Harry Potter Quiz

When is Harry Potter's birthday?

• January 31

• July 31

• February 28

• April 1

Answer explanation

Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling's have birthdays on the same day — July 31.

Name the platform at Kings Cross Station the students used to access the Hogwarts Express

• 9 1/2

• 9 2/4

• 9 3/4

• 9

Answer explanation

Platform 9 ¾ is the train platform, where students board to the Hogwarts Express. It was accessed by walking through the solid barrier between platforms nine and ten.

Who wasn't the founders of Hogwarts?

• Godric Gryffindor

• Helga Hufflepuff

• Albus Dumbledore

• Rowena Ravenclaw

Answer explanation

Hogwarts School was founded in the 10th century by Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff and Salazar Slytherin.

What's the name of the unlock spell?

• Riddikulus

• Wingardium Leviosa

• Lumos

• Alohomora

Answer explanation

The Unlocking Charm (Alohomora) was a charm that unlocked objects such as doors or windows.

Which dragon species did Harry face in the Triwizard Tournament in "Goblet of Fire"?

• Norwegian Ridgeback

• Hungarian Horntail

• Antipodean Opaleye

• Swedish Short-Snout

Answer explanation

Harry Potter faced a Hungarian Horntail during the Triwizard Tournament in Goblet of Fire, armed with only his wand and the broom.

What's the name of the three-headed dog in Harry Potter?

• Fluffy

• Mrs. Norris

• Dobby

• Fang

Answer explanation

Rubeus Hagrid once owned a three-headed dog named Fluffy, which he got from a Greek man he met at a pub. Fluffy served as the guard to protect the Philosopher's Stone.

What animal could Peter Pettigrew turn into?

• Cat Mrs. Norris

• Rat Scabbers

• Dog Fang

• Owl Hedwig

Answer explanation

Peter was an unregistered Animagus and lived as Ron Weasley’s pet rat Scabbers.

What was the password to the Albus Dumbledore office?

• Studious Success

• Cherry pie

• Poppy Strudel

• Sherbet Lemon

Answer explanation

"Sherbet lemon" is used as a password to Dumbledore's office as he was particularly fond of these sweets.

How Sirius Black was related to Harry?

• Father

• Brother

• Godfather

• Teacher

Answer explanation

Sirius Black was James Potter's closest friend and Harry Potter's godfather.

What kind of car did Harry and Ron drive?

• Ford Anglia

• Chevrolet Corvette

• Aston Martin

• Mercedes Gullwing

Answer explanation

The blue Flying Ford Anglia 105E Deluxe was enchanted by Arthur Weasley to fly.