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Pub trivia – fun facts you didn't know about wizarding inns

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__Spoiler warning! There are some mild spoilers ahead – turn back now if you’re not familiar with the stories…__

## The Leaky Cauldron is the oldest pub in London

Despite what many [Muggles](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/muggles) think, the title of oldest pub in London goes to this well-loved wizarding establishment. Found on Charing Cross Road, the [Leaky Cauldron](/fact-file/locations/the-leaky-cauldron) was built in the 1500s – long before Charing Cross Road was even planned! Its true address is number one, [Diagon Alley](/fact-file/locations/diagon-alley).

## Muggles used to frequent the Leaky Cauldron

This wizarding institution wasn’t always a place that where only magical folk congregated. As it was built two centuries before the imposition of the International Statute of Secrecy, it was initially visible to Muggle eyes too. Muggles weren’t made to feel unwelcome or turned away. Having said that, thanks to the *interesting* conversations and even more *interesting* magical pets, many scarpered before finishing their mead.

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## Neville Longbottom and Hannah Abbott lived above the Leaky Cauldron

In a turn of events that we find extremely adorable, after leaving [Hogwarts](/fact-file/locations/hogwarts) not only did [Neville](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/neville-longbottom) continue his passion for magical plants as [Herbology](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/herbology) professor, but he also married [Hufflepuff](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/hufflepuff), [Hannah Abbott](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/hannah-abbott-fact-file). The happy couple decided to make a home for themselves living above the one-and-only Leaky Cauldron.

## A pub was the headquarters of a rebellion

Although we never learnt which one it was, according to *Sites of Historical Sorcery*, one of the wizarding pubs in [Hogsmeade](/fact-file/locations/hogsmeade) was said to have been the headquarters of the 1612 [goblin](/fact-file/creatures/goblin) rebellion. Could it have been the [Hog’s Head Inn](/fact-file/locations/the-hogs-head) which was known for its dubious dealings and schemes? Or perhaps it was the cosiness of the [Three Broomsticks](/fact-file/locations/the-three-broomsticks) that convinced the goblins to make it their base?

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## The Hog’s Head Inn was run by a Dumbledore

While [Albus Dumbledore](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/albus-dumbledore) ran Hogwarts, just down the road his brother, [Aberforth Dumbledore](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/aberforth-dumbledore-fact-file), ran the Hog’s Head Inn. Crochety and a big fan of goats, he and his brother didn’t always see eye-to-eye. Ultimately, they were both extremely good people and Aberforth even helped the resistance at Hogwarts after Albus’ death – thanks to a secret passage that connected the [Room of Requirement](/fact-file/locations/the-room-of-requirement) to his pub.

## Sybill Trelawney made her infamous prediction at the Hog’s Head Inn

The Hog’s Head Inn was the location of many crucial story moments from the founding of [Dumbledore’s Army](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/dumbledores-army) to [Hagrid](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/rubeus-hagrid) winning a dragon egg in a game of cards. However, there was one particular moment that changed the course of wizarding history forever. On a gloomy night, Albus Dumbledore went to interview [Sybill Trelawney](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/sybill-trelawney) for the role of [Divination](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/divination) teacher. He was thoroughly unimpressed until, among the ramshackle décor and sticky floor, she made her prediction about the boy destined to end [Voldemort](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/lord-voldemort) and rid the world of his evil!

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## Katie Bell was given the cursed opal necklace at The Three Broomsticks

Run by Madam Rosmerta, the Three Broomsticks was a warm and welcoming establishment in Hogsmeade. Yet Dark Magic still managed to worm its way in there in the form of the cursed opal necklace. Part of a clumsy attempt on Dumbledore’s life, [Gryffindor](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/gryffindor) Quidditch team member, [Katie Bell](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/katie-bell), took the necklace from the pub while under the influence of the [Imperius Curse](/fact-file/spells/the-imperius-curse) and narrowly escaped its deadly power.

## It wasn’t just witches and wizards who frequented the Three Broomsticks

Said to be as old as the only all-wizard village in Britain, the Three Broomsticks was a bit of a haven for all sorts of magical beings, such as hags, who couldn’t disguise themselves particularly well in the Muggle world. In fact, Ron and Hermione once thought they spotted an ogre!

