Harry Potter is a series that has defined a generation. Whether you’re a fan of the books, movies, or both, the wizards and witches of Hogwarts continue to live on in our hearts. We’ve spent hours in the world of broomsticks, wands, spells, and quidditch. No matter if you wanted to be Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, or Hufflepuff, we all wanted to take the train at Platform 9 ¾, relax in the Room of Requirement, or shop in Diagon Alley.
So if you think you know Harry Potter and you’re ready to test your brain like you’re studying for the OWLs, try out these Harry Potter trivia questions and answers. We promise not to send you a Howler if you get a question wrong, though we can’t promise what your friends will do. But, if you win, imagine feeling like Dobby when he finally got his master’s sock.
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In the Harry Potter books, a parselmouth is someone who can talk to which creatures?
Owls
Snakes
Dragons
Cats
What does Voldemort take from Harry in The Goblet of Fire?
Hair
His Hat
Leg Hair
Blood
How many times was Nearly Headless Nick hit in the neck by an axe?
40
55
45
50
Which studios distributed the ‘Harry Potter’ movies?
20th Century Fox
Warner Bros.
Universal Studios
Columbia Pictures
How old is Harry Potter in the first novel?
11
12
13
10
Who does Harry encourage to have a pasty in the first book?
Ron
Hermione
Seamus
Neville
How many galleons did Mr Weasley win the Daily Prophet Grand Draw?
500
800
600
700
Which organization is responsible for creating laws in the magical world?
The Wizard Council
The Enchantment Bureau
The Ministry of Magic
The Sorcery Assembly
What is the animagus form of Professor Minerva McGonagall?
A Raven
A Cat
A Stag
A Wolf
What is the magical equivalent of the game of marbles called?
Wizarding Stones
Sorcerer’s Marbles
Enchanted Marbles
Gobstones
Which of the Triwizard judges was a convicted death eater?
Cornelius Fudge
Igor Karkaroff
Madame Maxime
Berty Crouch
Who does Ron think he smells like in his dress robes?
Great Aunt Tilly
Great Aunt Tessie
Great Aunt Sylvia
Great Aunt Susie
What are the supporters of Lord Voldemort called?
Death Eaters
Death Finders
Death Markers
Death Keepers
Which castle, seat of the Duke of Northumberland, has been used as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films?
Durham
Chipchase
Alnwick
Bamburgh
Where does Molly Weasley keep her supply of Floo Powder?
In A Box
In a Vase
Flowerpot
Teapot
Aberforth Dumbledore was prosecuted for practising charms on what animal?
Mule
Chicken
Goat
Cow
Which Harry Potter book features the line ‘Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all those who live without love’?
The Deathly Hallows
The Prisoner of Azkaban
The Chamber of Secrets
The Philosopher’s Stone
What is the only charm Gilderoy Lockhart excels at?
Remorse
Memory
Happiness
Resurrection
What animal is produced by Harry’s patronus spell?
A Dog
A Horse
A Stag
A Ram
How many Harry Potter book were there in total?
8
5
7
6
In the ‘Harry Potter’ series, what is Aragog?
A Centaur
A Hippogriff
A Dwarf
A Giant Spider
In what year was the last ‘Harry Potter’ movie released?
2011
2013
2012
2010
Harry learns how to play wizard chess from who?
Ron
Arthur Weasley
Dumbledore
Hagrid
The role of Hermione is portrayed by which actress in the ‘Harry Potter’ series?
Dakota Fanning
Emma Watson
Ashley Tisdale
Emma Stone
What is the minimom age for a Triwizard Competitor?
1
24
15
17
How many times was Nearly Headless Nick axed in the neck?
45
15
450
10
What color are howlers?
Black
Red
Yellow
Green
The first centaur Harry meets in book 1 is who?
Ronan
Nidden
Rondin
Baylorn
Who didn’t Harry bring back with the resurrection stone?
Sirius
Lily
Tonks
Remus Lupin
What was the last Horcrux they needed to destroy?
The diamond
Nagini
The mirror
The ring
What do the Death Eaters have a tattoo of on their arms?
Voldemort
A horcrux
Their ex’s name
The Dark Mark
Where does Hagrid keep his wand?
In His Umbrella
In His Bag
Behind His Bed
In His Guitar Case
Who plays Professor Quirrell in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone?
John Hurt
Warwick Davis
Richard Griffiths
Ian Hart
Who was waiting for Harry when he got off the Knight Bus?
