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What is a Patronus?
A magical guardian that protects you from Dementors!
What is the only way to defeat a Boggart?
Using the Riddikulus spell to turn it into something funny!
Which Hogwarts House values bravery?
(Gryffindor!)
Professor Lupin teaches Harry to?
fight Dementors with happy memories. What is a powerful memory or thought that helps you push through difficult times?
What’s one time when you acted like a Gryffindor (brave), a Hufflepuff (kind), a Ravenclaw (smart), or a Slytherin (determined)?
What happy memory would you use to cast your Patronus?
(any happy memory)
What is something in your life that sometimes feels like a Boggart?
(A fear or challenge.)
When Harry first faces a Dementor, he feels overwhelmed by fear and sadness. Why do Dementors make people feel this way, and what real-life emotions or experiences could they represent?
Dementors drain happiness and bring out people’s worst memories, similar to how anxiety, depression, or trauma can make people feel stuck in sadness. Like Dementors, these emotions can feel overpowering, but they can be fought with positive memories (Patronus Charm) and support from others.
How did Draco Malfoy learn about using the Vanishing Cabinets to sneak Death Eaters into Hogwarts?
Draco learned about the Vanishing Cabinets from Montague, a Slytherin student who got stuck in one after Fred and George shoved him inside as a prank. Montague disappeared into limbo and later mentioned hearing sounds from Borgin and Burkes while trapped, leading Draco to realize they were linked.
Why couldn’t the Death Eaters enter 12 Grimmauld Place immediately after Dumbledore’s death?
Because Dumbledore was the Secret-Keeper for the location, and upon his death, anyone who had been told the secret could now reveal it. However, the protective enchantments remained, and it wasn’t until Yaxley was unknowingly brought inside that they could start monitoring the place.
If you could create a “real-life” Patronus that appears when you’re sad or scared, what would it say to you?
any coping skill
How would you turn that fear into something silly with the Riddikulus spell?
Reframing a fear.
Before Dumbledore won the Elder Wand, who was its rightful owner, and how did Dumbledore gain possession of it?
Gellert Grindelwald was the owner of the Elder Wand before Dumbledore. Dumbledore won the wand by defeating Grindelwald in their legendary duel in 1945.
Ron gets really angry at Harry in “Goblet of Fire” when he thinks Harry put his name in the Triwizard Tournament. What might have been the real reason behind Ron’s anger?
Ron wasn’t just mad at Harry—he was feeling left out and insecure. Sometimes anger hides other emotions like jealousy, sadness, or feeling unimportant. It’s a reminder that people’s actions are often influenced by deeper feelings.
In “Deathly Hallows,” Voldemort unknowingly made Harry a Horcrux. But why was Harry not created as a true Horcrux according to Dumbledore?
A true Horcrux requires a deliberate spell to trap a fragment of the soul inside an object. Voldemort never intended to make Harry a Horcrux, so the fragment of his soul latched onto Harry accidentally when he tried to kill him as a baby.
What is Harry’s Patronus?
If your Patronus represented someone or something important in your life, what would it be and why?
Stag because it represents his father
In Harry Potter, facing a Boggart is about?
Bravery. Have you ever done something brave, even when you were scared? What was it?
After Sirius Black dies, Harry experiences overwhelming grief. He even destroys Dumbledore’s office in anger. How do different characters in Harry Potter deal with loss, and what are some healthy ways to cope with grief?
Harry expresses grief through anger and isolation.
• Hermione seeks comfort in knowledge and problem-solving.
• Dumbledore reminds Harry that love never truly leaves us.
• A healthy way to cope with grief could be talking to trusted friends, journaling, or remembering happy memories rather than focusing only on loss.
In “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” Snape makes an Unbreakable Vow with Narcissa Malfoy. What are the three specific promises Snape makes?
1. He will watch over Draco Malfoy as he attempts to complete Voldemort’s task.
2. He will protect Draco if he fails.
3. He will carry out the task (killing Dumbledore) if Draco is unable to do so.
Luna Lovegood gets teased for being different, but she never changes who she is. What does Luna teach us about self-acceptance and confidence?
Luna shows us that being true to yourself is more important than trying to fit in. Even when others make fun of her, she stays kind and confident. She reminds us that embracing what makes us unique can be a strength, not a weakness.
Dementors drain?
happiness and bring negative thoughts. What is one negative thought that sometimes feels like a “Dementor,” and how can you challenge it?
What are the exact seven obstacles that protected the Sorcerer’s Stone at the end of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” and which Hogwarts professor created each one?
. Devil’s Snare – Created by Professor Sprout (Plants that strangle anyone who struggles).
2. Flying Keys – Created by Professor Flitwick (Winged keys that must be caught midair).
3. The Giant Chess Game – Created by Professor McGonagall (Life-sized chess pieces that must be defeated).
4. The Troll – Created by Professor Quirrell (Already knocked out when they arrive).
5. The Potion Riddle – Created by Professor Snape (Logical puzzle with potions to move forward or backward).
6. The Mirror of Erised – Created by Professor Dumbledore (The Stone can only be obtained by someone who does not seek it for personal gain).
7. Fluffy, the Three-Headed Dog – Hagrid (Guarding the trapdoor, can be put to sleep with music).
Dumbledore’s full name is Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. Each of his names holds a special meaning or connection to history or mythology. Can you explain the significance of at least two of his middle names?
Percival – References one of King Arthur’s legendary knights, Sir Percival, who was known for seeking the Holy Grail, much like how Dumbledore seeks knowledge and enlightenment.
• Wulfric – Likely refers to St. Wulfric, a medieval hermit and mystic known for his wisdom and prophecies, mirroring Dumbledore’s deep foresight and mysterious nature.
• Brian – A common name of Irish origin that means “noble” or “high,” possibly referencing Brian Boru, an Irish high king who united people, much like Dumbledore unites wizards against Voldemort.
Neville Longbottom starts off shy and insecure but later becomes a hero. What changed for Neville, and how can we grow in confidence like he did?
Neville gained confidence by standing up for himself, practicing bravery in small moments, and having people (like his friends and Professor Lupin) who believed in him. Confidence grows by facing challenges step by step, even when we feel scared.
Name at least three objects or places in the Harry Potter series that use the Undetectable Extension Charm.
Hermione’s beaded bag (to hold books, clothes, and supplies).
2. The Weasleys’ Ford Anglia (to fit the whole family and their luggage).
3. The tents at the Quidditch World Cup and during their Horcrux hunt (to appear small outside but be massive inside).
4. Newt Scamander’s suitcase (to contain entire habitats for magical creatures – introduced in Fantastic Beasts).