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The rich variety of (often eccentric) characters created by J. K. Rowling, many with names to rival those of Charles Dickens, are an important part of the rich tapestry that is the world of Harry Potter.
207 quizzes and 2,898 trivia questions.
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1.
  What an Impression You Made!   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
What do we make of Harry Potter?
Here at the Daily Prophet we've interviewed people regarding Harry Potter. There's a real mixed bag of opinions, but we forgot which quotes belong to which interviewee. Can you match the opinion to the character?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, timydamonkey, Mar 31 24
Very Easy
timydamonkey
Mar 31 24
251 plays
2.
  Harry Potter Characters Collection   great trivia quiz  
Collection Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz is about some of the characters who appeared in J K Rowling's 'Harry Potter' books. All you need to do is click on the names. To make it a bit harder I've mixed in some other famous names from children's books, so be careful..
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian, Feb 16 24
Easier
rossian editor
Feb 16 24
531 plays
3.
  Mystery Sort: Harry Potter Edition   great trivia quiz  
Mystery Sort
 16 Qns
16 Characters, 4 Groups, 1 Quiz
The author of the beloved "Harry Potter" series, J. K. Rowling, has created many memorable characters, each with their unique personalities and richly developed backgrounds. Can you sort these 16 characters into 4 distinct groups? Enjoy!
Easier, 16 Qns, Matthew_07, Mar 16 24
Easier
Matthew_07 gold member
Mar 16 24
289 plays
4.
  "Harry Potter" Creatures Match   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Some are human-like and some are animals found in the muggle world. Some speak different languages, some speak English, and some don't speak at all. This is a quiz about 10 different species in "Harry Potter" and an example of each.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, dim_dude, Apr 16 24
Very Easy
dim_dude gold member
Apr 16 24
400 plays
5.
  "Harry Potter" Character Mystery Sort    
Mystery Sort
 16 Qns
Dozens of great characters were introduced by JK Rowling over seven "Harry Potter" volumes - these 16 can fit neatly into four groups. How? It's up to you to find out :)
Average, 16 Qns, dim_dude, Apr 16 24
Average
dim_dude gold member
Apr 16 24
215 plays
6.
  Harry Potter and the Characters Who Died   great trivia quiz  
Collection Quiz
 20 Qns
No, this isn't the long-lost 8th volume of the series by JK Rowling. Instead see if you can pick the characters from the Harry Potter series below who we know for certain were dead at the end of the seven-book series and avoid the decoys.
Easier, 20 Qns, bmrsnr, Sep 25 23
Easier
bmrsnr
Sep 25 23
541 plays
7.
  Name the Character   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Hi! This is a very easy quiz for all you people who have read Harry Potter. I have described one of the characters from the books in each of the questions, you have to try and guess who I am talking about. Good Luck!
Easier, 15 Qns, lizzie465, Sep 26 22
Easier
lizzie465
Sep 26 22
59120 plays
8.
  Harry Potter Character Names    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
It's really quite simple, just complete the names of the Harry Potter characters, Good Luck! You also need to have read the first four books!
Very Easy, 15 Qns, freddy_krueger, Aug 07 23
Very Easy
freddy_krueger
Aug 07 23
37949 plays
9.
  A-Z of Alliterative Harry Potter Characters   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
There are plenty of characters in the Harry Potter series who names begin with the same letters. This A-Z (A-W really) quiz will test on you on your knowledge of them. Have fun!
Average, 20 Qns, pagea, Oct 16 23
Average
pagea
Oct 16 23
16487 plays
10.
  Harry Potter Character Riddles   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz with riddles about characters from the Harry Potter series. Each answer will be a character from the books. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, cinnabun, Oct 24 18
Easier
cinnabun
Oct 24 18
29301 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Who is being raised by his grandmother?

From Quiz "Do You Know Harry Potter Characters?"




