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Harry Potter fan test: 15-question trivia challenge

Quick, fun Harry Potter fan quiz: 15 questions, instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Kim KuhteublUpdated Aug 26, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
Learning OutcomesStudy Material
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This Harry Potter fan quiz helps you check your knowledge of spells, characters, and key plot moments in 15 quick multiple-choice questions. If you want a warm-up, try easy Harry Potter trivia, or take on hard Harry Potter trivia; you can also review Harry Potter questions with answers to sharpen up between rounds.

Who is the headmaster of Hogwarts for most of the series?
Severus Snape
Albus Dumbledore
Dolores Umbridge
Minerva McGonagall
Albus Dumbledore serves as headmaster of Hogwarts from Harry's first year until his death in the sixth book. He is widely recognized as the leading authority at the school during this period.
Which house at Hogwarts values bravery and courage?
Hufflepuff
Slytherin
Ravenclaw
Gryffindor
Gryffindor was founded by Godric Gryffindor and is known for valuing bravery and courage. Its emblematic animal is the lion, symbolizing boldness.
What spell is used to disarm an opponent?
Expelliarmus
Lumos
Stupefy
Protego
Expelliarmus forcibly removes an opponent's wand or item, making it the classic disarming charm. It is frequently used by Harry throughout the series.
Who is Harry Potter's owl companion?
Scabbers
Crookshanks
Fawkes
Hedwig
Hedwig, a snowy owl gifted to Harry for his eleventh birthday, remains his loyal pet throughout the series. She delivers mail and provides Harry with companionship.
What device shows memories in the wizarding world?
Pensieve
Time-Turner
Mirror of Erised
Sorting Hat
The Pensieve is a shallow stone basin used to extract and review memories. This device allows characters to examine events from multiple perspectives.
Which creature's tears have powerful healing properties?
Phoenix
Hippogriff
Niffler
Basilisk
Phoenix tears possess potent regenerative and healing abilities, as shown when Fawkes heals Harry in the Chamber of Secrets. No other creature in the series demonstrates this level of healing.
What is the name of the wizarding prison guarded by Dementors?
Grimmauld Place
Nurmengard
Malfoy Manor
Azkaban
Azkaban is the high-security wizarding prison known for housing dangerous criminals. Dementors patrol its walls, feeding on prisoners' emotions.
Which spell produces light from the tip of a wand?
Lumos
Lumos Maxima
Incendio
Nox
Lumos creates a beam of light from the caster's wand tip, acting like a flashlight. The counter-charm Nox is used to extinguish it.
Who is revealed to be the Half-Blood Prince?
Tom Riddle
Severus Snape
Horace Slughorn
Gilderoy Lockhart
The moniker 'Half-Blood Prince' refers to Severus Snape, combining his mother's maiden name (Prince) with his Muggle and wizard heritage. This identity is unveiled in the sixth book.
Which Hogwarts house founder valued cunning and ambition?
Helga Hufflepuff
Salazar Slytherin
Godric Gryffindor
Rowena Ravenclaw
Salazar Slytherin prized ambition, resourcefulness, and determination in his house members. Slytherin is also associated with the serpent emblem.
What must be caught to end a Quidditch match and earn 150 points?
Bludger
Snitchback
Quaffle
Golden Snitch
Catching the Golden Snitch ends the game and awards 150 points to the Seeker's team. This often decides the outcome of matches.
Who kills Albus Dumbledore on the Astronomy Tower?
Bellatrix Lestrange
Severus Snape
Fenrir Greyback
Draco Malfoy
Severus Snape casts the Avada Kedavra curse on Dumbledore as part of a prearranged plan between them. This event marks a major turning point in the series.
What is Hogwarts' motto translated from Latin?
Never tickle a sleeping dragon
Knowledge is power
Strength through unity
Magic conquers all
'Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus' literally means 'Never tickle a sleeping dragon.' It serves as the school's whimsical but cautionary motto.
Which magical plant allows a wizard to breathe underwater during the Triwizard Tournament?
Mandrake
Devil's Snare
Gillyweed
Wolfsbane
Gillyweed induces temporary gills and webbed appendages, enabling underwater breathing. It is provided to Harry by Dobby.
What vault number did Hagrid and Harry visit at Gringotts?
394
713
222
619
Vault 713 held the Philosopher's Stone before it was moved for safekeeping. Hagrid retrieved it under Dumbledore's orders.
Which of the following was NOT one of Voldemort's Horcruxes?
Salazar Slytherin's locket
Helga Hufflepuff's cup
Tom Riddle's diary
Resurrection Stone
Voldemort never turned the Resurrection Stone into a Horcrux. His Horcruxes included items like the diary, cup, locket, and more tied to his personal history.
In wizarding currency, how many Sickles are there in one Galleon?
17
15
12
29
The official Gringotts exchange rate is 17 Sickles to one Galleon. This conversion is referenced several times when characters handle money.
Which goblin helps Harry break into Bellatrix Lestrange's vault?
Griphook
Ragnok
Gornuk
Bogrod
Griphook betrays his own kind's rules to guide Harry and his friends into Bellatrix's vault. His role is crucial in accessing the Horcrux inside.
What is the core of Harry Potter's wand?
Phoenix feather
Dragon heartstring
Basilisk fang
Unicorn hair
Harry's wand contains a feather from Fawkes, Dumbledore's phoenix. This core is shared only with Voldemort's wand.
Which creature's hair is used to craft the invisibility cloak of the Deathly Hallows?
Thestral
Graphorn
Demiguise
Niffler
The invisibility cloak is woven from the silky hair of the Demiguise, a rare creature whose fur renders objects invisible. This artifact is one of the three Deathly Hallows.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify key Harry Potter characters and their roles
  2. Recall iconic spells and their magical effects
  3. Analyze Hogwarts houses and their distinct traits
  4. Evaluate major plot events across the series
  5. Demonstrate understanding of magical creatures and artifacts
  6. Apply wizarding world lore to fun trivia questions

