Archive of HP Related Trivia Quizzes

The One - Aug 13, 2006 2:50 am (#1697 of 2932)
Edited Aug 13, 2006 4:06 am

1. Ron is well known for paying attention to Hermione. In GoF, how long does it go from Hermione shrinks her teeth till Ron notices, and why does he notice?
The duel leading to Hermione going to the hospital wing to fix her teeth took place a few days after Harry's name came out of the goblet. Ron noticed the day before the Yule Ball, i.e. 1 2/3 months later:

GoF Chapter 23: "You're joking, Weasley!" said Malfoy, behind them. "You're not telling me someone's asked that to the ball? Not the long-molared Mudblood?" ; Harry and Ron both whipped around, but Hermione said loudly, waving to somebody over Malfoy's shoulder, "Hello, Professor Moody!" Malfoy went pale and jumped backward, looking wildly around for Moody, but he was still up at the staff table, finishing his stew. "Twitchy little ferret, aren't you, Malfoy?" said Hermione scathingly, and she, Harry, and Ron went up the marble staircase laughing heartily. "Hermione," said Ron, looking sideways at her, suddenly frowning, "your teeth ..." "What about them?" she said. "Well, they're different. . . I've just noticed. . . ." "Of course they are - did you expect me to keep those fangs Malfoy gave me?"

And apparently he noticed because Draco was taunting her about her having big teeth, when he realized that was no longer true. No one got a score here.


2. Mundungus Fletcher appears in the story for the fist time when he fails his guard duty at the beginning of OotP. But before that he is mentioned a number of times. In what contexts have we heard about Dung before? (He is mentioned three times.)

CoS, chapter 3: "What a night," he mumbled, groping for the teapot as they all sat down around him. "Nine raids. Nine! And old Mundungus Fletcher tried to put a hex on me when I had my back turned ......" Mr. Weasley took a long gulp of tea and sighed.

GoF chapter 10: "Complaining about security at the World Cup," said Percy. "They want compensation for their ruined property. Mundungus Fletcher's put in a claim for a twelve-bedroomed tent with en-suite Jacuzzi, but I've got his number. I know for a fact he was sleeping under a cloak propped on sticks."

In GoF chapter 36, Dumbledore says: "Sirius, I need you to set off at once. You are to alert Remus Lupin, Arabella Figg, Mundungus Fletcher - the old crowd. Lie low at Lupin's for a while; I will contact you there."


3. What did Ron brag about when he met the Veela in the forest at the QWC?

GoF, Chapter 9: "I pull down about a hundred sacks of Galleons a year!" one of them shouted. "I'm a dragon killer for the Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures." "No, you're not!" yelled his friend. "You're a dishwasher at the Leaky Cauldron. . . . but I'm a vampire hunter, I've killed about ninety so far -" A third young wizard, whose pimples were visible even by the dim, silvery light of the veela, now cut in, "I'm about to become the youngest ever Minister of Magic, I am." Harry snorted with laughter. He recognised the pimply wizard: His name was Stan Shunpike, and he was in fact a conductor on the triple-decker Knight Bus. He turned to tell Ron this, but Ron's face had gone oddly slack, and next second Ron was yelling, "Did I tell you I've invented a broomstick that'll reach Jupiter?"

"Inventing a broomstick" or "a broomstick that will reach the moon" gives half score.


4. What funny sight did make Hermione giggle and pull Harry's finger out of his ear at the QWC?

GoF Chapter 8: He turned to look at her, and she pulled his fingers impatiently out of his ears.

"Look at the referee!" she said, giggling.

Harry looked down at the field. Hassan Mostafa had landed right in front of the dancing veela, and was acting very oddly indeed. He was flexing his muscles and smoothing his moustache excitedly.

"Now, we can't have that!" said Ludo Bagman, though he sounded highly amused. "Somebody slap the referee!"


5. Before the Yule Ball Ron declares one girl completely unacceptable as a date. Who is this girl, why is she unacceptable, and how has the condition that makes her unacceptable come by? (The answer to the third part we do not really know, but a likely explanation can be inferred from the story)

GoF Chapter 22: "Well - you know," said Ron, shrugging. "I'd rather go alone than with - with Eloise Midgen, say."

"Her acne's loads better lately - and she's really nice!"(Hermione said)

"Her nose is off-centre," said Ron.

As to why her nose if off-center: GoF Chapter 13: "An excellent remedy for the more stubborn forms of acne, bubotuber pus. Should stop students resorting to desperate measures to rid themselves of pimples."

"Like poor Eloise Midgen," said Hannah Abbott, a Hufflepuff, in a hushed voice. "She tried to curse hers off."

"Silly girl," said Professor Sprout, shaking her head. "But Madam Pomfrey fixed her nose back on in the end."


6. Who is the head of Huffelpuff house, and how do we know, i.e. what is the first time it is mentioned in the books?

GoF chapter 18

The Hufflepuffs, who were usually on excellent terms with the Gryffindors, had turned remarkably cold toward the whole lot of them. One Herbology lesson was enough to demonstrate this. It was plain that the Hufflepuffs felt that Harry had stolen their champion's glory; a feeling exacerbated, perhaps, by the fact that Hufflepuff House very rarely got any glory, and that Cedric was one of the few who had ever given them any, having beaten Gryffindor once at Quidditch. Ernie Macmillan and Justin Finch-Fletchley, with whom Harry normally got on very well, did not talk to him even though they were repotting Bouncing Bulbs at the same tray - though they did laugh rather unpleasantly when one of the Bouncing Bulbs wriggled free from Harry's grip and smacked him hard in the face. Ron wasn't talking to Harry either. Hermione sat between them, making very forced conversation, but though both answered her normally, they avoided making eye contact with each other. Harry thought even Professor Sprout seemed distant with him - but then, she was Head of Hufflepuff House.


7. I just have to add a movie question: What "organization" is mentioned or shown in both the PS/SS movie and the PoA movie, but only mentioned in the CoS book?

