How did Sirius pay for the Firebolt?

He used a cat. And no one thought that was weird. Crookshanks just waltzed into the quidditch store with money and a note to send a Firebolt to Harry Potter and the store clerk was just like, "oh, tots normal" and sent it along.

How much did the Firebolt cost in Harry Potter?

Ignoring inflation, this would make a Firebolt worth roughly 16,000 dollars, which seems a fair price for a world-class broom (as so much of Quidditch relies on having a good broom, it's clear that brooms are a big deal and the main equipment in any Quidditch match).

Who paid for Harry Firebolt?

Sirius Black bought and sent Harry a Firebolt at the end of the third book. I wondered about it for a while, because it seemed impossible; how did he buy a Firebolt, the best broom in the world, when he was one of the most wanted criminals in the country?

How much money did Harry inherit from Sirius?

Since we know one galleon is equal to around $25, the minimum amount of money in Harry's vault is a mind-blowing $1,265,625! And that's the baaaaaare minimum considering that in the books, although no specifics were given, A LOT more money was depicted. "Harry gasped. Inside [the vault] were mounds of gold coins.

Does Sirius give Harry a broom?

In Prisoner of Azkaban, Sirius Black anonymously sends Harry a Firebolt broom after the demise of Harry's Nimbus 2000 in the Whomping Willow.

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Why did McGonagall buy Harry a Nimbus 2000?

History. This broomstick was arranged for Harry by Professor Minerva McGonagall after he was given a spot on the Gryffindor Quidditch team, as Seeker. He rode this broom in all school Quidditch matches until 1993, when, during a match against Hufflepuff, he was attacked by Dementors and fell off his broom.

Did Crookshanks know Scabbers was an Animagus?

Yes, Crookshanks was half-kneazle and had a sense of what Scabbers truly was. Sirius actually explains that after he gained Crookshank's trust he was able to communicate to what "Scabbers" actually was.

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What was in Vault 713?

At the beginning of the first book, Gringotts Vault 713, a higher-security vault, held a small grubby bag, which we later learn contains the Philosopher's Stone. Albus Dumbledore sends Hagrid to retrieve it while he escorts Harry to Diagon Alley.

How did Sirius afford?

It's actually quite simple. Sirius made an anonymous purchase with instruction to take the money from a specific vault number in Gringotts. Only the goblins would know the vault number belongs to the Blacks, and evidently they didn't care.

Who sent Nimbus 2000 to Harry?

In the movie, professor Minerva McGonagall gives Harry Potter a Nimbus 2000 when he joins the Gryffindor Quidditch team.

What form is Hermione's Patronus?

Hermione's patronus is an otter, which means Rowling based Hermione's patronus on her favorite animal. It makes sense that Rowling would choose her favorite animal for Granger. The author has said that she sees much of herself in the young wizard, including shared "insecurity and a great fear of failure."

How much is 1000 galleons worth?

Harry's Triwizard Tournament prize winnings of 1,000 gold galleons would total $25,000.

Is a Firebolt better than a Nimbus 2000?

Twelve months after its release, the Firebolt was the highest-selling racing broom of that time, beating out the Nimbus 2000 and 2001. The Firebolt was used by both the Irish and Bulgarian teams during the 1994 Quidditch World Cup.

What is galleon worth?

Converted into other currencies. According to J. K. Rowling, the approximate value of a Galleon is "About five Great British pounds, though the exchange rate varies!"

What is Draco Malfoy worth?

He's currently enjoying a reported $35 million, which is definitely not bad for a 33-year-old (he was born in 1987).

Why are the Weasleys poor?

The Weasleys are not especially poor. It's just that Arthur works at a comparatively low paying job at the Ministry, and has a huge family to feed. Molly is a housewife and does not add to the income. As to how poor they are, well, they are helped by not having to feed their children throughout the year.

How is Lucius Malfoy rich?

The Malfoys expanded their already large estate with the lands of their Muggle neighbours, and dabbled successfully into Muggle currency and assets, becoming one of the wealthiest families in wizarding Britain.

How rich is Ron?

Grint made $60 million from the eight Harry Potter movies, according to Celebrity Net Worth, which equates to around $70 million when adjusting for inflation.

Why is Crookshanks loyal to Sirius?

He was affectionate with those he liked and acted as a shield to Sirius, when Harry Potter was planning to kill him. He eventually came to like Harry and would sit on his lap on occasion, as he did in the summer of 1996.

Is Mrs Norris an Animagus?

Mrs Norris seems exceptionally smart for a cat, to the point that many have suspected she is a cat/Kneazle cross like Crookshanks or an Animagus. However, J. K. Rowling has stated on her website that she is just a highly unpleasant cat.

Who are the 7 registered Animagus?

There were only seven Animagi registered in the twentieth century, one being Minerva McGonagall and the other six unknown (PA19). However, there were at least four more that went unregistered by the Ministry: James Potter, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew and Rita Skeeter.