If You Can Ace This Hogwarts Quiz, You Secretly Went There!
- by Margaret Wells
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It's where we all wish we'd gone to school. We can practically taste the pumpkin juice or feel the staircases moving under our feet. If you grew up loving Harry Potter, then your world is filled with love for Hogwarts. You feel like you know every spell and every secret passage. With how much you love Hogwarts, it's no wonder you know so much about it.
A love for Hogwarts isn't enough to pass this quiz, however. If you can pass THIS quiz on Hogwarts, then you have a secret. You're no muggle! You're a witch or wizard, and you really did attend Hogwarts. We're all speechless with jealousy, of course. Did you ever see Professor McGonagall turn into a cat?
You might have really gone to Hogwarts, but can you prove it? If you can pass this quiz, then we've guessed your secret. You're a true witch or wizard, and you've been to Hogsmeade, get your books in Diagon Alley, and own your very own wand. We all wish we'd gotten a letter when we were eleven, but you really did.
What do you think? Can you pass this Hogwarts quiz? If you can, you secretly went there!
What's the name of the Ravenclaw ghost?
If you secretly went to Hogwarts, then you were sorted into a certain house when you arrived. It might even have been Ravenclaw. Whether or not Ravenclaw is the house you belong to, you should still know the name of their ghost. He or she never spoke much in the first few Harry Potter books, but they played an important role at the end. You should know the answer to this one. If you do, then you secretly attended Hogwarts!
What statue leads to Hogsmeade?
Hogsmeade is the all-magic, no-Muggle village near Hogwarts. The Hogwarts students, as long as they're older than second year, love to visit Hogsmeade on the weekends. Most students just leave through the main gate, but there's a secret entrance to Hogsmeade you can take, as well. If you were in good standing with the Marauders or their successors, then you knew all about the secret passage when you were a student at Hogwarts. It's behind a statue. Do you know which one?
Where is the potions classroom?
Harry Potter detested potions class, but that might have been because Professor Snape was so mean to him. How about you? Did you like potions class? If you really went to Hogwarts, then you know exactly where the potions classroom is located since you walked to it every single week. Is it up in a tower? Down in the dungeons? Or is it up in a spooky old attic? Either way, it's filled with strange jars and weird ingredients to use.
What's the name of the Slytherin ghost?
Every Hogwarts House has a ghost. Not every ghost is fun, but every ghost is useful. The Slyhterin ghost is the only one who can get Peeves to stop whatever mischief he's causing. Were you sorted in Slytherin? If you were, then you definitely know the name of your house ghost. Even if you belong to another Hogwarts house, you should be able to guess the name of Slytherin's house ghost with ease. He or she would have made an impression on you!
How is the Great Hall usually lit?
The Great Hall is the gathering place for Hogwarts students. When you first arrived at Hogwarts, it's where you put on the sorting hat and found out what House you'd belong to. It's where you get your mail every morning, eat your meals, and hear announcements from all of the professors. The Great Hall is lit specially sometimes, like with the fire braziers you see in this picture. Usually, however, it's lit in a certain way. Do you know what lights the Great Hall?
Who makes the food?
Hogwarts is an amazing place for food. Pumpkin juice, mashed potatoes, jams, kippers, treacle tarts... you probably miss all that weird British food you used to eat. Every morning, noon, and night, food appears on the tables in the Great Hall. How does it get there? Not every Hogwarts students questions where their food comes from, but if you tickled a pear and found your way into the Hogwarts kitchens, then you discovered who makes all the incredible Hogwarts food.
What's the name of Hagrid's dog?
Hagrid is the grounds keeper at Hogwarts. He's part giant, loves monsters, and has the best heart in the world. You probably befriended Hagrid during your stay at Hogwarts, in which case, you know the name of his dog. Hagrid loves scary animals like dragons and spiders, but his dog and faithful companion isn't unusual. He's just a big, kind, protective dog. Can you guess what name Hagrid might have given his dog, even if you can't remember the dog's name?
