Hogwarts

Question 1

When was Hogwarts founded?

Answer 1

Around 990 AD

Question 2

Who created the Chamber of Secrets, and why?

Answer 2

Salazar Slytherin wanted to only admit students of pure-blood status. The other founders disagreed, so he created the Chamber of Secrets. When his own true heir, the Heir of Slytherin, returned to the school, he or she would be able to open the Chamber and unleash a murderous basilisk to purge the school of all Muggle-born students.

Question 3

When did the Battle of Hogwarts take place?

Answer 3

May of 1998

Question 4

When does Hogwarts term start?

Answer 4

Term begins of September 1st.

Question 5

Name all you know about Slytherin House.

Answer 5

Founder: Salazar Slytherin
Values: Ambition, cleverness, cunning, resourcefulness, and pure blood heritage
Symbol: Serpent
House Colors: Green and Silver
Common Room: Located in the dungeons, underneath the Black Lake, and hidden behind a stone wall

Question 6

Name all you know about Ravenclaw House.

Answer 6

Founder: Rowena Ravenclaw
Values: Wit, creativity, and wisdom
Symbol: Eagle
House Colors: Blue and Bronze
Common Room: Located in a high tower, and the interior is decorated with blue and bronze. To enter, rather than give a password, one must answer a riddle from an eagle door knocker, such as "Where do vanished objects go?" or "Which came first, the Phoenix or the flame?"

Question 7

Name all you know about Hufflepuff House.

Answer 7

Founder: Helga Hufflepuff
Values: Loyalty, fair play, honesty, and tolerance
Symbol: Badger
House Colors: Yellow and Black
Common Room: Located near the kitchens. To get into the common room, rather than giving a password you must tap a fake barrel in the rhythm “Helga Hufflepuff.” It is the only common room to have a way to keep students from other houses out (by dumping vinegar on them).

Question 8

Name all you know about Gryffindor House.

Answer 8

Founder: Godric Gryffindor
Values: Bravery, daring, nerve, and chivalry
Symbol: Lion
House Colors: Deep Red and Gold
Common Room: Located on the seventh floor hidden behind a portrait of the Fat Lady. In order to get into the common room, Gryffindor students must say the correct password.