Every quote to live by from your favourite witches

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

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## The importance of keeping things in perspective

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‘Books! And cleverness! There are more important things – friendship and bravery…’

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Hermione Granger: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

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Despite being known for her exceptional brain power, [Hermione](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/hermione-granger) also knew the importance of nurturing the other elements of her personality too. It’s a lesson she learnt in her first year after finding genuine friendship. It is also one that we could do with remembering too.

## Don’t be afraid to be bold

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‘…anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.'

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Ginny Weasley: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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If you don’t ask you don’t get! As [Ginny](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ginny-weasley) reminds us, if we shy away from a challenge, we’re never going to achieve our dreams. If we find our courage? Well, the world is our oyster.

## Be proud of who you are

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‘It’s high time your grandmother learned to be proud of the grandson she’s got, rather than the one she thinks she ought to have...’

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Minerva McGonagall: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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The no-nonsense [McGonagall](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/minerva-mcgonagall) was a witch worth listening to! It’s all too easy to get caught up in the comparison trap, trying to think about who you *should* be and feeling inadequate next to others. However, you are brilliant just the way you are. You are one-of-a-kind. If the Head of [Gryffindor](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/gryffindor) can see that – so can you.

## There is always hope

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‘The things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end. If not always in the way we expect.’

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Luna Lovegood: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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When times are hard, it can be easy to give up hope and become despondent. Yet this poignant point from the wonderfully eccentric [Ravenclaw](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/ravenclaw) is a reminder that good days are on the horizon – even if we can’t quite see them yet.

## Don’t be afraid to dream big

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‘I’m hoping to do some good in the world!’

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Hermione Granger: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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No matter who you are, you *can* make a difference. If you channel Hermione’s determination, we’re sure you will go on to do great and brilliant things.

## An excellent reminder

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‘A good first impression can work wonders.'

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Molly Weasley: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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A sage piece of advice from [Mrs Weasley](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/molly-weasley)! She might have said this to Harry before his [Ministry](/fact-file/locations/the-ministry-of-magic) hearing, but we think this is something that can be applied to many different areas of your life. From making friends to job interviews, things are always easier if you start off on the right foot.

## Do what is right, not what is easy

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‘Well, if you two are going to chicken out, fine… I don’t want to break rules, you know. I think threatening Muggle-borns is far worse than brewing up a difficult potion.’

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Hermione Granger: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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Hermione was the witch who once declared being expelled to be a fate worse than death. To hear her trying to convince [Harry](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/harry-potter) and [Ron](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ron-weasley) to break the rules was rather shocking. Yet she raises an extremely valuable point. Sometimes you need to push the boundaries to do what is right. Following the rules can only go so far – especially if those rules cause more harm than good. It can be hard to stand up and be counted but we should all try to do so.

## Protect what is important

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‘I feel that if a single pupil wants to come, then the school ought to remain open for that pupil.’

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Pomona Sprout: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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This was a brave statement from [Professor Sprout](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/pomona-sprout) in the wake of [Dumbledore’s](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/albus-dumbledore) death. [Hogwarts](/fact-file/locations/hogwarts) was so much more than a school. For many like Harry, it was a sanctuary and place they could call home. A place that should be protected. This is a sentiment we could all take on board. We should all work hard to take care of what, and who, is important to us.

## Don’t judge a book by its cover

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‘What do I care how ’e looks? I am good-looking enough for both of us, I theenk! All these scars show is zat my husband is brave!’

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Fleur Delacour: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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You might think glamorous and goodlooking [Fleur Delacour](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/fleur-delacour) would also be extremely vain. Yet she wasn’t. Filled with self-confidence, she didn’t judge her husband based on his appearance – she knew it was the content of his character that truly mattered. That attitude is one we think everyone should embody.

## Boundaries are good

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‘I do not generally permit people to talk when I am talking.’

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Minerva McGonagall: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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Quite right too! Don’t let anybody try to take your voice or diminish you. If someone tries to talk over you, channel your inner McGonagall and lay down the law – they’ll soon learn a valuable lesson.

