Take This Harry Potter Quiz And We'll Reveal Which House Is Definitely Not Yours
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Not that it needs any introduction, but Harry Potter is a British-American film series based on the novels by J.K Rowling. The franchise includes eight movies released between 2001 and 2011 -- a full decade of spells, potions, and wizardry. When Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint signed their contracts, they probably had no idea that their characters (Harry, Hermoine, and Ron) would influence an entire sub-culture of people. The magical world of Harry Potter has impacted the English language, sports, and entertainment, ranging from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios to video games to new words being added in the Oxford Dictionary.
It's not uncommon to see muggles playing their own rendition of Quidditch at the park, nor is it surprising to see recipes of Butterbeer posted to Pinterest. The world of Harry Potter is everywhere. To anyone who claims to be the number one Harry Potter fan, how accurate is that? Care to prove it by taking this quiz? Here, Potterheads will find a mix of trivia and personal preference questions that will ultimately match them to their least likely House, either Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw. Each House comes with their distinct personality and talent. They're all winners.
Which Harry Potter word is in the Oxford Dictionary?
It's crazy to think how the Harry Potter franchise influenced real life. It's not uncommon to see people playing Quidditch at the park or dressing up in House clothes from Hot Topic. As far as the English language goes, one word from Harry's world has been added to the English Oxford Dictionary.
Choose a wand emblem.
Every Harry Potter fan knows the design of a wizard's wand says a lot about their personality and character. The appearance of the wand is all tied together in size, shape, color, and decoration. No two wizards have the same wand. Rumor has it, it's actually the wand that picks the wizard -- not the other way around.
Who were Harry's parents?
The backstory of Harry's parents is further and further unraveled as the movies go along. Throughout the franchise, people tell Harry different versions about why they're not in the picture anymore. It's a confusing mystery to audiences as well until the final film reveals all. Turns out, it's more of a love story than a complete tragedy.
Choose a Hogwarts teacher.
At some point in time, we've all had dreams about attending Hogwarts. Come on, does a cooler fictional school exist on TV? Probably not. Imagine attending high school with a bunch of other wizards, each with their own set of memorized spells, and taking classes in magic and the Dark Arts.
Who shows Harry the diary of Tom Riddle?
The diary of Tom Riddle opens up a can of worms. That may be an understatement considering the journey Ron, Hermoine, and Harry go on after discovering and decoding it. It's one of the many scenes in Harry Potter that's actually scary and not at all for kids. Who showed Harry the diary?
Choose a class.
There's a neverending list of class choices at Hogwarts. The problem is, the average student can't fit all of them into their daily schedule. If we attended Hogwarts, we'd be forced to narrow down our choices to five or six. Should we go with Defense Against The Dark Arts? Or maybe the History of Magic?
Which creatures pull the school carriages?
Even the biggest Harry Potter fans probably can't keep track of all the magical creatures that appear. It seems each film -- no, each scene -- introduces a new mystical and magical creature that we all wish existed in real life so we could become best friends with it and take it home.
Choose an owl.
What would Harry be without his owl, Hedwig? The saddest moment in all of the movies is when sweet Hedwig tries to protect Harry and Hagrid from the enemy's spells, thus sacrificing her own life. It's safe to say that we were in tears during that scene. Fun fact: Hedwig was played by seven owls.
What is Lord Voldemort’s real name?
Voldemort is such a polarizing character. Some people love his dark personality, others love rooting against him. It's Team Harry versus Team Voldemort. He's a mysterious character with many other shapes, forms, and names. One minute he's a snake, the next he's a snake whisperer. One minute he's Tom, the next he's the one person wizards shouldn't name.
Choose a spell.
The spells seen throughout Harry Potter are pretty hard to annunciate, but man are they cool to watch! Not all spells are created equal. Some are relatively simple, like making a pen float in thin air, while others are total life-savers in the right moment. Protection spells are just as important in Harry's life.
According to the Dursleys, how did Harry’s parents go?
Poor Harry. Imagine having to live with the Dudleys as the foster parents! Everything they say and do is wrong for Harry. Firstly, they forbid him from using magic in the house. Secondly, they make him do all the chores from the dishes to taking out the garbage. Doesn't seem like there's any love there.
Choose a patronus.
According to Professor Lupin, the Patronus is a kind of Anti-Dementor – a guardian that acts as a shield between a wizard and their Dementor. It’s also ‘a kind of positive force that provides protection and safety. Harry sees what he thinks is his mother's Patronus in the shape of a deer.
What does S.P.E.W. stand for?
This group was founded in 1994 by Hermione Granger in response to what she saw as injustice in the treatment of house-elves at the 1994 Quidditch World Cup. Dobby is a perfect example of the poor behavior Hermoine witnessed that day. House-elves are generally portrayed as slaves to their family.
Choose an animal sidekick.
Where would Harry, Ron, and Hermoine be without their four-legged friends? Some of them are used as guardaisn, others are characterized as best friends, while others are out to get the wizards at Hogwarts. Think about those giant spiders that Ron is so terrified of in the woods and Harry's protective owl, Hedwig.
What is Dumbledore’s full name?
Oh, Dumbledore. We were all rooting for him and in the end, he had us all fooled. Turns out, Dumbledore isn't nearly as protective of Harry as we once thought. We thought Dumbledore had Harry's back against Voldemort and would keep him safe at all times. But then, Snape emerges as the true hero. Sorry, spoiler alert.
Choose a classmate.
Despite attending one of the coolest schools in movie history, Harry and the gang don't spend much time studying. They're too busy running away and warding off ghosts and the bad guys. But on the days when they are in class, wouldn't it be nice to have some great classmates?