The Headless Hunt. During the start-of-year feast in the PS movie Nearly Headless Nick complains about being rejected by The Headless Hunt. In the PoA movie we see The Headless Hunt smash through a window and ride into the Great Hall. In the CoS move there is no reference to The Headless Hunt at all, even if CoS is the only book where the Headless Hunt appears.

* Some answers missing.

Mediwitch - Aug 20, 2006 5:55 pm (#1717 of 2932)
Edited Aug 20, 2006 7:01 pm

1. Vernon wants to leave Harry with a friend of Petunia's rather than take him to the zoo. What is the friend's name, and why don't they leave Harry with her? Yvonne. She's on vacation in Majorca. (SS/PS, Ch. 2)

2. Which magical theory states: 'the antidote for a blended poison will be greater than the sum of the antidotes for each of the separate components'? Golpalott's Third Law. (HBP, Ch. 18)

3. What are the other names for monkshood? Wolfsbane and aconite. (SS/PS, Ch. *Julie/Good Evans - I didn’t look up a quote from Jo, but according to www.thefreedictionary.com, aconite, wolfsbane, and monkshood are all the same.

4. How many Christmas presents have the Dursleys given Harry, and what were they? Three. SS/PS: a fifty-pence piece (ch, 12). CoS: a toothpick and a note asking him to find out if he could stay at Hogwarts for the summer (ch. 12). GoF: a single tissue (ch. 23). None in PoA, OoP, HBP.

5. What is the name of the instrument John Williams used for the introduction of Hedwig's Theme in the first (as well as the second and third) movie? Celesta. *Phelim Mcintyre (post 1709) gave an excellent description of a celeste/celesta.

6. In how many of the books does Stan Shunpike appear or get mentioned? Which books? Four. PoA (Ch. 3). GoF (Ch. 9). OoP (Ch. 24). HBP (Ch. 11).

7. What are the names of all of the Gryffindor beaters throughout the series thus far? Fred and George Weasley (through their banishment from the team in OoP). Andrew Kirke and Jack Sloper (remainder of OoP). Jimmy Peakes and Ritchie Coote (HBP).

8. What does Dobby wear when Harry first meets him, and why? A pillowcase. "Tis the mark of a house-elf's enslavement." (CoS, Ch. 10)

9. Name the first person to achieve movement in Apparition Lessons. What happened? Susan Bones splinched her left leg. (HBP, Ch. 18)

10. What kinds of owls are Hedwig, Hermes, and Pigwidgeon? (Pig is not confirmed in canon.) Hedwig = Snowy (SS/PS, Ch. 5). Hermes = Screech (OoP, Ch. 14). Pigwidgeon = Scops (assumed from descriptions). I gave credit for "weeny owl" because he is referred to as such several times!

Good Evans - Aug 25, 2006 10:13 am (#1732 of 2932)

Well those were obviously very easy - or you are all HP fanatics - your choice!!!

answers are:

Bubble head charm

They played the flute that Hagrid had given Harry for Christmas

Ronan, Bane and Firenze

Elphias Doge / Broderick Bode / Hippocrates Smethwyck

a bust with a tiara on its head was placed on the cabinet

Madam Marsh got off at Abergavenny

A map of the campsite for you ..... and here's your change

a mass of cream and sugared violets

SNEAK

under the table in the three broomsticks and the Chrismtas tree was moved to obscure them from view.

Excellently answered (and they were all from the top of my head so I had to check a few to get them right!) for the multi part questions you scored 1 point for all the correct answers and 1/2 a point if you got one or more parts but not all – judge’s decision is final!

Nathan Zimmermann - Aug 29, 2006 7:20 pm (#1756 of 2932)

The answers to this round of questions are as follows:

Question 1: Who is Davy Gudgeon and what did he do and what was the result of his act?

Answer 1: A student at Hogwarts who once tried to get past the Whomping Willow, and nearly lost an eye in the venture. As result all students were forbidden to go near it.

Question 2: What member of the Wizarding Examinations Authority is bald-headed has quavery voice and wears pince-nez?

Answer 2: Professor Tofty

Question 3: Which witch is described as being tiny and stooped, her face so lined it appeared draped in cobwebs and what position does she hold?

Answer 3: Madam (Professor) Griselda Marchbanks, Head of the Wizarding Examining Authority, and formerly a member of the Wizengamot.

Question 4: How many points did Gryffindor and Ravenclaw initially earn in the the aftermath of the Battle of the Department of Mysteries and why?

Answer 4: 300 points, Gryffindor initially earned 250 points at the end of OotP, and Ravenclaw earned 50 points for alerting the world to Voldemort's return. Note 1: I also gave full credit for stating that Snape wanted to deduct points from Gryffindor but there were none to deduct so McGonagall awarded points, and after awarding the 300 points McGonagall deducted 10 points from Gryffindor's total to honor Professor Snape's decision.

Note 2: I gave only partial credit on those answers that gave one of the two aforementioned reasons but, gave the wrong answer on the total number of points initially awarded.

Question 5: What model of broomstick had an Anti Burglar Buzzer included in its design?

Answer 5: The Bluebottle comes equipped with an Anti Burglar Buzzer.

Question 6: Besides Hogsmeade, Gladrags Wizard Wear has branches in what cities?

Answer 6: Gladrags has branches in London, and Paris.

Question 7: Where in London is The Leaky Cauldron located?

Answer 7: The Leaky Cauldron is located on Charing Cross Road in between a Bookshop and record shop.

Question 8: A wizard lives at Number 2 Laburnum Gardens, which wizard is it?

Answer 8: Number 2 Laburnum Gardens is the home of Sturgis Podmore.

Question 9: Scarab beetles, ginger roots, and armadillo bile are the ingredients necessary to produce which potion?

Answer 9: Scarab beetles, ginger roots, and armadillo bile are the ingredients necessary to produce Wit Sharpening Potion

Question 10: Name three known recipients of the Order of Merlin?