Your birth month tells us your Harry Potter soulmate

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## January: The determined and dedicated Oliver Wood is your perfect match

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When considering your ideal partner, you don’t want someone who is afraid of commitment and isn’t willing to put the work in. You want someone who is going to give the relationship their all. This is why you and [Oliver Wood](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/oliver-wood) make a perfect pair. This [Gryffindor](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/gryffindor) proved his determination time and time again as [Quidditch](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/quidditch) Captain. He was always coming up with training techniques and drills to make the team better. Yes, some of his teammates might have complained about the early starts, but it didn’t put Oliver off… and it worked. That’s the type of dedication you admire.

## February: Your soulmate is the creative and eccentric Luna Lovegood

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There is nothing that bores you more than blending into the crowd. From your curious insights to your wacky wardrobe, you march to the beat of your own drum. You are proud to celebrate your uniqueness, and you are looking for a partner that doesn’t shy away from their individuality too. This is why [Luna Lovegood](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/luna-lovegood) with her [Spectrespecs](/fact-file/objects/spectrespecs) and radish-like earrings is your ideal match. The two of you would have a joyful relationship that celebrated creativity, eccentricity and a shared belief in the Crumple-Horned Snorkack.

## March: The brilliantly hilarious Ron Weasley is the one for you

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Life’s too short not to have fun. Who wants to be miserable? Yes, serious things happen but you still want to find the joy in life, and you want a partner who can do that too. This is why you and [Ron Weasley](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ron-weasley) would make the perfect pair. From his ‘Merlin's most baggy Y-fronts’ exclamations to quippy ‘Oh, of course… I forgot we’ll be hunting down [Voldemort](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/lord-voldemort) in a mobile library’ comebacks – his quick with would keep you entertained for life.

## April: The elegant and poised Fleur Delacour is your ideal soulmate

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Graceful, elegant and gliding through life – that’s the ultimate dream. You aren’t interested in awkward situations and embarrassing encounters; you want life to be as serene as possible. As you want this from your partner too, you and [Fleur Delacour](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/fleur-delacour) would make a flawless duo. No matter what situation she faced – from walking into the [Great Hall](/fact-file/locations/the-great-hall) for the first time to rejecting [Yule Ball](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/yule-ball) dates, she was always perfectly poised which is something you appreciate.

## May: The thoroughly good Cedric Diggory is who you’re drawn to

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You have no time for people that like to play games in relationships. You abhor anyone who has a mean streak. You really can’t stand when people are rude to those around them. This is why [Cedric Diggory](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/cedric-diggory) is the perfect person for you. Despite being handsome, intelligent and an extremely talented wizard, this [Hufflepuff](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/hufflepuff) was also humble. He was *good*. He helped Harry despite him being his [Triwizard](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/triwizard-tournament) rival and never let being the rising star at [Hogwarts](/fact-file/locations/hogwarts) go to his head. Cedric is a partner you would always feel safe with… and he is perfect for you.

## June: Your soulmate is Lavender Brown who wears her heart on her sleeve

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As someone who is often described as vivacious and an open book, you have real difficulty bonding with people who are closed off or reserved. You find those who keep their cards close to their chest rather unsettling – which is why [Lavender Brown](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/lavender-brown) is your soulmate. Whether she was snogging Ron in front of the whole [Gryffindor common room](/fact-file/locations/the-gryffindor-common-room) or giving him gaudy necklaces as a token of her affection, she was not afraid of her emotions or letting everyone else see them. This type of openness is something you can’t help but be drawn to.

## July: Your perfect match is loyal Neville Longbottom

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Don’t underestimate [Neville](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/neville-longbottom). He might have initially been a clumsy underdog, but he soon surpassed that and became a [sword-of-Gryffindor-wielding](/fact-file/objects/the-sword-of-gryffindor) hero. One who was loyal to his friends, his school and loyal to what was right. As someone born in July, this is what you would like to find in a partner. You don’t want a person who could easily be swayed. You want someone who is as committed to you as Neville is to his [Mimbulus mimbletonia](/fact-file/plants-and-potions/mimbulus-mimbletonia), which is why he is the one for you.