Snape
Hagrid
Dumbledore
Cornelius Fudge
In the ‘Harry Potter’ series, what is the name of Hagrid’s three-headed dog?
Scruffy
Fluffy
Lucky
Max
What is Harry’s response when Draco asks him if he’s scared?
No Chance
You Wish
Hah!
Of You?
What should we do to find happiness in the darkest of times?
Remain Positive
Turn on the Light
Stop and Think
Remember Happier Times
What was the name of Harry Potter’s mother?
Lily
Hannah
Susan
Katie
At the hospital, what floor is the spell damage on?
11th
13th
4th
1st
Tom Marvolo Riddle is better known by what name?
Voldemort
Dobby
Hagrid
Dumbledore
What was Professor Lupin?
Dragon
Giant
Werewolf
Vampire
Who does Hermione smack in the face for badmouthing Hagrid?
Snape
Draco
Crabbe
Goyle
What is Dumbledore’s job?
Janitor
Dark Lord
Headmaster
Potions Teacher
Those with a ready mind belong is which house according the sorting hat?
Ravenclaw
Slytherin
Hufflepuff
Gryffindor
How many Weasley children are there?
8
5
6
7
Whom did Harry Potter marry?
Cho Chang
Dolores Umbridge
Marietta Edgecombe
Ginny Weasley
How many Academy Awards in total did the ‘Harry Potter’ movie series win?
0
2
4
6
At the Burrow, how many hands does the Weasley family clock have?
1
9
8
6
Who uttered the immortal words ‘Harry, you’re a wizard’?
Hagrid
Dumbledore
Arthur Weasley
McGonagall
In Harry Potter, who found the sword of Griffindor in the lake?
Ron
Hermione
Harry
Ginny
What shape is Harry’s scar on his forehead?
A Tick
A Cross
A Lightning Bolt
A Wand
What is missing from the popular book title: ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of …’?
Azkaban
Zenda
Dartmoor
Alcatraz
As of the end of 2014 approximately how many books have sold worldwide?
450m
475m
500m
425m
Who is the Hogwarts school flying teacher?
Madam Hooch
Fleur Delacour
Grindelwald
Argus Filch
What is Professor Dumbledore’s first name?
Julius
Cassius
Dave
Albus
What is the favorite drink of wizards in the Harry Potter universe?
Butterbeer
Creamwine
Jellysherry
Jambrandy
What sort of establishment is the Leaky Cauldron?
Vape Shop
Casino
Prison
Pub
Harry saw which professor at the Three Broomsticks?
Sprout
Snape
Quirrel
McGonagall
Harry Potter is placed in which house at Hogwarts?
Gryffindor
Hufflepuff
Slytherin
Ravenclaw
What happens if you touch a portkey?
You Are Able To Fly
You Fall Asleep
You Will Be Taken Elsewhere
You Become Drunk
What is Lord Voldemort’s real name?
Micheal Tom Riddle
Terry Riddle
Riddle Tom
Tom Marvolo Riddle
What relation of Harry Potter is Vernon Dursley?
Brother
Father
Uncle
Cousin
Professor McGonagall was played by which actress in the ‘Harry Potter’ film series?
Julie Walters
Helen Mirren
Maggie Smith
Zoë Wanamaker
What color were the sparks that flew out of Harry’s wand the first time he held it?
Blue and Black
Pink and White
Red and Green
Red and Gold
What is Quidditch?
A Book
A Sport
A town
A Drink
Who earned 10 points for standing up to his friends?
Harry
Ron
Neville
Fred
At the beginning of book 1 Harry speaks to a what?
Snake
Budgie
Dog
Cat
Which of these Harry Potter novels was published first?
Philosophers Stone
Chamber of Secrets
Prisoner of Azkaban
Goblet of Fire
What was the angel on top of the Weasley’s Christmas tree?
A Gnome
An Elf
A Goblin
A Sprite
Blue and what are the house colors of Ravenclaw?
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Jade
What number Privet Drive did they live at?
6
5
4
3
Percy gave Ginny what potion not realising she was under Tom Riddle’s influence?
Pickherup
Pepperpot
Pepperup
Pickmeup
The Slytherin badge has which animal on it?
Mouse
Rat
Snake
Snail
The third task on the Triwizard tournament took place where?
The Great Lake
Forbidden Forest
The Quidditch Pitch
Hogsmeade
Which Hogwarts professor used to be a Death Eater?
Trelawney
McGonagall
Snape
Voldemort
In the ‘Harry Potter’ books, what kind of establishment is The Three Broomsticks?
