Harry Potter Trivia Fun Facts Every Fan Should Know

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April 8, 2025

For years, the Harry Potter series has given life to the enchanting world of Hogwarts and brought fans from all around the world together. There are always some fresh things to learn about Harry Potter, J.K., whether you have been a fan for a long time or are new to the wizard culture. Rowling and what underlies the movies and novels. Below is a compilation of interesting things every fan of Harry Potter should be aware of.

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10 Harry Potter Facts You Didn't Know
1. More than anything Harry and J.K. Rowling Share the same Birthday

Harry Potter as well as J.K. is known for these. Born on July 31st, Rowling. Rowling has said she purposefully assigned Harry her birthday during the writing of the books.

The Sweetest Sense of Dumbledore's Name

Rowling thought of Dumbledore walking around Hogwarts humming to himself; his name comes from an old English word for bumblebee.

3. The House Names of Hogwarts were created on a Napkin

Rowling once shared in an interview that she created the four Hogwarts house names—Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff while flying on a flight on a napkin.

Voldemort's name has a special pronunciation

In ‘Voldemort’ French pronunciation, Rowling shared that the Voldemort ‘t’ is silent, therefore making it sound like *Vol-de-mor*.

Moaning Myrtle Actress was 36 years old

Shirley Henderson was 36 years old when she played Moaning Myrtle in The Chamber of Secrets, and was the eldest actress to play a Hogwarts student.

Originally, Arthur Weasley Should Have Died

Harry Assembly Product was meant by Rowling for that concept. Weasly decided to let her several characters live in *Order of the Phoenix*, but she changed her mind and decided to let him live.

The Dementors take after Rowling’s suffering from depression prompts

Rowling has openly discussed her depression battle, which sparked the creation of the Dementors—beings that devour happiness and leave people hollow.

A Real-Life Wizarding School does Exist

Although Hogwarts is imaginary, there are actual wizarding colleges; for example, Scotland's Grey School of Wizardry, which offers courses on alchemy, spell-crafting, and mythology.

The Final Word of the Series was Changed

Although Rowling changed it to "well," Rowling initially intended for the final word of *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows* to be "scar."

Rupert Grint Sent a Weird Audition Video

Rupert Grint rapped about why he should have got the part of Ron Weasley, winning him over other applicants.

10 Interesting Facts About J.K. Rowling

She Wrote the First Harry Potter Book in Cafés

Rowling could not provide heating at home, she would write Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in coffee establishments all over Edinburgh before she became well-known; The Elephant House was particularly favoured.

Rowling’s Initial Book Manuscript Was Rejected Multiple Times

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was rejected by almost 12 publishers before Bloomsbury finally agreed to publish it.

She Was a Single Mother on Welfare

Before Rowling had success, she was a struggling single mother, surviving on government aid while writing Harry Potter.

She Created Quidditch After a Fight with her Boyfriend

Having a fierce argument with her then-boyfriend, Rowling created Quidditch sport. Her goal was to make something disorderly and entertaining.

Her Favorite Character is Dumbledore

Albus Dumbledore is Rowling's preferred character, thanks more to his sagacity and warmth, she has claimed in several interviews.

She Wrote the Last Chapter of Harry Potter in 1990

Long before she finished the whole series, Jo wrote the final chapter of *Deathly Hallows*, when Harry, Ron, and Hermione send their kids off to Hogwarts.

She Almost Played Lily Potter in the Movies

Although she rejected the producers' offer of the role of Lily Potter in the Mirror of Erised scene, Rowling thought indeed an actress should perform the part.

She Based Hermione on Herself

Rowling's own childhood character motivated Hermione Granger's bookishness and respect for rules.

She Wrote a Fake Deathly Hallows Ending to Prevent Leaks

To avoid spoilers, Rowling wrote a fake ending to Deathly Hallows that included contrasting events from what happened.

She Became the First Author to Become a Billionaire

The Harry Potter series made Rowling the first author to reach billionaire status, but later she lost that title due to her charitable donations.

The magic of Harry Potter will continue to inspire all of us. Beyond its dreamy world of spells and adventures, the series also plays a valuable role in children’s English Language Arts (ELA) skills. We believe reading Harry Potter improves vocabulary, comprehension, and even critical thinking skills.
Additionally, watching films also encourages discussions and storytelling abilities. Whether reading books, enjoying movies, or engaging in trivia, children benefit from the series in multiple ways. It can boost their ELA skills and keep the fan magic alive.

Q/A
Q1:What do Harry Poter & J.k Rowling have in same?
A: They were born on July 31st, exactly.

Q2: From where did the authors of the Harry Potter series come up with Dementors?
A: Dementors were born from J.K. Rowling's own fight against depression.

Q3: From where did Rowling get the names of the Hogwarts houses?
On a flight, she penned them on a napkin.

Q4: From Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, what was the source of the original last word?
A: Rowling intended to be "scar," but she shifted in "good."

Q5. By what means did Rupert Grint try for the role of Ron Weasley?
A: He sent in a video of him wearing why he should have gotten the part.