Think you know everything there is to know about Harry Potter at Christmas? (Picture: Warner Bros.)
It’s time for that much-needed Christmas break – a time to spend with family, friends, and to watch as many movies as possible.
In recent years, the Harry Potter saga has been a staple of viewing around the festive period, with all eight films often repeated on TV.
From the Philosopher’s Stone right through to the Deathly Hallows, the Wizarding World has endured as essential viewing for families up and down the country.
The films each take place over the course of a school year, so of course they manage to pay tribute to the most wonderful time of the year.
But how closely have you been watching the Christmas segments from each of the Harry Potter films? Think you can get 100%?
Let’s find out. We’ve grouped each question by film, so good luck! And no cheating. If you do, we shall know…
The Philosopher’s Stone
Where does Harry send his knight during his game of chess with Ron? (Picture: Warner Bros.)
Q1. On Christmas Day, Harry wakes up to discover that a very important present has been left for him in the Gryffindor common room. What is this present?
Q2. Who gifted this present to Harry?
Q3. When Hermione prepares to go home for Christmas, she finds Harry and Ron playing chess in the Hogwarts great hall. What square on the chess board does Harry command his knight to go to?
The Chamber of Secrets
The Great Hall was decked out once again in the Chamber of Secrets (Picture: Warner Bros.)
Q4. What does Hermione finally finish on Christmas Day? For a bit of a clue, when Hermione finishes her task, she tells Harry and Ron: ‘Everything’s set.’
Q5. As part of Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s plan to interrogate Malfoy about the Heir of Slytherin, Hermione laces two chocolate cupcakes with a sleeping draft. Who are the unwitting victims of their scheme?
Q6. While in the Slytherin common room, Malfoy lets slip that a student was killed the last time the Chamber of Secrets was opened. Now the Chamber is open again, who does he hope is killed this time around?
The Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry sneaks in a trip to Hogsmeade with his Invisibility Cloak (Picture: Warner Bros.)
Q7. Because he didn’t get his permission form signed, Harry is banned from visiting Hogsmeade over Christmas. However, two people have a secret method of getting Harry to the village after all. Who are they, and what method do they share with him?
Q8. Once there, Harry sneaks around the village of Hogsmeade under his invisibility cloak. But what item does he steal from Neville Longbottom while under the cloak?
Q9. As Hermione and Ron look at the Shrieking Shack, they are confronted by three members of Slytherin House. Which of the Slytherins is the first to be struck by one of Harry’s snowball?
The Goblet of Fire
There have been happier Yule Balls in the history of the Tri-Wizard tournament (Picture: Warner Bros.)
Q10. During the festivities surrounding the Tri-Wizard Tournament, Harry and Ron leave it too late to ask Cho Chang and Hermione to the Yule Ball. What are the name of the sisters they take to the ball instead?
Q11. At the Yule Ball, a band named The Weird Sisters take to the stage to perform two songs: Do the Hippogriff and Magic Works. But which three real-life British rock legends were part of the band?
Q12. One more about the Yule Ball. Argus Filch isn’t exactly known for making many friends at Hogwarts, but he does have a dancing partner for the ball after all. Who is it?
The Order of the Phoenix
Arthur Weasley was a little worse for wear at Christmas, but why? (Picture: Warner Bros.)
Q13. As Harry and Cho are about to kiss under the mistletoe in the last Order of the Phoenix training session before Christmas, what does Harry think that the mistletoe is probably full of?
Q14. Molly Weasley can’t remember which presents to give to Fred and George on Christmas Day. When they unwrap their presents, it turns out they have identical gifts. What did Molly make for them?
Q15. Arthur Weasley was badly injured just before Christmas, and arrives at the dinner table with bruises and bandages. What happened to him?
The Half-Blood Prince
Ginny and Harry continue their adorable and uncomfortable flirting over Christmas (Picture: Warner Bros.)
Q16. It’s another year away from Hogwarts for Harry during the festive period in the Half-Blood Prince. This time he visits the Burrows. What does Ron offer to Harry in an attempt to interrupt Harry and Ginny’s flirting?
Q17. While Harry, Ron, and Hermione are with the Weasleys for Christmas, which Death Eaters attack the Burrow, causing it to partially burn down in a fire?
Q18. Before the Burrow is attacked by Death Eaters, Harry and Ginny continue to flirt when Ginny notices that Harry’s shoes are untied. What colour is Ginny’s dressing gown during this scene?
The Deathly Hallows (Part 1 & 2)
‘Harry, I think it’s Christmas Eve…’ (Picture: Warner Bros.)
Q19. Harry and Hermione arrive at Godric’s Hollow on Christmas Eve. Shortly after arriving, they pass by a church and hear a choir inside. This might be one for the real Harry Potter nerds among you: What hymn are they singing?
Q20. When Harry and Hermione arrive at James and Lily Potter’s gravesite, the gravestone is bare. What does Hermione conjure up with her wand to decorate the final resting place of Harry’s parents?
Q21. While searching the graveyard at Godric’s Hollow, Hermione stumbles across a grave with the symbol of the Deathly Hallows on it. What is the name of the person whose grave it is?
Answers
Professor Dumbledore
“Knight to E5”
Brewing polyjuice potion
Crabbe and Goyle
Hermione Granger
Fred & George Weasley, Marauder’s Map
Red lollipop
Draco Malfoy
Padma & Parvarti Patil
Jarvis Cocker, Phil Selway, Jonny Greenwood
His cat, Mrs. Norris
Nargles
Scarf
Attacked by Nagini
Mince pie
Greyback and Bellatrix Lestrange
Pink (or “faded salmon” as Ross Geller might say)
My Love is Always Here
A wreath/flower crown
Ignotus Peverell
A *very* specific Harry Potter Christmas quiz, and it’s not easy.