Only A True Potterhead Can Name These Wizards From Just One Hint
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Since 1997, J.K. Rowling’s fantasy novel Harry Potter has captured the minds and imaginations of the youth around the world. With 7 book and 8 films, the Harry Potter series is the third highest-grossing film series of all time. The book has been translated into over 80 different languages, and the final book sold over 11 million copies on the night of its release. The series focuses on the titular character Harry Potter, his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and their battle against the disliked Lord Voldemort.
Over the course of 15 years, we’ve watched as Harry, Ron and Hermione face issues that every teenager goes through, while also having to take down the most powerful dark wizard to ever exist. We've come to love friendly half-giants, house elves and centaurs, and recoil at the thought of Dementors, dark wizards and basilisks. The world of Harry Potter is deep and expansive, and only true Potterheads know every nook and cranny of the Harry Potter universe. There are many characters that appear in the novel and films, but it takes a true fan Harry Potter fan to name all 50 of these wizards and witches. Take this quiz to separate the muggles from the real Potterhead fans.
Who is this wizard?
This wizard is the half-giant groundskeeper of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He was a student at Hogwarts in the 1940’s for only 3 years. He was then blamed for opening the Chamber of Secrets, even though it had been Tom Riddle. This wizard was then banned from performing magic. Albus Dumbledore argued for the young boy to stay on the castle grounds and work as the gamekeeper. He is later given the task of picking up Harry Potter and bringing him to the wizarding world. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard is the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He is easy for any true Potterhead to spot by his long white beard. He was the founder and leader of both the first and second Order of the Phoenix. It was through his effort that Harry Potter was protected from the powers of Lord Voldemort. He held such an influence on the young Harry Potter that Harry would eventually name his son after this great wizard. Who is he?
Who is this wizard?
This is the most famous wizard of all time. He is easily identifiable by the lightning shaped scar on his forehead. He is the son of Lily and James Potter. A prophecy forewarned that he would be downfall of the Dark Lord Voldemort. Voldemort attempted to end the boy's life when he was just a newborn but failed, marking the end of the First Wizarding War. This wizard would attend Hogwarts in the 1990’s and become best friends with Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This incredibly powerful wizard succumbed to the dark arts at a very young age. He goes by many names, but the majority of the wizarding population refers to him as You-Know-Who or He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. He attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the late 1930’s. Here, he was sorted into the Slytherin house and quickly rose to great infamy. He released a monster from the Chamber of Secrets, had the ability to speak Parseltongue and was able to obtain immortality for nearly 50 years. Who is this dark wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard may not be the most skilled wizard, but he proves to be a true friend, time and time again. He is the youngest son of Molly and Arthur Weasley and has 6 other siblings. He was sent to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the 1990’s. There, he was sorted into Gryffindor House and quickly became friends with the famous Harry Potter and the nerdy Hermione Granger. He would stick by Harry’s side throughout all of his adventures and help take down Voldemort in the Battle of Hogwarts. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard is one of the darkest wizards of all time. Many believe that the only wizard stronger than him would be Tom Riddle. When he was young, he and Albus Dumbledore were close friends. Together, they would make plans for finding the Hallows and leading a revolution. After a fight between the two of them ended with Dumbledore’s sister passing, the two never spoke again. This wizard would still go on to attempt to take down the International Statute of Secrecy. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This powerful wizard is a former minion of Voldemort who plays an extremely important role in the Wizarding War against Voldemort. For most of the series, this wizard is the Potions Masters at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. However, for one year, he serves as the professor for the Defense Against the Dark Arts. While Harry Potter was convinced that this wizard was still working for Voldemort, he proved his loyalty to Harry’s mother when he sacrificed himself to save Harry. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard is a young Slytherin student. He is the son of the Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy. He was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during the 1990’s and was friends with Vincent Crabbe, Gregory Goyle and Pansy Parkinson. He spent much of his younger years tormenting Harry Potter and his friends. Later, he would become a servant to the Dark Lord. He was tasked with eliminating Albus Dumbledore, but failed to do so. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard is known to be one of the most famous Aurors of all time. He is a founding member of the Order of the Phoenix for both of the Wizarding Wars. While in the first battle against Lord Voldemort, this wizard lost part of his nose, one of his legs and his eye. In Harry Potter’s fourth year, Barty Crouch Jr. taken away and—with the use of a Polyjuice potion—impersonated this famous wizard. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This witch is the head of Gryffindor House and Hogwarts’ Transfiguration professor. She has also filled in for Albus Dumbledore as Headmistress of Hogwarts while he was absent and would later become permanent Headmistress after his passing. She joined the Second Order of the Phoenix and helped fight in both of the Wizarding Wars. She is a registered Animagus. She is able to transform herself into a small tabby cat. When she was young and attended Hogwarts, she was one of the rare students to get a Hatstall. Who is this witch?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard is more powerful than even he could have known. His parents were made insane by followers of Voldemort, who used the Imperius curse on them. He went to live with his grandmother after that. He started his education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the 1990’s and was sorted into Gryffindor House. In his younger years, this wizard was forgetful and clumsy. As he grew, so did his courage. He became a founding member of Dumbledore's Army and fought bravely in the Second Wizarding War. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This tiny wizard was the Charms Master at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. When he was younger, he attended the school himself and was the perfect student by all accounts. During his time at Hogwarts, he was sorted into Ravenclaw House, which he would eventually become the Head of. He fought in both Wizarding Wars and even survived the Battle of Hogwarts. During the Triwizard Tournament, it can be seen that this professor is the conductor of the Hogwarts’ Frog Choir. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
It was this witch’s strength and love for her son that would save Harry Potter and defeat Lord Voldemort. When she was a young child, she attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was sorted into Gryffindor House. She was a gifted young witch; she was made Head Girl and was even a member of the Slug Club. She is the mother of Harry Potter, wife of James Potter and grew up being close friends with Severus Snape. Who is this extremely talented witch?
