Who was one of the most unpopular headmasters at Hogwarts?

Phineas Nigellus was known to dislike most of the students of Hogwarts, since he was a Headmaster. This was possibly a reason why Sirius Black believed he was the least popular headmaster Hogwarts ever had.
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Who was the best Headmaster at Hogwarts?

Dumbledore is, of course, referred to as the 'greatest headmaster' of Hogwarts, and is one of the most powerful wizards of all time. He is certainly considered to be the most powerful wizard of his own time - although much of this may be down to his possession of the Elder Wand.
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Who was not a headmaster of Hogwarts?

Dolores Umbridge was not considered an official Hogwarts Headmistress by most. The headmaster's office did not open to her. Also, Phineas Nigellus Black told Severus Snape that he was the first Headmaster from Slytherin since himself, although Professor Umbridge was also a Slytherin.
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Who were the two headmasters of Hogwarts?

Albus Dumbledore was Headmaster of Hogwarts until the end of Harry's sixth year, while Minerva McGonagall was the Deputy Headmistress. Igor Karkaroff is Headmaster of Durmstrang until June 1995 (GF35) and Olympe Maxime is Headmistress of Beauxbatons (GF29).
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Who are the headmasters of Hogwarts houses?

Known Heads of Houses
  • Godric Gryffindor (Medieval times)
  • Albus Dumbledore (1910 - 1956)
  • Minerva McGonagall (1970s - 2024)
  • Jace Herondale (2024 - ?)
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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 was Slughorn's favorite Muggle born?

During her time at Hogwarts, Lily Evans proved to be very talented at Potions, becoming one of Slughorn's best students and a member of his Slug Club. Slughorn considered her one of his favourite students, though he was surprised by her Muggle lineage.
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Who became the Headmaster after McGonagall?

Loyalty. Professor Marazion succeeded Minerva McGonagall in the post of Head of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This individual became Headmaster or Headmistress some time between 2008 and 2017 after Minerva McGonagall went into retirement as she was "getting on a bit".
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Who was the youngest Headmaster at Hogwarts?

But instead of the brilliant Hermione leading Umbridge into an amazing trap, everything goes a little differently, and it leads to Hogwarts waking up and choosing the next Headmaster herself. Of course, she chooses Harry and so he becomes the youngest ever Headmaster at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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Who was Headmaster before Dippet?

He may have immediately succeeded Phineas Nigellus Black as Headmaster, after his death in 1925. If so, Dippet would have sent students home early in the following year and increased the security of Hogwarts in response to the threat from Gellert Grindelwald.
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Who became head of Slytherin after Snape?

Horace Slughorn (1997 - present) Horace, after being convinced by Dumbledore and Harry Potter, returned to Hogwarts as the Potions master. After Severus killed Dumbledore and became headmaster of Hogwarts, it was decided that Horace was to become the Head of Slytherin House once again.
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How old is McGonagall?

Fantastic Beasts 2 takes place in 1927 and features a 20-something Minerva McGonagall teaching at Hogwarts. BUT according to Pottermore, Professor McGonagall was born on October 4, 1935 making her a -8 year old Professor.
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Who was Harry favorite professor?

Albus Dumbledore

Harry's favourite professor, Dumbledore is the reason for Harry to be alive.
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Who is the most popular teacher in Harry Potter?

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 is the strongest Hogwarts teacher?

Headmaster of Hogwarts throughout most of the Harry Potter series, it is safe to say that Dumbledore is the most powerful professor at Hogwarts. With his Elder wand, Dumbledore managed to get away both times he was threatened imprisonment at Azkaban. He could also duel Voldemort and hold his ground.
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How many NEWTs did Hermione get?

Factual Error; Harry Ron and Hermione

However, exceptional students go beyond this: Percy took twelve N.E.W.T.s, and Hermione Granger took seven. Harry Potter and Ron Weasley each took five."
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What happened Cornelius Fudge?

It is unknown what happened to Fudge after Lord Voldemort took over the Ministry of Magic, but he lost his position as messenger between the Minister and the Muggle Prime Minister, as the Death Eaters had no use for Muggle liaisons.
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Who is RAB Horcrux?

The initials of Regulus Arcturus Black, brother of Sirius Black, used as a signature on a note to the Dark Lord. Harry and Dumbledore apparated to the sea cave where Voldemort had once hidden Slytherin's Horcrux Locket in a basin of poisonous potion (HBP26).
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Is Argus Filch McGonagall's son?

There isn't even a hint of confusion to anyone who has read the books, (who would know that Professor Minerva McGonagall never married and * has no children, and that Filch's full name is Argus Filch so they don't have the same last name anyway, and also his magical family is ashamed of his being a squib and I don't ...
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Who is the heir of Godric Gryffindor?

Maddalena Orcali as Grisha McLaggen, Hogwarts student, and Heir of Godric Gryffindor.
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How can 2 Muggles have a wizard child?

It's not depended on any criteria, it mainly depends on gene A wizard have to born with the magic gene regardless of their parents. Those born to Muggle families but who are skilled with and have the magic gene are referred to as Muggle-borns. A child born with magic to two Muggle parents is considered a Muggle-born.
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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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Who poisoned Ron?

Unbeknownst to him, the mead had been poisoned by an Imperiused Madam Rosmerta. Ron fell, but luckily, as the Half-Blood Prince's book had fallen into Harry's possession, Harry thought to shove a bezoar down Ron's throat, saving his life.
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