Hp facts

1. According to J.K. Rowling, brooms are not actually magical items that allow wizards to fly. Like wands, they are simply tools for wizards to channel their own magic through and talented wizards can fly without them.

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1. “Blood purity” wasn’t the only gene that Voldemort’s maternal family wanted to keep in the family. As descendants of Salazar Slytherin, they are fluent in Parseltongue—if it meant marrying a cousin or two to keep the ability in the family.

If you've ever read the "Harry Potter" books, you may have been confused by the fact that some characters look completely different in the movies. You probably imagined them to look quite differently. Or you grew up just watching the films - then some of the description of characters must have confused you. Either way, there are some major differences between books and movies. So here are some of the most striking opposites - some of them are truly astonishing!

This quiz will test your knowledge of "Harry Potter" in a fun, unique way: we'll tell you three "facts" about the series, and you'll have to decide which one is a total lie. Ready to see if you're as brainy as Hermione? Grab your wand and let's get started!

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Harry Potter character Hermione Granger is infamous for correcting a pronunciation or two, such as her most iconic moment where she schooled Ron Weasley on the levitation spell -- it's LeviOsa, not LeviosAR!

1. Despite many instances of Harry being noted as a “great wizard”, Harry does not, in fact, cast a single spell during the entire first movie.

01. J.K. Rowling revealed that after the Battle of Hogwarts, Hermione tracked down her parents and restored their unaltered memories. #hermione #emmawatson #harrypotter #weasley #harry #films #movies #hollywood #parents #father #mother #interesting #fascinating #president #dobby #twins

01. Padfoot, Sirius Black's canine form, animagus, was played by a Scottish Deerhound named Cleod. #movies #films #hollywood #harrypotter #didyouknow #interesting #fascinating #orderofthephoenix #food #health #animal #fiction #fantasy

fun facts!

1. In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, a wizard played by Ian Brown from the band “The Stone Roses” is seen reading the book ‘A brief history of time’ by Stephen Hawking in the Leaky Cauldron, foreshadowing time travel that takes place later in the movie.

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