Who lives in the lake?
Hogwarts is bordered by a beautiful, vast lake. First years are rowed across it when they first arrive at Hogwarts, and you likely experienced the lake for the first time this way. Besides this trip across the lake, Hogwarts students enjoy the lake in other ways. You probably never ventured too deeply into it, however, because a certain creature (or creatures) lives down inside it. If you really went to Hogwarts, then you know exactly what lived down in the lake.
What's the name of the Gryffindor Ghost?
As I'm sure you know, Harry Potter and his friends were sorted into Gryffindor. You might not have been sorted into the same house, but we're sure you know the name of their ghost... don't you? While Gryffindor's ghost is more commonly referred to by his nickname, any fans of Harry Potter's story will remember the full name of the Gryffindor ghost. What about you? As a fan and a Hogwarts student, you should know the name of their beloved apparition.
How do you enter the Ravenclaw common room?
Every Hogwarts common room is a secret. In order to get inside it, you have to know about the secret entrance. If you were in Gryffindor, then you know the common room is hidden behind the painting of the fat lady. If you were in Ravenclaw, then you know how to get into that common room as well. You might not have been sorted into Ravenclaw, but you should still know the way into their secret common room. Do you?
Where is the Divination classroom?
Ah, Divination. It wasn't Hermione Granger's favorite subject. Divination is all about crystal balls and tea leaves, and many witches and wizards turn down their noses at it. After all, it's a very imprecise form of magic, even if it can sometimes predict the future. If you attended Hogwarts, however, then you probably took at least one year of Divination. Can you remember where the classroom is located? We're sure you remember how to get to this particular Hogwarts class.
What DOESN'T live in the Forbidden Forest?
The Forbidden Forest is located right next to Hogwarts, and it's absolutely off limits to students. Unless, of course, you were sent inside it as a punishment. It's filled with all sorts of strange creatures and dangers, but do you know which ones? Not everything lives in the Forbidden Forest, but Thestrals do, and so does a magic car that's off its nut. One of the following things doesn't live there, however. Do you know which one doesn't live inside the forest?
Where is the entrance to The Chamber of Secrets?
The Chamber of Secrets is a scary place. Before Harry Potter killed it, a Basilisk lived down there, waiting to be awoken. The Chamber of Secrets was first opened by Voldemort when he was a student, and Harry, Ron, and Hermione had to follow in his footsteps to save Ginny. Even if you never ventured down into The Chamber of Secrets yourself, we're sure you know where it is. Where is the secret entrance to The Chamber of Secrets hidden?
Where do you pick up your mail?
We're sure you remember this scene in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Who could forget having mail delivered this way? Once Harry arrived at Hogwarts, he had his mailed delivered in the usual Hogwarts fashion. We know you did, too. How did mail get delivered at Hogwarts? When you were there, you would have gotten a letter or two, or even a subscription of The Daily Prophet. Can you recall how your mail is delivered once you're at Hogwarts?
What's the name of the Hufflepuff ghost?
Every house has a ghost, as you know fully well. You might belong to Hufflepuff house, where the loyal and the hardworking are sorted. Even if you belong to a different house, we know you know the name of the Hufflepuff ghost. Everyone does, as long as they went to Hogwarts. Show your pride in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and name the Hufflepuff ghost. Can you recall what title he goes by? Only a muggle wouldn't know the answer.
True or False: the Hogwarts express doesn't arrive until dinner time.
The Hogwarts express is a lovely trip. Once it takes off from platform nine and three quarters, it chugs all the way to Hogwarts. You can sit with your friends in one of the train cars, admire the views, and purchase something tasty from the food cart when it comes along. After all your years at Hogwarts, you're very familiar with when the train comes in. How early do you arrive? Does your first day at Hogwarts begin early, or late?
Who runs the Hospital Wing?