## August: The logical and intelligent Hermione Granger is the one for you

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As somebody who is known for their sharp mind and love of learning, we think you and the [cleverest witch of her age](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/hermione-granger), who takes the largest books out of the [Hogwarts library](/fact-file/locations/the-hogwarts-library) for ‘light reading’, would get on like a house on fire. Your days would be spent verbally sparring with each other, debating Ancient Rune translations and generally broadening your minds and you wouldn’t want it any other way.

## September: The discerning Draco Malfoy is your wizarding soulmate

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There’s nothing wrong with being shrewd or ambitious, these are traits that you rather admire. In fact, you find someone who knows exactly what they want and how to get it extremely attractive. This is why [Draco Malfoy](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/draco-malfoy) is the one for you. We are in no way saying you are prejudiced or a bully like he was. However, the embodiment of [Slytherin](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/slytherin) traits, he was not afraid to openly say he liked the finer things in life or believe he deserved them – just like you.

## October: Fiery Ginny Weasley is your magical match

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If there was a witch that knew exactly who she was, it was [Ginny Weasley](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ginny-weasley). Having had a rough start at Hogwarts she blossomed into a fierce and phenomenal person – with an excellent talent for the [Bat-Bogey Hex](/fact-file/spells/the-bat-bogey-hex). That self-assuredness is something that you are looking for in a partner. You don’t want somebody who doesn’t take the time to work on being the best version of themselves. You want someone who is confident and powerful – exactly like Ginny.

## November: Harry Potter’s bravery is what makes him your soulmate

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[Harry Potter](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/harry-potter) is not afraid to confront the difficult things in life. He doesn’t shy away from a challenge or let fear stop him. He puts himself out there whether that’s soaring through the sky on his [broomstick](/fact-file/objects/broomstick), fighting the forces of evil or summoning up the courage to ask his crush to the Yule Ball. This is something that you strongly relate to. You’re not one to be called timid and you can’t stand cowardice. We’re not saying you’re necessarily an extrovert, but you stand up when it matters and that’s why Harry is your ultimate wizarding soulmate.

## December: The glass half-empty Moaning Myrtle is your perfect match

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There is no person that gets on your nerves more than the one who is relentlessly optimistic. You don’t have time from all that chirpiness and being constantly told to look on the bright side. In fact, being stuck with someone like that would be your worst nightmare. You want someone who will always look on the gloomy side – which is why [Moaning Myrtle](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/moaning-myrtle) (emphasis on the *Moaning*) is your perfect match. Despite her crush on Harry Potter, with your maudlin outlook, we’re sure you could win her over and many (un)happy centuries sitting in the [u-bend of a Hogwarts toilet](/fact-file/locations/moaning-myrtles-bathroom) discussing all the reasons why everything is awful.

For beginners, for novices, for Harry Potter superfans going 20 years-strong, dig deep into the wizarding world with our collection of features.

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What would your Valentine's vibe be based on your Hogwarts house?

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## As a Gryffindor, your Valentine’s Day is all about the grand gesture

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Known for being bold and daring, as a [Gryffindor](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/gryffindor), you channel that same energy when it comes to Valentine’s Day. You’re not just going to settle for a generic card or a lacklustre bunch of flowers picked up at the petrol station. No, like [Fred](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/fred-weasley) and [George](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/george-weasley) sailing away from [Hogwarts](/fact-file/locations/hogwarts) on the back of their [brooms](/fact-file/objects/broomstick) or [Ron](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ron-weasley) sacrificing himself on the giant [wizard chess](/fact-file/objects/wizard-chess-set) board, you’re all about the grand gesture. From starring in a flash mob to professing your love through skywriting, it’s go big or go home. 

## The Hufflepuff Valentine’s vibe is wholesome and homemade

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Loyal and unafraid of hard work, like [Professor Sprout](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/pomona-sprout) diligently tending to her plethora of magical plants so they bloom, you pour your heart and soul into creating the perfect present for your Valentine. You won’t find a gift hastily grabbed from any old shop. In fact, whether you’re baking your crush’s favourite cake or carefully cutting and sticking photos of you and your one true love into a romantic scrapbook, you’re all about that wholesome and homemade Valentine’s vibe. 

