Movies vs. Books
This comedic poltergeist was a major presence in the books but never appeared in the movies.
Who is Peeves?
The Sorcerer's Stone was originally called this in the British edition.
What is the Philosopher's Stone?
This birth name was rearranged to spell "I am Lord Voldemort"
What is Tom Marvolo Riddle?
Hagrid is given a teaching position in the third book when he takes over this class.
What is Care of Magical Creatures?
Professor Lupin was fired from Hogwarts after parents discovered that he was one of these.
What is a werewolf?
Harry Potter hides the Elder Wand in the books, but he does this in the movies.
What is destroy the wand?
This role had to be recast in the movies after original actor Richard Harris passed away.
Who is Albus Dumbledore?
Voldemort uses this form of dark magic to cheat death. In fact, he does so seven times
What is a Horocrux?
After he left potions but before he became headmaster, Severus Snape taught this class for one year.
What is Defense Against the Dark Arts?
Voldemort drinks the blood of these to stay alive in the first book.
What are unicorns?
Neville Longbottom gave Harry Potter gillyweed in the movie, but it was this Hogwarts employee in the book.
Who is Dobby?
This character mentioned in the first book was actually a real person who lived from 1330-1418.
Who is Nicolas Flamel?
This right hand man of Voldemort is the only Gryffindor to become a Death Eater.
Who is Peter "Wormtail" Pettigrew?
This subject notably has very bad luck with professors, leading some to believe it may be cursed.
What is Defense Against the Dark Arts?
Hagrid had a human father, but his mother was one of these.
What is a giant?
This Head of Magical Games and Sports was a major character in the fourth book but was completely cut from the fourth movie.
Who is Ludo Bagman?
JK Rowling was doing this activity when she first had the idea for Harry Potter.
What is riding a train?
This is the only Unforgivable Curse never used by Harry Potter.
What is the Killing Curse?
Albus Dumbledore taught this class before he became headmaster of Hogwarts.
What is Transfiguration?
Harry Potter is forced to fight this breed of dragon in the first task of the Triwizard Tournament.
What is a Hungarian Horntail?
The movies gave Neville Longbottom this love interest, although they never had a romantic connection in the books.
Who is Luna Lovegood?
This Oscar winning actor wanted to play Hagrid in the movies. He even offered to do it for free, but he was rejected for not being British.
Who is Robin Williams?
This famous dark wizard was the one time best friend (or maybe more) or Albus Dumbledore before their famous duel.
Who is Gellert Grindewald?
Professor Binns, the only ghost professor at Hogwarts, teaches this class.
What is History of Magic?
In The Order of the Phoenix, Divination is taught by Bane, a member of this species.
What is centaur?