Pass This Challenging Harry Potter Quiz or You'll be Sent to Azkaban

Are you a Harry Potter expert or will you be banished to Azkaban? It's time to test yer wizarding smarts...

Who is the eldest Weasley child?

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Bill is the eldest of the seven Weasley children, followed by Charlie, Percy, Fred and George, Ron, and Ginny.

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Bill is the eldest of the seven Weasley children, followed by Charlie, Percy, Fred and George, Ron, and Ginny.

How did the Dursleys tell Harry that his parents died?

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When Harry was a little boy, the Dursleys told him that Lily and James were killed in a car accident—when in reality, they were murdered by Voldemort.

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When Harry was a little boy, the Dursleys told him that Lily and James were killed in a car accident—when in reality, they were murdered by Voldemort.

What article of clothing made Dobby a free elf?

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In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry sneaks a sock into the journal he hands to Lucius Malfoy. When Malfoy unwittingly hands the journal to Dobby, Dobby becomes a free elf.

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In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry sneaks a sock into the journal he hands to Lucius Malfoy. When Malfoy unwittingly hands the journal to Dobby, Dobby becomes a free elf.

Where is Beauxbatons Academy located?

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Beauxbatons Academy is a French school that participated in the Triwizard Tournament alongside Hogwarts and the Durmstrang Institute.

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Beauxbatons Academy is a French school that participated in the Triwizard Tournament alongside Hogwarts and the Durmstrang Institute.

Which of these characters is a squib?

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Argus Filch was quite a bitter man—perhaps because he was a squib, or a person born into a wizarding family who does not possess any magical talents.

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Argus Filch was quite a bitter man—perhaps because he was a squib, or a person born into a wizarding family who does not possess any magical talents.

Ron is terrified of which animal?

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Ron's fear of spiders was introduced in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. He explained to Harry and Hermione that his arachnophobia was catalyzed by an incident in which his brother turned his teddy bear into a spider when he was only three years old.

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Ron's fear of spiders was introduced in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. He explained to Harry and Hermione that his arachnophobia was catalyzed by an incident in which his brother turned his teddy bear into a spider when he was only three years old.

What is the name of the golden potion that brings luck to whoever drinks it?

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Also called Liquid Luck, Felix Felicis is the gold potion that makes the drinker lucky for a period of time, during which all activities they attempt will be successful.

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Also called Liquid Luck, Felix Felicis is the gold potion that makes the drinker lucky for a period of time, during which all activities they attempt will be successful.

What are the magical creatures that guard Azkaban?

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Dementors are flying creatures who suck the joy out of the prisoners at Azkaban by feeding on their happy memories.

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Dementors are flying creatures who suck the joy out of the prisoners at Azkaban by feeding on their happy memories.

Which of these foods helps to revive someone who has encountered a Dementor?

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Chocolate can help to reinvigorate people who have been near Dementors. After coming into contact with a Dementor, Lupin gave Harry chocolate to help rejuvenate him.

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Chocolate can help to reinvigorate people who have been near Dementors. After coming into contact with a Dementor, Lupin gave Harry chocolate to help rejuvenate him.

Upon which of these people did Harry use the Sectumsempra spell?

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After discovering a book belonging to the half-blood prince, Harry uses the Sectumsempra spell on Draco Malfoy, nearly killing him.

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After discovering a book belonging to the half-blood prince, Harry uses the Sectumsempra spell on Draco Malfoy, nearly killing him.

Who or what does Hermione become after drinking her first-ever batch of Polyjuice Potion?

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Hermione intended to brew Polyjuice potion so she could turn into Millicent Bulstrode, but because the sample she used contained cat hair, she partially transformed into a cat.

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Hermione intended to brew Polyjuice potion so she could turn into Millicent Bulstrode, but because the sample she used contained cat hair, she partially transformed into a cat.

What is the number of unforgivable curses that exist in the Harry Potter universe?

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There are 3 unforgivable curses: the Cruciatus curse, which causes the victim excruciating pain; the Imperius curse, which allows the spellcaster to control the victim; and the Killing Curse, which instantly kills the victim.

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There are 3 unforgivable curses: the Cruciatus curse, which causes the victim excruciating pain; the Imperius curse, which allows the spellcaster to control the victim; and the Killing Curse, which instantly kills the victim.

What is Voldemort's real first name?

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Voldemort's real name is Tom Marvolo Riddle. I Am Lord Voldemort is an anagram of his original name.

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Voldemort's real name is Tom Marvolo Riddle. I Am Lord Voldemort is an anagram of his original name.

What kind of doctors are Hermione's parents?

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Hermione's parents are Muggle dentists.

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Hermione's parents are Muggle dentists.

Who is the dark wizard defeated by Dumbledore?

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Before he was appointed the position of Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore gained notoriety for defeating the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald.

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Before he was appointed the position of Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore gained notoriety for defeating the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald.

At Hogwarts, do you take the OWLs or NEWTs first?

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Students sit for their OWL exams during their fifth year while the NEWTs happen before graduation in their seventh year.

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Students sit for their OWL exams during their fifth year while the NEWTs happen before graduation in their seventh year.

Which of these coins is highest in value?

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Galleons are the most valuable unit of currency in the Harry Potter universe. There are 29 Knuts in a Sickle and 17 Sickles in a Galleon.

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Galleons are the most valuable unit of currency in the Harry Potter universe. There are 29 Knuts in a Sickle and 17 Sickles in a Galleon.

When Harry first learned he was a wizard, which character helped him collect the supplies he would need for school?

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Hagrid is the one who introduced Harry to the wizarding world—including his first trip to Diagon Alley, where he helped Harry buy all the supplies he would need for Hogwarts.

