Harry Potter Trivia Questions That Put Potterheads to the Test

Are you a true Potterhead or just a curious Muggle? Whether you’ve read the books multiple times or watched the movies every holiday season, this ultimate Harry Potter trivia challenge will reveal how much you really know about the Wizarding World.

We’ve compiled 115 trivia questions spanning characters, spells, Hogwarts lore, magical creatures, and more. Use this list for parties, book club games, classroom fun, or just to test yourself.

Hogwarts and the Houses

1. What are the four houses at Hogwarts?

2. Who founded Ravenclaw house?

3. What animal represents Hufflepuff?

4. What is the Slytherin house color combination?

5. What qualities are associated with Gryffindor house?

Answers:

1. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff

2. Rowena Ravenclaw

3. Badger

4. Green and silver

5. Bravery, courage, and determination

   
   

The Golden Trio and Friends

6. What is Ron Weasley’s middle name?

7. Who was Hermione’s Yule Ball date?

8. Who is Harry Potter’s godfather?

9. Who becomes Headmaster after Dumbledore?

10. What are the names of the Weasley twins?

Answers:6. Bilius7. Viktor Krum8. Sirius Black9. Severus Snape (temporarily), later Minerva McGonagall10. Fred and George

Spells and Potions

11. What does the Polyjuice Potion do?

12. What is the spell for disarming someone?

13. What does Felix Felicis do?

14. What is the effect of “Petrificus Totalus”?

15. Which potion compels the drinker to tell the truth?

Answers:11. Transforms you into someone else12. Expelliarmus13. Brings extreme good luck14. Total body bind15. Veritaserum

Defense Against the Dark Arts

16. Who is the Half-Blood Prince?

17. What are the three Unforgivable Curses?

18. What spell repels Dementors?

19. What object holds a piece of Voldemort’s soul?

20. Which curse does Bellatrix use to kill Sirius?

Answers:16. Severus Snape17. Avada Kedavra, Imperius, Cruciatus18. Expecto Patronum19. Horcrux20. Avada Kedavra

Magical Creatures

21. What is Hagrid’s giant spider’s name?

22. What magical creature can only be seen by people who’ve witnessed death?

23. What dragon does Harry face in the Triwizard Tournament?

24. What breed is Fang?

25. What is Dumbledore’s phoenix called?

Answers:21. Aragog22. Thestrals23. Hungarian Horntail24. Boarhound (Great Dane)25. Fawkes

Advanced Trivia

26. What does "R.A.B." stand for?

27. What color are Harry’s eyes in the books?

28. Which vault at Gringotts holds the Philosopher’s Stone?

29. What is Neville’s toad called?

30. What subject does Professor Grubbly-Plank temporarily teach?

Answers:26. Regulus Arcturus Black27. Green28. Vault 71329. Trevor30. Care of Magical Creatures

This is just a sample. You can continue expanding this post with more themed sections like:

• Magical Objects

• Quotes and Dialogue

• Book vs Movie Differences

• Teachers and Staff

• Triwizard Tournament

• Death Eaters and the Order of the Phoenix