Answer 10: Albus Dumbledore, Cornelius Fudge, Newt Scamander, Peter Pettigrew, Gilderoy Lockhart, Sirius Black's grandfather

azi - Sep 3, 2006 1:49 am (#1781 of 2932)

Apologies for not replying after four hours. Alas, the forum broke and then it was bedtime.

1. In which village did Slughorn reside when Harry and Dumbledore visit him? - Buddleigh Babberton. I still gave credit for answers with spelling mistakes, but it depended how close you were to the actual spelling.

2. Who wrote The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self Protection? - Quentin Trimble. Same with spelling as #1.

3. What magical creature is the Loch Ness Monster? -A Kelpie.

4. Name two instances where Harry has used the penknife Sirius gave him. - Twice in Umbridge's fire to speak to Sirius, once on the locked door in the Department of Mysteries. If you didn't state to talk to Sirius twice in Umbridge's office, then I was harsh and didn't give full credit.

5. What was on Harry's charms exam at the end of his first year at Hogwarts? - You had to make a pineapple tap-dance across the desk. Partial credit for 'tap-dancing' given.

6. What was Lucius Malfoy hit with during the fight with Arthur Weasley in COS? - An Encyclopedia of Toadstools. Partial credit given for 'book' or 'toadstools'.

7. What were Blast-ended Skrewts a cross-breed of? - Manticores and Fire Crabs

8. What are Albus Dumbledore's middle names (in the right order!)? - Percival Wulfric Brian. Quarter of a point for each right name, full point for the right order.

9. Name two known Legilimens. - Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape, Lord Voldemort

10. What was Harold Dingle in trouble with Hermione for in OotP? - He tried to sell what he said was powdered dragon claw to help study skills, but which was actually doxy droppings. I gave partial credit for a link to OWLS, and for not remembering doxy droppings but getting most other things.

Thank you to all for participating. See you again!

Nathan Zimmermann - Sep 8, 2006 9:34 am (#1797 of 2932)

Azi, I apologize for the delay I was ill much of yesterday.

Question 1: During the weighing of the wands Mr. Ollivander used a charm to test whether Viktor Krum's wand was in working order. What charm did he use and what effect did the charm produce as an end result?

Answer 1: Mr. Ollivander used the Avis Charm to test Viktor Krum's wand producing a flock of birds. When the wand produced the flock birds Mr. Ollivander declared his wand to be in perfect working order

Question 2: Chopped daisy roots, skinned shrivelfig, sliced caterpillar, one rat spleen, and a dash of leech juice are the ingredients necessary to produce what potion?

Answer 2: Chopped daisy roots, skinned shrivelfig, sliced caterpillar, one rat spleen, and a dash of leech juice are the ingredients needed to make a Shrinking Solution.

Question 3: Who built the Leaky Cauldron and was its first proprietor?

Answer 3: Daisy Dodderidge built the Leaky Cauldron and was its first proprietor.
Question 4: What is Daisy Hookum famous for doing?

Question 4: What is Daisy Hookum famous for doing?

Answer 4: Daisy Hookum gave up magic and lived as a Muggle for a year. She later wrote My Life as a Muggle.

Question 5: A Headmaster of Hogwarts is described as a sallow-faced wizard with a short black fringe (bangs), which headmaster is described in this way?

Answer 5: Headmaster Everard is described as being a sallow-faced wizard with a short black fringe in Order of the Phoenix Chapter 22.

Question 6: Honoria Nutcombe founded what famous organization?

Answer 6: Honoria Nutcombe founded The Society for the Reformation of Hags.

Question 7: Who is Bob Hitchens?

Answer 7: Bob Hitchens, a Muggle married Isla Black, the sister of Phineas Nigellus Black.

Question 8: Name two people who saw a flying Ford Anglia?

Answer 8: Mr. Angus Fleet, and Hetty Bayliss no mention is made of Professor snape actually seeing the car arrive in Chamber of Secrets.

Question 9: What is cobbing?

Answer 9: Cobbing is a Quidditch foul that involves excessive use of elbows on members of the opposing team

Question 10: In Philosopher's Stone Dumbledore mentions that a person caused him to blush who was it and why did Dumbledore blush?

Answer 10: In Philosopher's Stone Dumbledore mentions that Madam Pomfrey made him blush when she told him, that she liked his new earmuffs.

azi - Sep 11, 2006 4:07 am (#1814 of 2932)

Answer time! I think the questions were easier than usual, but I wanted to give people a chance.

1. What is the password for the passage leading to Honeydukes? - Dissendium.

2. What kind of spell did McGonagall tell Neville not to tell anyone from Durmstrang that he couldn't perform in GoF? - A Switching Spell.

3. What was the old witch on Knockturn Alley selling in CoS? - Whole human fingernails.

4. Who is Brutus Scrimgeour? - The author of The Beater's Bible. I didn't accept a relative of Rufus' (despite it being likely), because I can't find anything in canon that says what relation they are. If anyone can find this information, feel free to correct me!

5. An Irish Phoenix also known as what? – An Augurey.

6. What are the gloves which students use in Herbology made of? - Dragon hide, I accepted skin as well.

7. What book did Emeric Switch write? - A Beginners Guide to Transfiguration.

8. Name 6 Weasley's Wizard Wheezes products. - Any of many.

9. Into what did Barty Crouch Jr. transfigure his father after he killed him? - A bone.

10. What animal did Hagrid bring to his first ever Care of Magical Creatures lesson with Harry? - Hippogriffs, also accepted Buckbeak.

