![]() ![]() Hermione Granger’s wand is also an uncommon specimen made of vine wood, which is said to be used by wizards who seek a greater purpose. Dumbledore’s elder wand isn’t the only rare wand in the Potter-verse. ![]() Anyone lucky enough to stumble upon the enchanted school grounds would simply see a ruin with a sign reading “Keep Out.”Ģ4. Related: If Your Kids Love ‘Harry Potter,’ Read These Books NextĢ3. While Harry, Hermione and Ron appeared to be diligently studying spells and potions, the actors portraying them on screen-Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint-were completing their real-life homework. Merlin is mentioned many times in the book series, but what you might not know is that, surprisingly, he hails from House Slytherin.Ģ2. Merlin, the legendary wizard of King Arthur’s court is also a member of the Potter wizarding world. Harry Potter’s name is mentioned 18,956 times.Ģ1. ![]() There are 1,100,086 words in the entire Harry Potter series. Fred and George Weasely were aptly born on April Fool’s Day.Ģ0. Rowling revealed that when she took a Sorting Hat quiz, it placed her in House Hufflepuff.ġ8. For his audition he filmed himself performing a rap he had written about why he was perfect for the part.ġ7. Rupert Grint never did any professional acting before playing the part of Ron Weasley. In French, the phrase “vol de mort” means “flight of death.”ġ6. He Who Must Not Be Named has a very meaningful name. Ginny Weasly's Pygmy Puff's name was Arnold.ġ5. While they may not have the same magical properties, the names are certainly enchanting.ġ4. All the plants that make herbology class so entertaining, like Furbish Lousewort and Sneezeweed, are based on real-world plants. Hogwarts has 142 staircases throughout the massive school.ġ3. Speaking of Dumbledore, the name means “bumblebee.”ġ2. Hogwarts' Headmaster is known for his ever-flowing beard and robes, but did you know Albus Dumbledore’s full name also goes on forever? The professor’s full name is Albus Wulfric Percival Brian Dumbledore. To prevent Deathly Hallows from leaking early, Potter publisher Bloomsbury gave the seventh book several secret code titles, includin g The Life and Times of Clara Rose Lovett: An epic novel covering many generations and Edinburgh Potmakers.ġ1. Look carefully at the magical newspapers featured in the original films, as well as The Fantastic Beasts series, and you’ll spot the Ginger Witch, a crafty criminal who often graces the cover of The Daily Prophet.ġ0. A secret character is hidden in the movies. Dozens of rats helped bring to life Scabbers, Ron’s not-so-favorite rodent.ĩ. Their names were Gizmo, Kasper, Oops, Swoops, Oh Oh, Elmo and Bandit. In the movies, seven different owls played the part of Harry’s beloved pet Hedwig. Rowling has admitted that her favorite chapter from the first book and the entire series is “The Mirror of Erised.”Ĩ. Dumbledore’s Patronus, though never actually seen in the movies, takes the shape of a phoenix, much like his beloved Fawkes.ħ. Many magical phrases in the book are inspired by Rowling’s academic background in classical languages, including the Ho gwarts' motto, "Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus" which in Latin means, “Never tickle a sleeping dragon.”Ħ. An early iteration of Luna Lovegood, for example, was Lily Moon.ĥ. Not every name made it to the books, however. Rowling carefully chose 40 Hogwarts students' names, including the golden three, before she even began writing the first novel. Hermione is pronounced, “her-my-oh-knee.” Despite the fan debate, Rowling herself confirmed it.Ĥ. The Harry Potter book series has been translated into 80 different languages with over 500 million books sold worldwide.ģ. “It literally contains the intelligence of the four founders, can speak (through a rip near its brim) and is skilled at Legilimency, which enables it to look into the wearer’s head and divine his or her capabilities or mood.1. “The Sorting Hat is one of the cleverest enchanted objects most witches and wizards will ever meet,” Rowling’s Pottermore description reads. When users enter into the sorting hat ceremony, they are required to answer a series of questions that will determine which Hogwarts house best suits them. Luckily, the official sorting quiz is now back. ![]() However, the site was relaunched without the popular feature in September, leaving many to wonder about their fate in the wizarding world. Rowling’s interactive website Pottermore.įirst launched in 2011, the online home of HP was designed so Muggles could enjoy the magic of Hogwarts. Harry Potter fans rejoice! You can once again be sorted into a Hogwarts house on J.K. Which #Hogwarts house are you in? Be sorted and have a wand choose you, now on #Pottermore: /5bMAjywjLL- Wizarding World January 28, 2016 ![]()
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