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Aunt Petunia a Squib
Dumbledore’s Patronus form is a Phoenix
Aberforth Dumbledore is the Barman of the Hog's Head pub.
Harry does not have a Godmother.
Snape can see Thestrals.
There is not more to Dudley than we see.
Voldemort has never cared or loved about anyone.
Harry and Draco do NOT team up in a future book.
Q: Have any of the Hogwarts professors had spouses? JK's A: Good question - yes, a few of them, but that information is sort of restricted - you'll find out why."
Magic can't bring dead people back to life, so we will not see a "live" Lily or James Potter.
We know for certain that Harry will not become an Animagus like his father. How do we know? JK Rowling has said so in several interviews!
Harry's middle name is James.
Lily Potter's maiden name was Evans.
There are over a thousand students at Hogwarts.
James Potter was a Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch team.
Hermione's birthday is September 19th and Ron's is March 1st.
James Potter inherited the invisibility cloak from HIS father.
Witches and wizards have longer life spans than Muggles.
The Gringotts goblins' return the Muggle money they acquire back into circulation.
The approximate value of a Galleon is about five pounds (.30 or 8.00 Euro), though the exchange rate varies.
Dumbledore is 150, McGonagall is 70 (and is really an old softy, just doesn't act like it).
The Marauders and Snape/Lily were all born in 1960 making the ones who are alive thirty-six.
The Hogwarts teachers do not stay at Hogwarts during the Christmas holidays. Except Filch, Hagrid and Dumbledore.
Remember Dudley's tail that Hagrid gave him in the hut on the rock? Well, the Dursleys went to a private hospital where the staff was very discreet. They told them that it was a wart had got out of control.
Azkaban is in the north of the North Sea.
You can do unfocused and uncontrolled magic without a wand, E.G. When Harry blew up Aunt Marge but to do really good spells you need a wand.
There will be no prequel books – We won’t need them.
Winky will never be entirely cured of her Butterbeer addiction.
Wormtail [might] pay Harry back.
Harry and Cho were never going to be happy – “It was better that it ended early!”
Voldemort is not a father and will never be.
No link between Snape and Vampires
There was a reason why she killed Sirius.
“Yes, he's [Harry] really progressing as a wizard now (which is lucky, because I know what's in store for him).”
Harry won’t get an academic career; he’s seen so much action.
Snape has given Dumbledore his story and Dumbledore believes it.
Draco is an only child.
Remus Lupin is a half-blood.
Before Hogwarts, wizards can either go to a Muggle primary school or they are educated at home. The Weasleys were taught by Mrs. Weasley.
Bill is two years older than Charlie, who is two years older than Percy.
Crookshanks is a Kneazle
Snape’s Boggart and Patronus are important to the story.
“In the case of Muggle parents, special messengers are sent to explain everything to them. But don't forget that they will have noticed that there's something strange about their child for the previous ten years, so it won't come as a complete bolt from the blue.”
“I've got plans for all my characters. Actually, this is a really good place to answer a question about Draco and Hermione, which a certain Ms. Radcliffe is desperate to have answered. Will they end up together in book six/seven? NO! The trouble is, of course, that girls fancy Tom Felton, but Draco is NOT Tom Felton! (My daughter likes TF very much too, because he taught her how to use a Diablo)”
On Animagi – “You become the animal that suits you best. Imagine the humiliation when you finally transform after years of study and find that you most closely resemble a warthog.”
Percy was acting entirely of his own accord in Order of the Phoenix
Trelawney’s middle name is Patricia.
On Hagrid’s magical powers – “He can do magic to a fairly basic standard and occasionally surprises everyone (himself included) by bringing off more impressive bits of magic. Of course, he is somewhat hampered by the fact that his wand is broken and disguised as an umbrella.”
Jk planned to have a younger sister for Hermione but she’s never made an appearance and Jk says that she feels it’s too late now.
Harry’s grandparents are all dead and not particularly important to the story, although you will find out a little bit more.
Remus’s middle name is ‘John’.
The Marauders, Lily and Hagrid were all in Gryffindor.
Ron Bilius Weasley, Ginny Molly Weasley and Hermione Jane Granger.