Phelim Mcintyre - Sep 17, 2006 6:02 am (#1836 of 2932)

Right then, here are the answers:

1. What is the address of Whizzhard Books? 129b Diagon Alley (they publish Quidditch Through The Ages)

2. What order were the miniature dragons pulled out of the bag, and by whom, for the first task in Goblet of Fire? 1st - Fluer Delacour (Welsh Green), 2nd - Viktor Krum (Chinese Fireball), 3rd - Cedric Diggory (Swedish Short-snout) 4th - Harry Potter (Hungarian Horntail)

3. Who beat England in the Quidditch World Cup? Luxembourg

4. Who started the Black Family tradition of beheading elderly house elves? Aunt Elladora

5. How many types of flying horses are there? 4 (Thestral, Abraxan, Aethonan, Granian)

6. What two phoenix are named by J K Rowling? Fawkes and Sparky (the mascot for the Moutohora Macaws)

7. What wand cores does Ollivander use and name one person whose wand contains each core? Phoenix Tail Feather - Harry and Voldemort, Dragon's Heartstring - Hermione, Unicorn Hair - Ron, Cedric (Ron's first wand, Charlie's old one also contained a unicorn hair)

8. Name and advert which appears on the blackboard at the Quidditch World Cup. Bertie Botts Every Flavoured Bean, Bluebottle Broomstick, Glad Rags Wizard Wear, Mrs. Scowers’ Magical Mess Remover

9. Where did the Dursley's hope to buy a holiday home? Majorca

10. Name a hobby of Dumbledore's listed on the famous wizard and witch card. Chamber Music, Ten Pin Bowling

Good Evans - Sep 21, 2006 9:21 am (#1863 of 2932)

answers to follow in a few minutes!!

edit : They must have been a bit more testing - but well done everyone

1 - home, school, work, travelling, lost, hospital, prison, mortal peril (1/2 given for one or more - 1 given for all 8 - yep I know I'm hard!)

2 - Stuart Ackerley

3 - Pink - and my heart goes out to all of you that said blue!

4 - Amycus and Alecto - had to get them both for the full point (1/2 point for one only)

5 - 4

6 - Dragon heartstring and a Veela hair

7 - Professor Kettleburn

8 - Janus Thickey ward for permanent spell damage - point awarded for Janus Thickey

9 - Dragon breeding for pleasure and profit. (I was tough all or nothing on this one)

10 - Stonewall High

Mediwitch - Sep 25, 2006 6:20 pm (#1883 of 2932)

Here are the results!

1. Who is the Junior Minister who was entertaining the public by behaving like a duck? Herbert Chorley (HBP, ch. 1).

2. Where did Tom Riddle buy the diary he later turned into a horcrux? In a variety shop on Vauxhall Road, London (CoS, ch. 13)

3. In what did Harry soak his hand after his detention with Umbridge left his hand bleeding severely? A solution of strained and pickled murtlap tentacles (OoP, ch. 15)

4. What was the name of the apparition point near the Burrow used to travel to the Quidditch World Cup? Stoatshead Hill (GoF, ch. 9) Well, some of you must be able to perform long-distance legilimancy, because I really meant the place where they got the portkey, which is the answer I got from most! I gave credit to everyone on this one as my question was so poorly worded!

5. How many people were at Christmas dinner in PoA? 13, because Professor Trelawney joined the group of 12. (PoA, ch. 11)

6. What three items did Ron and Harry have to help Malfoy with during Potions when Malfoy was faking his arm injury from Buckbeak’s attack? Ron cut up daisy roots, Harry skinned a shrivelfig, and Ron sliced caterpillars. (PoA, ch. 7) (Half credit was given for 1 or 2 correct answers; full credit for all 3!)

7. What did Ginny use as an excuse for keeping people away from Umbridge’s door, allowing Harry and Hermione to break in to her office? Someone had let off Garroting Gas (OoP, ch. 32)

8. What did Sirius send to Harry the morning of the Third Task? A good luck note on a piece of folded parchment with a muddy pawprint on it. (GoF, ch. 31)

9. Name one song sung by Celestina Warbeck in HBP. “A Cauldron Full of Hot, Strong Love” and “You Charmed the Heart Right Out of Me”(HBP, ch. 16) Credit was given for reasonable close answers, such as “Cauldron of Hot Steaming Love”, etc.

10. What new word did Dudley learn on the day the story begins? “Won’t” (PS/SS, ch. 1) Because two of the three UK members who posted answers gave “SHAN’T” as the answer (and the third used “WON’T”), I gave credit for that as it seems the US version was likely different from the UK one here. I did not give credit for “NO” or, although a very good guess, “MINE”.

Well done, all, despite my bumbling! Now I have another good reason to order to full set in the UK version. Over to you, Julie!

Winky Woo - Sep 30, 2006 1:03 pm (#1911 of 2932)

Well done everyone! I can't believe what a bunch of know it alls intelligent people you are!
Here are the answers:

1 What made Uncle Vernon angry about the letter that was sent to Harry in GOF? It was covered completely in stamps except for the address part which drew the attention of the Muggle postman.

2 What is Dumbledore’s favourite jam? (It's mine too!) Raspberry

3 Who was Ginny hexing when Slughorn came into the train carriage in HBP? Zacharias Smith

4 What's Professor Grubbly-Planks first name? Wilhelmina

5 For the end of year exam in POA, Lupin set an obstacle course, what challenges did they face? Wade across a deep paddling pool containing a Grindylow, cross a series of potholes full of Redcaps, squish their way across a patch of marsh, ignoring the misleading directions from a Hinkypunk, the climb into an old trunk and battle with a new Boggart

6 Name 3 of the centaurs. Ronan, Bane, Firenze or Magorian

7 When can you attack the keeper in Quidditch? Madam Hooch was beside herself. “You do not attack the keeper unless the Quaffle is in the scoring area” she shrieked at Bole and Derek.”

8 What single word had Hermione written on the sheet of paper that was found in her hand when she was petrified? Pipes

9 How did Dumbledore prove to Tom Riddle that he was a wizard? Set the wardrobe on fire, and stopped it without damaging the contents

10 How long before the Quidditch World Cup did people with cheap tickets have to turn up? 2 weeks

The standard was so high that I have had to be strict, so either you got it right or you didn't! 1 point for each correct answer.