## For Ravenclaw, Valentine’s Day is all about love letters and words of affection

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The house of wit and wisdom is home to some of the most imaginative thinkers – such as [Luna Lovegood](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/luna-lovegood). She had a unique way of seeing the world and a wonderful way with words (who can forget her brilliant [Quidditch](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/quidditch) commentary). This is a trait that you embody too, which is why your Valentine’s vibe is all about creative expression. In particular, the art of writing love letters. As a wise wordsmith, you’ll find no clunky comparisons to eyes being as green as a fresh pickled toad or hair as dark as blackboard in your writing, just the perfect formula of words that create their own romantic magic.

## It’s all about the perfect luxury gift for a Slytherin Valentine

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As a member of [Slytherin](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/slytherin) house you are known for your ambition. You don’t settle for anything less than you think you deserve. Like [Draco Malfoy](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/draco-malfoy) and his Nimbus 2001, you always want to have the very best and are drawn to the finer things in life. With that in mind, you believe that the person you love deserves the world too. This is why your Valentine’s are all about the flashy gifts and experiences – whisking your partner away on an expensive holiday, buying them the most dazzling jewels or finding that perfect gift you think is just as special as they are.

Our exclusive interview with the new Harry, Ron and Hermione as they join Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions

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As Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions reaches book four, there's trouble ahead in the wizarding world. With the stories becoming darker and more mature, a new trio of performers, played by __Jaxon Knopf__, __Rhys Mulligan__ and __Nina-Francis Barker__, have joined the star-studded voice cast as Harry, Ron and Hermione.

With bags of talent and enthusiasm, they are well poised to take us through the rest of our favourite Gryffindors’ journey. On the eve of the *Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire* release, we were lucky enough to sit down and chat to them about everything from their audiobook experience to their love of the wizarding world.

But first, here’s an exclusive snippet of the trio in the recording studio...

An exclusive snippet of the golden trio recording the Harry Potter: Full-Cast Editions

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### You are playing three very famous Gryffindors, but which Hogwarts house do you belong to? 

__Nina:__ When I took the test, I was Sorted into Gryffindor! Yeah, that was a fun quiz!  

__Jaxon:__ So, I did the test when I was younger as well and both times I’ve been placed in Gryffindor. However, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’ve always had something within me that wants to be part of Slytherin. 

__Rhys:__ You’ve said this before! I never got that! You’ve been given what everyone wants, to be Gryffindor, and then you’re like ‘I’ll just chuck it all away for Slytherin’. 

To be fair, I remember we were saying that on paper the traits for Slytherin are good, but most evil people have them. So, they’re good qualities… just don’t be evil Jaxon. 

__Nina:__ Yeah! Don’t be evil. 

__Rhys:__ Weirdly, I got Ravenclaw. I remember because I was annoyed that it wasn’t one of the two main houses that I had wanted when I was little. Although, when I was looking into it, I was very happy because it’s more about intelligence isn’t it? Which is quite nice – I do quite like that to be honest. It was a very nice boost to the ego. 

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### Tell us about the moment you found you had had got your role as a member of the iconic golden trio. Where were you and how did it feel? 

__Jaxon:__ I was at school and I was in the locker room. My mum called me on the phone, and she told me. Honestly? I was ecstatic. I was over the moon! I couldn’t show my emotions as I couldn’t tell anyone just yet. So, I was holding it in because otherwise my friends would have asked me what had happened. Obviously, it was an amazing feeling.  

Also, finding that out is quite scary because there's a lot of pressure on you to live up to the expectations of the fan base which is so massive. You want to be able to give new listeners of the story a strong performance, but you also want to give your own interpretation and your own little bit of characterisation. 

It was a lot of fun and there were so many different moments that you get to record. My favourite part was doing all the different spells. I think my favourite spell is probably Sectumsempra – the way it rolls off the tongue! 

