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Misellaneous
100
Which character's first name comes from the latin word for "White", possibly referring to his beard?
Who is Albus Dumbledore
100
This spell comes from the Latin word for "I summon", Accersio.
What is "Accio"?
100
In Celtic mythology, this creature is known for being mischievous. In Harry Potter, it's not scary as long as you can laugh.
What is a boggart?
100
This French wizarding school's name literally means "Beautiful sticks".
What is Beauxbatons?
100
This school subject comes from the Greek for "number" and "prophecy".
What is "Arithmancy"
200
This character's name comes from the Latin word for Dragon. It is also the name of a constellation.
Who is Draco Malfoy
200
This spell literally means "Stop movement"-and does exactly that.
What is Arresto momentum?
200
This creature's name means "Little king" and in some mythologies is the king of the serpents, with the power to petrify living creatures.
What is the basilisk?
200
This school's motto, Draco Dormiens Numquam Titillandus, means "Never tickle a sleeping dragon"
What is Hogwarts?
200
This word literally translates to "Animal-wizard".
What is Animagus?
300
This large character's name in old Norse means "Half-Giant".
Who is Hagrid?
300
This spell makes things fly. Not too surprising, since it's Latin for "Bird".
What is Avis?
300
This creature's name comes from the Greek for horse and griffin.
What is a hippogriff?
300
This street is named after a very common and often invasive hedge plant.
What is Privet drive?
300
These dark wizard catchers get their name from the dawn.
Who are Aurors?
400
This character's name means "Moon" in Latin. It is also the root word for "Lunatic", which is certainly how she is viewed.
Who is Luna Lovegood?
400
This curse comes from the Latin word for torture. Not surprisingly, it's forbidden.
What is crucio (the crucitatus curse)
400
If you are riding this hippogriff, hope he doesn't live up to his name.
Who is Buckbeak?
400
This darkly named pureblood family had "Toujours pur" as their motto. Not surprising, since most of the family considers halfbloods below them.
Who is the Black family?
400
This rather sharp potion teacher's name comes from the Latin word for cut.
Who is Severius Snape?
500
This transfiguration teacher's first name is the same as the Roman Goddess of Wisdom
Who is Minerva McGonagall?
500
This killing spell comes from the same Aramaic roots as "Abracadabra". It also shares a root with a word for corpse.
What is Avada Kadavra.
500
This phoenix gets his name from a historical figure, known for attempting to blow up the house of Parliament.
Who is Fawkes?
500
The name of this bank comes from "Ingot" as a reference to gold. The "gr" at the front is just extra. Maybe the Goblins like it.
What is Gringotts?
500
Most inhabitants of this alley probably prefer to be nocturnal. It's easier to hide illegal behavior after dark.
What is Knockturn Alley?