What Would My Life Be Like in Harry Potter?

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Have you ever dreamed of living in the magical world of the Harry Potter books or movies? Well, now’s your chance!

Just answer these questions, and we’ll tell you exactly what your life would be like within the Harry Potter universe, including what Hogwarts house you’d be in, which characters would be your besties, and much more. Hit that “Start Quiz” button to get started!

Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Harry Potter sit next to each other at Hogwarts with open books in front of them.

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Questions Overview

1. It’s time to go shopping for supplies in Diagon Alley. What store do you visit first?
  1. Ollivander’s (wand store). I’m dying to try out some spells!
  2. Flourish and Blotts (book store), so I can get started on my reading.
  3. Magical Menagerie (pet store) to pick out the cutest pet!
  4. Madame Malkin’s (robe store). I want to look perfect in my uniform.
2. You’re on the Hogwarts Express on your way to school. How do you spend your time on the train?
  1. Socializing with other new students and making friends.
  2. Getting ahead on my reading so I’m super prepared for class.
  3. Buying and eating a bunch of yummy snacks from the trolly.
  4. Showing off the brand-new broomstick I got in Diagon Alley.
3. Which of these magical items do you have in your possession to help you along at Hogwarts?
  1. Harry’s Invisibility Cloak
  2. Hermione’s Time Turner
  3. The Marauder’s Map
  4. Tom Riddle’s diary
4. What extracurricular activity do you do when you get to Hogwarts?
  1. I try out for the Quidditch team.
  2. I volunteer at the library.
  3. I join the Herbology club.
  4. I apply to be a Prefect.
5. Who do you make friends with first when you get to Hogwarts?
  1. Ron Weasley. I love his goofy, fun-loving energy!
  2. Hermione Granger. I’m a bookworm like her!
  3. Cedric Diggory. I admire his kindness and loyalty.
  4. Luna Lovegood. Her quirky personality is so cool.
6. The Sorting Hat is known to take your preference into account. Which house do you tell it you want to be in?
  1. Hufflepuff. I want to be surrounded by kind, hard working people!
  2. Gryffindor! I’m bold and opinionated, so I’ll fit right in.
  3. Ravenclaw. It will nurture my intellect and creativity!
  4. Slytherin! I’m ambitious and determined, so it’s perfect for me.
7. What Hogwarts class are you most excited for?
  1. Defense Against the Dark Arts
  2. History of Magic
  3. Herbology
  4. Potions
8. You see another Hogwarts student getting bullied. What do you do?
  1. Challenge the bully to a midnight duel (with an audience, of course!).
  2. Spike the bully’s food with a truth spell, so they confess to a professor.
  3. Cheer the bullied student up with items from the Weasley’s joke shop.
  4. Stay out of it. It’s not my business, and I’ve gotta look out for myself!
9. Who do you ask to be your mentor while you’re at school?
  1. Minerva McGonagall. She’s such an amazing professor!
  2. Albus Dumbledore. He’s the most impressive wizard ever!
  3. Rubeus Hagrid. I love animals and the outdoors, like him.
  4. Severus Snape. I love his complexity and mysteriousness.
10. Which spell is your favorite to perform in Charms class?
  1. Expelliarmus (disarms another wizard)
  2. Lumos (lights up the tip of your wand)
  3. Expecto Patronum (casts a patronus)
  4. Wingardium Leviosa (levitates objects)
11. What role would you play in the fight against Voldemort?
  1. I’d teach Defense Against the Dark Arts to other wizards.
  2. I’d be a reporter documenting everything that happens.
  3. I’d be a healer taking care of others’ battle injuries.
  4. I’d be a spy reporting on Voldemort’s inner circle.
12. The Mirror of Erised shows your deepest desire. What do you see when you look into it?
  1. Myself going on a grand adventure to fight evil wizards.
  2. Myself becoming headmaster of Hogwarts due to my wisdom.
  3. Myself surrounded by loving friends and family members.
  4. Myself achieving the pinnacle of success in the wizarding world.
13. What would be your dream job after graduating from Hogwarts?
  1. Quidditch player. I want to win the World Cup!
  2. Professor. I want to stay at Hogwarts forever!
  3. Auror. I want to fight evil witches and wizards.
  4. Minister of Magic. I want to be the one in charge.
14. Which of these Harry Potter books or movies is your favorite?
  1. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  2. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
  3. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
  4. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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Harry Potter Fun Facts

  • Some characters originally had different names in the writing process. For example, there was Hermione Puckle (instead of Granger), Neville Puff (instead of Longbottom) and Lily Moon (who became Luna Lovegood).
  • Steven Spielberg almost directed the first Harry Potter movie, but the job ended up going to Chris Columbus instead.
  • Since Hermione has “buck teeth” in the books, actor Emma Watson originally tried to wear prosthetic teeth in the films. However, when the crew saw that she couldn’t talk properly with them on, they had her remove them.
  • The American version of the first novel is called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, but the British version is called Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
  • Because Severus Snape is such a mysterious character, author J.K. Rowling gave actor Alan Rickman spoilers about Snape’s true motivations to help him play the role correctly.
  • Tom Felton (who plays Draco) originally auditioned for the roles of Harry and Ron.
  • In the book, Harry’s eyes are green, but actor Daniel Radcliffe’s eyes are blue. He originally tried to wear green contacts, but his eyes had a bad reaction, so the crew decided against them.
  • Although the ghost Moaning Myrtle was supposed to be a 14-year-old student in the films, actor Shirley Henderson was 36 when she played the role.
  • The Harry Potter books were the first children’s books to appear on the New York Times bestseller list since Charlotte’s Web (1952).[1]

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