Hogwarts
Four legendary witches and wizards founded Hogwarts School over a thousand years ago, each valuing different magical traits in their students. Name at least three.
Who are Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin?
These dark, parasitic beings feed on positive emotion, and were historically used as guards of Azkaban prison, demonstrating the application of fear and despair in magical control.
What are Dementors?
This winged horse-bird like creature, often used in transportation and ceremonial events, is noted in wizarding history for its intelligence, loyalty, and prideful nature.
What is a Hippogriff?
A secretive wizarding village located near Hogwarts, this location has historically provided supplies, inns, and shops for students and staff.
What is Hogsmeade?
Cornelius Fudge, Rufus Scrimgeour, and Kingsley Shacklebolt have all held this high office in the British wizarding government.
What is the Minister of Magic?
These notable professors have led the Houses of Hogwarts, guiding generations of young witches and wizards. Name three of them.
Who are Professors McGonagall, Snape, Sprout, and Flitwick?
In wizarding history, a Horcrux can only be created through this ultimate act.
What is committing murder?
Historically feared for their dangerous venom and protective instincts, these serpent-like creatures were considered both guardians and threats in magical studies.
What are Basilisks?
This train station in London is famous for its hidden platform used to transport young witches and wizards to Hogwarts each year.
What is The King's Cross Station - Platform Nine and Three Quarters?
In the early 20th century, Dumbledore defeated this dark wizard, who was one of the most dangerous of his time.
Who is Gellert Grindelwald?
Each of these ghosts represent the enduring spirits of Hogwarts’ four Houses, often serving as guides and storytellers of the school’s long past. Name two.
Question: Who are Nearly Headless Nick, The Fat Friar, The Bloody Baron, and The Grey Lady (Helena Ravenclaw)?
One of the Unforgivable Curses, this spell compels the victim to obey the will of the caster completely, illustrating the extreme ethical boundaries of magical power.
What is the Imperius Curse?
Known for their attraction to shiny objects, these small, furry creatures have been historically used by wizards for treasure-hunting, though they can be quite mischievous.
What are Nifflers?
Diagon alley has long been a center of magical commerce, with shops specializing in wands, robes, and magical instruments. Name two of its stores.
Ollivanders – Wands
Eeylops Owl Emporium – Owls and related supplies
Quality Quidditch Supplies – Quidditch equipment
Slug & Jiggers Apothecary – Potion ingredients and magical chemicals
Flourish and Blotts – Magical books
The Magical Menagerie – Magical creatures and some books about them
Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour - Ice cream shop
Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions – Wizarding robes
Twilfitt and Tatting’s – Wizarding fashion (mentioned in expanded canon)
Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes – Joke and novelty items
Borgin and Burkes – Dark artifacts (though technically in Knockturn Alley, sometimes counted)
Wiseacre’s Wizarding Equipment – Magical instruments and tools
Gladrags Wizardwear – Wizarding clothing
Potages Cauldron Shop – Cauldrons of all sizes
The Leaky Cauldron – Pub and gateway to Diagon Alley
Magical Menagerie – Pets and magical creature items
Flourish & Blotts – Books (also sometimes doubles for stationery in lessons)
Obscurial’s shops – Rare and niche magical items
Knockturn Alley crossovers – Certain dark magic shops sometimes counted as part of Diagon Alley for historical purposes
This famous magizoologist wrote Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a book still used by Hogwarts students to learn about magical creatures.
Who is Newt Scamander
Each Hogwarts House maintains its own dormitory and common room, protected by unique magical enchantments. Name the locations and entry methods of at least two.
Question: What are, for example, Gryffindor Tower—entered by giving a password to the Fat Lady; Hufflepuff’s dormitory near the kitchens—entered by tapping a barrel; Ravenclaw Tower—entered by answering a riddle; or Slytherin’s dungeon chamber—opened with a password to a hidden wall?
This shape-shifting creature takes the form of a person’s worst fear and can be repelled with the spell 'Riddikulus'
What is a Boggart?
Known for their mischievous and sometimes troublesome nature, these small, winged creatures are often associated with causing minor chaos in wizarding households.
What are Cornish Pixies?
This hidden magical district in London was historically a center for the study and trade of dark artifacts, often frequented by unsavory witches and wizards.
What is Knockturn Alley?
This famous alchemist is credited with creating the Philosopher’s Stone, a magical object that can produce the Elixir of Life.
Who is Nicolas Flamel?
The Gryffindor house point hourglass is filled with these gemstones.
What are rubies?
Often employed by dark wizards in magical warfare, these reanimated corpses are completely obedient to their creator and serve as soldiers.
What are Inferi?
Often misunderstood, these forest-dwelling, colony creatures can be dangerous if provoked and were historically studied for their camouflage and highly sought-after venom.
What are Acromantulas?
Founded in the 17th century in Massachusetts by Isolt Sayre, this North American school of witchcraft and wizardry has four houses named Thunderbird, Wampus, Horned Serpent, and Pukwudgie."
What is Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?
This witch is known for writing A History of Magic, a key textbook that chronicles magical events and important figures throughout wizarding history.
Who is Bathilda Bagshot?