What is the password to get into the Gryffindor common room?

An iconic moment, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone boasted the very first utterance of a Gryffindor password. It was 'Caput Draconis' which is Latin for 'dragon's head' and that definitely fits as a straightforward password for the common room.
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What is the password for the Fat Lady to enter Gryffindor Tower?

When Harry and the other first-year students arrive at the entrance to Gryffindor Tower, Percy addresses the portrait of a very fat lady, in a pink silk dress, to give her the password, "Caput Draconis." Never named, the portrait is called The Fat Lady throughout the rest of the series.
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Does the Gryffindor common room password change?

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Passwords in Hogwarts appeared to change on a frequent basis. During Sir Cadogan's period of guarding the Gryffindor Common Room, he changed passwords so frequently that Neville Longbottom had to write them down.
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What was Slytherin's password?

The entry password was "Pure-blood" when Draco Malfoy let them in. The Polyjuice Potion's wearing off prompted Harry and Ron to leave after staying nearly an hour, still not finding out the identity of the Heir of Slytherin, but they did learn that Malfoy was not the heir, as they originally thought.
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How do you get to the Gryffindor common room?

Entrance. The entrance to the Gryffindor common room was concealed under the portrait of the Fat Lady, on the lavish Gryffindor Landing. To enter one had to present the Fat Lady with the correct password of the week.
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Where is the Gryffindor common room in real life?

The fictional account of the room is liked by millions of fans worldwide. But now, Potter fans can actually get a real feel of the room if they happen to be in North Yorkshire, UK. A cottage in the county has a special cottage that looks a lot like the Gryffindor common room, complete with red shades and a fireplace.
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Who was a famous Gryffindor?

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The most famous Gryffindor in Harry Potter is Godric Gryffindor. While Harry Potter would arguably be the most famous member, Gryffindor House would not exist without Godric. He is one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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What is the Hufflepuff common room password?

In order to reveal the entrance, no password was required. Instead, one must tap the barrel two from the bottom, middle of the second row, in the rhythm of "Helga Hufflepuff", which would make the lid swing open, exposing a passageway that would lead to the basement when crawled through.
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Can you enter the Ravenclaw common room?

In order to enter the room, a person must answer a riddle asked by the eagle knocker; if they answered incorrectly, they had to wait for someone else who got it right.
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What are all the passwords for Dumbledore's office?

'Sherbet lemon' and 'Acid Pops' are used as passwords to Dumbledore's office, and his preferred jam flavour could be used as a question to check his identity – it's raspberry, just in case you want to know.
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How do Hogwarts students know the password?

As explained in this question, each password protected area appears to have the password set by its somewhat sentient guardian (such as the Fat Lady).
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How do you get into Hogwarts common rooms?

The Ravenclaw Tower required the answer to a riddle in order to enter, and the Hufflepuff Basement required tapping the barrel 'two from the bottom, middle of the second row' in the stack of barrels near the kitchen corridor, in the rhythm of Helga Hufflepuff.
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What is Luna's Patronus?

Evanna Lynch, the actress who played the quirky Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films. Of course, we all know that Luna's Patronus is a hare — that's undeniable.
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What is the Fat Lady's real name?

Behind the scenes

In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the Fat Lady is played by the late Elizabeth Spriggs.
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Who slashed the painting of the Fat Lady?

Sirius didn't exactly improve matters when he tried to sneak into the Gryffindor dormitory by slashing the Fat Lady's portrait.
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How did Sirius Black enter Hogwarts?

Using his Animagus form, Sirius was able to enter the castle undetected. He made his way unseen all the way up to the entrance of Gryffindor Tower and changed back to his true form. However, The Fat Lady would not let him in without the password.
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What was the first Gryffindor password?

An iconic moment, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone boasted the very first utterance of a Gryffindor password. It was 'Caput Draconis' which is Latin for 'dragon's head' and that definitely fits as a straightforward password for the common room.
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Can Hogwarts students switch houses?

After completing the "sorting hat" activity on Pottermore you cannot change house. The FAQ states that you can retake the test only if you create a new account.
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What would the Gryffindor common room smell like?

Gryffindor- fire, and crisp wind. Lots of movement there, I'd think. Hufflepuff- Food. Lots of food.
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How do you get into Hogwarts kitchen?

Downstairs, in a broad stone basement corridor, brightly lit and decorated with food-themed paintings, one could tickle a pear on a painting of a bowl of fruit. The pear would then giggle and turned into a large green door handle, revealing the entrance to the Hogwarts kitchens.
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Who was waiting in the Ravenclaw common room to catch Harry as he searched for the diadem?

History. On 1 May 1998, Harry Potter and Luna Lovegood ventured into Ravenclaw Tower in the hopes of locating the legendary Ravenclaw's Diadem. However, they were ambushed by the Death Eater Alecto Carrow, who then attempted to summon Lord Voldemort to Harry with her dark mark.
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Who enchanted the Sorting Hat?

In 1858, Angus Buchanan, an eleven-year old Scottish Squib managed to sneak into the feast with the help of his wizard brother and put the Sorting Hat on his head.
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What charm hides things tonks?

Q. What charm hides things? ​- Amplifying Charm.
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Which spell repairs broken bones?

Brackium Emendo – healed broken bones; however when it was poorly cast by Gilderoy Lockhart after a 1992 Quidditch match at Hogwarts on Harry Potter, it ended up vanishing his bones instead. Counter-charm for hiccoughs – cured hiccoughing.
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Can you sleep in Hogwarts?

Well, no, not exactly a night in Hogwarts, but you can spend a night in a castle, just a few minutes from the Universal Orlando Resort! The Castle Hotel by Holiday Inn features a castle theme, much like Hogwarts, The Castle combines the magic of a medieval themed palace with Orlando's vibrant fun.
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