In a magic school, the risk of injury is much higher. Muggles don't play with magic balls that come zooming towards your arms and legs and head, and they don't use hexes on each other in the school hallways, either. When you're a witch or wizard, your chances of a weird injury are much higher. Thankfully, a lot of ailments can be cured with magic, and that's what the Hogwarts Hospital Wing is for. Can you remember who runs it?
Who teaches Broom Flight Class?
No magical education is complete with learning how to fly a broom. All first years are taught to ride a broom, since witches and wizards from muggle families might not know how to ride them, yet. Every year, the Broom Flight Class teacher is the same, and we're sure you had him or her your first year at Hogwarts, too. What's the name of the Broom Flight Class instructor? We're sure you know the answer to this one. Do you?
Who teaches Herbology?
Herbology is an important part of any witch or wizard's education. In Herbology class, you learn to care for magical plants, like bubotubers or mandrakes. These plants are often used to collect magical ingredients for potions and other spells, so the role of a Herbologist is an important one. Most Hogwarts students take Herbology all seven years, and you're sure to have taken it most of your years, as well. Can you recall which Hogwarts professor teaches the Herbology class?
Who is the Head of House for Ravenclaw?
You're quite familiar with the fact that Professor Snape is head of Slytherin, but do you know who's the head of Ravenclaw? Whether Ravenclaw is your house or not, you should know the answer to this one! The Head of House is always one of the professors, and you likely had him or her in one of your classes. Do you recall which professor is the Head of House for Ravenclaw? If you attended Hogwarts, you should remember it well.
What's the name of Argus Filch's cat?
Argus Filch roams the corridors of Hogwarts, making sure students don't get up to any mischief. While he might wish all the Hogwarts students would go away and never come back, he can't ever have that wish. Instead, he has to put up with their pranks and messes. Argus Filch has a cat that follows him around, or helps him patrol the corridors. As a Hogwarts student, you learned to dread the sight of her. Do you recall her name?
True or False: the Hogwarts carriages are drawn by magic.
In this screen shot, it's clear that nothing is drawing the Hogwarts carriages. When the Hogwarts express pulls in, these carriages take everyone (except the first years) towards Hogwarts. The carriages certainly look like they're being pulled by magic alone, but looks can be deceiving. If you were at Hogwarts long enough, then someone probably told you the secret behind the Hogwarts carriages. Are the carriages drawn by magic or something else? Think hard to ensure you guess this question right.
How old is Moaning Myrtle?
Moaning Myrtle lives in the girls bathroom. She's been there ever since The Chamber of Secrets opened the first time around, and the Basilisk killed her at age 14. She's far from 14 years old now, however. Including ghost years, how old is Moaning Myrtle? If you can't recall, think of how old she was when Harry Potter met her, and add roughly 25 years. If you love Harry Potter's story, you should have no trouble getting this question right.
Peeves is what kind of creature?
Peeves truly is a terror. If you can get him to annoy your enemies (like Professor Umbridge), then he can be nice to have around. Otherwise, he's a pain. He likes to drop pies on people, sing weird songs, and cause commotion wherever he goes. The Bloody Baron is one of the only Hogwarts residents who can get him to stop. Besides being annoying, what is Peeves? He's a certain type of creature, but what? You would know if you attended Hogwarts.
From who did Harry first hear about the Room of Requirement?
The Room of Requirement is one of the most useful rooms in Hogwarts. Essentially, it turns into whatever you need. If you need to hide something, it opens a large room full of hidden objects. If you need the washroom in the middle of the night, it appears, filled with chamber pots. Harry Potter and his friends used it when they were practicing as Dumbledore's army. But do you know who first told Harry about it? Any Hogwarts student would know.
Who was the Headmaster before Albus Dumbledore?
You might not always pay attention to history and leaders, and "boring" things like that. But, if you went to Hogwarts, then we know you know the names of the headmasters and headmistresses. (Well, all right. Maybe not ALL of them.) You should be able to recall, however, who was headmaster before Albus Dumbledore. Harry had a few conversations with him, since the paintings of the previous headmasters and headmistresses hang in Dumbledore's office and can still talk and give advice.
