Name As Many Harry Potter Characters In 2 Minutes And We'll Reveal Your House
- by Rose Moore
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Everybody loves Harry Potter, and whenever fans get to talking, one of the topics that comes up time and time again is which house we would be sorted into if we went to Hogwarts and put on the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall. Would we end up in Gryffindor, with the bravest witches and wizards (and Harry, Ron and Hermione themselves, of course)? Or are we more the type to be sorted into one of the other three houses… perhaps we are a total bookworm, and would be best suited to Ravenclaw, or a loyal and hard worker who belongs in Hufflepuff. Or perhaps, despite their reputation as a breeding ground for Dark witches and wizards, we have the cunning and ambition to earn a place in Slytherin.
There are many ways to tell which house would suit us best, and this is one of the simplest ones… testing your knowledge of Harry Potter characters! Starting with some of the most obvious, and working through to the lesser known witches and wizards of this world, the people that we remember will reveal a lot about where our focus lies… and which house we would be sorted into. See how many we can name!
Who is this wizard with a scar?
If you can’t get this one, you might just be a muggle - and that means you don’t even get a Hogwarts house! Who is this main character, also known as the Boy Who Lived? He’s the central protagonist of the series, and it’s his adventures, friendships, and fights that the whole series revolves around. If you get stuck on this one, you may as well just give up and turn back now!
Who is this brilliant witch?
This young witch is one of Harry’s best friends, and the Boy Who Lived would have been lost without her! Although she is of Muggle parentage (her parents were dentists), she is incredibly talented - and not all of that comes from her obsession with reading and studying. She’s also simply skilled, and manages to keep cool under pressure to boot. She’s a total bookworm, but a loyal and a truly brave friend as well.
Who is this redhead?
The third of the so-called Golden Trio of the Harry Potter universe, this redhead is the youngest boy of the Weasley family, and Harry’s other best friend. He’s not always the most capable or studious wizard, but he is a good friend, and he is willing to brave all kinds of dangers (even spiders, which he absolutely hates!) to try and help Harry on his quest. He’s also the only one of the three that knows the wizarding world inside and out, and that is a huge help.
Who are these twins?
These troublemakers are two of the most beloved characters in the Harry Potter universe - and with good reason! They are always looking for adventure and provide constant comic relief, even if that drives their mother (and their professors) completely crazy at times. That doesn’t mean that they aren’t talented or brave though, and they fight as hard as anyone else in the series - even if sometimes that means fighting the darkness with nothing more than laughter.
Who is this wizard who offed Nagini?
This character undergoes one of the biggest transformations in the series, as he grows into his confidence and bravery. In the beginning, he is a slightly clumsy kid who keeps losing his pet toad and who doesn’t have any faith in his abilities, but by the end, he is leading the resistance at Hogwarts and is even able to stand up to the darkest wizard of all (Voldemort himself), using the sword of Gryffindor to get Nagini in the final battle.
Who is Harry Potter’s Hogwarts nemesis?
This blonde haired boy wanted to befriend Harry when they first met… but Harry quickly saw that he was mean and arrogant - and his refusal of that friendship set them up to be rivals for the entire time that Harry was at school. From a pureblood family with serious money, this boy was a total meanie at school - and it got him in over his head when it came to Dark Magic (although it’s hard to feel too sorry for him!).
Who are these two thugs?
Wherever Draco Malfoy went, these two were never far behind. Neither were particularly smart, and they were both greedy, and were happy to act as Malfoy’s muscle - they barely even talk in the series, but just follow him around as a hulking presence - that Harry and Ron once turned into with the help of a little polyjuice potion. Just like with Fred and George, it’s hard to think of these two apart, they’re basically a package deal.
Who is this Potions master?
Of all the teachers at Hogwarts, this has to be one of the most despised. He is Potions Master for most of the series (although he becomes the Defence Against The Dark Arts teacher in the end), and he’s known as a harsh teacher who favors his own students - and who has a particular vendetta against Harry Potter (largely because he had a grudge against Harry’s father when the two were students together). He’s got his fans, though, because he’s not all bad in the end…
Who is this Dark witch?
This is not a Hogwarts student or a teacher… and for the early books in the series, she is locked up in Azkaban for the crimes that she committed in the service of Voldemort! However, once she gets free, she is right back at his side, happy to attack and torment anyone who tries to stand against her. She’s also crazy, and is only taken down when she makes the mistake of going for Ginny Weasley… in front of her mother.
Who is this Animagus?
There are a few animagi in the Harry Potter series - witches and wizards who can turn themselves into animals at will. This character was once friends with Harry’s father, but betrayed him to Voldemort, and used his ability to transform to hide as a rat… for over a decade, when he lived with the Weasley family and pretended to be their extremely long-lived pet! However, once he was found out, he regained human form and scurried on back to Voldemort.
Who is this reporter?