What is the symbol for the Ravenclaw house?
Only Ravenclaw House members might be able to get this right. We promise it's not a trick question. The answer is staring us in the face. Ravenclaws prize wit, learning, and wisdom. As the saying goes by founder Rowena Ravenclaw, "Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure." Doesn't knowledge equal power?
Choose a robe color.
The costume design in the Harry Potter franchise is pretty impressive. It's no wonder that Hot Topic has taken partial ownership of Harry-inspired T-shirts, robes, sweaters, and scarves. The color and style of a robe are less about fashion and more about social standing. A wizard's robe says a lot about their character and personality.
What does JK stand for in Rowling's name?
The Harry Potter movies would be nothing without the wonderfully written works of author JK Rowling. We say and hear her name a lot, but what do the first letters of her name stand for? No, they don't stand for "just kidding." JK Rowling has become an icon and hero to many Harry Potter fans.
Potions, poisons, or plants?
Magic doesn't always come with good intentions. Sometimes, people are out to get wizards -- like Voldemort and Harry. There's a lot of black and dark magic going on at Hogwarts. It's essential for a wizard to be able to defend himself against harmful plants, poisons, and potions. And at times, know how to use them for protection.
What is Dumbledore's knee scar a perfect map of?
There are a lot of secret and hidden messages throughout the Harry Potter franchise. It takes someone with a serious eagle eye to point them all out and make the connections to real life. A perfect example is Dumbledore's scar that he has on his left knee. It's a perfect map of something...
Choose a horcurxe.
In an attempt to live forever, the Dark Lord broke apart his soul into horcurxes and scattered them in places he thought no one would find. Without collecting all the horcurxes, Harry didn't stand a chance at defeating him. Little did he know that the lightning bolt on his forehead was one of them.
How many horcurxes are there?
The only way to defeat Lord Voldemort is by collecting all of the Horcruxes. Perhaps the most crazy part in the Harry Potter franchise is when Dumbledore reveals that one of the Horcruxes is Harry Potter -- that's how he got the lightning bolt on his forehead. Try and recount how many Horcruxes there are!
Choose a superpower.
Technically speaking, there aren't any superpowers in Harry Potter's world. Instead, he and his friends use magical spells to achieve these superpowers, like becoming invisible using the Cloak of Invisibility or tracking people's whereabouts and footsteps using the map. Other spells act as teleportation from one location to another. Pretty neat!
How many Sickles are in a Galleon?
Oh man, we're so bad at math that we'd probably never get this right. We can barely remember how a gallon is made up of let alone a galleon. This Harry Potter math is a real brain-buster, but it's something every wizard needs to pass at Hogwarts. Not all of us have a brain like Hermoine.
Choose a meal.
After all that studying (and trying to defeat Voldemort), Harry and his friends could use a nice meal to recharge. The best part is, we don't have to spend hours cooking in the world of magic. There are spells that can cook dinner for us. Or maybe the house elf can take care of it.
How does Garrick Ollivander make his wands?
Wizards from around the world flock to Ollivander's shop to buy their wands. They say his work creates the finest wands ever made. His own wand is hornbeam and dragon heartstring. With such smarts and talent, it should come as no surprise that Ollivander was sorted into the Ravenclaw House.
Choose a mystical creature.
How cool would it be to live in a world with mystical creatures? Instead of adopting dogs and cats, we'd go to the rescue shelter for dragons and unicorns. Instead of taking the bus to school, we could ride a dragon or centaur. They'd be our best friends, mode of transportation, and means of protection all in one.
Who gave us the Marauder’s Map?
The Marauder’s Map is said to be one of the most powerful objects in Harry Potter's world. It's is a moving illustration of Hogwarts that shows the school’s corridors, staircases, rooms, and secret passages. This is how Harry is able to keep track of people as the map also shows their location.
Choose a girl crush.
When Harry Potter isn't chasing down Lord Voldemort, he's not-so-secretly crushing on Cho Chang. She's known to be Harry's first-ever love interest, kiss, and girlfriend in the movies and books. But wait, what about Ginny Weasley? The movie ends with Ron and Hermoine tying the knot as well as Harry and Ron's younger sister.
How many points is the snitch worth in Quidditch?
Some of the best actions scenes in Harry Potter take place during Quidditch. In rain or shine, Harry and the teams are always out there trying to score big by catching the snitch. This little guy is constantly moving and fluttering around like a butterfly. How many points is it worth?
Choose a guy crush.
Love takes a backseat to action and magic in the Harry Potter franchise, but it's still important to mention! The final scenes show Harry and Ginny happily married as well as Ron and Hermoine. Did anyone else think Harry and Hermoine would end up together? It's pretty surprising that they didn't.
Who founded the Order of the Phoenix?
The Order of the Phoenix was a secret society founded to oppose Voldemort and his dark entities. The original Order was created in the 1970s. It was created after Voldemort returned to England from abroad and started his campaign to take over the Ministry of Magic and get rid of Muggles once and for all. Yikes!
Choose a moving painting.
The moving staircase at Hogwarts seems tricky to navigate, especially for new students. On the bright side, it's a great way to see all the moving paintings in the hall. The pictures and photographs in Harry's world tell a story with their actions, kind of like the Boomerang feature on Instagram.
Who put Harry’s name in the Goblet of Fire?
The Goblet OF fire is a flame-filled wooden cup that is the impartial selector of Triwizard champions. It has the ability to pick the most worthy candidates from the names that are entered, which came as a huge surprise to Harry considering he didn't know someone put his name in. Who did it?