But the winner with a perfect 10 was Regan of the Gong! Stand up and take a bow! Over to you!

Love Winky x x x

Regan of Gong - Oct 4, 2006 3:01 am (#1932 of 2932)

Alright- let's go team!

1. Besides cereal, toast and bacon and eggs, name one other thing served to eat at breakfast at Hogwarts. Sausages, rolls, kippers and porridge were all acceptable

2. Quote one line from a Celestina Warbeck song.
Oh, come and stir my cauldron,
And if you do it right,
I'll boil you up some hot, strong love
To keep you warm tonight.

or

Oh, my poor heart, where has it gone?
It's left me for a spell...
...and now you've torn it quite apart
I'll thank you to give me back my heart

3. What colour teacup is Prof. Trelawney "rather attached to"? Pink

4. How much is Butterbeer, by the bottle, at the Hogs Head? 2 sickles

5. Who wrote Defensive Magical Theory? Wilbert Slinkhard

6. Name 1 goblin Griphook, Ragnok, Bodgog the Bearded etc etc

7. Who is the head of the Headless Hunt? Sir Patrick "Properly Decapitated" Delaney-Podmore

8. Name the book where the recipe for Polyjuice Potion comes from. Moste Potente Potions

9. What was the score in the Final of the Quidditch World Cup? Ireland- 170 def Bulgaria- 160

10. Name one other suggested name at the D.A's first meeting in the Room of Requirement. The Ministry of Magic are morons, The Anti-Umbridge league, Defence Association

And winning again is Nathan with a perfect round. How do you remember these? I'm serious.

Note that you needed the exact words to gain marks for the Celestina Warbeck song.

Cheers

Regan

Nathan Zimmermann - Oct 8, 2006 10:07 am (#1950 of 2932)

Here are questions and answers

I placed the answers in bold text

Who is Bathsheba Babbling? Bathsheba Babbling is the ancient runes professor according to an early draft names to be included early outline for Prisoner of Azkaban.

Give the grading scale used on examinations the wizarding world from the highest mark to the lowest mark possible? The grading scale is as follows: O = Outstanding, E = Exceeds Expectations, A = Acceptable, P = Poor, D = Dreadful, T = Troll.

When Hermione goes to buy Crookshanks at the Magical Menagerie the owner is advising a customer on the care of what animal? The owner is advising a customer on the care of Double Ended Newts.

What potion is made using powdered moonstone and syrup of hellebore? The Draught of Peace contains powdered moonstone and syrup of hellebore.

Name one of the two textbooks used in Arithmancy classes? This question was poorly constructed as a result I will accept New Theory of Numerology or Numerology and Gramatica

Idris Oakby is responsible for founding what organization? Idris established the Society for the Support of Squibs

What is the incantation for Scarpin's Revelaspell and name four students who have used the incantation? The incantation for Scarpin's Revelaspell is Specialis Revelio In Half Blood Prince Hermione, Ron, Harry and Ernie Macmillan are all known to have use this spell.

Notes on this question:

Note 1: I did not count Severus Snape because he is a professor and not a student.

Note 2: I gave partial credit if people correctly identified students who used the incantation

Note 3: On the incantation both portion word had to be given in order to receive credit for that part of the question spelling I did not count off for example using Revelio or variants of is insufficient to get credit for that part of the answer.

A book was found in the Room of Requirement during the D.A.'s first meeting there, what book was it? The following answers were acceptable: A Compendium of Common Curses and Their Counter-Actions, The Dark Arts Outsmarted, Jinxes for the Jinxed, and Self-Defensive Spellwork

Note 1: I was strict on the titles of the books no partial credit on this question

Who did Ron call a lousy biased scumbag, and why? Ron called Igor Karakoff a lousy biased scumbag after the First Task of Triwizard Tournament after he awarded Harry a mere four points while, awarding Viktor Krum a perfect score of ten points despite the poor quality of Krum's performance

Other than human languages, name three other languages spoken in the wizarding world? Acceptable answers to this question include: Fairy, Giant, Gobbledegook or (Goblin), Mermish, Parseltongue, and Troll.

I gave partial credit for all those who only gave two answers.

Finn BV - Oct 13, 2006 5:00 pm (#1984 of 2932)

Answers

Name the first chapter name in at least four of the books (extra credit for more than four). (PS/SS: "The Boy Who Lived," CS: "The Worst Birthday," PA: "Owl Post," GF: "The Riddle House," OP: "Dudley Demented," HBP: "The Other Minister." .25 points for each chapter name.)

What are the three components of the answer to the Sphinx's riddle? (That is, she gives three clues which are rebuses to the whole word. What are the three parts?) (spy+d+er. Sorry, I can't give points for giving parts of the actual clue because I didn't specify that. Good for you though! )

Name one password Sir Cadogan thought up. (oddbodkins, scurvy cur)

What is the role of a blood-sucking bugbear in the series? As in, when was it mentioned and why? (Hagrid accused it of killing his roosters in CS.)

Name one room on the seventh floor of Hogwarts. (Room of Requirement, Gryffindor common room, Divination classroom, Flitwick's office. No extra credit for more than one.)

What book did Phyllida Spore write? (1000 Magical Herbs and Fungi)

Why was Geoffrey Hooper not chosen for the Quidditch team in OP? (Angelina called him a whiner.)

What is Fred and George's assistant at their shop named? (Verity)

Other than the Chudley Cannons, name a British Quidditch team. (Many, any from the Lexicon were fine.)

What branch of her Auror test did Tonks 'nearly fail'? (Stealth and Tracking. .5 point if you only had one of those words.)

Congrats, Mediwitch! And to all as well: good answers, high scores!

Nathan Zimmermann - Oct 18, 2006 4:10 pm (#2009 of 2932)

Here are the questions answers:

As promised

Question 1: Name one wizarding family besides the Weasleys or the Lovegoods who live in or near Ottery St. Catchpole? The Fawcetts or the The Diggorys live in or near Ottery St. Catchpole.

