What is Hogwarts motto?

Did you know that the Hogwarts' motto is "Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus" which means "never tickle a sleeping dragon"? Today, we're challenging you with a little word game all about it.
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What does the Hogwarts seal say?

To wizards, I say merely: Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus. The motto of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which translates to “Never tickle a sleeping dragon” (ITV).
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What is the potter motto?

Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus. Latin for "never tickle a sleeping dragon".
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Who created Hogwarts motto?

Word of God

JK Rowling: You know the way that most school slogans are thing like persevere and nobility, charity and fidelity or something, it just amused me to give an entirely practical piece of advice for the Hogwarts school motto.
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What is Ginny's familiar?

Ginny Weasley's pet, a pygmy puff named Arnold, is seen in this concept drawing. Arnold appeared the sixth book, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince".
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What the Hogwarts Motto ACTUALLY Means - Harry Potter Explained



What is the Malfoy family motto?

Malfoy family crest

The Latin words Sanctimonia Vincet Semper appeared inscribed on a silver banner, meaning Purity Will Always Conquer.
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What is Harry Potter's most famous line?

Explanation: Even though it's just one word, “always” is largely considered one of the most iconic lines from the Potter series.
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What is ravenclaws motto?

Ravenclaw. "Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure"
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What does Draco Malfoy mean in Latin?

Draco Malfoy

By no means a dramatic coincidence, Draco's first name is Latin for a terrifying beast that spits fire – or, more specifically, a dragon. You may have noticed that Draco's name is also part of the Hogwarts school motto: 'Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus' – which means 'Never tickle a sleeping dragon'.
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Why did JK Rowling chose the name Harry Potter?

Many characters in the series are named after other characters, including Harry, whose middle name honors his father. Rowling simply liked the names Harry and Potter. Potter was also the surname of Rowling's childhood friends and neighbors.
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Why does it say Draco on the Hogwarts logo?

Draco in Latin means Dragon and in Greek it means Serpent. As the motto of Hogwarts is "Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus", its translation is: 'Never tickle a sleeping dragon. '
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What does Horcrux mean in Latin?

Horcrux comes from "Hor" which is an abbreviation of Latin "Horreum", (warehouse or barn) and which as a prefix can be related to words like "horrible"; and "crux" which may be related to the Latin word "crucis" (pain). So it gives an idea of ​​"pain store" or a "store of essentials."
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What is Ginny Weasley full name?

Ginny Weasley

If you know your Arthurian legends then you might recognise Ginny's full name, Ginevra, as the Italian form of Guinevere. Guinevere was, of course, King Arthur's wife, and her name means 'fair one'.
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What is the motto of Slytherin house?

The house mascot of Slytherin is the serpent, and the house colours are green and silver. The Slytherin motto is "Slytherin will help you on your way to greatness". Salazar Slytherin founded the house. The Head of House is Severus Snape until near the end of the sixth book.
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What is the Hufflepuff saying?

"You might belong in Hufflepuff, where they are just and loyal, those patient Hufflepuff's are true and unafraid of toil..." -J K Rowling. What is this? This is the Hufflepuff motto.
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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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What is Hermione's catchphrase?

“Fear of a name only increases fear of the thing itself.” “I'm hoping to do some good in the world!” “I mean, you could claim that anything's real if the only basis for believing in it is that nobody's proved it doesn't exist!” “Just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we all have!”
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What does Ron Weasley always say?

To celebrate Ron's existence (and his birthday), here are 25 of our favorite Ron Weasley quotes. “Lockhart'll sign anything if it stands still long enough.” “There's a time and a place for getting a smart mouth.” “If you want to kill Harry, you'll have to kill us too!”
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Who said it's leviosa not leviosa?

“It's leviOsa, not levioSA!”

Said by Hermione to Ron in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This brilliant quote comes from the moment that Hermione hilariously corrects Ron on the pronunciation of the famous levitation spell, "Wingardium Leviosa".
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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.
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Are Luna and Draco related?

I truly believe Luna and Draco are cousins. Luna's mother has to be Lucius' sister, in my eyes. Hagrid said all Purebloods are related one way or another, and I think he's right. Movie Luna and Draco look so much alike, they just have to be family.
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Who was Sirius Black's favorite cousin?

His favourite cousin, Andromeda, was disowned by the family as a "blood traitor" when she married Ted Tonks, a Muggle-born wizard. Sirius would later share this designation and was held in contempt, even hatred, by some members of his family.
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Who is Ginny's favorite brother?

Everyone's favourite brother is Bill.
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Why did Charlie Weasley never marry?

Later life. Following the war, Charlie did not marry or have children, as he was more interested in studying dragons than in forming a romantic attachment. However, he had many nieces and nephews through all of his living siblings.
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