Although most of the series focuses on Hogwarts and the students there, we do get to meet quite a few other witches and wizards from the magical world - especially when they get involved with events at the school. This witch first appears in the series during the TriWizard Tournament, when she comes to Hogwarts to interview the Champions for the newspaper - although her particular brand of reporting tends to exaggerate everything to titillate the reader, rather than focusing on telling the truth.
Who is this Azkaban escapee?
Azkaban, the wizard hail, is first introduced as the most secure facility in the wizarding world, guarded by the Dementors. However, it quickly becomes apparent that it’s not as secure as it should be, starting when this wizard escapes. Although he is assumed to be Dark, Harry and his friends learn that he has been framed - and he quickly becomes one of their closest allies (just as he was one of Harry’s father’s best friends at school).
Who is this house elf?
House elves have a much bigger part in the Harry Potter novels than they do in the movies - but this particular house elf still gets to make his appearance. Originally the house elf to the Malfoy family, he still wants to help Harry, who he idolizes… even if his particular brand of ‘help’ almost hurts Harry a few times! However, once he is freed from service, he balances that out by saving Harry’s life.
Who is this Phoenix?
When Harry first meets this bird in the Headmaster’s office, he surprises the young wizard by bursting into flames. However, Harry is quickly reassured that this is Phoenix, and that catching on fire is nothing out of the ordinary. This magical bird is also deeply loyal to his master, and has his own magic; including tears that can heal, and the strength to carry four people at once. This beautiful bird even saves Harry’s life in the Chamber of Secrets.
Who is this Divination Professor?
Of all the professors at Hogwarts, this witch may be one of the quirkiest. She spends most of her time up in her tall tower, surrounded by crystal balls and soft cushions, and constantly making dire predictions - most of which will never come true. However, she has made two true predictions in her time - both of which concern Voldemort and Harry Potter himself, which is why she was taken on as Divination professor and kept at the school.
Who is this half-giant?
Giants have a bit of a bad reputation, but it seems that the half-giants in the Harry Potter series definitely don’t live up to that. This gamekeeper at Hogwarts had a giant mother, but a wizard father, and was a student at Hogwarts himself. However, his love of dangerous creatures caused problems for him, and he became gamekeeper (and later Professor of Care of Magical Creatures) after he was expelled… although we do find out that he didn’t deserve to be.
Who is this goblin?
Harry first meets this grumpy goblin on his initial trip to Diagon Alley, when he has just learned that he is a wizard. The gobin works at Gringotts, the magical wizard bank run by goblins. This is the one who takes Harry to his vault for the first time, and later, he appears again after being taken by Dark wizards and then rescued by Harry and his friends. He’s not truly a friend to them, even though they saved him, as he (like many goblins) doesn’t trust wizards at all.
Who is this wandmaker?
Every witch or wizard needs a wand, and although there are many wandmakers in the world, this man is known as the best in Britain. He has a shop in Diagon Alley, and he remembers every single wand he’s ever sold. He is also so knowledgeable about wandlore that he is taken by Voldemort when the Dark Lord is seeking to discover how he can beat Dumbledore’s wand - the most powerful wand in the world.
Who is this Hogwarts professor?
This Transfiguration professor is also Head of House for Gryffindor… although she was almost sorted into Ravenclaw when she was at school. She is known as a strict teacher, although she is also very fair and doesn’t favor her students. This professor is also an animagus, and can transform into a cat with markings around the eyes that match her glasses when she is a human. Another fan favorite, this professor may seem strict, but she has a fun side as well.
Who is this Quidditch player?
Quidditch is the sport of the wizarding world, played on broomsticks and at an incredibly fast pace - and Harry is the seeker of his team. However, this student of Durmstrang is a professional Quidditch player, despite still being at school. Harry and his friends watched him play in the Quidditch World Cup, before they got to meet him in person when he came to Hogwarts for the Triwizard Tournament… and even fell for Hermione, although their relationship never got further than the Yule Ball.
Who is this Hogwarts Champion?
During the Triwizard Tournament, each of the schools chose a champion (or, more accurately, the Goblet of Fire chose the champions for them). Durmstrang had Krum as a champion, and Beauxbatons had Fleur, but who was the chosen Champion for Hogwarts? (Other than Harry himself, of course, who got forced into the tournament as part of Voldemort’s plotting.) Older than Harry, this Hufflepuff was also a player for the Hogwarts Quidditch team, and even beat Harry in a match once.
Who is this member of the Order of the Phoenix?
The Order of the Phoenix is a the name for those supporters of Dumbledore who oppose Voldemort in any way they can - and this member was also once a professor at Hogwarts and a friend to Harry’s father before that. However, as a werewolf, he faces judgement from the wizarding community, and was forced out of the school position despite being one of the best Defence Against The Dark Arts teachers they had ever had at the school.
Who is this relative of Harry’s?
