Showing posts with label Harry Potter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harry Potter. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

What are some disturbing facts about Harry Potter?

 

  • Hagrid once brought half a dead cow to his class to feed the Thestrals .
  • Barty Crouch Sr. was killed by his son and buried in Hagrid's garden;
  • Both of Molly Weasley's brothers, who were twins, were killed by the Death Eaters;
  • Lily and James were only 20 years old when they had a child. They were told of a prophecy that said their child would be killed , so they were forced into hiding and not allowed to leave for their safety. They were 21 years old when they were murdered.
  • Harry was an abused child;
  • Dumbledore was very irresponsible . He is one of the most powerful wizards, if not the most powerful of all time. The Death Eaters aren't as powerful as him, nor are the men in the Ministry. Yet, he always does nothing when the school is threatened, and he never tells things as they are, always being mysterious and kind of saying, "The boy has to do it himself."
  • It hadn't been long since wizards had started using the bathroom like humans;
  • Mad Eye Moody can see through everyone's clothes;

Saturday, July 4, 2026

What are some little-known facts about the Harry Potter movies?

 1.Coincidence?

Harry's birthday is July 31, 1980. Rowling's birthday is also July 31 – but in 1966.

2. Old but Good

The actress who played Moaning Myrtle was 37 years old when "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" was filmed. She is the oldest actress ever to play a Hogwarts student.

3. Dirty Mouth

The character of Ron Weasley originally swore a lot, but Rowling's publisher wouldn't allow her to use such language because it was inappropriate for young readers.

4.JK - Just Kidding ! (Just kidding!)

Rowling's publisher suggested she use initials rather than her given name, "Joanne Rowling," to appeal to male readers. She chose JK, borrowing the "K" from her grandmother, Kathleen. However, neither "Kathleen" nor "K" is part of her legal name.


5. Story Spoilers

Only Alan Rickman, the actor who played Professor Snape, knew his character's fate before the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" because Rowling told him.

6. Botanical Inspiration

Rowling has said the inspiration for the name of Harry's school in the books, "Hogwarts," may have subconsciously come from the name of a plant she saw at Kew Gardens in New York City.

7. Interesting Audition

Rupert Grint dressed up as his female drama teacher and rapped about Ron Weasley for his audition tape. His rap went something like, "Hello, my name is Rupert Grint, I hope you don't think I smell."

8. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named

Contrary to popular belief, the 't' at the end of Voldemort is silent. His name comes from the French word meaning "flight of death."

9. Achievement

JK Rowling based 11-year-old Hermione somewhat on herself at the same age. She even made Hermione's Patronus her favorite animal, an otter.

10. The Itchy Second Year

A lice outbreak occurred among child cast members during the filming of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."