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  Alliteration in Harry Potter Character Names   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Alliteration is the use of the same sound at the start of words. Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin are both names using alliteration. How many more characters can you remember with names like this?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, beckyel, Feb 20 22
Very Easy
beckyel
Feb 20 22
26618 plays
12.
  Which Harry Potter characters am I?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hey! I'm a Metamorphagus and I can change my appearance at will. Today I'm experimenting with different looks and abilities. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, tasha_04, Mar 10 23
Easier
tasha_04
Mar 10 23
26935 plays
13.
  The Best of the Baddies   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you're going to be the baddest, you'd better be the best at it, right? This is all about the baddies in JK Rowling's "Harry Potter" series. Contains LOTS of spoilers for books 1-7.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, VerticalDancer, Sep 11 09
Very Easy
VerticalDancer
12017 plays
14.
  They say it's Jinxed....   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about Defense against the Dark Arts and its teachers, each never lasting more than a year. So who jinxed the job? Find out in this quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, elvenfair, Jun 14 16
Average
elvenfair
20403 plays
15.
  Test yourself! Harry Potter Characters Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know the first and last names of characters in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling? Test your knowledge with this quiz. Have fun (Warning: Spoilers included)
Average, 10 Qns, kfav, Aug 26 13
Average
kfav
20810 plays
16.
  From Aragog to Zabini   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll mention 3 or more characters or things (mostly) from Book 6. You determine what they have in common.
Easier, 10 Qns, robynraymer, Dec 10 05
Easier
robynraymer
13624 plays
17.
  Why JKR Gave Them That Name 1   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
JKR has a habit of slapping us in the face with certain clues to characters' personality and/or habits and other interesting tidbits hidden in their names. This is a quiz to see how well you picked up on them.
Average, 10 Qns, Legolaschic, Mar 04 15
Average
Legolaschic
18165 plays
18.
  Snape's View of Hogwarts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Headmaster has asked me to give you my view of Hogwarts. Oh, and Potter, please note that five points will be taken off Gryffindor. Library books are not allowed outside school!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, sophie38, Dec 19 18
Very Easy
sophie38
Dec 19 18
18402 plays
19.
  HP 'Who Dunnit'   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a 'Who Dunnit It' quiz on J.K. Rowling's series, "Harry Potter". SPOILER ALERT! You should read all of the books before taking this quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, dukeblue93, Dec 27 11
Tough
dukeblue93
11031 plays
20.
  Harry Potter Character Names: Part 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Welcome to the second edition of 'Harry Potter Character Names', hopefully you'll enjoy this as much my other character quiz! This quiz is relating to the UK versions of the 'Harry Potter' books. Good Luck!
Average, 15 Qns, freddy_krueger, Jun 26 19
Average
freddy_krueger
Jun 26 19
19423 plays
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  Average Harry Potter Characters Quiz - 10 Questions   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the many characters in the Harry Potter books. The questions be from all of the books. Please rate this quiz. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Nick334, Feb 06 11
Average
Nick334
17053 plays
22.
  Name That Harry Potter Character!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
In this quiz I will describe a Harry Potter character and you will write the answer in the blank. (Note: This quiz contains characters from books 1-7, please read all books before taking it.)
Average, 15 Qns, SnowAngel16, Jul 14 17
Average
SnowAngel16
9886 plays
23.
  Why JKR Gave Them That Name 2   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
JKR has a habit of slapping us in the face with certain clues to characters' personality and/or habits and other interesting tidbits hidden in names. This is my second quiz to see how well you picked up on them. Please rate or send feedback!
Average, 10 Qns, Legolaschic, Sep 15 20
Average
Legolaschic
Sep 15 20
15520 plays
24.
  Minor Characters - Who am I?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hello everyone! I have decided to make a quiz about the very minor characters in the Harry Potter series. In each question, you just tell me which minor character I am talking about. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, ginnyrocks, Dec 05 19
Average
ginnyrocks
Dec 05 19
15559 plays
25.
  "Harry Potter", Who Am I?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hello, this is my first quiz and it's about characters who appeared in the "Harry Potter" series by Jo Kathleen Rowling. This may be challenging for some but it's very easy for those people who read the books. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, edzen_potter, Aug 12 17
Easier
edzen_potter
6100 plays
26.
  Sorting "Harry Potter" Characters    
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
Sort each of these "Harry Potter" characters into their Hogwarts house. Spoilers for all seven books. Enjoy!
Easier, 15 Qns, zebra101, Nov 26 22
Easier
zebra101
Nov 26 22
528 plays
27.
  Harry Potter - "To 'B', or Not to 'B'"   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are plenty of characters in 'Harry Potter' who have names beginning with the letter 'B', but only some of them have two names beginning with it. Can you match all these 'B's up with the descriptions given?
Easier, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Jul 14 17
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Easier
Fifiona81 editor
1265 plays
28.
  Minor Characters in "Harry Potter"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about those characters in "Harry Potter" that aren't talked about much, but very important to the storyline. This quiz is brought to you by the authors of the Harry Potter Fans team.
Average, 10 Qns, ThurstAsh, Oct 21 17
Average
ThurstAsh
7230 plays
29.
  What's the Middle Name   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
J.K. Rowling revealed a few more middle names of characters in a recent online chat. See if you know them. Apart from those, there are ones which are from the books. How many do you know?
Average, 15 Qns, ff501998, Nov 23 12
Average
ff501998
13331 plays
30.
  Name that Character    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