Cheat Sheet

  1. Familiarize with the main characters - Dive into the lives of Harry, Hermione, and Ron to unlock the heart of the wizarding world. Their friendships, rivalries, and bravery are the engines that drive the plot forward. Discover each hero's backstory and how they grow throughout the series.
  2. Master iconic spells - From the trusty "Expelliarmus" to the illuminating "Lumos," spells are your ticket to magic school vibes. Learning incantations and their effects adds extra sparkle to every classroom scene. Time to wave that wand with confidence!
  3. Explore the four Hogwarts houses - Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin each have unique values that shape student life. Knowing the traits - bravery, loyalty, wisdom, and ambition - helps you predict character choices and drama. Which house would you be sorted into?
  4. Review major plot events - Key moments like the Triwizard Tournament and the Battle of Hogwarts mark huge character growth and magical showdowns. Spotting these milestones will clarify the series' epic arcs and themes. It's like having a treasure map to the biggest plot twists!
  5. Study magical creatures - From the creepy Basilisk to the mysterious Thestrals and majestic Hippogriffs, magical beasts add wonder (and warning!) to the story. Each creature has its lore and surprises, so keep your eyes peeled for their roles. You might even practice your best Hippogriff curtsey!
  6. Understand magical artifacts - Objects like the Marauder's Map and the Invisibility Cloak aren't just shiny props - they drive the mystery and danger at every turn. Knowing what these artifacts do will make plot twists feel extra thrilling. Get ready to track secret passages like a pro!
  7. Grasp the concept of Horcruxes - Horcruxes hide pieces of a wizard's soul, and only the darkest magic can make them. Understanding why Voldemort splits his soul explains the series' final battles and moral quests. Brace yourself for some seriously dark lessons!
  8. Review Hogwarts staff roles - Professors like Dumbledore, Snape, and McGonagall shape Hogwarts' guidance, rules, and surprises. Learning their histories and quirks brings every classroom scene to life. Who do you think gives the best magical advice?
  9. Learn about the Hogwarts founders - Godric, Helga, Rowena, and Salazar laid the school's foundations and values that last for centuries. Their legendary decisions and rivalries echo through every corridor. Dive into their stories to see how history reaches into your favorite chapters.
  10. Understand the Sorting Hat - The Sorting Hat's magical mind reads your traits and decides your Hogwarts destiny with wit and wisdom. Its songs and choices reflect the founders' visions and student personalities. Hop on and see which house it thinks you belong to!
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