Harry Potter Fans With No Life

No - house-elf ownership is determined by the magical aura around a witch or wizard. For example, Stan Shunpike will never own a house-elf; Hermione Granger owns three.




Why was Sturgis Podmore trying to go into the Dept of Mysteries?

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As a mystery writer, old Sturgy was looking for ideas.




How long does it take to complete the course of study at Hogwarts?

It is a rather intricate and complicated course study. A typical student is able to complete all requirements in as little as 13 years; some have taken as long as 20, and a rare few complete it in 10.






Why was a known vampire allowed in Hogwarts?

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Because his name was in (and chosen by) the Goblet of Fire.



What is a Dirigible Plum?

An exceptionally difficult Quidditch faint.


What does Madam Hooch do at Hogwarts?

Not much really, shines the armour and wipes the trophies, but that's about it.




What were Fred & George doing that Hermione (as a prefect) warned them that if they didn't stop she would inform Molly?

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Drawing mustaches of all the paintings.




Who chooses school prefects?

Is it one where one loses consciousness by flying so high that they run out of oxygen? Or does it have to do with Johnny Depp watching from the sidelines and the celeb-power is just too much? What qualifies as difficult?


The Sorting Hat chooses the Prefects.


Why did Dumbledore collect a memory concerning Hepzibah Smith?

To further his house elf study.



Was Hogwarts ever rebuilt?

Naturally ... bigger, better, stronger.





What is/are the Dark Arts?

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