Note: I also accepted the following variations The Diggorys, Diggory Family, Diggory and Fawcett family or Fawcett

Question 2: Who is Dirk Cresswell? Dirk Cresswell is the Head of the Goblin Liaison Office. Note I gave partial credit for saying he was a ministry worker but full credit Cresswell's full title

Question 3: From oldest to youngest list all the Weasley children. Extra credit will be given for giving the full names for those Weasleys whose full name is known. Bill Weasley, Charlie Weasley, Percy Ignatius Weasley, Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Ronald (Ron) Billius Weasley, and Ginevra (Ginny) Molly Weasley

Note 1: if William, Charles, Percival, and Frederick appeared in answers such answers were discounted because, these names have not been given as canon.

Note 2: However, in the following instances where following answers were given William (Bill), Charles (Charlie), Percival (Percy) and Frederick (Fred) the names William, Charles, Percival, and Frederick were discounted but, credit was given for the answer because of the presence of the names Bill, Charlie, Percy and Fred accompanied it. If the names Bill, Charlie, Percy and Fred did not accompany such answers deductions were given.

Note 3: I accepted all variations on Percy's middle name of Ignatius.

Note 4: In order to get the full extra credit point on this question: the following had to be in Percy Ignatius Weasley, Ronald (Ron) Billius Weasley, and Ginevra (Ginny) Molly Weasley had to be give in the proper Order answers such as Percy Billius resulted in deductions.

Question 4: With whom did Edred Worple attend Slughorn's Christmas Party? Sanguini the Vampire.

Note 1: I gave only partial credit for saying a vampire.

Question 5: By the end of December 1996 how many years had McGonagall been teaching classes at Hogwarts? By the end of December 1996, McGonagall had been tecahing at Hogwarts Forty (40) Years

Question 6 The Fountain of Magical Brethren is surrounded by five statutes what magical beings do they represent? A wizard, a witch, centaur, a goblin, and a house-elf make up the five statutes of the fountain.

Note any omission of one of the five types resulted in deductions.

Question 7: How many Death Eaters did it take to kill Gideon and Fabian Prewett? It took five (5) Death Eaters to murder Fabian and Gideon Prewett

Question 8: What college was Justin Finch-Fletchley planning to attend before he got his acceptance letter to Hogwarts? Prior to his acceptance at Hogwarts Justin Finch-Fletchley was planning to Eton.

Note: I also accepted the answer of Eaton because, the intent of the poster was clear

Question 9: What forms so the the patronuses for Harry, Ron and Hermione take? Harry's patronus is a stag, Ron's patronus is a Jack Russell Terrier, and Hermione's is an otter.

Note 1: I accepted Catherine Hermiona's answer of deer in response to the part of the question about Harry

Note 2: I accepted the answer of a dog in response to the portion of the question relating to Ron

Note 3: Note any omission of one of the three patronuses resulted in deductions

Question 10: In Minsk Hagrid had slight disagreement with what type of magical being? While, in Minsk Hagrid had slight disagreement with a vampire.

azi - Oct 22, 2006 12:41 pm (#2039 of 2932)

A little later than the afternoon, but here are the answers (I went to the seaside. )!

1. At what ages did Horace Slughorn take Felix Felicis? 24 and 57

2. What potion did Harry and the other students in his year have to make for their 1st year exam? Forgetfulness Potion

3. Who wrote Magical Drafts and Potions? Arsenius Jigger, I allowed it spelt Arsenus.

4. What is used to alleviate the effects of eating Alihotsy leaves? Glumbumble secretion

5. What does Gregory's Unctuous Unction do? Makes the drinker that the giver is their best friend

6. What ingredient did Harry add to his Elixir To Induce Euphoria that impressed Slughorn? Peppermint, I allowed mint.

7. Name two magical cleaning fluids/solutions. Dragon's Blood, Mrs. Scower’s Magical Mess Remover (allowed removal), Doxycide

8. What colour is Veritaserum? Clear, transparent, colourless etc.

9. Name two ways Voldemort attempted to keep himself alive involving potions/magical solutions. Unicorn Blood, Nagini's venom, restoration of body, allowed Elixir of Life/PS/SS as well.

10. By what other name is Wolfsbane known? Aconite or Monkshood, gave 1/2 for Monkshed

Thank you all for entering - good answers all round!

Phelim Mcintyre - Oct 29, 2006 4:47 am (#2061 of 2932)

OK everyone - here and the answers and scores:

1) What colour was the cushion in Ollivander's shop window? Purple

2) What book did Lucius Malfoy hide Riddle's diary in? ‘Beginners Guide to Transfiguration’

3) Whose boggart was a mummy? Parvati Patil's

4) What colour robes did the watchwizard wear when Harry visited the Ministry of Magic? Peacock Blue (half point given for another shade of blue)

5) Where did Narcissa Malfoy say they should go after meeting a "Mugblood" in Madam Malkins? Twillfit and Tattings

6) Who leads the Headless Hunt? Sir Patrick Delaney-Podmore

7) Name one thing a fake wand turned into? Rubber Haddock, Tin Parrot or Mouse

8) What court room was Harry's hearing in? Number 10

9) What phone number when dialed gives access to the Ministry of Magic? 62442 - or MAGIC

10) Name three animagi and their animal forms (one point for each pairing)? Prof McGonagall - Tabby Cat; Sirius (Padfoot) Black - Black Dog; James (Prongs) Potter - Stag; Peter (Wormtail) Pettigrew - Rat; Rita Skeeter - Beetle (point given if people mentioned the DIGS theory).

This was a close one so well done every body.

Good Evans - Nov 4, 2006 10:06 am (#2090 of 2932)

OK – Answers time - well done everyone some really high scores:

1 - too much lettuce (I allowed overfed)

2 - 3

3 - Longbottom and Finch-Fletchly (1/2 for each one right)

4 - with his hat inside out and his wand snapped in two which was sad (1/2 point each for the hat and the wand)

5 - Cherry and Unicorn hair (1/2 point for each)

6 - curses (allowed anything reasonable)

7 - Bob Ogden - Head of Magical law Enforcement (accepted Ogden)

8 - Milkman

9 - Confiscated and Highly Dangerous

10 - Aberforth Dumbledore (by common agreement!!!)

