What did Moody want Neville?

We know Moody was actually Barty Crouch Jr., and he wanted to give Neville the book for a different reason. He wanted Neville to learn about Gillyweed so that he could pass the information along to Harry, to make sure he succeeds in the Second Task and wins the Triwizard Tournament to fall into the Dark Lord's trap.
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What does Mad Eye Moody do to Neville?

After class, Neville is still shaky from watching the second curse. Moody pulls him aside and gives him a book on Mediterranean water plants, saying kindly that Professor Sprout has mentioned that Neville was good at Herbology.
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Why does Barty Crouch speak Neville?

Because Barty Crouch had been one of the Death Eater's that had tortured Neville's parents into insanity. When Longbottom screwed that up, he made a blatant statement in front of Dobby knowing he would run and tell Harry. Yes, but he originally intended Neville to give it to Harry.
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Why did Moody turns Malfoy into a ferret?

Moody turning Draco into a ferret would have also helped ingratiate himself to Harry, who he needed to earn the trust of so he'd be more willing to accept Triwizard Tournament help.
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Was the real Moody in the Goblet of Fire?

However, we have to assume that Barty Crouch, Jr.'s characterization of the real Mad-Eye Moody is pretty accurate, since no one notices anything off about "Moody" at all. But, in truth, the real Mad-Eye Moody has been kept in a trunk for the whole school year, and it's been the Death Eater Barty Crouch, Jr.
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Why does Barty Crouch Jr tongue?

It was added into the movie because they needed to give foreshadowing to the audience that Barty Crouch Jr was impersonating Mad Eye. In the book, they use other methods of foreshadowing, (eg winky, more development with Barty Crouch Sr, etc).
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Who betrayed the 7 Potters?

After Sirius Black's death, Mundungus stole his possessions, including Salazar Slytherin's Locket. He was also somewhat cowardly, as he abandoned Alastor Moody during the Battle of the Seven Potters; Moody was killed by Lord Voldemort.
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How did Mad-Eye Moody lose his eye?

Sometime during the First Wizarding War, Moody lost his eye during a clash with Death Eaters, and had the magical glass eye inserted as a replacement.
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What house was Alastor Moody in?

Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody is a Hufflepuff.
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Why did Barty Crouch help Harry?

Barty Crouch Jr. wanted to make sure his students could fight off the Imperius Curse. He seemed more passionate about that curse than any of the other Unforgivable Curses.
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Why does Barty Crouch Jr lick his lips?

- where he finally gets to be Scottish - or as Crowley in Good Omens. In his portrayal, Tennant gave Barty the nervous habit of licking his lips, which Brendan Gleeson (Moody's actor) decided to go with. The movement was completely improvised on Tennant's part, but became an indicator for Barty Crouch Sr.
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Did Dumbledore know Moody was an imposter?

The only time he acted out of Moody's character was when he took Harry out of Dumbledore's sight in the aftermath of Voldemort's return, and Dumbledore immediately noticed it as such and realized he was an imposter, which is how he saved Harry's life (again) at the end of Goblet of Fire.
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Why did Igor go to the Goblet of Fire?

I have always said it was Igor Karkaroff who put Harry's name in the Goblet of Fire. Two people have said he was in the hall to make sure Krum's name was chosen, and another person said it was Barty Crouch Jr. disguised as Karkaroff through Polyjuice potion.
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Why was Barty Crouch Jr such a good teacher?

He taught him how to resist the Imperius curse. He showed him what the other unforgivable curses do, and prepared him to face them. He tested the class intensively on enduring and defending against curses. And more importantly, he transmitted the right mindset to Harry: Constant Vigilance!
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Why was Neville not the chosen one?

What makes Harry explicitly the chosen one in the books is 3 things, 1) Voldemort chose him that night to be the chosen one and decided to kill him and his family personally to avoid the prophecy, 2) Harry and Neville actually talked this out and Harry chose to take the possible responsibility off of Neville and to be ...
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Why did Voldemort let Neville talk?

The only reason Voldemort let him talk is because he saw no threat in Neville. “It doesn't matter Harry is gone.” Neville expresses. “Stand down Neville,” is the only voice heard in the crowd of hundreds.
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Who is the most famous Hufflepuff?

10 Most Famous Hufflepuff Characters in Harry Potter
  • Hannah Abbott.
  • Fat Friar Ghost.
  • Teddy Lupin.
  • Cedric Diggory Triwizard Tournament.
  • Nymphadora Tonks.
  • Professor Pomona Sprout.
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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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Is Nymphadora Tonks Hufflepuff?

Tonks attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1984 to 1991 and was Sorted into Hufflepuff House. She was in the same year at Hogwarts as Gryffindor Charlie Weasley.
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Why is Moody missing a leg?

It is believed that it was his activities during the First Wizarding War and his time as an Auror that led to Moody losing a leg (replaced by a wooden prosthesis).
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What is foe glass?

A Foe-Glass is an object somewhat like a mirror which reveals approaching enemies. The closer said enemies are, the more focused their images are.
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Why did Snape curse George's ear?

The injury was caused by Snape's Sectumsempra spell in order to stop the Death Eaters from hurting George (who he thought was Harry) and Lupin, but missed and hit George.
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What curse did George take?

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George has his ear cursed off by Severus Snape (by accident), who uses the Sectumsempra curse. When he recovers, he seems in good spirits, making jokes about his new, earless appearance and by saying that at least now their mother will be able to tell them apart.
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Was Stan shunpike a Death Eater?

Stanley "Stan" Shunpike (born c. 1975) was a wizard and was the conductor and helper of the Knight Bus. In 1996, he was arrested and sent to Azkaban for being a Death Eater when he was overheard claiming to have inside information about the organisation, although in all likelihood, he was only fooling around.
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