Hogwarts Express? Thestrals.
- What are Thestrals? Invisible winged horses.
- What dragon does Harry face during the Triwizard Tournament? A Hungarian Horntail.
- Who are trained to catch dark wizards? Aurors.
- What power do Dementors have? They can suck away happiness.
- What does Professor Lupin offer Harry for comfort against Dementors? Chocolate.
- What does the Mirror of Erised reveal? A person’s deepest desires.
- What does Harry smell in Amortentia? Treacle Tart.
- What is Hermione’s Patronus? An otter.
- What is the name of Hagrid’s giant half-brother? Grawp.
- Which Hogwarts professor was rumored to have been a dueling champion? Professor Flitwick.
- Who impersonates Mad-Eye Moody? Barty Crouch Jr.
- Who is the Seeker for the Bulgarian Quidditch team? Viktor Krum.
- Why does Ron dislike Krum? Krum takes Hermione to the dance.
- How does Rita Skeeter gather gossip? By transforming into a beetle.
- Why does Rita get into trouble? She is an unregistered Animagus.
- Why was the Whomping Willow planted? To assist Remus Lupin during transformations.
- How can you free a house-elf? By giving them clothing.
- Who famously said, “Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!”? Dumbledore.
- Who becomes a professional Quidditch player? Ginny Weasley.
- What does R.A.B. stand for? Regulus Arcturus Black.
- What do Remus and Tonks name their child? Teddy.
- Who informs Harry he is a wizard? Hagrid.
- Who reveals to Harry he is a Horcrux? Dumbledore.
- What is one of Dumbledore’s middle names? Brian.
- On which day were the Weasley twins born? April 1, April Fool’s Day.
- What house did Tonks belong to? Hufflepuff.
- What are the last three words of the series? “All was well.”
- What is the name of Harry’s owl? Hedwig.
- What is the name of the Weasley rat? Scabbers.
- What about Hermione’s cat? Crookshanks.
- What is Harry’s wand made of? Holly, with a phoenix feather core.
- Where can you buy sweets in Hogsmeade? Honeydukes.
- Where do most Hogwarts students get their wands? Ollivander’s.
- What magical object allows people to view memories? A Pensieve.
- Who kills Dumbledore? Snape.
- Who gifts Harry broomsticks for Quidditch? McGonagall and Sirius Black.
- Where does Arthur Weasley work? The Ministry of Magic.
- How many gifts did Dudley receive on his 11th birthday? 36.
- How is Bellatrix Lestrange related to Draco? She’s his aunt.
- What password does the Fat Lady require to enter Gryffindor Tower? Pig Snout.
- Which house did the Sorting Hat consider for Harry? Slytherin.
- What is the name of Hagrid’s giant spider? Aragog.
- When is Harry Potter’s birthday? July 31, 1980.
- What is Nearly Headless Nick’s full name? Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington.
- What does Dumbledore’s knee scar represent? A map of the London Underground.
- Who portrayed Cedric Diggory in the films? Robert Pattinson.
- What is the Ministry of Magic’s entrance shaped like? Red telephone booths.
- Who is the headmistress of Beauxbatons? Madame Maxime.
- What destroys a Horcrux? Basilisk venom.
- Who becomes Voldemort’s trusted snake? Nagini.
- What phobia does Ron have? Spiders.
- How old was Nicholas Flamel when he decided to destroy the Sorcerer’s Stone? 665.
- What is Monkshood also known as? Aconite.
- List the ingredients for Polyjuice Potion. Lacewing flies, leeches, powdered Bicorn horn, knotgrass, fluxweed, shredded Boomslang skin, and a bit of the person you wish to become.
- How many Quidditch fouls are there? 700.
- What was Gryffindor’s final point tally in “The Sorcerer’s Stone”? 482 to 472.
- Where does Vernon Dursley work? Grunnings, a drill manufacturer.
- What color does Hermione turn the Weasley crabapple tree leaves? Gold.
- In which book do Harry and Ginny share their first kiss? The Half-Blood Prince.
- What does S.P.E.W. stand for? Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare.
- What happened to Voldemort’s parents? Merope died during childbirth, he killed his father.
- What does Romilda Vane ask Ginny? If Harry has a tattoo of a Hippogriff.
- What does O.W.L. represent? Ordinary Wizarding Level.
- What does Dumbledore see in the Mirror of Erised? Socks.
- What is on the floor of the Knight Bus? Various items.
- What was Voldemort’s mother’s name? Merope Riddle.
- Who hosts Potterwatch? Lee Jordan.
- Where does Dudley attend school? Smeltings Academy.
- What is J.K. Rowling’s birthday? July 31, the same as Harry Potter.
- What does the Mirror of Erised’s inscription read? “I show not your face, but your heart’s desire.”
- What does Hogwarts’ motto mean? “Never tickle a sleeping dragon.”
- Who is named on the “Service to the School” trophy? Tom M. Riddle.
- Who are the only characters known to earn all 12 O.W.L.s? Percy Weasley, Bill Weasley, and Barty Crouch Jr.
- What ice cream flavor did Hagrid buy for Harry in Diagon Alley? Chocolate and raspberry.
- What is Aragog’s wife called? Mosag.
- Who first mentions Voldemort’s name? Ginny Weasley.
- Who teased Moaning Myrtle? Olive Hornby.
- How does Hagrid describe his job? Keeper of keys and grounds.
- How fast can a Firebolt broomstick go? 150 mph.
- Fill in the blank: “So… We’re ______ each other again!” “Playing against.”
- Fill in the blank: “Does yours ______ when you open it?” Wail.
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Summary
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