Who is this wizard?
This extremely powerful witch is one of the last surviving members of the House of Black and part of the 28 truly pure-blood families. She attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry well before Harry Potter ever arrived. There, she was sorted into Slytherin House. Once she graduated, this witch became a loyal follower of the Dark Lord. She would eventually be sentenced to life in Azkaban for torturing Frank and Alice Longbottom during the First Wizarding War. Who is this witch?
Who is this wizard?
This pure-blood wizard is a high-ranking employee of the Ministry of Magic. He worked as an Auror for multiple years and helped found the Second Order of the Phoenix. He as one of the few Ministry employees to believe Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore’s claims that Lord Voldemort had returned. When the Ministry of Magic fell after the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, this wizard was forced into hiding. After the Second Wizarding War, this powerful wizard would be appointed Minister of Magic. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard on the right?
This witch is one of the most powerful Metamorphmagus. She attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry a few years before Harry Potter arrived at the school. When she was at the school, she was sorted into Hufflepuff House. She participated in the Second Wizarding War and was a founding member of the Second Order of the Phoenix. She would go on to become friends with Harry and fall in love with Remus Lupin. Who is this witch?
Who is this wizard on the left?
This wizard is the father of The Boy Who Lived. He attended Hogwarts during the 1970’s. There, he was sorted into Gryffindor House. He quickly became friends with Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew. They referred to him as Prongs. This wizard attended school at the same time as Severus Snape and made fun of him mercilessly. He would go on to marry Lily Evans. The two would fight in the First Wizarding War until the birth of their son, Harry Potter. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This minion of Voldemort is the son of a Ministry of Magic official by the same name. He joined Voldemort’s crew in his early teens, and by his 20’s, he was imprisoned in Azkaban for using the Cruciatus Curse on the Aurors Alice and Frank Longbottom. He is known as the first wizard to break out of Azkaban in nearly 300 years. He would then go on to disguise himself as Alastor Moody to try and trick Harry Potter into meeting with Voldemort. Who is this dastardly wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard was one of the first people to join Voldemort’s clan in the First Wizarding War. During this war, this wizard would find great pleasure in torturing many Muggles and wizards who didn’t support the Dark Lord. He would eventually be captured and sentenced to life in the wizard prison known as Azkaban. That is, until a massive breakout of the super prison. His memory was wiped by Hermione Granger after he attempted to attack her, Ron, and Harry. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This powerful wizard was temporarily the Minister of Magic. He initially joined the Ministry of Magic as an Auror. He would spend years chasing down criminal wizards and would eventually become the Head of the Auror Office. When Cornelius Fudge was removed from office, this wizard would succeed him. In contrast to Fudge, he believed Harry Potter’s claim that Voldemort had returned but still failed to stress the importance of this danger. He would eventually be eliminated by Voldemort when he refused to give up Harry Potter’s location. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the early 1900’s. He would then return to Hogwarts to become their Potions Master and serve as the Head of Slytherin House. This wizard was a teacher of Tom Riddle. He also had a famous honors club known as the Slug Club. He would eventually retire from Hogwarts because he believed that Albus Dumbledore—headmaster at the time—would discover that he was the one who taught a young Tom Riddle about the power of horcruxes. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard is the Headmaster of the Dark Arts school known as the Durmstrang Institute. He is a former minion of Voldemort from the First Wizarding War. When Lord Voldemort was defeated for the first time, this wizard was jailed for his crimes, but would be freed when he ratted out other followers of Voldemort to the Wizengamot. This wizard fled from Voldemort when he returned at the Triwizard Tournament. Other minions of Voldemort would later take him down for his treachery. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard was once Harry Potter’s Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. He was turned into a werewolf by Fenrir Greyback. He was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during the 1970’s. There, he was sorted into Gryffindor House and met his best friends Sirius Black, James Potter and Peter Pettigrew. They would refer to him as Moony. Later, when he came back to teach at Hogwarts, Severus Snape would help him keep his lycanthropy under control. