Why did Filch name his cat Mrs. Norris?

Etymology. Rowling said she obtained the name Mrs. Norris from a character in Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, who is similarly odious and is hanging around in the background a lot.
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What is the connection between Filch and Mrs. Norris?

Norris is a cat, the pet of Argus Filch, the caretaker at Hogwarts.
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Was Mrs. Norris a Maledictus?

The most obvious thing that points to Mrs. Norris being a Maledictus is her relationship with Hogwarts staff member and caretaker Argus Filch. The two are introduced together in both the Harry Potter movies and books. The pair take a divide and conquer method when it comes to tracking down any rule-breaking students.
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Is Mrs. Norris a Animagus?

Conclusion: Mrs Norris not an animal.” After discounting the theory that she is an Animagus (a human, like Professor McGonagall, that can shift into an animal by choice), the YouTube video says she must be a Maledictus, who was a witch before being permanently turned into a cat.
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What is Filch's cat theory?

The theory, posted to YouTube by SuperCarlinBrothers, suggests that Mrs Norris is more than just a cat belonging to Hogwarts caretaker Argus Filch and is instead a Maledictus. In the Potter universe, a Maledictus is a woman who is eventually turned into a beast due to a blood curse carried from birth.
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Is Filch McGonagall's kid?

No, McGonagall wasn't Filch's mom. She never had a child. Filch belonged to a completely different wizarding family and was a squib.
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Is Filch a wizard or Muggle?

As it turns out, Filch is a Squib, and has been partaking in a 'Kwikspell' course: a set of magical lessons for wizarding beginners. It's doubtful, however, that he had much luck with it.
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Is Aunt Petunia a squib?

The fan asked the author if Aunt Petunia was a Squib (a non-magical person who is born to at least one magical parent) and Rowling replied: "Good question. No, she is not, she is not a Squib. She is a Muggle.
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Is Hermione an Animagus?

Hermione is the brightest witch of her age, and she would be the first in the group to successfully transform into her Animagus form, a rather fitting fox.
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Is Lily an Animagus?

Lily was an animagus too, when Voldemort attacked, she transformed in front of him so that she could attempt to escape. Voldemort hit her with a spell which locked her in her form as a twisted way of leaving her alive for Snape. Harry never noticed but there was always an animal watching him as he grew up.
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Why are Mrs Norris's eyes red?

To achieve the disheveled and unkempt appearance of Mrs. Norris, the felines wore a collar with matted, fake fur attached to it and also had their own beautiful coat spiked up with a non-toxic hair gel. Her menacing red eyes were a digital effect; no contact lenses were used on the cats during filming.
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Can Mrs Norris see through the invisibility cloak?

No, Mrs. Norris couldn't see through the Invisibility Cloak. The only way we could see through it was probably, Mad-Eye Moody's magical eye.
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Is McGonagall a Maledictus?

A well-known Animagus is Minerva McGonagall, who can take on the form of a tabby cat. Animagi have complete control over the process and can change without the use of their wands. They also still have the same mental capabilities as their human selves and can communicate with other animals.
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Does Filch call mcgonagall mom?

The answer is: NO.
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What breed is Mrs. Norris?

Are you looking for a cat that is as playful and cuddly as it is doting and intelligent? Then the Maine Coon is probably the right breed of cat for you. There is an extremely famous Maine Coon called Maximus, however, you probably know the cat better as Mr Filch's trusty companion in Harry Potter, Mrs Norris.
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Why was Mrs. Norris hanging?

Norris just randomly looked at Basilisk's reflection in a puddle of water in front of the bathroom and got petrified. Then Ginny who was possessed by Riddle hung her to a torch bracket.
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Who is Crookshanks original owner?

Crookshanks is a cat owned by Hermione Granger.
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Is my Patronus my Animagus?

Your Animagus and Patronus animal can be the same

Another pretty complex form of magic, the Patronus Charm, has been known to mirror it, meaning the animal you cast to attack Dementors could well be your inner animal too. Minerva McGonagall's Animagus form, for example, is famously a cat, and so is her Patronus.
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Was Crookshanks Lily Potter's cat?

In The Deathly Hallows, when the trio are in Grimmauld Place, Harry reads a letter hand-written by Lily.
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Why did Petunia call Lily a freak?

When she married Vernon, she didn't want Lily to be a bridesmaid because she was tired of being overshadowed by her. And as children, she called Lily a 'freak' because she was upset that she didn't have the same gifts.
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Did Petunia go to Harry's wedding?

"James was amused by Vernon, and made the mistake of showing it." Petunia refused to include Lily in her wedding. And the Dursleys didn't attend the Potters' marriage ceremony. "[Petunia] and Vernon chose not to attend Lily and James' wedding.
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What was petunias secret?

At first, Petunia tries to hide the fact that her sister is a witch from her husband, who does not approve of anything that he doesn''t consider “”normal.” But, unfortunately, one day he finds out and he is disgusted.
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Who is the Slytherin Squib?

Albus Severus is the main character in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." He's the ugly duckling of the family, is sorted into Slytherin, befriends Scorpius Malfoy, and isn't good at magic. He's nicknamed "Albus Potter, the Slytherin Squib."
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Is Neville Longbottom a Squib?

During the first books of the series, Neville is portrayed as an incompetent wizard and as poorly skilled at school (with the only exception of Herbology). The character himself reveals in the second book that it was even feared by his family, especially his grandmother, that he was a Squib during his childhood.
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Is Hermione a Squib?

Though nominally a Muggle-born witch, Hermione is descended from the Dagworth-Granger family through her father's squib heritage.
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