Mediwitch - Nov 11, 2006 10:40 am (#2111 of 2932)

Well, it’s been more than 24 hours since the last post, so here are the results! I was really picky on #9, otherwise it would have been hard to score. , but no points off for spelling, so if you were close you got it. Also, for #2 and 4, I gave half credit if you got half of the name right but missed the other half.

1. What was Uncle Vernon’s solution to the Spanish baggage-handler’s strike mentioned on the news?” Give ‘em a life-long siesta, I would,” snarled Uncle Vernon. (OoP, ch. 1) Firing all of them got you full credit.

2. Who sends letter to Harry from the Improper Use of Magic Office? Mafalda Hopkirk (OoP, ch. 2)

3. What did both of Harry’s visitor’s badges from the Ministry of Magic read? Harry Potter, Disciplinary Hearing; Harry Potter, Rescue Mission (OoP ch. 7; 34)

4. Who was Professor Trelawney’s famous ancestor? The celebrated Seer, Cassandra Trelawney (OoP, ch. 15)

5. Who was the first person to sign Hermione’s list for the DA, agreeing not to tell Umbridge what they were doing? Fred Weasley (OoP, ch. 16)

6. Who conducted the Slytherins as they sang “Weasley Is Our King” for the first time? Pansy Parkinson (OoP, ch. 19)

7. What Muggle remedy did Arthur “mess around” with? Stitches (OoP, ch. 23)

8. What does Professor McGonagall offer Delores Umbridge during the chapter “Career Advice”? A cough drop (OoP, ch. 29)

9. Name two items banned from the examination hall during O.W.L.s. AutoQuills, Rememberalls, Detachable Cribbing Cuffs, and Self-Correcting Ink. (OoP, ch. 31)

10. Who removed the swamp that Fred and George left in the hallway? Professor Flitwick (OoP, ch. 38)

Great work everybody!

virginiaelizabeth - Nov 17, 2006 1:19 pm (#2127 of 2932)

OKK! Answers time!

1.) What were first years asked to do in their first ever transfiguration lesson? - Turn a needle into a match

2.) Name as many food items at Nearly Headless Nick's Deathday party as you can. - Rotten fish, burnt cakes, maggoty haggis, slab of moldy cheese, the big cake

3.) What does Droobles Best Blowing Gum do? - Fills a room with blue-belled colored bubbles that refuse to pop for days

4.) What does Mundungus Fletcher claim was ruined at the QWC? - A 12-bedroomed tent with en-suite Jacuzzi

5.) What are Harry and Krum talking about when they find Mr. Crouch at the edge of the forest? - Hermione and their relationship

6.) What information does Aunt Petunia surprisingly know about the WW? - She knows what a Dementor is and that they guard Azkaban

7.) What does Umbridge like to do for her detentions? - Write with a quill that cuts the back of your hand and uses your blood as ink

8.) Where does Snape live over the summer holidays? - Spinner’s End

9.) Why does Slughorn want to go to Aragog's funeral so badly? - To get the venom from Aragog, as it is very valuable.

10.) In CoS, what does Uncle Vernon accuse Harry of ruining during his dinner party? (Hint: it's the first time he comes up to Harry's room) - The punch line of his Japanese golfer joke

*BONUS**(1pt.) Recite the musical valentine that Harry received in his 2nd year! It's all or nothing on this one! --His eyes are as green as a fresh pickled toad, His hair is as dark as a blackboard. I wish he was mine, he's really divine, The hero who conquered the Dark Lord.

And the winner with 11 points...Regan! Good job everyone!

Regan of Gong - Nov 23, 2006 1:44 am (#2145 of 2932)

OK, answers time. Ran for a bit shorter than normal, but my week is about to get hectic.

1. Name 3 passwords to the Gryffindor Tower Common Room. (1/3 for each) Many and varied.

2. Name 1 other guest from the Deathday Party other than Hogwarts Ghosts/Peeves and the Headless Hunt.(1 mark) The wailing widow from Kent, A group of gloomy looking nuns, a short, portly man and a ragged man wearing chains.

3. Besides Dumbledore and Merlin, name 2 other people from Chocolate Frog cards. (1/2 mark each) Agrippa, Circe, Cliodna, Alberic Grunnion, Hengist of Woodcroft, Paracelsus, Ptolemey, Morgana.

4. What does "Rictusempra" do? (1 mark) Makes the victim laugh uncontrollably, unlike the film, where the victim is thrown backwards.

5. What did Dumbledore turn into a Portkey on the night of the Snake attack on Mr. Weasley to take Harry and the Weasleys to Grimmauld Place? (1 mark) An old kettle

6. What did Fred and George say was hidden under Professor Quirell's turban? (1 mark) Garlic, to protect from Vampires wherever he went.

7. How often do Gringotts say they check the High Security vaults for people trapped inside? (1 mark) About once every 10 years.

8. Who set off the Dark Mark over Hogwarts? (1 mark) Gibbon.

9. Who was a previous gamekeeper of Hogwarts? (1 mark) A man called Ogg.

10. In which sea is Azkaban located? (1 mark) The North Sea.

And winning with 9- Phelim McIntyre. Well done to all, although I noticed there was lots of movie and game contamination (e.g. Rictusempra, Wattlebird etc.)

Eagerly awaiting new questions, Phelim.

Phelim Mcintyre - Dec 3, 2006 11:20 am (#2169 of 2932)

) What is the name of the nightie/nightdress wearing wizard? Archie.

2) What type of carpet did Crouch Sr's grandmother once have? An Axminster. (Typing error - it was Crouch's grandfather who had the carpet)

3) What planet did Trelawney say that Harry was born under? Saturn.

