Friday, January 12, 2007

A Reprieve!

Ah, well, it looks like the ice has forced a short postponement of the big night. That's probably for the best, as our team still needs a lot of practice.

Try these (answers in comments):

Question 1: What are the three types of balls used in Quidditch?

Question 2: What color is the Gryffindor Quidditch robes?

Question 3: What did Harry see in the Mirror of Erised?

Question 4: Where do Hogwarts students buy their books?
a. Gringott’s
b. Madam Malkin’s
c. Flourish and Blotts
d. Honeydukes

Question 5: When is Harry's birthday?

Question 6: How many players are on a Quidditch team?

Question 7: What did the Dursleys give Harry for his 10th birthday?

Question 8: What is Nearly Headless Nick’s (resident ghost of Gryffindor) full name?

Question 9: Of what materials is Harry’s wand made?

Question 10: What is Albus Dumbledore’s claim to fame? (Choose one)
He discovered the 12 uses of dragon’s blood
OR
He defeated the dark wizard Grindelwald in 1945.

Question 11: What kind of creature is Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback?

Question 12: What was Hagrid’s gift to Harry after Harry survived his encounter with Quirrell and the Sorcerer’s Stone?

Question 13: Why weren't Ron and Harry able to get to Platform 9-3/4 at the beginning of their second year at Hogwarts?
A. They used too much Floo powder
B. Malfoy put a curse on the gateway
C. Snape didn't want Harry back
D. Dobby the house-elf closed the gateway

Question 14: What is the mark of a house-elf's enslavement?
A. His socks
B. A tattoo
C. Lack of clothing
D. A ball and chain

Question 15: Who is Harry's "biggest fan" during his second year at Hogwarts?
A. Gilderoy Lockhart
B. Colin Creevey
C. Justin Finch-Fletchley
D. Ernie MacMillan

Question 16: Which of the following is not a book by Gilderoy Lockhart?
A. Year with the Yeti
B. Magical Me
C. Gadding with Ghouls
D. Hobnobbing with Hobgoblins

Now remember, there was a Harry Potter question last year, so we better know these!

Stay warm.

2 comments:

Emma said...

Answer 1: The three balls used in Quidditch are: the Quaffle, the Bludger and the Golden Snitch.

Answer 2: The Gryffindor Quidditch robes are scarlet.

Answer 3: He saw his family.

Answer 4: c. Flourish & Blotts.

Answer 5: July 31

Answer 6: Seven.

Answer 7: A coat hanger and a pair of Uncle Vernon’s old socks.

Answer 8: Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington.

Answer 9: Holly and a phoenix feather.

Answer 10: He discovered the 12 uses of dragon’s blood.

Answer 11: A dragon.

Answer 12: A photo album with pictures of Harry's parents.

Answer 13: D. Dobby the house-elf closed the gateway.

Answer 14: C. Lack of clothing.

Answer 15: B. Colin Creevy.

Answer 16: D. Hobnobbing with Hobgoblins

Cheryl said...

NERD Questions!! You better know these, cause I don't know even one. In fact I didn't even know what the heck you were saying.