A quiz that deepens your Harry Potter trivia, from character questions to fun facts.
The British novel series Harry Potter enjoys worldwide recognition and popularity.
Written by J.K.
Rowling, it’s a fantasy work loved by people of all ages in Japan as well.
Some of you may be thinking, “I want to deepen my knowledge of Harry Potter” or “I want to learn some trivia.”
In this article, we’ve gathered quizzes that will help you pick up trivia and fun facts related to Harry Potter.
We’ll present questions on a variety of themes, such as characters from the series and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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A quiz to deepen your Harry Potter trivia. From character quizzes to fun facts (1–10)
What is the name of the railway line that goes from King’s Cross Station to Hogwarts?
- Platform five and a half
- Platform Nine and Three-Quarters
- Platform Nine and Five-Fourths
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Platform Nine and Three-Quarters
The platform used by wizarding students traveling from King’s Cross Station to Hogwarts is called Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. It is hidden between the real station’s Platforms 9 and 10, and can be accessed by passing through a magical barrier invisible to ordinary people.
Who is Harry Potter’s godfather?
- Sirius Black
- Remus Lupin
- Peter Pettigrew
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Sirius Black
Sirius Black is Harry’s godfather. He was one of James Potter’s closest friends. In the story, he is depicted as showing fatherly affection toward Harry and trying to protect him. Sirius is also brave, hails from Gryffindor like Harry, and is known for having shared many adventures with James Potter.
What does the spell ‘Expelliarmus’ mean?
- Erase the target’s memory
- Knock the target's weapon away
- immobilize the target
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The spell “Expelliarmus” has the effect of disarming an opponent by knocking a weapon or wand out of their hand. This spell is often used during duels to render an opponent unarmed and appears in many important scenes in the story.
How many children are in the Weasley family?
- 5 people
- 6 people
- 7 people
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7 people
There are seven Weasley children in total: Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, and the only girl in the family, Ginny. They play important roles throughout the series, with Ron being one of the main characters in particular.
How many Unforgivable Curses are there?
- two
- three
- four
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three
There are three Unforgivable Curses: the Killing Curse (Avada Kedavra), the Cruciatus Curse (Crucio), and the Imperius Curse (Imperio), whose abuse is strictly prohibited. These spells are banned due to their powerful effects and the thrilling yet dangerous outcomes they produce, and using them is considered a criminal act.
What animal is Harry Potter’s Patronus?
- deer
- snake
- owl
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deer
Harry Potter’s Patronus is a stag. It’s mentioned in the story that his father, James Potter, could also summon a stag-shaped Patronus. This can be seen as a symbol of their strong bond.
What is the name of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley’s eldest son?
- Albus Severus Potter
- Lily Luna Potter
- James Sirius Potter
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James Sirius Potter
Harry and Ginny’s eldest son is James Sirius Potter. His name comes from Harry’s father, James Potter, and Harry’s godfather and friend, Sirius Black.
In which country is the magic school Hogwarts located?
- England
- Ireland
- Scotland
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Scotland
The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is located on the shore of a Scottish lake, surrounded by high mountains. The school blends in with the surrounding landscape and is concealed from the eyes of non-magical people (Muggles) by magic. In the Harry Potter series, Scotland’s nature-rich regions are portrayed as secluded spaces of the wizarding world.
What are considered the three major magic schools: Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and which is the other one?
- Ilvermorny
- Castro Brux
- Durmstrang
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Durmstrang
The last of the three major wizarding schools is Durmstrang. Located in Northern Europe, this school is known, alongside Hogwarts, for its very long history and its reputation for providing excellent magical education.
What is the name of the ability that allows wizards or witches to transform into animals?
- Animagus
- Regiments
- Patronus
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Animagus
An Animagus is a witch or wizard who can transform into a specific animal at will. In the series, this ability is extremely rare, and only a few characters possess it. When transforming into an Animagus, they can return to their original human form at any time by their own will, and they can freely use the abilities of the animal they transform into.