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This powerful wizard is Harry Potter’s godfather. He was the oldest heir to the House of Black, but he refused to accept when he disapproved of his family's tradition of keeping the lineage pure. During the 1970’s, this wizard attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He was the first person in his family to be sorted into Gryffindor House instead of Slytherin. There, he grew close with James Potter, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard is the former Ministry of Magic official during the First and Second Wizarding Wars. During the First Wizarding War, this wizard served as the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. However, due to his ruthless tactics, he was demoted to Head of the Department of International Magical Cooperation after the war. He would later be taken down by his son, who has the same name. Who is this influential wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This is a pure-blood wizard and one of Lord Voldemort’s right-hand followers. During the 1960’s, this wizard attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he was sorted into Slytherin House, where he would eventually become a Prefect. He would later marry Narcissa Black and have one son named Draco. The Dark Lord was displeased with this wizard and treated him quite poorly. This caused the wizard and his family to defect from the Dark Lord, making him able to stay out of Azkaban. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This witch is the pure-blooded matriarch of the Malfoy family. She is the wife of Lucius Malfoy, mother of Draco Malfoy, and the youngest sister of Bellatrix Lestrange and Andromeda Tonks. She technically never became a true follower of Voldemort, but she shows a fierce loyalty to Lord Voldemort and stresses the importance of keeping her lineage pure. However, once her family was in danger, she would turn her back on the Dark Lord and protect Harry Potter to keep her family from going to Azkaban. Who is this witch?
Who is this wizard?
This powerful witch is the matriarch of the Weasley family and their 7 children. She was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the 1960’s. There, she would be sorted into Gryffindor House. One night she met Arthur Weasley and they fell in love quickly. She never fought in the First Wizarding War, but she lost many family members to the war. When Voldemort returned, she became one of the founding members of the Second Order of the Phoenix and helped take down Voldemort in the Battle of Hogwarts. Who is this witch?
Who is this wizard?
This witch has been described as the smartest witch of her time. She is a muggle-born witch who began going to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the 1990’s. There, she was sorted into Gryffindor House and became best friends with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. This witch was by Harry’s side throughout all his adventures. She would constantly help him with learning new spells and making sure he completed his school work on time. She and Ron Weasley would later get married and have two children. Who is this powerful witch?
Who is this wizard?
This incredibly powerful dark wizard is the husband to Bellatrix Lestrange. He fought in the First Wizarding War as a follower of Voldemort. He was known to be the most loyal followers of Lord Voldemort and was one of the only ones to search for him after his defeat in the First Wizarding War. He would be imprisoned in Azkaban for torturing Alice and Frank Longbottom. However, he would escape to fight for Voldemort in the Second Wizarding War. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This witch is half-human, half-giant. She is the Headmistress of the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic located in France. She arrived at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry for the Triwizard Tournament in a blue carriage that was being pulled by winged Abraxan horses. While she is half-giant, she constantly claims that she is simply “big boned.” She spent some time romantically with the Hogwarts groundskeeper Hagrid, even attending the Yule Ball with him. Who is this giant witch?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard is the father of 7 children and works at the Ministry of Magic. He started his work at the Ministry of Magic as the Head of the Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office. This wizard is obsessed with Muggle inventions and artifacts. He even purchased a Muggle car that he enchanted to fly. He would later be promoted to the Head of the Office for the Detection and Confiscation of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects. Who is this muggle-loving wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This witch is a master of Herbology. She attended Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry in the early half of the 20th century. There, she was sorted into Hufflepuff House. Shortly after completing her education at Hogwarts, she returned to teach Herbology. She would eventually become the Head of Hufflepuff House. She would fight in the Second Wizarding War and used her abilities in herbology to aid the wizards fighting in the Battle of Hogwarts. Who is this green-thumbed witch?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard is the owner of the notorious wand shop in Diagon Alley. He is considered by many witches and wizards as the greatest wand maker to ever live. When Lord Voldemort returned for the Second Wizarding War, he would capture this wizard and torture him for two years. Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and the house-elf Dobby rescued him. This wizard helps Harry understand secret information about the Deathly Hallows, specifically the Elder Wand. Who is this wand-making wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard was a follower of Voldemort during the First Wizarding War. He was an incredibly loyal servant to the Dark Lord Voldemort. However, after Voldemort’s first failing, this wizard did not try to find him afterwards. Voldemort, in a rare moment of understanding, forgave this dark wizard for abandoning him. This wizard would then fight in the Second Wizarding War. Once Voldemort had seized control of the Ministry of Magic, he would appoint this dark wizard to be the Head of Magical Law Enforcement. