Hogwarts
What is Hogwarts?
A school of witchcraft and wizardry that Harry Potter attends.
Who is the main character in Harry Potter?
Harry Potter
Why does Harry have the scar on his forehead?
Voldemort tried to kill him and his parents when he was a baby. Harry was the only one who lived.
What is a muggle?
A person who does not have magic
What is the Sorting Hat?
A magical hat that talks and sorts the first year wizards into houses
Who did Harry live with before going to Hogwarts? How did they treat him?
The Dursleys; they were mean to him
Why were the letters to Harry important? Who tried to hide them so Harry would not see them? Why?
They are invitations to Hogwarts. Mr. Dursley hid them so Harry would not leave. Even though the family dislikes him, they wanted him to stay home so he can do chores, cook, clean, etc.
What does it mean to be curious?
Wanting to know or learn something
What are the houses of Hogwarts? BONUS POINTS if you can give an adjective for each house.
Gryffindor (brave, courageous), Hufflepuff (loyal, friendly), Ravenclaw (intelligent, creative), and Slytherin (ambitious, sneaky)
Who are Harry's two friends at Hogwarts? What house are they in? Describe them.
Ron (comes from a family of wizards, has red hair) and Hermione (a muggle, intelligent and bossy); Gryffindor
How does Harry get to Hogwarts?
He takes a train from Platform 9¾.
In the book, what is a Seeker?
A Quidditch player who tries to catch the Golden Snitch.
Name at least 2 classes that first year students at Hogwarts must take. Bonus points for any extra classes you can name OR if you can name the professor who teaches the class.
1. Potions – Taught by Professor Snape. Students learn how to mix magical ingredients to create potions.
2. Transfiguration – Taught by Professor McGonagall. Students learn how to change one object into another.
3. Charms – Taught by Professor Flitwick. Students learn spells that make objects do certain things.
4. Herbology – Taught by Professor Sprout. Students learn about magical plants and fungi.
5. Defense Against the Dark Arts – Taught by Professor Quirrell. Students learn how to protect themselves from dark magic.
6. Flying – Taught by Madam Hooch. Students learn how to fly on broomsticks.
Who is Hagrid?
He is the Keeper of the Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts. He rescues Harry from the Dursleys and tells him that he is a wizard and accepted into Hogwarts.
What house is Harry in? Why did he not want to be in Slytherin?
He is placed into Gryffindor. Harry doesn’t want to be in Slytherin because he hears that many dark witches and wizards, including Voldemort, were in that house. He also has a bad first impression of Slytherin after meeting Draco Malfoy, who is rude and unfriendly.
What does triumphant mean?
Feeling, showing, or celebrating a big victory, success, or accomplishment
What is the Remembrall and why is it important?
A Remembrall is a small glass ball that turns red when the person holding it has forgotten something. Neville’s grandmother sends him one because he often forgets things. Draco Malfoy steals it from Neville.
Who is Professor Snape AND how does he treat Harry?
He is the potions teacher at Hogwarts and head of the Slytherin House. He treats Harry in a rude, unfair way and seems to dislike him.
Why does Harry get in trouble during the first flying lesson? What happens instead of a punishment?
Draco throws Neville's Remembrall and it flies into the air while their professor leaves to take care of Neville. She gave them instructions to not fly while she is gone. Harry does not listen and flies his broom to get Neville's Remembrall. When he is caught by Professor McGonagall, she makes him the new Seeker for the Gryffindor Quidditch team.
What does it mean to sneer?
To smile or speak in a mean way