Grocery store
Nightclub
Cafe
Pub
What was Mr Weasley’s reaction to discovering his sons had flown his car?
Did You Really?
You Could Have Taken Me
What Was It Like?
Oh No No No
How many movies were there in the ‘Harry Potter’ series?
6
4
10
8
What was the highest-grossing of the ‘Harry Potter’ movies?
Order of the Phoenix
Half-Blood Prince
Deathly Hallows – Part 2
Philosopher’s Stone
Which year saw the release of The Goblet of Fire?
2000
1999
2002
2001
The Hogwarts Express leaves from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters at which London station?
Clapham Junction
Paddington
Waterloo
King’s Cross
In what month is Harry Potter’s birthday?
June
May
August
July
In which county is the ‘Privet Drive’ situated?
Berkshire
London
Surrey
Yorkshire
What was Professor Quirrell’s first name?
Qamar
Qabil
Qays
Quirinus
Vernon and Petunia Dursley live in Little Whinging, in which English county?
Surrey
Cheshire
Norfolk
Kent
How many years were there between the Goblet of Fire and the Order of the Phoenix?
2
4
1
3
Horace Slugworth is disguised as what when Harry first meets him?
Armchair
Rug
Bed
Sofa
How does George say he feels after losing his ear?
Wonderful
Earless
Saintlike
Sore
Who is Harry Potters mother?
Hermione
Lily Granger
Lily Evans
Snape
The Prisoner of Azkaban was released in which year?
2000
2001
1998
1999
How many Harry Potter novels has J. K. Rowling written?
7
9
13
11
What treat did Ron eat on his first journey to Hogwarts?
Chocolate Dog
Chocolate Fly
Chocolate Mouse
Chocolate Frog
Who succeeds Oliver Wood as the captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team?
Angelina Johnson
Angelina Jenkins
Angelina Joseph
Angelina Jones
What kind of car do the Weasley brothers fly in to rescue Harry?
Ford Anglia
Morris Minor
VW Beetle
Ford Cortina
Complete this characters name ‘Ronald ____’.
Weasley
Wendle
Wisely
Wanderer
Dobby and Winky are what kind of magical creatures?
Dragons
Goblins
Fairies
House Elves
According to Harry Potter, around what age do unicorns become white instead of silver or gold?
4
7
2
6
What birthday does Harry celebrate in the first book?
13th
11th
16th
12th
Who created the score for the first three ‘Harry Potter’ movies?
John Williams
Nicholas Hooper
Patrick Doyle
Alexandre Desplat
Who is the oldest of the Weasley clan?
George
Charlie
Bill
Percy
Xenophillius Lovegood offended who with the symbol he wore?
Hagrid
Viktor Krum
Harry
Fleur Delacour
What was the first spell Harry wanted to teach Dumbledore’s Army?
Alohomora
Impirius
Expelliarmus
Baubillious
In the fourth Harry Potter book, what was Dobby’s favorite clothing?
Teacosy
Jumper
Socks
Not mentioned
Moody transfigures who into a ferret as a punishment?
Crabbe
Goyle
Draco
Lavender
What is Dumbledore’s first name?
Albus
Album
Albub
Albutt
The supposed murder of who was one of the reasons Sirius was sent to Azkaban?
Peter Pettigrew
James Potter
Tom Riddle
Lily Potter
What animal is Ron scared of more than anything else?
Spiders
Dragons
Cerebus
Toads
What was Peter Pettigrew better known as?
Rattail
Longtail
Wormtail
Pigtail
James and Lily Potter died in which year?
1980
1982
1983
1981
Dumbledore got which ‘Every Flavour Bean’ in the infirmary?
Shampoo
Nose Hair
Ear Wax
Blueberry
Who is the landlord of The Leaky Cauldron?
Henry
Terry
Tom
Jack
Which of the following was a member of the Order of the Phoenix?
Mad Eye Moody
Bellatrix Lestrange
Peter Pettigrew
Lucius Malfoy
A Chimera has the head of which of the following?
Eagle
Tiger
Phoenix
Lion
In Harry Potter ‘Chamber of Secrets’, what was the name of Aragog’s wife?
Masag
Marag
Morag
Mosag
How old was Sirius Black when he died?
36
42
40
38
What was the name of Hagrid’s Norwegian Ridgeback dragon?
Northwing
Norris
Norman
Norbert
What Nationality is Alfonso Cuarón, who directed the third Harry Potter Movie?