__Rhys:__ Yeah, that’s some Basilisk talk there!  

For me, I was coming back from school, and my mum was like ‘look at your phone’. I got the email and I was losing it. It was so good! My mum knows me, she knows I would have reacted the same no matter where I was. So, she kind of had a serious face taking me to the car and then, once she shut the doors, she was like ‘Ok, you can open your phone now’. I was screaming. I was ecstatic. I was losing it!  

It was really good, but I think the most important part of the journey for me (like Jaxon was saying) was finding the balance. You’ve got two audiences that you’ve got to juggle with – the new and the old. You’ve got to pay respect to the characters and to the people who played the characters before because that’s what we all know. However, you also need to bring something new because it *is* new. With new media, new voices and new actors, I think it’s something really special. Listening to the first three? Honestly, it was the best experience ever. I really hope we’ve delivered to the same standard as they have because it’s brilliant and I’ve loved every second of it. It’s been amazing.

__Nina:__ I found out through my agent, and it was a real mix of shock and excitement. I don’t think I really believed it until I go to start the project and heard the other cast voicing their characters. I think the first person I got to hear was Daniel Mays as Dobby. At that moment I was like wow – we’re really doing this! Harry, Ron and Hermione are one of the most iconic friendships in literature. To have been able to bring that to life has been really special and such a fun experience.

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### Next year it will be 30 years since the first Harry Potter book was published and this year marks the 25th anniversary of the first film. Obviously, Harry Potter has such an enduring legacy, but why do you think this is? Why do the Harry Potter stories remain so loved today? 

__Nina:__ I was saying to the guys before, I think what makes it so iconic for me is that the stories explore not just the battle between good and evil but the grey area in between. The goodies aren’t so good, and the baddies aren’t so bad after all. I think those layers are what makes the characters so relatable to people and what makes the stories so memorable.  

__Jaxon:__ Yeah, I totally agree. For me (and for a lot of people that I have spoken to), I really relate to the friendship of the trio and how core that is to the story. The loyalty that they have. They will stand up for each other no matter what. Yet, they have the strength within them to tell each other when they think something is not right and they’re not afraid to be honest. There are a lot of times when Hermione and Ron are telling Harry to chill out – just relax! He needs that. They’re his kind of anchors to the world. So, I feel like a lot of people can relate to their friendship and that’s one reason why people connect with it so well. 

__Rhys:__ What resonated with me were the parallels as a new actor trying to get into the acting industry. Acting is kind of a magical world that seems so out of reach. It seems almost like fiction to have a successful job and to be a well-known actor. I find that kind of links to the universe of Harry Potter. You have the Muggle world and the magical world and, in our world, so many people feel like they are forced to be a Muggle.  

It’s similar to how Uncle Vernon forces Harry to stay in the cupboard under the stairs and how Harry can’t try out or experience new things. Then Hagrid comes along (basically kidnaps him) and takes him away and shows him that magical world.  

To me, the main moral of the story of Harry Potter is you decide which universe you want to be in. You can choose which job you want. You can choose who you are – you just have to be open to new adventures. That’s been the main lesson I’ve learnt. Not only is it such a good series but it contains such good lessons – little gems hidden within the story. I’ve loved it ever since.

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### If you had the opportunity to voice any character other than your own, which would it be and why? 

__Rhys:__ Jaxon, I know you, I know exactly what you’re about to say!  

__Jaxon:__ What is it?  

__Rhys and Nina:__ Dobby!  

__Jaxon:__ Yes! I would love just to be Dobby. He’s such a great character. He’s so sweet and he’s so endearing. He just wants the best for Harry – I just love him so much. 

__Nina:__ And you do a good Dobby. 

__Jaxon:__ Thank you! I have to say, Daniel Mays is absolutely brilliant. The things that he can do with his voice are mind-blowing. He’s fantastic.   

__Rhys:__ Yeah, he’s amazing. The thing is, this cast is just stacked with so many passionate people – such as Hugh Laurie. He has such a great take on Dumbledore – especially how he’s a lot more relaxed. Even with Matthew Macfayden as Voldemort, you have a softer spoken, more delicate interpretation… which I find even more bone chilling. It’s so scary to be that calm. The talent in the room is immense.  

