Did Merlin go to Hogwarts?

Merlin himself was sorted into Slytherin when he was at Hogwarts, and the young wizard went on to become one of the most famous wizards in history. The Order of Merlin, named to commemorate him, has been awarded since the fifteenth century.
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Did Morgana go to Hogwarts?

Morgana Pendragon was a Slytherin in a family full of Gryffindors.
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Did Harry Potter receive Order of Merlin?

It is possible that Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom were awarded the Order of Merlin later in their lives due to their contributions throughout the Second Wizarding War and their crucial roles in the defeat of Lord Voldemort.
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Is Dumbledore based on Merlin?

It's no secret that the character of Albus Dumbledore is inspired by the famous Arthurian sorcerer Merlin. Both are wise wizards with long beards and flowing cloaks who guide young men on their quests.
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Who was Merlin in Harry Potter?

Merlin was a wizard who lived during the medieval era. Little is known of his past, but he was a member of King Arthur's court, and arguably one of the most powerful wizards of all time.
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Is Gandalf based on Merlin?

Merlin and Gandalf are not characters from novels in the literary sense, but from legends. Merlin is undoubtedly legendary, and The Lord of the Rings in which Gandalf appears was intentionally written in a legendary style. This accounts for the two-dimensionality of most of its characters and their lack of growth.
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Who is the weakest wizard in Harry Potter?

Weak: Quirinus Quirrell

Although he was intelligent and bookish, Quirinus Quirrell was the weakest of the Hogwarts professors—mostly due to his extremely timid nature. He taught the Muggle Studies course for several years before going in search of the vanquished Voldemort.
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Who is more powerful Voldemort or Merlin?

Like Tom Marvolo Riddle (aka Voldemort), Merlin was a Slytherin, an ambitious, powerful wizard. He was a wizarding legend, and, of course, more powerful than the Dark Lord. According to the Harry Potter Wiki, Merlin was “arguably one of the most powerful wizards of all time”.
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Did Merlin have a child?

When Nimue and Merlin meet in the fifth episode, she asks the wizard why her mother instructed her to bring him the sword. By the end, viewers learn that not only did he and her mother have a relationship, but Nimue is actually Merlin's daughter.
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Did Snape get Order of Merlin?

It was later stated that the loss of this Order of Merlin hit Snape hard, and allegedly was the reason that he let it slip that Remus Lupin was a werewolf.
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Who is the strongest wizard in Harry Potter?

Albus Dumbledore

In fact, he is the standard by which the rest of the Wizarding World is set. Harry himself utters that Dumbledore is the strongest wizard, and just that utterance is sort of a spell in and of itself.
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Who became chief warlock after Dumbledore?

Given that the Wizengamot was presided over by the Minister for Magic in the disciplinary of Harry Potter in 1995, the period in which Dumbledore had lost this title, Cornelius Fudge had seemingly taken on the role of Chief Warlock himself.
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Is Merlin a Slytherin or Ravenclaw?

Merlin himself was sorted into Slytherin when he was at Hogwarts, and the young wizard went on to become one of the most famous wizards in history. The Order of Merlin, named to commemorate him, has been awarded since the fifteenth century.
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What Hogwarts house was Grindelwald in?

If he had gone to Hogwarts, he would be in Slytherin.
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Who is the most famous Ravenclaw?

The most famous Ravenclaw in Harry Potter is Rowena Ravenclaw. She is one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Rowena is known for her wisdom, creativity, and cleverness. She wanted the students that were put in Ravenclaw House to exhibit these character traits as well.
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Can you block Avada Kedavra?

During every major battle scene from book 5 onwards, the Death Eaters make extensive use of Avada Kedavra. It, like any spell, can be blocked by physical objects (though it doesn't seem to be stopped by magical shields), it can be dodged, and (as we see in the climax of book 4) it can be struck by other spells.
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Who is the most powerful wizard after Dumbledore?

Gellert Grindelwald

A peer (and love interest) of Dumbledore, the pair were described as nearly equally brilliant and talented wizards. After falling out with Dumbledore, he became the master of the most powerful Elder Wand and led a years-long crusade against the Wizarding World.
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Who wins Merlin or Dumbledore?

All the same, it's clear that Merlin is hands-down one of the most powerful and influential wizards of all time – and we're betting he was at least a little bit more talented than Dumbledore.
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Who is the best Hogwarts professor?

Harry Potter: The Best Professors At Hogwarts Ranked By Teaching...
  1. 1 Minerva McGonagall.
  2. 2 Remus Lupin. ...
  3. 3 Albus Dumbledore. ...
  4. 4 Aurora Sinistra. ...
  5. 5 Rubeus Hagrid. ...
  6. 6 Filius Flitwick. ...
  7. 7 Pomona Sprout. ...
  8. 8 Severus Snape. ...
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Who was the most powerful founder of Hogwarts?

Said to be one of "the four most brilliant witches and wizards of the time", Godric Gryffindor founded Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in his adulthood, with friends Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff, and Rowena Ravenclaw, though he later severed ties with Slytherin.
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What is the weakest wand in Harry Potter?

20 Harry Potter Wands, Ranked From Weakest To Strongest
  1. 1 The Elder Wand.
  2. 2 Lord Voldemort's Wand. ...
  3. 3 Gellert Grindelwald's Wand. ...
  4. 4 Professor Snape's Wand. ...
  5. 5 Professor McGonagall's Wand. ...
  6. 6 Bellatrix Lestrange's Wand. ...
  7. 7 Professor Flitwick's Wand. ...
  8. 8 Remus Lupin's Wand. ...
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What did Gandalf do for 17 years?

Over the next 17 years, Gandalf travels extensively, searching for answers on the ring. He finds some answers in Isildur's scroll, in the archives of Minas Tirith. He also wants to question Gollum, who had borne the ring for many years. Gandalf searches long and hard for Gollum, often assisted by Aragorn.
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Is Gandalf a Dumbledore?

Sir Ian McKellen reveals why he turned down playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter. Few wizards are as beloved as Gandalf the Grey from Lord of the Rings or Professor Dumbledore from the Harry Potter movies, and it turns out that Sir Ian McKellen almost played both.
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Who is stronger Dumbledore or Harry Potter?

He survived the Avada Kedavra curse, but that was thanks to his mother's love and protection; without Dumbledore's tutoring, Harry may not have been able to defeat the Dark Lord at all. Yes, Harry Potter was a brilliant wizard and a hero, but he was not stronger than Dumbledore.
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