First, a story (geez, I’m sound more and more like my dad as I get older!): Last year, for our family reunion talent show, we convinced M to get up in front of the family and declare that she could answer any question asked her about the Harry Potter books #1-6 and movies #1-4. Amazingly, she did. From the easy ones (What class does Snape teach?) to the more difficult (What portrait hangs over Dumbledore’s desk?). I’m sure she’s not the most versed person out there, but she was pretty impressive.

She was also the inspiration for today’s post: Let’s talk trivia!

Test your own knowledge of Harry trivia with the Harry Potter Mega Quiz.

Or, take a stab at our library’s trivia questions:
1. What wood was Harry’s wand made out of?
2. Whose hair was Hermione supposed to get for her Polyjuice potion?
3. How many people was Sirius Black accused of killing and with what spell?
4. In the Tri-wizard tournament’s second challenge, what charm did Fleur use?
5. What are the name of the creatures that pull the carriages that Harry can see but Ron can’t?
6. According to Dumbledore, what is Voledmort’s sixth Horcrux?

If you think you’ve got a good question, you could try to stump M. Any question posed, she’ll answer (without looking it up, I’ll make sure… if she looks it up, I’ll let you know ;).

At the very least, it’s a fun diversion for a hot summer’s day.

As for M, she’s spending her day memorizing the Sorting Hat Song and “studying” for the trivia contest at the Grand Hallows Ball on Friday night.