People's names, both first and last, have meanings. Our favorite characters, especially, have names that seem to fit them. Let's see how much you know your favorite characters by identifying them based on the meaning of their names. Ready? Let's start!
Average, 15 Qns, layadriel, Jul 21 23
Average
layadriel
Jul 21 23
13888 plays
31.
  Staff and Students of Slytherin   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
All of these characters from the "Harry Potter" universe were part of Slytherin house during their time at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Do you know who they are?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, eburge, Nov 19 24
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Very Easy
eburge gold member
Nov 19 24
799 plays
32.
  Who in Hogwarts am I?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hi, this is a quiz about some of the characters in the "Harry Potter" Series, by JK Rowling. I will describe a character who either works, lives or goes to school at Hogwarts, and you have to figure out who it is. Ready? here we go...
Easier, 10 Qns, Mazdaleine, Nov 25 21
Easier
Mazdaleine
Nov 25 21
5737 plays
33.
  'Harry Potter' Sibling Sets   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Harry Potter might have been an only child, but some characters from J.K. Rowling's magical world did have brothers and sisters. Can you match each set of siblings with the surname they shared (at least until some of the sisters got married)?
Easier, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Apr 30 19
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Easier
Fifiona81 editor
Apr 30 19
599 plays
34.
  A Tea Time Quiz - Ten Potter 'T's   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
You'd need a very long tea break to sit down and read all seven of J. K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' novels, but you might have time for this quiz where you simply need to match ten 'T' 'Harry Potter' characters with the correct description.
Average, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Oct 14 16
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Average
Fifiona81 editor
937 plays
35.
  The TriWizard Champions   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I hope you enjoy a quiz on Hogwarts students and foreign students. A response would be much appreciated. Based on the "Harry Potter" books by JK Rowling.
Average, 10 Qns, sing519, Aug 30 24
Average
sing519
Aug 30 24
9123 plays
36.
  The Ultimate Who Am I? Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
SPOILER ALERT! This is a quiz on the "Harry Potter" Characters, books 1-7. J.K. Rowling would like me to figure out how much you remember of the character's personality.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, dobby11, Jul 01 12
Very Easy
dobby11
4490 plays
37.
  Harry Potter Portraits    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz on the portraits from the Harry Potter books. The questions are based on books 1-5. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, cinnabun, Jan 18 09
Average
cinnabun
11593 plays
38.
  Harry Potter Character Names Quiz Challenge   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many characters' names in the Harry Potter series are full of reference to history or mythology. Identify some of those parallels. Beware that a last name can refer to one of several characters (siblings, parents/ children, etc.)
Average, 10 Qns, Ptichka, Mar 14 13
Average
Ptichka gold member
7292 plays
39.
  Harry Potter Character Names: Part 3   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to the third edition of 'Harry Potter Character Names', hopefully you'll enjoy this as much as my other character quizzes! Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, freddy_krueger, Jul 11 17
Average
freddy_krueger
13105 plays
40.
  Pureblood, Mudblood, Muggle or Squib    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you categorize these character from "Harry Potter" as Pureblood (no muggles in family tree), Mudblood (wizard or witch with muggle parents), Muggle (non-magic person born to non-magic parents), or Squib (non-magic person born to wizarding family)?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy, Mar 22 16
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Easier
reedy gold member
1101 plays
41.
  Do You Know Harry Potter Characters?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about my favorite series by J. K. Rowling. It proves how much you know about the Harry Potter characters. Enjoy!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, soccer4321, Dec 08 19
Very Easy
soccer4321
Dec 08 19
2254 plays
42.
  The Winds Whisk Harry Off to the Zoo   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are many interesting people in the Harry Potter books. What if they weren't people at all, but animals? See if you can guess the character to animal connections.
Easier, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Sep 14 18
Easier
zorba_scank gold member
Sep 14 18
591 plays
43.
  The Men in Harry Potter's Life    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on the books about Harry Potter written by J.K. Rowling. This quiz is on the men in Harry Potter's life. Good luck. Warning: Spoiler alert!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MissVoldy, Aug 05 21
Very Easy
MissVoldy
Aug 05 21
660 plays
44.
  Hey, Mr. Director! You Forgot About Me! editor best quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
J K Rowling's best selling series led to a highly successful movie franchise. This quiz is about ten characters who, despite having roles in the books, were omitted from the Harry Potter films. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Coonielady, Sep 24 20
Average
Coonielady
Sep 24 20
405 plays
45.
  Harry Potter's Lesser Known Characters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For the masses of Harry Potter's fans, this quiz tests your knowledge of the lesser known characters from all the books. Good Luck! You'll need it.
Average, 10 Qns, ParvatiPatil, Jan 07 11
Average
ParvatiPatil
8996 plays
46.
  Guess the Harry Potter Character   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz where I give you a small description on a Harry Potter character and you have to guess who it is. Hope you enjoy it! (Spoilers!) Based on the "Harry Potter" book series by JK Rowling.
Easier, 10 Qns, Minimegha, Dec 08 11
Easier
Minimegha
3166 plays
47.
  Harry Potter Book Five - Characters   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hello fellow Harry Potter fans! In this quiz I'll be asking a series of questions about the characters in Book five. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Freddie09, Dec 31 10
Average
Freddie09
4719 plays
48.