Brazilian
Peruvian
Colombian
Mexican
Which actor plays the character Ollivander?
Rupert Grint
Michael Gambon
John Hurt
Alan Rickman
Who did Harry Potter share his first kiss with?
Narcissa Malfoy
Ginny Weasley
Cho Chang
Bellatrix Lestrange
Which of these is the name of a Harry Potter book?
The Deathly Hallows
Catching Fire
Back in Training
Prince Caspian
Professor Snape’s petronus was what?
A Stag
A Doe
A Mare
A Stallion
How many of Voldemort’s horcruxes do they have to destroy in the last film?
3
4
2
5
The Chamber of Secrets was published in which year?
1999
1998
2000
1997
Who directed the last three ‘Harry Potter’ movies?
Chris Columbus
Alfonso Cuarón
Mike Newell
David Yates
What did Hermione turn into when she got the polyjuice potion wrong?
A bird
A Cat
A Dog
A Horse
Who is Colin Creevey’s brother?
Damon
Denzil
Daniel
Denis
Who is the Head of Herbology at Hogwarts?
Professor Plum
Professor Green
Professor Sprout
Professor Cabbage
Who played the role of Ron Weasley in the ‘Harry Potter’ movie series?
Rupert Grint
Daniel Radcliffe
Matthew Lewis
Tom Felton
Complete the well-known book title: ‘Harry Potter and the Order of …’?
Service
The Phoenix
The Garter
Food
Ginny’s middle name is what?
Jenny
Lily
Molly
Milly
Which of these is not one of the four houses in the ‘Harry Potter’ series?
Gryffindor
Minerva
Hufflepuff
Slytherin
In the Half Blood Prince who says of Harry ‘He’s covered in blood again’?
Hermione
Ginny
Neville
Ron
The Hogwarts Express ends its northbound journey at which station?
Hogsmeade
Hog Central
Hogsback
Hoggington
Constant Vigilance is a phrase muttered by who?
McGonagall
Dumbledore
Mad Eye Moody
Gilderoy Lockhart
Who wrote the ‘Harry Potter’ series of novels?
J. K. Rowling
J. R. R. Tolkien
Stephenie Meyer
Suzanne Collins
In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, what color is the stone?
Blue
Black
Red
Pink
Who was the caretaker of Hogwarts?
Flitwick
Quirrel
Lockhart
Filch
Dark magical artefacts can be found in which Knockturn Alley shop?
Bergin & Books
Borgin & Burkes
Barkin & Bourges
Berkin & Borkes
In the first Harry Potter book, when did Dumbledore defeat the dark Wizard Grindelwald?
2000
1945
1875
1772
Which comedian played the ghost ‘nearly headless Nick’?
John Cleese
Spike Milligan
Michael Palin
Ronnie Corbett
Fred & George’s birthday is what date in April?
3rd
1st
5th
7th
Ron plays a dangerous game of what at the end of the first book?
Snakes & Ladders
Monopoly
Chess
Draughts
In which country was the ‘Harry Potter’ series filmed?
England
Canada
New Zealand
USA
How many knuts are there in a sickle?
33
29
31
27
Who hides Harry’s letters in the Chamber of Secrets?
Dobby
Uncle Vernon
Aunt Petunia
Dudley
What subject does Professor McGonagall teach?
Transfiguration
Chemistry of Magic
Sport
History of Magic
In which English county is the Burrow?
Devon
Dorset
Somerset
Cornwall
How long had the Chamber of Secrets been sealed?
70 years
60 years
50 years
40 years
How old is Severus Snape when he dies in Book 7 (‘The Deathly Hallows’)?
42
46
54
38
Who has Voldemort recruited as a Death Eater at the start of book 6?
Narcissa
Sybilla
Neville
Draco
Which of the following words is now in the Oxford English Dictionary?
Muggle
Voldemort
Hogwarts
Gryffindor
Who killed Dobby the House Elf?
Alice Longbottom
Narcissa Malfoy
Nymphadora Tonks
Bellatrix Lestrange
What is the name of Harry Potters owl?
Hedwig
Ron
Albus
James
Who wrote the original ‘Harry Potter’ book series?
C. S. Lewis
Stephenie Meyer
J. R. R. Tolkien
J. K. Rowling
Which dinosaur was named in honor of JK Rowling’s book Harry Potter?
Dracorex Potterus
Dracorex Voldomus
Dracorex Harrysia
Dracorex Hagwartsia
What is Hagrid?
