Fantasy Literature

The giant, dark demon featured in the "Night on Bald Mountain" segment of Fantasia is named Chernabog. He is based on a deity from Slavic mythology representing darkness and evil.

The white thread-like structures found underground or on the forest floor are mycelium, which are often referred to as 'mushroom roots' in introductory science lessons.

The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem that is widely considered the world's first great work of literature. It tells the story of Gilgamesh, the mythological king of Uruk, and his quest for immortality.

Skara Brae is a well-preserved Neolithic settlement located in Orkney, Scotland. It is open to the public as a historic visitor site managed by Historic Environment Scotland.

In the first movie, Hermione uses the spell Oculus Reparo to fix Harry's glasses on the Hogwarts Express. While she performs other spells later, this is the first one shown.

Lee Jordan is the well-known Gryffindor student who provides commentary for the Quidditch matches at Hogwarts throughout Harry's early years.

Marcus Flint is the captain of the Slytherin Quidditch team during Harry's first few years at Hogwarts.

Firenze, the centaur, is hired by Dumbledore to teach Divination after Professor Trelawney is dismissed by Dolores Umbridge.

Romilda Vane is the student who attempts to give Harry love potions hidden in chocolates in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Algebra is a Muggle mathematics subject and is not taught at Hogwarts, which focuses on magical arts.

Armando Dippet was the Headmaster of Hogwarts immediately preceding Albus Dumbledore.

JK Rowling has stated in interviews that she considered killing off Ron Weasley halfway through the series but ultimately decided against it.

Norbert is the name of the Norwegian Ridgeback dragon that Hagrid raises in his hut in the first book.

In their fourth year, Hagrid teaches Care of Magical Creatures and has the students raise Blast-Ended Skrewts.

The Dursleys tell neighbors that Harry attends St. Brutus's Secure Centre for Incurably Criminal Boys to explain his absence at Hogwarts.