  How much do you know the Harry Potter characters?    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Find out how much you know the Harry Potter characters with this quiz. Do not take this if you haven't read all the books by J.K Rowling.
Easier, 15 Qns, ananshenoy, Jul 01 12
Easier
ananshenoy
1242 plays
49.
  The Marauders    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the Marauders who were characters in the series "Harry Potter" written by JK Rowling. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, matthittme, Sep 25 21
Easier
matthittme
Sep 25 21
604 plays
50.
  Evil and Darkness of Harry Potter    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The quiz you are about to take is based on the Harry Potter books. You must answer the questions about the characters of the "Harry Potter" series which is written by J.K. Rowling.
Easier, 10 Qns, vivekrajan81, Nov 10 18
Easier
vivekrajan81
Nov 10 18
1500 plays
51.
  Who am I? - Harry Potter Style   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will give you a description of a fairly obscure Harry Potter character and you have to guess who it is! Contains spoilers for the whole series by JK Rowling. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, em94, Jun 04 20
Average
em94
Jun 04 20
796 plays
52.
  10 Questions: Harry Potter Names Multiple Choice Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz for diehard "Harry Potter" fans who pay a lot of attention to JK Rowling's "Harry Potter" books. Good Luck! P.S some questions contain slight spoilers for those who haven't read book 6 or 7!
Average, 10 Qns, IheartRemus, Feb 28 12
Average
IheartRemus
3275 plays
53.
  10 Questions on Harry Potter Characters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will describe a "Harry Potter" character and you have to guess who it is. The book author is J.K. Rowling.
Easier, 10 Qns, jeffcotton, Nov 05 11
Easier
jeffcotton
2208 plays
54.
  Harry Potter Minor Characters - bk 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Everyone who knows about/loves Harry Potter and his friends can pretty much recite the complete known history of all the major characters, but what about the minor characters?
Average, 10 Qns, XXXZEROXXX, Oct 18 11
Average
XXXZEROXXX
6757 plays
55.
  All about Characters from "Harry Potter"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has questions from all the books by J.K. Rowling about any characters! Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Sportzchick17, Aug 29 11
Average
Sportzchick17
3043 plays
56.
  Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match these former Hogwarts students with the houses they were in?
Average, 10 Qns, ElusiveDream, Aug 23 16
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Average
ElusiveDream
503 plays
57.
  People In Harry Potter    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten characters from JK Rowling's "Harry Potter" books. Will you do well in this quiz?
Easier, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Sep 21 18
Easier
dcpddc478
Sep 21 18
512 plays
58.
  Who Am I? "Harry Potter" Edition   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I will give you a brief description of a "Harry Potter" character, you name him/her. This quiz covers all seven of the "Harry Potter" books by J. K. Rowling.
Average, 15 Qns, m4234, May 16 14
Average
m4234
1275 plays
59.
  10 Who am I? Questions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the book series "Harry Potter" written by J.K. Rowling, where I will give you a description of a character, and you have to guess who it is! Good luck! P.s. Do not take this quiz if you haven't read all 7 "Harry Potter" books! The
Average, 10 Qns, N3vill3, Jun 15 19
Average
N3vill3
Jun 15 19
1324 plays
60.
  10 Harry Potter Names Questions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know ALL names in the FAB "Harry Potter" series, by JK Rowling? Well, test your knowledge here!
Average, 10 Qns, Weasley2, Apr 24 12
Average
Weasley2
1577 plays
61.
  Harry Potter Minor Characters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will see if you pay attention to the less important characters in the 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling, other than Ron, Hermione and Harry. I think it is easy, but good luck anyway. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, smartie00, Aug 03 14
Easier
smartie00
1664 plays
62.
  Do you know your "Harry Potter" characters?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Suddenly some "Harry Potter" characters suffered from memory loss. They remember some vague things about themselves except their names. Help them figure who they are. From the series by J.K Rowling.
Average, 10 Qns, girlblast1, May 28 12
Average
girlblast1
1512 plays
63.
  The Death Eaters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Voldemort's thugs The Death Eaters are the most evilest group in Wizard World. Let's see how much you know about the Death Eaters.
Average, 10 Qns, mashfan105, Oct 10 18
Average
mashfan105
Oct 10 18
292 plays
64.
  Harry Potter's Minor Characters   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about the "Harry Potter" characters who hardly ever get the spotlight! Some may have only been briefly mentioned once or twice, but it doesn't matter, they're good enough for this quiz! From the books by JK Rowling.
Average, 10 Qns, Cavaliersrock, Aug 23 10
Average
Cavaliersrock
2179 plays
65.
  All About the Names of Harry Potter    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see what you know about the names of Harry Potter. Warning: Spoilers about the seventh book. All my information came from http://www.theninemuses.net/hp/ Please look there before disputing any facts in my quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, happygirl0278, Apr 22 11
Average
happygirl0278
2888 plays
66.
  Find That Hidden Harry Potter Character!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Find the hidden character names in these wacky sentences! Have fun and take your time! (WARNING: Contains spoilers! Do not take unless you have read all the books by J.K. Rowling!)
Average, 10 Qns, SnowAngel16, Nov 18 10
Average
SnowAngel16
1599 plays
67.
  Happily Ever After    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
J.K. Rowling has released a lot of information on what happens to the Harry Potter characters after the last book. Do you know these characters' happily ever after?
Average, 10 Qns, Ygdjh, Jul 02 17
Average
Ygdjh
428 plays
68.
  The Life and Lies of Harry Potter    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know J.K. Rowling's famous character?
Average, 10 Qns, AccioSanity, Jul 13 13
Average
AccioSanity
759 plays
69.
  The Friends and Family of Harry Potter    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the 'Harry Potter' series of books by J.K. Rowling.
Average, 10 Qns, tonksandlupin, Oct 26 12
Average
tonksandlupin
995 plays
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Harry Potter - Characters Trivia Questions

