Test Your Wizardly Wits: The Ultimate Harry Potter Quiz!

By: Lydia Iseh | Last updated: May 09, 2024

Welcome to the Harry Potter Knowledge Quiz! Let's put your knowledge of the Hogwarts universe and its inhabitants to the test. Are you as wizardly wise as Albus Dumbledore or just a muggle? Only this 15-question quiz will tell! Get ready and choose answers wisely - every correct one takes you closer to an O (Outstanding)! Be sure to answer every question to get your results at the end of the quiz!

Who is Voldemort's most loyal Death Eater?

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Bellatrix Lestrange. The Dark Lord's most loyal, devoted follower was undoubtedly Bellatrix Lestrange. She remained fiercely dedicated to him even after his fall from power and followed him into battle against Harry Potter and friends on multiple occasions.

What is the name of Harry Potter's pet owl?

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Hedwig. Harry Potter received his pet snowy owl, Hedwig, as a birthday present from Hagrid. Hedwig was by his side throughout his adventures and served as an excellent companion.

What spell does Hermione Granger use to unlock doors?

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Alohomora. The spell used by Hermione to open locked doors is called 'Alohomora'. This charm can be cast on a door with a single word and the door will magically unlock itself.

Who played the role of Albus Dumbledore in the movie adaptations?

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Michael Gambon. The beloved Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore was brilliantly portrayed by Michael Gambon in the Harry Potter movies. He took on the role after Richard Harris sadly passed away.

Which is NOT one of Hagrid's pet animals?

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Phoenix. While it may be tempting to believe that Hagrid has a Phoenix for a pet, he does not actually own any phoenixes at all. His favorite animal companion is his half-giant three headed dog Fluffy.

What is the name of the book Hermione uses to study for her Defense Against Dark Arts exam?

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Hermione Granger turns to Newt Scamander's work, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, in order to properly prepare herself for her defense against dark arts exams. Who founded the Order of the Phoenix?

In what year did Harry Potter make his first appearance in book form?

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1997. The Harry Potter series made its debut in 1997 with the publication of JK Rowling's novel, 'Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone'. Since then, it has gone on to become one of the best-selling series ever written.

What is the name of Hagrid's pet dragon?

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Norbert. Hagrid's pet dragon is named Norbert and was hatched from an illegally obtained Norwegian Ridgeback dragon egg. Despite living in a wooden hut, Hagrid loved and cared for the young beast until he found a permanent home in Romania.

What is the symbol of Gryffindor House?

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A Lion. The symbol of Gryffindor house is a lion, which represents courage and bravery. These qualities were highly valued by Salazar Slytherin when he founded the house and have been held in high regard ever since by those belonging to it - personified in Harry Potter himself!

What does Harry use to kill the basilisk in the 2nd year?

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Sword of Gryffindor. Harry Potter was able to challenge and defeat the Basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets with Godric Gryffindor's magical sword! Harry then used one of the basilisk's fangs to destroy Tom Riddle's diary, saving Ginny Weasley and eliminating a horcrux in the process.

What type of creature is Buckbeak?

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Hippogriff. Buckbeak, Hagrid's beloved magical creature, is a Hippogriff. Half eagle and half horse, these majestic creatures are known for their loyalty and intelligence.

What is the name of Voldemort's giant snake?

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Nagini. Voldemort's pet and loyal companion was a huge magical snake called Nagini. She was incredibly powerful and dangerous, capable of killing even some of the strongest wizards and witches.

What is the name of Hermione's pet cat?

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Crookshanks. Hermione Granger's beloved pet cat was none other than the fluffy orange tabby, Crookshanks. His unique coloring and bowed legs made him stand out and he quickly became one of most loveable characters in the entire series.

What spell does Hermione use to fix Harry Potter's glasses?

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Oculus Reparo. This spell is a specialized version of the ‘reparo’ spell, which is used to fix broken objects. Oculus reparo is used to fix glasses in particular.

Test Your Wizardly Wits: The Ultimate Harry Potter Quiz!
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Go re-read the books. Seriously, grab a book, a glass of pumpkin juice, and some chocolate frogs, and you can brush up on your Harry Potter knowledge in no time.
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Congratulations! You are a true Potterhead. You can hold your own in any debate about the intricacies of the wizarding world, and you’d probably blend right in on Diagon Alley. Outstanding!