Harry Potter Fans With No Life

Rats! Wrote this, then got side-tracked and didn't post it.
Even Wizards need translators. Parseltongue and Parselmouth both refer to another witch or wizard who can speak multiple languages (especially the lesser known ones like Farsi or Kung!) and translate them into the native language of the person who hired them.


It was a bet from his Gang.


Who or what is a Witherwings?

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Witherwings is an almost always fatal fungal infection that affects Thestrals.



What is the purpose of the Thief's downfall?

The Thief's Downfall is the name of a white water rafting company - so it's purpose would be to make adventurous people happy.





Why did Harry and Ron each buy a nose-biting teacup?

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Why wouldn't they?




Does the British Parliament have any control over the Minister of Magic?

He serves at their pleasure, so emphatically, YES.


Do other countries have Schools of Magic?

As there are only a handful of magical persons out there, Hogwarts is the only school.




What type of wood is Krum's wand?

The type that most muggles knock on for good luck.





Muggles say 'doctors & nurses' - what do witches/wizards say?

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Butchers and alibis.




Who were the twins referring to when they use the name, Bighead Boy?

Harry.


What is the other name Sir Nicholas de Mimsy Porpington is known by?

Ringmaster





Moody had two different eyes. One was normal, the other was not. How did the second eye differ?

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