1. Which house were the Marauders sorted into?

From Quiz
The Marauders

Answer: Gryffindor

Sirius Black, one of the boys part of the Marauders, came from a family who were all sorted into Slytherin House, so he was the first Black to be sorted into a different one, as stated in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'. In this same book, when James is asked what house he wanted to be in, he proudly stated Gryffindor. Stated in 'Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide', Peter Pettigrew was a hatstall between Gryffindor and Slytherin. A hatstall is when the Sorting Hat takes more than five minutes to choose a house for a student to go into.

2. Who was the Death Eater who tortured Frank and Alice Longbottom into insanity?

From Quiz People In Harry Potter

Answer: Bellatrix Lestrange

Bellatrix Lestrange was introduced in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire". Bellatrix takes an obvious pleasure in acts of cruelty and of torture. This was shown when she tortured Frank and Alice Longbottom, as described in "Goblet of Fire". She also kills her cousin, Sirius Black, in "Order of the Phoenix".

3. The first "man" is a boy often seen bullying Harry when Harry's not at Hogwarts. Who is he?

From Quiz The Men in Harry Potter's Life

Answer: Dudley Dursley

Dudley Dursley is Harry's cousin, since their mothers are sisters. Dudley is the only child of Vernon and Petunia Dursley and is very spoiled. Dudley's parents are treating Harry as if he is some kind of vermin and this affects Dudley. Therefore, Dudley and his gang bully Harry during their childhood and Dudley is the leader of the gang. Even though Dudley is a muggle, he comes in near contact with magic several times during his childhood. For example, he gets a pig's tail from Hagrid, and is nearly killed by a Dementor four years later.