What did Professor Lockhart fill his office with?
Every year, Hogwarts has a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Every new teacher gets to decorate their office however they want, and you can usually tell a lot about their personality by what they put in it. Professor Lockhart was the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher when Harry Potter was in his second year, and he had a very bold personality. Were you one of Lockhart's students? If so, you should remember what he filled his office with.
How old do you have to be to take the apparition class?
Apparating is a complicated form of magic. It allows you to travel from one spot to another. Basically, it's teleportation, but it's really hard. If you're not experienced, you can splinch yourself in half. Hogwarts students aren't allowed to learn apparating until they're a bit older. Can you recall what year you learned to apparate? If you really did learn how, then, of course, you'd never forget when. How old do you have to be to take the apparition class?
True or False: Hagrid lives inside The Forbidden Forest.
Hagrid takes care of the Hogwarts grounds, and he also cares for all sorts of magical creatures. He's not afraid of the Forbidden Forest, and he even hides his giant brother in there. Hagrid's hut is built to the side of Hogwarts; he doesn't live in the castle itself. Can you recall where Hagrid's hut is located? Is it near the lake, by the gate or inside of the Forbidden Forest? You might have had Care of Magical Creatures there.
True or False: Tom Riddle was well liked at Hogwarts.
Before Voldemort split his soul seven ways, he was a human man named Tom Riddle. He went to Hogwarts, was taught by Dumbledore, and belonged to Slytherin House. Tom Riddle grew up to be the worst threat the Wizarding World had ever seen, but did anyone know it while he was still a student? Was Tom Riddle considered sullen, creepy, and ill mannered? Or did everyone like him and consider him a hero? Any Hogwarts scholar should know this one.
What do you do in Charms class?
Charms class is taught by Professor Flitwick, and it's a necessary part of every witch and wizard's education. If you attended Hogwarts, then you sat through many a Charms class. We're sure you know what types of spells were taught in Charms class. Remember, Charms Class is different from Transfiguration, where you learn to turn something into something else. Do you recall some of your Charms lessons? What magic might you have done in one of your Hogwarts Charms classes?
When did Professor Binns retire?
Professor Binns was the History of Magic Professor when Harry Potter was at Hogwarts, and you might have had him, too. He's very old, very serious, and very boring. In fact, Ron and Harry never took notes in his class and had a very hard time paying attention. (Sometimes, they fell asleep.) If you had Professor Binns, you probably remember him well. (You probably don't remember anything from his classes, though.) Do you remember, however, when Professor Binns retired from Hogwarts?
How is Hogwarts hidden from Muggles?
Hogwarts is beautiful, full of magical happenings, and in plain view of the sky. What do airplanes see when they look down? What if a muggle is walking past? If you ever wondered why muggles didn't know about Hogwarts, then this was the answer you found. Any Hogwarts student knows the answer to this one-- if they were anything like Hermione Granger, that is. We're sure your professors mentioned it once or twice, too. How is Hogwarts hidden from Muggles?
Which of these animals is not part of Hogwarts architecture?
A castle as large as Hogwarts boasts a lot of beautiful architecture. It has tall towers, huge windows, and a lot of beautiful statues carved into its sides. Some gargoyles top the pillars, and animals are carved into the stone in certain places. In all your walks around the ground, you probably noticed some of the animals in the stonework. Whether you did or not, your Hogwarts knowledge should get you through this one. Which of these animals isn't part of the architecture?
What kind of ghosts live in The Shrieking Shack?
If you make it past the Whomping Willow, you can follow an underground tunnel all the way into The Shrieking Shack. The Shrieking Shack is reported to be quite haunted, but do you know by what type of ghost? Only a true master of Hogwarts history will know this one... unless they also know all about Harry Potter's adventures. In either case, you should know exactly what Harry, Hermione, and Ron met when they entered The Shrieking Shack in their third year.