19+ Interesting Harry Potter Facts You Should Know as a Potter Head

Harry Potter Facts: Did you even have a childhood if it was not bombarded with Harry Potter books or movies? It has predominantly defined the Generation Z kids because it was a craze amongst them. From Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone to the Deathly Hallows, every time they brought a spark in each of their films to keep the interest in the series going and moving forward. This article is for all those enthusiasts and Harry Potter movie freak to refresh their memories, by covering amazing facts about Harry Potter. 

Facts About Harry Potter

Under Dumbledore’s guidance, Harry Potter navigates him to the wizarding world and Voldermort is his ultimate enemy. Well! Here are more facts about Harry Potter. 

1. J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter both celebrate their birthdays on July 31st. Now you know the author and the main character share the same birthdays. 

2. Do you know Dumbledore’s meaningful name? The name Dumbledore is derived from Old English and means “bumblebee,” reflecting the character’s humming habit.

3. Although not detailed in the books, Rowling confirmed Dolores Umbridge was imprisoned in Azkaban for her crimes.

4. All the characters were differently named. Hermione, Draco, Neville, and Luna had different names in early drafts.

5. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson often did their schoolwork during Harry Potter film shoots. The school kids’ had to study and be present for the shoot. 

6. All the names of the characters held meanings. The names Harry, Ron, and Hermione have historical and symbolic significance.

7. Ever wonder who was the first one to enter the names of the Harry Potter cast? Hagrid’s actor was the first to be cast in the Harry Potter film series.

8. Rowling credits her mother’s passing with inspiring the death-themed storyline in Harry Potter.

9. This is a near-fatal character-building and an amazing fact about Harry Potter. Rowling almost killed off Ron Weasley in a moment of frustration.

10. Harry’s lightning-bolt scar appears differently on the book cover and in the films.

11. While Hogwarts is in England, the series draws heavily from the Scottish city of Edinburgh.

12. Did you know depression and dementors in the whole series were related? Rowling based Dementors on her experiences with depression.

13. Steven Spielberg almost directed this series. The first Harry Potter film was initially meant to be directed by Steven Spielberg with Haley Joel Osment as Harry.

14. Peeves the Poltergeist was removed from the films despite being planned with Rik Mayall.

15. Emma Watson initially wore fake buck teeth for the role but they were removed due to speech difficulties.

16. Arthur Weasley was originally intended to die in Order of the Phoenix, but the role was given to Sirius.

17. The character’s superstition about being the 13th person to leave a table foreshadows Sirius Black’s death.

18. The plant names in the wizarding world are based on a 17th-century herbal book. This is a fact about Harry Potter that even the biggest fans did not know about. 

19. The final Harry Potter book was considered for titles “Harry Potter and the Elder Wand” and “Harry Potter and the Peverell Quest.”

20. Rowling spent five years establishing the rules of the wizarding world before writing the main story. Later you will see everything about Harry Potter Spells. 

21. Among the scents Hermione recognises in the love potion Amortentia is Ron’s hair.

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Top 10 Harry Potter Spells

Harry Potter is a mixture of spells and amazing plot twists. People who have seen this series would dedicately and religiously remember all of it. 

Harry Potter Spells
Spell	Description
Wingardium Leviosa	Levitation charm that lifts objects, a fundamental spell for young wizards.
Expelliarmus	Disarming charm, ideal for duels without causing serious harm.
Lumos	Produces light at the wand tip, useful in dark places.
Accio	Summoning charm that brings objects to the caster, helpful for retrieving items.
Alohomora	Unlocks doors and locks, handy for exploration.
Expecto Patronum	Conjures a positive memory to ward off Dementors.
Protego	Defensive charm that shields against spells and curses.
Stupefy	Stunning spell that renders the target unconscious.
Oculus Reparo	Repairs broken objects, useful for fixing mistakes.
Riddikulus	Transforms a Boggart into a comical form, helping to overcome fear.

Harry potter Houses

In the Harry Potter houses, students earn House points for achievements and lose them for misbehaviour. The House with the most points at year’s end wins the prestigious House Cup.

• Gryffindor: Known for bravery, chivalry, and determination, Gryffindors are the heroes of Hogwarts, valuing courage above all else.
• Hufflepuff: Hardworking, loyal, and fair, Hufflepuffs are often overlooked but possess incredible dedication and kindness.
• Ravenclaw: Intelligent, witty, and curious, Ravenclaws prioritize knowledge and learning, seeking wisdom and understanding.
• Slytherin: Ambitious, cunning, and resourceful, Slytherins are often misunderstood, possessing strong leadership qualities and a drive to succeed.

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