4. In "Sorcerer's Stone", who rescued Harry from Godric's Hollow and delivered him to Privet Drive?

From Quiz The Life and Lies of Harry Potter

Answer: Rubeus Hagrid

Hagrid retrieved Harry from the house and flew him to Privet Drive on a flying motorcycle he borrowed from Sirius. Dumbledore arrived shortly before he did, and he spotted McGonagall in her cat form. McGonagall had been watching the house all day, having been told it was where Dumbledore would arrive.

5. This character is the youngest brother in his family and wants to get some of the spotlight. Who is it?

From Quiz How much do you know the Harry Potter characters?

Answer: Ronald Weasley

Ron is Harry's best friend and the youngest of his brothers. (The youngest member of the family is Ginny who is the only daughter). He wants to match up to his elder brothers and shine in something. He also does not like getting many of his brothers' second-hand things.

6. Which character has a pet cat named Crookshanks?

From Quiz Do You Know Harry Potter Characters?

Answer: Hermione Granger

Hermione Granger has a pet cat named Crookshanks. She is one of the smartest students at Hogwarts. She often helps Harry and Ron with homework and a lot of other stuff they can't do alone.

7. "I think I was Harry's teacher of a rather difficult subject. I am wearing a green robe with a pointed hat. They tell me that I am a skilled duelist and very strict. Can you help me? Who am I?"

From Quiz Do you know your "Harry Potter" characters?

Answer: Minerva McGonagall

She is Harry's Transfiguration Professor. She saw Harry flying on the broom in his first year and appointed him as the seeker of Gryffindor's Quidditch Team.

8. What are the names of Molly Weasley's brothers?

From Quiz Harry Potter Names

Answer: Fabian and Gideon Prewett

Mr and Mrs Weasley gave Harry an old, battered, but working watch for his birthday. This was in fact, Molly's brother Fabian Prewett's watch beforehand.

9. What character has been known to say "Ah, music, A magic beyond all we do here!"

From Quiz All about Characters from "Harry Potter"

Answer: Albus Dumbledore

In "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone", Everyone sings the school song to their own tune. Everyone finishes the song at different times, the last are the Weasley twins. Dubledore says this and includes "And now, bedtime. Off you trot!"

10. What is Remus Lupin's middle name?

From Quiz Harry Potter Names

Answer: John

In "The Prisoner of Azkaban" we learn that on his suitcase is the name "Remus J. Lupin" which J.K Rowling confirmed to be John.

11. What did Bungy the budgie do to keep cool during summer?

From Quiz Harry Potter's Minor Characters

Answer: Water ski

Bungy the budgie is briefly mentioned in chapter one of 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'. He is on the news for having found a way to keep cool during summer - water skiing. Harry hears this news whilst hiding in a hydrangea bush, trying to listen for any signs of Voldemort on the news.

12. Which character has blonde hair, and talks about Nargles?

From Quiz Who Am I?

Answer: Luna Lovegood

We first meet Luna in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". She wears radish earrings and cork necklaces. Other students call her Loony Lovegood because she is said to be weird.

13. Find the hidden "Harry Potter" character name hidden in the sentence below! In this expensive theatre, must-sees appear weekly.

From Quiz Find That Hidden Harry Potter Character!

Answer: Remus

In this expensive theatRE, MUSt-sees appear weekly. Remus Lupin is a werewolf and a great friend. He is introduced in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" on the Hogwarts Express. He teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts (for only one year, of course). Lupin is often described as wearing shabby robes and having graying hair.

14. In "The Sorcerer's Stone", who entered the forbidden room on October 31?

From Quiz HP 'Who Dunnit'

Answer: Professor Snape

On October 31, Professor Quirrel let a troll loose in the castle. Snape entered the room guarding the trap door to catch Quirrel red handed trying to enter through the trap door. Quirrel saw him and did not enter, while Snape was bitten by Hagrid's three headed dog, Fluffy. Harry, Ron, and Hermione did enter the room; however, it was before October 31.

15. Which fictional character's first name is the name of the ancient Greek legislator famous for the cruelty of his laws?

From Quiz Harry Potter Character Names

Answer: Malfoy

Malfoy's first name is Draco. Historical Draco was a legislator in 7th Century B.C. Athens. His work replaced the oral code known to a special class with written rules. However, his laws were overly harsh, with slavery or death being the punishment for most crimes. Draco Malfoy, of course, is likewise noted for his cruelty.

