3. “Expecto Patronum” literally translates to “I await a guardian” in Latin.
6. After Fred’s death, George was never able to perform the Patronus again.
9. Rowling said if Voldemort saw a boggart it would take the shape of his own corpse, since death was his greatest fear.
14. Originally Rowling wanted to kill off Arthur Weasley in the fifth book, but switched him for Sirius Black.
15. Dementors are a physical representation of Rowling’s experience with depression.
16. Voldemort is incapable of love because he was conceived under a love potion.
17. Snape hated Neville because Neville was nearly the Chosen One. If he had been chosen, Lily wouldn’t have died so young.
18. If Muggles came upon Hogwarts, it would look like a decrepit building with a “Keep Out: Dangerous” sign on it.
23. Dumbledore is an Old English word for “bumblebee.” Rowling said she chose the name because she imagined Dumbledore enjoyed humming to himself.
26. Rowling made Harry wear glasses as a constant reminder of his vulnerability.
28. Harry first arrived at 4 Privet Drive on Hagrid’s motorbike. He left for the last time the very same way.
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