Harry Potter 101
Which spell can levitate an object?
Wingardium Leviosa
These countries make up the United Kingdom.
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Originally built in 1078 by William the Conqueror as part of the Norman Conquest of England, it has served as a royal residence, a strategic defensive fortress, a treasury, and the nation’s most infamous prison.
The Tower of London
Which UK city were the Beatles from?
Liverpool
Who are the Muggle aunt and uncle that Harry must live with every summer?
Vernon and Petunia Dursley.
According to the Sorting Hat what qualities does Ravenclaw possess?
Cleverness, Wisdom, Wit, Intellectual Ability
This separates England from France.
English Channel.
Inextricably linked to the royal family, it’s been the official London-based residence of the British monarch since 1837. The palace’s imposing and ornate gates keep out millions of visitors every year, all hoping to get a glimpse into royal life. Foreign dignitaries are often received here by the royal family, and knighthood ceremonies have taken place in the palace’s ballroom for almost two centuries.
Buckingham Palace
In which city was Coldplay formed?
London
What's the name of the orphanage Voldemort was raised in?
Wool's.
Where is the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets hidden?
The girls' bathroom
What’s the biggest city in England after London?
Manchester.
Known for its spectacular Gothic architecture, this is the resting place for some of the most famous and influential figures of the last ten centuries. Most of England’s monarchs, including Elizabeth I, are entombed here. It’s the closest you can get, in the most literal sense of the word, to these iconic figures who shaped the course of world history.
Westminster Abbey
Which huge, modern day British artist was born in Halifax, Yorkshire?
Ed Sheeran
How did Harry retrieve the sorcerer's stone from the Mirror of Erised?
He looked into the mirror and felt the stone drop into his pocket.
Why does Snape protect Harry?
He was in love with his mother, Lily.
What is the London underground railway system known as?
The Tube.
Designed by famous architect Augustus Pugin and completed in 1859, the London skyline wouldn’t be the same without this four-faced behemoth. While technically it’s part of the Palace of Westminster, this itself deserves a mention for its impact on the global cultural consciousness as well as its imposing physical presence.
Big Ben
Name all 5 members of the band One Direction.
Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik
Hogwarts students are excited when Professor Lockhart starts a dueling club. At the first meeting, Harry unwittingly reveals a mysterious and rare ability. What is this ability?
Harry can speak Parseltongue.
What keeps the three-headed dog asleep?
An enchanted music box.
What is the London Eye?
A ferris wheel.
Often confused with the significantly less visually impressive London Bridge, this Bridge is one of the most famous London landmarks, recognized around the world for its iconic towers. Built between 1886 and 1894 (just late enough to be considered ‘modern’), the bridge spans across the Thames and is used by vehicles and pedestrians alike.
Tower Bridge
Who made the original ‘Make You Feel My Love’ by Adele?
Bob Dylan & Billy Joel.
In order of birth, who are the seven Weasley siblings?
Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, Ginny.