16. Which character advises Harry not to put his wand in his back pocket?

From Quiz Harry Potter Book Five - Characters

Answer: Alastor Moody

Because of his extreme knowledge and experience being an ex-auror, it would be Moody who advises this. He claims that better wizards than Harry have lost their buttocks because their wands ignited while resting in their back pocket.

17. The last name of Harry Potter also belonged to a close friend of J.K. Rowling. What was his name?

From Quiz All About the Names of Harry Potter

Answer: Ian Potter

Harry James Potter survived Lord Voldemort's attempt to murder him as a child. He is also known as "the boy who lived." Harry also defeated Lord Voldemort in the final book of the series. Harry married Ginny Weasley and they had three children: James, Albus and Lily. Harry's Patronus takes the shape of a stag.

18. In the first task, which champion was the quickest to retrieve their egg?

From Quiz The TriWizard Champions

Answer: Harry Potter

Ludo Bagman (who was commentating) made it a point to state that the youngest champion was the quickest to retrieve the egg.

19. What is Madam Pomfrey's first name?

From Quiz Harry Potter Characters

Answer: Poppy

We learn this when Dumbledore insists upon talking to Harry and Hermione after the capture of Sirius Black ("Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"). Dumbledore gives instructions to Harry and Hermione before locking them in.

20. What is the name of the Hufflepuff's ghost?

From Quiz Harry Potter Characters

Answer: Fat Friar

The Bloody Baron is Slytherin's ghost. Nearly Headless Nick is Gryffindor's ghost who's real name is Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington. And Peeves is the poltergeist.

21. Which character was named for his ability to see everything that happens in Hogwarts as well as his love of 'collecting' certain items from students?

From Quiz Why JKR Gave Them That Name 2

Answer: Argus Filch

Argus was a 100-eyed monster in Greek mythology. Filch means 'to steal', which probably refers to those items confiscated by Filch from the students.

22. In the first chapter of the "Philosopher's Stone", Mr Dursley is watching the news. The news reporter says the name of the weather man. What is the name of the weather man?

From Quiz Harry Potter Minor Characters - bk 1

Answer: Jim McGuffin

When asked if there were to be more owls, Jim McGuffin replies by saying that there had been a downpour of shooting stars instead of rain, but he suspects that people have just been celebrating Bonfire Night too early.

23. Who is the Fat Lady's friend?

From Quiz Harry Potter Portraits

Answer: Violet

The Fat Lady is the portrait that hangs over Gryffindor Tower. She wears a big pink dress and sometimes her friend Violet comes from her own portrait to visit.

24. Which character in Harry's year is asked a hilarious question by Ron in book 4? She was also the first to be sorted into Gryffindor in the first year.

From Quiz Harry Potter's Lesser Known Characters

Answer: Lavender Brown

Lavender was asked "Could I see Uranus too, Lavender?" after Professor Trelawney had shown her Uranus on star chart.

25. Who thinks he's so good and that he can get away with anything? I personally treat him as I would any other student, so his over-inflated head can still fit through the door.

From Quiz Snape's View of Hogwarts

Answer: Potter

I don't see why anyone could possibly like Potter, he's just like his father, thinks the school rules are too good for quidditch players.

26. This character's name either means a lion (look at his mane), a meadow dweller, a sort of shelter, a physician, or just a color gray (but he's so much darker than that)--- and that which descends, like a certain river.

From Quiz Name that Character

Answer: Lee Jordan

The name Lee may have many different meanings as above; the name Jordan means 'he descends'. Don't you think he looks just like a lion with all those dreadlocks?

27. Who was part of the Marauders?

From Quiz The Marauders

Answer: Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter and Peter Pettigrew

Lily Evans was another student sorted into Gryffindor, and later married James Potter. Severus Snape was in the same year as the same Marauders, but was sorted into Slytherin; they all had a rivalry. It is unknown what house or year Marlene McKinnon attended Hogwarts, but as stated in 'Harry Potter and the Order of The Phoenix', she was a member of the Order and was sadly later killed. Benjy Fenwick attended Hogwarts as well, but not much is known except he was part of the orignial Order as stated by Moody in 'Harry Potter and the Order of The Phoenix. Regulus Black was Sirius' younger brother which we found out from Horace Slughorn in 'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince'.

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