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For questions about J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter or the related franchise, consisting of the original book series, expanded books, feature length films, plays, Pottermore, video games and more (including fan fiction). For questions about the Fantastic Beasts series also tag with [fantastic-beasts].
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Why did none of the Gaunts open the Chamber of Secrets?
I feel that the Gaunts we were introduced to, were quite arrogant and ignorant. They were just filled with ego of being a Slytherin descendent and never did anything that would live up to the family n …
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After Harry opened the Chamber of Secrets why did no-one try to open it again?
Wait - The Chamber of Secrets could only be opened by an heir of Slytherin. Voldemort or Harry didn't exactly have kids till Harry's final year, who could have come and opened the Chambers.
When Ron …
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How did Quirrell catch the correct winged key?
Foremost, all that underground chambers would have existed earlier as well. Only the traps were set a new. Hence, It was an old key!
Secondly, Quirrell was one of the teachers who would have known a …
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Did the Potter parents have a will/a testament? Who was supposed to raise Harry?
Isnt it simple?
Sirius's will was discovered because Grimmauld Place was searched. Before vacating the HQ of the Order, it was searched and the will was discovered. The will was not given to someone …
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How did new Muggle-born students relieve themselves before toilets were added?
This piece of info is actually news to me. Even if Hogwarts didn't have the bathrooms and equipment that it did later, I am sure that even when it was founded, it had something that all wizards and wi …
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Who knew about the animal adventures of the Marauders?
Coming to think of it, I think a few people would have known. Instance, of course Lily would have known. And then even though Dumbledore admits later of coming to know from Sirius, I think he knew the …
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Why are the people in Hogsmeade scared of the Shrieking Shack?
Hogwarts Ghosts are noble. They are part of the family - in a way to say. But the noises Lupin made were loud and of pain, as if pain inflicted by something or someone very vicious.
Now, not many cre …
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What are the limits on transferring objects during fireplace-to-fireplace conversations? Is ...
I think something that you are holding to or wearing while using the floo powder is acceptable. Then again you could place different levels of restrictions or surveillance.
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How involved are Muggles who are allowed to know about magic in the wizarding world?
Muggles are not allowed to know about the magic world unless they are related closely to a witch or wizard. In the later case, I believe only parents, siblings or spouse would be allowed to visit the …
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What stops the Prefects and Head Boy (or Head Girl) from misusing the points system?
I dont think I recall Prefects giving points or even talking about giving points. Sure they could take it and this was done only to ensure that the younger students were aware of authority. However, t …
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Why did Hogwarts students have lessons after the Triwizard Tournament?
Also - the triwizard tournament was supposed to have only 1 seventh year student from Hogwarts. All other students were supposed to study. Ofcourse the year end exams were over for these students but …
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What are these cat like fantastic beasts from The Crimes of Grindelwald trailer?
Just to add some interesting bits - Matagots exist outside the HP world as well.
The Wikipedia refers to them being in traditions of southern France.
A matagot or mandagot is, according to some oral …