		Harry Potter Facts Facts about the world of Harry Potter! Aunt Petunia a Squib Dumbledore’s Patronus form is a Phoenix Aberforth Dumbledore is the Barman of the Hog's Head pub. Harry does not have a Godmother. Snape can see Thestrals. There is not more to Dudley than we see. Voldemort has never cared or loved about anyone. Harry and Draco do NOT team up in a future book. Q: Have any of the Hogwarts professors had spouses? JK's A: Good question - yes, a few of them, but that information is sort of restricted - you'll find out why." Magic can't bring dead people back to life, so we will not see a "live" Lily or James Potter. We know for certain that Harry will not become an Animagus like his father. How do we know? JK Rowling has said so in several interviews! Harry's middle name is James. Lily Potter's maiden name was Evans. There are over a thousand students at Hogwarts. James Potter was a Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Hermione's birthday is September 19th and Ron's is March 1st. James Potter inherited the invisibility cloak from HIS father. Witches and wizards have longer life spans than Muggles. The Gringotts goblins' return the Muggle money they acquire back into circulation. The approximate value of a Galleon is about five pounds (.30 or 8.00 Euro), though the exchange rate varies. Dumbledore is 150, McGonagall is 70 (and is really an old softy, just doesn't act like it). The Marauders and Snape/Lily were all born in 1960 making the ones who are alive thirty-six. The Hogwarts teachers do not stay at Hogwarts during the Christmas holidays. Except Filch, Hagrid and Dumbledore. Remember Dudley's tail that Hagrid gave him in the hut on the rock? Well, the Dursleys went to a private hospital where the staff was very discreet. They told them that it was a wart had got out of control. Azkaban is in the north of the North Sea. You can do unfocused and uncontrolled magic without a wand, E.G. When Harry blew up Aunt Marge but to do really good spells you need a wand. There will be no prequel books – We won’t need them. Winky will never be entirely cured of her Butterbeer addiction. Wormtail [might] pay Harry back. Harry and Cho were never going to be happy – “It was better that it ended early!” Voldemort is not a father and will never be. No link between Snape and Vampires There was a reason why she killed Sirius. “Yes, he's [Harry] really progressing as a wizard now (which is lucky, because I know what's in store for him).” Harry won’t get an academic career; he’s seen so much action. Snape has given Dumbledore his story and Dumbledore believes it. Draco is an only child. Remus Lupin is a half-blood. Before Hogwarts, wizards can either go to a Muggle primary school or they are educated at home. The Weasleys were taught by Mrs. Weasley. Bill is two years older than Charlie, who is two years older than Percy. Crookshanks is a Kneazle Snape’s Boggart and Patronus are important to the story. “In the case of Muggle parents, special messengers are sent to explain everything to them. But don't forget that they will have noticed that there's something strange about their child for the previous ten years, so it won't come as a complete bolt from the blue.” “I've got plans for all my characters. Actually, this is a really good place to answer a question about Draco and Hermione, which a certain Ms. Radcliffe is desperate to have answered. Will they end up together in book six/seven? NO! The trouble is, of course, that girls fancy Tom Felton, but Draco is NOT Tom Felton! (My daughter likes TF very much too, because he taught her how to use a Diablo)” On Animagi – “You become the animal that suits you best. Imagine the humiliation when you finally transform after years of study and find that you most closely resemble a warthog.” Percy was acting entirely of his own accord in Order of the Phoenix Trelawney’s middle name is Patricia. On Hagrid’s magical powers – “He can do magic to a fairly basic standard and occasionally surprises everyone (himself included) by bringing off more impressive bits of magic. Of course, he is somewhat hampered by the fact that his wand is broken and disguised as an umbrella.” Jk planned to have a younger sister for Hermione but she’s never made an appearance and Jk says that she feels it’s too late now. Harry’s grandparents are all dead and not particularly important to the story, although you will find out a little bit more. Remus’s middle name is ‘John’. The Marauders, Lily and Hagrid were all in Gryffindor. Ron Bilius Weasley, Ginny Molly Weasley and Hermione Jane Granger.