Half-King
Half-Elf
Half-Giant
Half-Dog
Who is the only girl in the Tri Wizards tournament?
Fleur Delacomb
Fleur Delacount
Fleur Delcombort
Fleur Delacour
Draco poisons which drink which nearly kills Ron?
Wine
Whisky
Mead
Port
How many points is the Golden Snitch worth?
200
175
125
150
Fleur Delacour marries which of the Weasley’s?
Percy
George
Bill
Ron
Which year saw the release of The Half Blood Prince?
2007
2006
2004
2005
When does a Quidditch game end?
Never
When the Seeker falls over
When the Seeker Catches the Golden Snitch
After 10 minutes
What are the non-magic people called in the ‘Harry Potter’ stories?
Tuggles
Buggles
Fuggles
Muggles
Which of these is one of the Hogwarts Houses in the ‘Harry Potter’ books?
Hufflepuff
Wringington
Trumpledor
Fluggers
What one word does Snape use to describe his love for Lily Potter?
Immortal
Eternal
Always
Forever
What is the name of Hagrid’s giant brother?
Guybrush
Gillberg
Gideon
Grawp
In the ‘Harry Potter’ novels, what species of owl is Hedwig?
Subtropical Pygmy Owl
Spotted Owl
Snowy Owl
Great Horned Owl
Sirius attacked who trying to get into Gryffindor’s common room?
The Fat Lady
Peeves
Filch
Sir Codogan
Professor Remus Lupin had what boyhood nickname?
Wormtail
Padfoot
Moony
Prongs
What birthday did Harry celebrate in the first book?
11
12
10
14
What is the name of the wand shop on Diagon Alley?
Ollivenders
Ollovonders
Ollevenders
Ollivanders
Whose refusal to teach practical defence against the dark arts led to the formation of Dumbledore’s Army?
Severus Snape
Dolores Umbridge
Cornelius Fudge
Remus Lupin
What is the name of the fictional game in the ‘Harry Potter’ series?
Apopudobalia
Quidditch
Blernsball
Jugger
Cho Chang played in which position in the Ravenclaw Quidditch team?
Seeker
Keeper
Chaser
Beater
Who delivered Ron’s howler?
Esteban
Errol
Hedwig
Ernie
Who was the cinematographer for the final two ‘Harry Potter’ movies?
Bruno Delbonnel
Michael Seresin
Eduardo Serra
Roger Pratt
What is the name of Professor Dumbledore’s brother?
Aberdeen
Aberforth
Abertay
Aberavon
What was the vault number that the Philosopher’s stone was in?
715
713
716
711
What was the name of the fourth movie in the ‘Harry Potter’ series?
Order of the Phoenix
Goblet of Fire
Prisoner of Azkaban
Half-Blood Prince
Who replaces Dumbledore as the headmaster of Hogwarts?
Slughort
McGonagall
Snape
Flitwick
The Avifors spell turns things into what?
Fish
Cats
Dogs
Birds
In Harry Potter ‘The Prisoner Of Azkaban’, what is the boggart of Parvati Patil?
Bloody eyeball
Mummy
Acromantula
Banshee
What is missing from the well-known title: ‘Harry Potter and the … Prince?
Half-Cut
Half-Blood
Half-Baked
Half-Awake
Who did Ron beat to become the Quidditch keeper?
Cormac
Declan
Owen
Seamus
Which Harry Potter movie was released just a few weeks before Christmas 2010?
Deathly Hallows Part 1
Half-Blood Prince
Deathly Hallows Part 2
Order of the Phoenix
How many pages are there in the Philosopher’s Stone book?
227
221
225
223
In ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ what patronus does Snape have?
Doe
Stag
Bird
Otter
According to the sign in Borgin & Burkes how many muggles had the opal necklace killed?
18
19
20
21
What was in Hermione’s hand when she was petrified?
A Mirror
A Charm
A Ring
A Note
In a game of Quidditch, catching the Golden Snitch is worth how many points?
100
200
50
150
Complete this characters name ‘Rita ____’.
Scooter
Skater
Scones
Skeeter
Fred and George opened which shop in Diagon Alley?
Weasley’s Wizarding Wheezes
Weasley’s Wild Wheezes
Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes
Weasley’s Wizardry
What is the term for people born to two non-magical parents?
Snuggles
Muggles
Puggles
Buggles
What is Hermione’s middle name?
Janet
Jennifer
Julie
Jean
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