4) What occurred during the 1792 Triwizard Tournament? A cockatrice attacked all the judges.

5) What did the Beauxbatons horses drink? Single-malt whiskey.

6) What colour are the Durmstang robes? Blood red.

7) How did Cedric Diggory attempt to get the golden egg? Transfigured a rock into a dog.

8) How much money did Harry win as Triwizard champion? 1,000 galleons.

9) Who was the Death Eater Voldemort tortured? Avery

10) What hex did Harry use on Draco on the journey back to Kings Cross? Jelly Legs

Bonus question: What was the riddle the sphinx gave Harry? First Think of a person who lives in disguise Who deals in Secrets and tells not but lies Now tell me what's always the last thing to mend The middle of middle and end of the end? And finally give me the sound often heard During the search for a hard-to-find word Now string them together, and answer me this Which creature would you be unwilling to kiss?

Good Evans - Dec 10, 2006 12:28 am (#2184 of 2932)

OK sorry chaps - time got away from me the answers are:

1 - Porlocks / kneazles / crups and knarls

2 - at least 20

3 - some comon goblin - points awarded for goblin

4 - being sent to the centaur liaison office

5 - Scrivenshafts

6 - Bungy the waterskiing budgerigar - points for anything like this

7 - Inigo Imago

8 - Augusta Longbottom

9 - A small silver I pinned to their robes

10 - a revealer

I shall just tot up the points and come back .....

edit ..... I obviously scared some off from having a go - sorry about that I shall go and iron my hands directly!!

well done all - they were challenging and the high scores show just how good you are!! I don’t think I missed anyone - if I did shout!!

Anna L. Black - Dec 16, 2006 6:42 am (#2199 of 2932)

So, the answers!

1. Name the witch that enjoyed being burnt again and again. How many times did she allow herself to be caught? (1 point) Wendelin the Weird, no less than 47 times.

2. What were the dates of Buckbeak's hearing and the following appeal? (1 point) The hearing was on April 20, the appeal - June 6th. I gave every month and every date 1/4 of a point.

3. During the Quidditch game between Slytherin and Gryffindor, quite a few penalties were awarded. Can you remember at least two incidents that led to those penalties? (You have to be exact to get half a point for each, but there are a lot more than two, so more than that will be bonus points ) A few of them are: Flint collided with Angelina out of fury; Fred chucked his club at the back of Flint's head; Montague swerved in front of Katie and got hold of her head; Malfoy got hold of Harry's broom to prevent him from catching the snitch; and at least 3 more that I saw and some of you mentioned.

4. How did the Marauder's Map insult Snape? (2 points)

"Mr. Moony presents his compliments to Professor Snape, and begs him to keep his abnormally large nose out of other people's business."

"Mr. Prongs agrees with Mr. Moony and would like to add that Professor Snape is an ugly git."

"Mr. Padfoot would like to register his astonishment that an idiot like that ever became a professor."

"Mr. Wormtail bids Professor Snape good day, and advises him to wash his hair, the slimeball."

A detail from each one was enough to get 1/2 a point, even if you didn't mention who said it.

5. Name three creatures taught by Lupin in the DADA lessons. (1 point) Hinkypunks, Kappas, Grindylows, Boggarts, Redcaps

6. What did Ron and Harry see in each other's teacup? (2 points)Harry saw a wonky sort of cross, which meant suffering, and a sun, which meant great happiness. Ron saw a blob like a bowler hat (which he though meant working for the Ministry, and which looked like an acorn when you hold the cup the other way) and an animal - a hippo or a sheep (Trelawney said it was the Grim). I gave 1/2 a point for each of the four details (cross, sun, bowler hat, animal) or their meaning.

How many Muggles and how many wizards did Sirius Black murder with a single curse? (1 point) None at all, it was Pettigrew who killed the Muggles (and there were no wizards dead). Yes, it was a tricky question (but the answer "None" was enough to get the point)

8. What were Parvati's, Seamus's and Dean's Boggarts? (1 point) Parvati - a mummy, Seamus - a Banshee, Dean - a severed hand. The snake is movie contamination

Elanor wins with 9 1/4 points!!

Elanor - Dec 20, 2006 12:16 pm (#2216 of 2932)

Questions and answers:

1) What are the 3 Ds and can you name them? The three qualities needed to Apparate correctly (1): Determination, Destination, Deliberation. (0,5 for each word)

2) Name two alchemists mentioned in the series who really existed (there are more than two, extra points if you name more than two). 0,5 point each Nicolas Flamel, Perenelle Flamel, Paracelsus, Cornelius Agrippa, Ptoleme accepted too.

3) What is Golpalott's Third Law? Can your inner Hermione recite it by heart? It gives the rule one needs to follow when brewing an Antidote for a blended poison. (1 point) "Golpalott's Third Law states that the antidote for a blended poison will be equal to more than the sum of the antidotes for each of the separate components." (1 point if complete, 0,5 point if quote incomplete).

4) In CoS, what did Neville buy to try and protect him from the Heir of Slytherin's attacks? An evil smelling green onion, a pointed purple crystal and a rotting newt tail (0,5 point for each item).

5) What was the subject of the essay Harry had to write for Potions during the summer before his third year at Hogwarts? Shrinking Potions (1 point)

6) Name as many objects as you can that Harry noticed being in the RoR when he hid his Potions book in it in the HBP. (won't list them all here, see p. 526! )(0,5 point for each item)

7) According to Luna, what is Gurdyroot excellent for? Warding off Gulping Pimplies (1)

8) What did Harry receive for Christmas in CoS (extra points if you tell who gave him what). A toothpick (the Dursleys), some treacle Fudge (Hagrid), "Flying with the Canons" (Ron), a luxury eagle-feather quill (Hermione), hand-knitted jumper/sweater and some plum cake (Mrs. Weasley). (0,5 point for each item, 1 if paired with a character).

Congratulations again Mediwitch!