When Harry’s parents were offed by Voldemort, he was left to be raised with his muggle relatives - his mother’s sister, her husband, and of course, their odious, bratty son. The family despised Harry, and dreaded anything to do with magic or the magical community… but that couldn’t stop Harry becoming a great wizard. What was the name of his aunt, who didn't like the fact that her sister was a witch?
Who is this Weasley?
The Weasley family acted as Harry’s second home for a while, especially after they learned just how badly the Dursleys were treating Harry at home. He would spend a lot of time at their home, the Burrow, enjoying being with a family that cared about him - including their father, who worked at the Ministry For Magic, helping ensure that Muggles weren’t harmed by wizard artifacts. He was fascinated by Muggles, even if he was poor at understanding how the Muggle world works.
Who is this witch in pink?
While Voldemort is the clear villain of the Harry Potter world, this witch may actually be even more despised that he was by the fans of the series… initially an employee of the Ministry For Magic, she came to Hogwarts to try and keep it ‘under control’, eventually taking over with her endless rules and decrees that seemed designed to make the lives of the students absolutely miserable. She got her comeuppance in the end, though!
Who is this school caretaker?
Even Hogwarts isn’t kept clean and orderly entirely by magic - it has a caretaker, although a lot of his duties seem to revolve around trying to keep the students in line, rather than doing any real cleaning! He is always accompanied by his cat, Mrs. Norris, who seems to have almost a psychic bond with her master… but he also has a secret; despite being part of the wizarding world, he is a squib! He can’t do any magic at all…
Who is this quirky Ravenclaw?
Ravenclaw is known as the house of the brainy students at Hogwarts, but that is not the only personality trait that will get you sorted into Ravenclaw. This house also prides itself on being open minded, and tends to attract a lot of the quirkier students - like this young witch, whose father runs the Quibbler. She’s definitely got some interesting ideas, but she’s also kind and helpful, and fans love her for her quirks (even if not all the other students do).
Who was this servant of Voldemort?
In the very first book in the Harry Potter series (or film, if you prefer), this character was the first to be revealed to be a servant of Voldemort - and who tried to help him return. Posing as a nervous teacher at Hogwarts (Defence Against The Dark Arts, of course!), he actually hid a parasitic Voldemort under his turban, and attempted to steal the Philosopher’s Stone to bring him fully back to life. Harry, Ron and Hermione stopped him though.
Who is this Herbology teacher?
Another Head of House at Hogwarts, this plump witch is better known as the Professor of Herbology at the school. She is extremely capable, and teaches the students at Hogwarts all about the plants that they need - especially plants like the Mandrake, the prepared roots of which are able to unpetrify the students who have a run in with the Basilisk when it was released from the Chamber of Secrets in Harry’s second year at the school.
Who is this retired Auror?
Yet another Defence Against The Dark Arts teacher (very short lived post, at Hogwarts), this professor was an Auror, before he agreed to come to the school to teach for a year. The marks of his work are obvious; not just the physical scars, which include a magical glass eye and a false leg, but in his paranoia - although it turns out that he was right all along, when a Dark wizard takes him and poses as him using polyjuice potion.
Who is this handsome author?
Just because a witch or wizard isn’t a Voldemort supporter, that doesn’t mean that they are an entirely good person… as this wizard proved! Another wizard brought on to teach Defence Against The Dark Arts, he was also a famous author in the wizarding world, with books on his many adventures… which all proved to be made up, as he’d stolen other peoples’ stories and then wiped their memory to take the credit himself!
Who is this ghost?
As well as the various students, professors, and support staff that populate Hogwarts, the school is also home to a wide selection of ghosts (and one poltergeist, although he doesn’t make an appearance in the films). This ghost is the official ghost of Gryffindor, and while he’s usually an extremely cheerful spirit, he does have one chip on his shoulder… because his head is still juuuust attached to his neck, he can’t be part of the Headless Hunt.
What is the name of Harry’s owl?
Hagrid buys Harry an owl when they first go to Diagon Alley - and she is so much more than a pet to Harry over the years. As well as being useful for sending letters when he needs to, this distinctive snowy owl is his friend, and the only one to keep him company during his summers back on Privet Drive. Her fall is definitely one of the saddest moments in the series… but can you remember her name?
Who is this Minister For Magic?
There are several Ministers For Magic throughout the series - like the post of Defence Against The Dark Arts Professor at Hogwarts, it seems that this one is a difficult job to keep for long! Over Voldemort's rise and fall, several wizards are chosen for the position, but by the end of the series, it is this man who takes the position. A member of the Order of the Phoenix, he’s definitely the right man for the job.
Who is this animal lover?
Technically, this character doesn’t appear in the flesh until the Fantastic Beasts franchise launches… but his name is in the Harry Potter series, as he is the author of one of the school books used at Hogwarts. He is quite quiet and unassuming around other people, but he has a talent for magical creatures that even Hagrid would be envious of… and he’s a devoted friend to Dumbledore in his fight against the Dark Wizard Grindelwald.
