Weird but True

Chapter Three (Harry Potter Edition!)

Harry Potter Editon! YAY!

1. These were some of the original names of the characters before Rowling changed them: Hermione Puckle, Neville Puff, Draco Spinks, Lily Moon (Luna Lovegood), Madhari Patil, and Mati Patil.

2. The only time the Weasley twins were ever apart were when George's ear was cursed off and when Fred was killed.

3. Minerva McGonagall was a gifted Quidditch player, but she experienced a nasty fall in her final year at Hogwarts that left her with a concussion and several broken ribs.

4. The Death Eaters' Dark Marks eventually faded into scars. They no longer burn or hurt.

5. A magnificent fountain in the middle of the park at Beauxbatons School is said to have healing and beautifying powers and is named for Nicolas and Perenelle Flamel.

6. Professor Quirrell was technically a temporary Horcrux, as were the animals Voldemort inhibited during his years of exile.

7. Arthur Weasley was supposed to die in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, but was replaced with Sirius.

8. Harry, Ron, and Hermione all got their own Chocolate Frog cards.

9. Winky the house-elf is still at Hogwarts, but never got over her addiction to Butterbeer.

10. The third smell Hermione recognizes in the Amortentia potion is Ron's hair.