Mystery Sort: Harry Potter Edition Quiz

Answer: Founders of Hogwarts

One of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Godric Gryffindor was known for his support for allowing Muggle-borns to study at Hogwarts. The village of Godric's Hollow, the place where Harry Potter's parents were murdered, was named after this great wizard. J. K. Rowling joked that if Gryffindor were still alive, he would reside in the Great Lake, taking the form of a giant squid.

Answer: Founders of Hogwarts

Helga Hufflepuff welcomed students to Hogwarts without any preference. She was a Welsh witch renowned for her immense gift in food-related charms. Hufflepuff possessed a cup that later became one of Voldermort's Horcruxes. The name "Helga" is derived from the Old Norse world "heilagr", meaning blessed.

Answer: Founders of Hogwarts

Renowned for her intelligence and creativity, Rowena Ravenclaw was a Scottish witch who co-founded Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Rowena's diadem was stolen by her daughter, Helena, and eventually became one of Voldemort's Horcruxes.

Answer: Founders of Hogwarts

Salazar Slytherin was known for his proposal to disallow Muggle-born students from being accepted into Hogwarts. J.K. Rowling revealed that the character was named after the Portuguese dictator António de Oliveira Salazar (1889-1970), who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1932 until 1968.

Answer: Headmasters / Headmistresses of Hogwarts

Before serving as the Headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore taught Defence Against the Dark Arts and Transfiguration. His tenure as Headmaster was suspended during Harry's second year at Hogwarts when the Chamber of Secrets was opened. Rowling revealed that the names of Albus (meaning "white" in Latin) Dumbledore and Rubeus (meaning "red" in Latin) Hagrid were chosen because both colors represent mystical elements in the magical branch of alchemy.

Answer: Headmasters / Headmistresses of Hogwarts

The character of Dolores Umbridge first made her appearance in "Order of Phoenix". She initially taught Defence Against the Dark Arts, and later became Hogwart's Headmistress. The word "dolores" is the plural form of "dolor", which means pain in Latin.

Answer: Headmasters / Headmistresses of Hogwarts

Minerva McGonagall taught Transfiguration at Hogwarts and served as the Head of Gryffindor House. She played a pivotal role in defending Hogwarts castle during the Battle of Hogwarts. McGonagall also served as the acting Headmistress during Dumbledore's suspension in "Chamber of Secrets" and in "Half-Blood Prince" after Dumbledore's death. Following Snape's demise, she assumed the role of Headmistress of Hogwarts.

The character shares her last name with the Scottish poet William Topaz McGonagall (1825 - 1902).

Answer: Headmasters / Headmistresses of Hogwarts

Severus Snape taught Potions and Defence Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts, also serving as the Head of Slytherin House. Following the fall of the Ministry of Magic, he assumed the role of Headmaster of Hogwarts. J.K. Rowling revealed that the character's last name was inspired by the name of a village in Suffolk, England.

Answer: Champions of the Triwizard Tournament

A student of the Hufflepuff House, Cedric Diggory was selected as one of the Champions of the Triwizard Tournament in "Goble of Fire". He was later killed by Peter Pettigrew. Cedric Diggory shares his last name with Digory Kirke, who was a character from the "Narnia" series penned by C. S. Lewis, who is one of Rowling's favourite authors.

Answer: Champions of the Triwizard Tournament

Fleur Delacour attended Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and was chosen as the Champion of her school in "Goblet of Fire." Later, she married Bill Weasley and had three children. Rowling revealed that the character's last name was derived from "fleur de la cour", a French phrase meaning "flower of the court".

Answer: Champions of the Triwizard Tournament

In an unexpected twist, Harry Potter was chosen as the fourth champion of the Triwizard Tournament in "Goblet of Fire." Harry Potter and Cedric Diggory touched the Triwizard Cup together, unaware that it was a portkey, which transported them to Little Hangleton, where Voldemort awaited.

The character of Harry Potter shares his birthday (July 31st) with the series creator, J.K. Rowling, and British actor Richard Griffiths, who portrayed the role of Vernon Dursley in the "Harry Potter" movie series.

Answer: Champions of the Triwizard Tournament

A student of Durmstrang Institute, Viktor Krum was chosen as his school's Champion in "Goblet of Fire." Before participating in the Triwizard Tournament, Krum played in the final match of the Quidditch World Cup. Interestingly, the first name of the character, "Viktor," means "the victorious one," which is ironic considering Krum's losses in both the Quidditch World Cup and the Triwizard Tournament.

Answer: Creators of the Marauder's Map

James Potter formed a close friendship with Peter Pettigrew, Remus Lupin, and Sirius Black during their time at Hogwarts. Together, they created the Marauder's Map, a magical document revealing all secret locations within Hogwarts. James Potter was nicknamed "Prongs," a reference to his Animagus form, which took the form of a stag.

Answer: Creators of the Marauder's Map

Peter Pettigrew, also known as Wormtail, spent 12 years living in his Animagus form as Scabbers, the pet rat of the Weasley family. His true identity was ultimately revealed by Sirius Black and Remus Lupin in "Prisoner of Azkaban." In an unpublished draft of "Goblet of Fire," Pettigrew was depicted teaching Defence Against the Dark Arts, impersonating Mad-Eye Moody.

Answer: Creators of the Marauder's Map

Remus Lupin, also known as Moony, was one of the four Marauders. He taught Defence Against the Dark Arts in "Prisoner of Azkaban" and was notably remembered for teaching Harry Potter how to cast the Patronus Charm. The character's last name, "lupin", is derived from the Latin word "lupinus", meaning wolf-like.

Answer: Creators of the Marauder's Map

Sirius Black, also known as Padfoot, was Harry Potter's godfather. He was framed by Peter Pettigrew, leading to his imprisonment in Azkaban. Black's Animagus form was that of a black dog. The first name of the character, Sirius, is a reference to the Dog Star.