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This humble wizard was the younger brother of the great Albus Dumbledore. He studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at the end of the 19th century. Albus claims that he was once “prosecuted for practicing not so good charms on a goat.” He was a founder of the First Order of the Phoenix. He is the one who sent Dobby to Harry Potter. Later in life, he would become the owner and barman of Hog’s Head Inn. Who is this odd wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This sneaky wizard was one Lord Voldemort’s right-hand followers in the First and Second Wizarding Wars. He attended Hogwarts in the 1970’s and was eventually sorted into Gryffindor House. It was there that he became friends with James Potter, Sirius Black and Remus Lupin. They referred to this wizard as Wormtail. This wizard had the ability to transform into a small rat. Ron Weasley kept the rat as a pet—he named him Scabbers—until he revealed that he had been living as an Animagus rat for over a decade. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This powerful wizard was the Minister of Magic in the 1990’s. He first started at the Ministry of Magic as Junior Minister at the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes. This wizard was an adamant denier of Voldemort's return. He even used his power in the Ministry to slander Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore. He believed that Dumbledore was scaring the public so that he could steal this wizard’s job. He was forced to resign when he saw Voldemort with his own eyes and had to admit he was wrong. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This witch was once Harry Potter’s Defense Against the Darks Arts professor. She earned a reputation of being one of the toughest professors to come to Hogwarts. She was placed into the school by order of the Ministry of Magic to keep a keen eye Albus Dumbledore. As Hogwarts High Inquisitor, this witch helped with getting Dumbledore fired. She then placed herself as Headmistress of Hogwarts. She punished students by making them write with a magic quill that scarred their hands. Who is this mean witch?
Who is this wizard?
This witch is the medical nurse at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She has been in her position for over 25 years. She cares for her patients deeply and would always insist that they need to get rest to feel better. She participated in the Second Wizarding War as a medic. When Remus Lupin was in school, she helped aid his transformation. She also healed Harry Potter’s hurt arm after a Quidditch accident. Who is this kind witch?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard is the eldest Weasley brother. He attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during the 1980’s. There, he was sorted into Gryffindor—like all Weasley’s are—and became a Prefect and Head Boy. Once he finished his schooling, he began working as a banker at Gringotts. Once Voldemort returned, this wizard joined the Second Order of the Phoenix and started dating Fleur Delacour. While fighting the werewolf Fenrir Greyback, this wizard was bitten, but thankfully avoided transforming into a werewolf. Who is this Weasley?
Who is this wizard?
This beautiful witch hails from France. She is a quarter-Veela, which is a semi-human known for their known beauty. She attended the French school Beauxbatons Academy of Magic during the 1990’s and was even the school’s champion for the Triwizard Tournament. After the tournament, this witch started a job at Gringotts Banks, where she met Bill Weasley. They quickly fell in love and married a year later. She fought bravely in the Second Wizarding War. Who is this witch?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard is from Bulgaria and attended the Durmstrang Institute. He also played for the professional Bulgarian National Quidditch Team. In Harry Potter’s fourth year, this Wizard was having a great year of his own. Being a Seeker for the Bulgarian team, he started the summer by catching the snitch at the Quidditch World Cup. He then was chosen to be his school’s champion for the Triwizard Tournament. He would take Hermione to the Yule Ball. Who is this wizard?
Who is this wizard?
This wizard was Harry Potter’s first Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. He had attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during the 1980’s. This wizard went out in search of Voldemort after his first defeat. Voldemort then attached his soul to the back of this wizard's head and commanded him to help him find Harry Potter. Using the protective charm that his mother left on him, Harry defeated this wizard and held off the return of Voldemort for a few more years. Who is this wizard?
Who is the wizard in the middle?
This witch’s mother and father were eliminated by Lord Voldemort in the First Wizarding War. This led to her pursuit of a different course within the Ministry of Magic. She would go on to become the beloved Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Due to her high standing in the Ministry, she also holds a seat on the Wizengamot, the wizarding world's highest court of law. She was in charge of Harry Potter’s disciplinary hearing and voted to clear him of all changes. Who is this witch?