The Boy Who Lived
What strange events happened on the day Harry was left at the Dursleys’ house?
Owls were seen flying in daylight, fireworks were going off, and a cat (Professor McGonagall) was watching the Dursleys' house.
How do students travel to Hogwarts from Platform 9¾?
By taking the Hogwarts Express.
What is special about Harry’s Nimbus 2000 broomstick?
It is one of the fastest broomsticks and was given to Harry after he became the Gryffindor Seeker.
Why do Harry, Ron, and Hermione suspect Snape is trying to steal the Philosopher’s Stone?
Because he was injured by Fluffy, acted suspiciously during the Quidditch match, and questioned Quirrell.
What spell does Ron use to defeat the mountain troll?
Wingardium Leviosa (he uses it to levitate the troll’s club and drop it on its head).
Why did the Dursleys try to escape the letters Harry was receiving?
The letters kept arriving in larger numbers, and Vernon Dursley wanted to stop Harry from reading them.
What is the Sorting Hat’s song about, and what are the four houses known for?
The Sorting Hat explains that Gryffindor values bravery, Hufflepuff values loyalty, Ravenclaw values intelligence, and Slytherin values ambition.
What does the Mirror of Erised show to those who look into it?
Their deepest desires.
How does Hagrid accidentally give away information about Fluffy?
He tells a stranger in a pub (Quirrell in disguise) that Fluffy can be put to sleep by music.
What are the three things needed to make a potion according to Snape’s first lesson?
Powdered root of asphodel, an infusion of wormwood, and a bezoar (mentioned in his questioning of Harry).
What does Hagrid reveal to Harry on his 11th birthday?
That he is a wizard and was accepted into Hogwarts.
What does Snape ask Harry in their first Potions class?
He asks Harry questions about bezoars, monkshood, and the properties of asphodel and wormwood.
What spell does Hermione use to stop Neville from interfering before they sneak out?
Petrificus Totalus (the Full Body-Bind curse).
What is the main lesson the centaurs try to teach Harry in the Forbidden Forest?
They hint that the stars have already determined what will happen, but refuse to reveal too much.
What does Wingardium Leviosa do, and how does Hermione pronounce it correctly?
It makes objects levitate, and Hermione emphasizes "Lev-i-OH-sa," not "Lev-i-o-sa."
How does Harry first learn he is famous in the wizarding world?
When he visits Diagon Alley, people recognize him and mention his lightning-shaped scar.
How does Hermione accidentally help defeat the mountain troll?
She locks herself in the bathroom, leading Harry and Ron to find her and fight the troll.
How does Hagrid win the dragon egg, and why is it a problem?
He wins it in a card game with a stranger (who is actually Quirrell in disguise), but it’s illegal to own dragons.
What punishment do Harry, Hermione, and Neville receive for being caught after hours?
A detention in the Forbidden Forest with Hagrid.
What happens when Neville receives a Remembrall?
It turns red, indicating he has forgotten something, but he can’t remember what he forgot.
What is the name of the first shop Harry visits in Diagon Alley?
Gringotts Wizarding Bank.
What is special about the enchanted ceiling in the Great Hall?
It reflects the weather outside.
What happens when Quirrell tries to jinx Harry during a Quidditch match?
Hermione sees him muttering a curse and sets his robe on fire, breaking his concentration.
Who is drinking unicorn blood in the Forbidden Forest, and why?
Voldemort (through Quirrell) to stay alive, as unicorn blood can sustain a cursed life.
What are wizard chess pieces like compared to Muggle chess?
They move by themselves and argue with the player about strategy.