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Hagrid is the one who introduced Harry to the wizarding world—including his first trip to Diagon Alley, where he helped Harry buy all the supplies he would need for Hogwarts.

Which Hogwarts house has a badger as their mascot?

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The Hufflepuff mascot is a badger; the Slytherin, Gryffindor, and Ravenclaw houses have a serpent, a lion, and a eagle as their respective mascots.

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The Hufflepuff mascot is a badger; the Slytherin, Gryffindor, and Ravenclaw houses have a serpent, a lion, and a eagle as their respective mascots.

Which of these men is Harry's godfather?

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Sirius Black is Harry's godfather. He was once one of James Potter's closest friends.

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Sirius Black is Harry's godfather. He was once one of James Potter's closest friends.

What is the name of the enigmatic structure in the Department of Mysteries that allows people to pass from the land of the living into the land of the dead?

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In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Sirius was struck by Bellatrix Lestrange's curse and fell into the Veil, passing into the Afterlife for good.

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In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Sirius was struck by Bellatrix Lestrange's curse and fell into the Veil, passing into the Afterlife for good.

What painting guards the Gryffindor common room?

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The Fat Lady requests the password from anyone who wishes to enter the Gryffindor common room.

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The Fat Lady requests the password from anyone who wishes to enter the Gryffindor common room.

Who is the owner of Mrs. Norris the cat?

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Mrs. Norris is the pet cat of Argus Filch. She helped Filch locate students who had snuck out of bed after curfew.

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Mrs. Norris is the pet cat of Argus Filch. She helped Filch locate students who had snuck out of bed after curfew.

How many points is the Snitch worth in Quidditch?

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The player who catches the Snitch adds 150 points to their team's score.

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The player who catches the Snitch adds 150 points to their team's score.

What is the plant that Harry uses to help him breathe underwater during the Triwizard Tournament?

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In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry uses the magical properties of gillyweed to help him breathe underwater.

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In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry uses the magical properties of gillyweed to help him breathe underwater.

What is the name of Fred and George's joke shop in Diagon Alley?

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Fred and George owned and operated Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, a joke shop located at Number 93 Diagon Alley.

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Fred and George owned and operated Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, a joke shop located at Number 93 Diagon Alley.

What character destroyed the final Horcrux?

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Neville Longbottom destroyed the last Horcrux during the Battle of Hogwarts, in which he killed Nagini with the Sword of Gryffindor.

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Neville Longbottom destroyed the last Horcrux during the Battle of Hogwarts, in which he killed Nagini with the Sword of Gryffindor.

Who was R.A.B.?

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R.A.B. stood for Regulus Arcturus Black, Sirius Black's younger brother who was killed by the Inferi to save Kreacher the house-elf from suffering.

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R.A.B. stood for Regulus Arcturus Black, Sirius Black's younger brother who was killed by the Inferi to save Kreacher the house-elf from suffering.

What is the name of the curse that produced enormous bewitched flames that could hunt people down and destroy anything in its path?

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Fiendfyre was cast by Vincent Crabbe in the Room of Requirement, but the curse backfired, killing him and destroying Ravenclaw's diadem, which was a Horcrux.

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Fiendfyre was cast by Vincent Crabbe in the Room of Requirement, but the curse backfired, killing him and destroying Ravenclaw's diadem, which was a Horcrux.

Which of the Marauders was known as Prongs?

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James Potter was known as Prongs due to his Patronus, which was a stag.

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James Potter was known as Prongs due to his Patronus, which was a stag.

Which of these is not a position in Quidditch?

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The sport of Quidditch has four positions: keeper, seeker, chaser, and beater.

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The sport of Quidditch has four positions: keeper, seeker, chaser, and beater.

What was the nickname Harry, Ron, and Hermione called Sirius Black so they could refer to him out in the open?

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The Golden Trio referred to Sirius Black as "Snuffles" so they could discuss him without attracting attention.

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The Golden Trio referred to Sirius Black as "Snuffles" so they could discuss him without attracting attention.

From what material was Harry Potter's wand made?

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Harry's wand was 11" long, made of holly, and had a phoenix feather core.

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Harry's wand was 11" long, made of holly, and had a phoenix feather core.

From what train station does the Hogwarts Express depart?

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Hogwarts students must depart from Platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station.

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Hogwarts students must depart from Platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station.

How many staircases does Hogwarts have?

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Hogwarts has 142 staircases, all of which vary in size, shape, and destination, depending on the day.

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Hogwarts has 142 staircases, all of which vary in size, shape, and destination, depending on the day.

What was the make of Arthur Weasley's flying car?

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In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Ron and Harry stole the Weasleys' flying Ford Anglia to travel to Hogwarts.

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In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Ron and Harry stole the Weasleys' flying Ford Anglia to travel to Hogwarts.

What year are students allowed to try out for the school's Quidditch team?

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Although first-years are technically allowed to try out for the team, they almost never make it—with the exception of Harry Potter.

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Although first-years are technically allowed to try out for the team, they almost never make it—with the exception of Harry Potter.

How many middle names did Albus Dumbledore have?

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The Headmaster of Hogwarts had three middle names. His full name was Albus Percival Wilfric Brian Dumbledore.

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The Headmaster of Hogwarts had three middle names. His full name was Albus Percival Wilfric Brian Dumbledore.

In which vault is the Sorcerer's Stone stored?

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The Sorcerer's Stone was kept in Vault 713 at Gringott's.

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The Sorcerer's Stone was kept in Vault 713 at Gringott's.

When is Harry Potter's birthday?

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Harry Potter was born on July 31, 1980.

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Harry Potter was born on July 31, 1980.

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