I would like to have a crack at voicing Voldemort, but it’s already been cracked! It’s such an incredible performance – but I would like to give it a go!

__Nina:__ I’ve got two. I’d love to voice Ron because I feel like he has the funniest lines and also, Rhys, there was so much eating that you go to do! I wish I got to do more of that. Or I’d play Moaning Myrtle because I think she’s a really fun character as well. She’s so eccentric and she is who she is.

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You can hear this fantastic trio in *Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire* which is now available on Audible along with *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone*, *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets* and *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban*.

Fans can expect monthly drops of future instalments with *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix* releasing 10th March 2026, *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince* releasing 14th April 2026 and concluding with the release of *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows* on 12th May 2026.

[You can pre-order on Audible right here!](https://www.harrypotter.com/linkout?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.audible.co.uk%2Fep%2Fpottermore%3Fref%3Dmrq_aud_CPA-VUfPU_van2%26source_code%3DMRQPP30DTRIAL02804112508Y7%26utm_source%3Dwwd_web%26utm_medium%3Dnewsarticle%26utm_campaign%3DAudible%26utm_content%3Dexclusive-interview-new-trio-goblet-of-fire)

Watch this space for more news on this exciting project in the coming months.

*The answers to this interview have been edited for length/clarity.*

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Seven secrets about the Weasley family you probably didn't know

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## There’s an accountant in the family…

The [Weasleys](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/the-weasleys) were a pure-blood family stretching back generations, but they did have a relative that worked a [Muggle](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/muggles) job! As [Ron](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ron-weasley) briefly mentioned:

‘I think Mum’s got a second cousin who’s an accountant, but we never talk about him.’

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Yet, knowing that the Weasley family could have been considered one of the ‘Sacred Twenty-Eight’ (if they hadn’t rejected being part of something which aimed to maintain the ‘purity of their bloodlines’), we don’t think this relative was a Muggle. We think he was most likely a [Squib](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/squibs)! 

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## Whose daughter was almost a key character

Speaking of the elusive Weasley accountant, J.K. Rowling revealed that she had originally planned for him and his Muggle wife to have a daughter that turned out to be a witch. Having grown up in Muggle society, her parents wanted to help her get acquainted with the wizarding world – sending her to [The Burrow](/fact-file/locations/the-burrow) during the summer in *Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire*. Unfortunately, Mafalda didn’t have the same charm as the other members of the family and was ‘the most unpleasant child [Mrs Weasley](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/molly-weasley) has ever met’.

Nosy and interfering, she was planned to be a [Slytherin](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/slytherin) that passed information to [Harry](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/harry-potter), Ron and [Hermione](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/hermione-granger) about the [Death Eaters](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/death-eaters). However, with there being too many limitations about what an eleven-year-old at school could discover, [Rita Skeeter](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/rita-skeeter) was created to serve that purpose instead.

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## Which Weasley twin was born first 

The Weasley twins were an inseparable pair but one of them did exist for a few minutes before the other was born! That twin? [Fred Weasley](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/fred-weasley)! The louder and slightly more dominant of the two, this makes total sense to us.

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## Their legendary names

Whether it was intentional or not, there were many members of the Weasley family that had names which could be found in Arthurian legends. Obviously, there was [Arthur](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/arthur-weasley) – like the King Arthur who presided over Camelot and his round table of knights. One of his knights was called Percival – could that be where [Percy’s](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/percy-weasley) name inspiration came from? Then there’s [Ginny](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ginny-weasley). Her first name, Ginevra, happens to be the Italian form of the name Guinevere – the famous queen of Arthurian legend. Finally, did you know that King Arthur had a spear called Rhongomynyad… like Ron? Food for thought…

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## George had two children

That’s right! After leaving Hogwarts, [George](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/george-weasley) ended up marrying fellow member of the [Gryffindor](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/gryffindor) [Quidditch](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/quidditch) team, [Angelina Johnson](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/angelina-johnson). As she had been Fred’s date to the [Yule Ball](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/yule-ball), she was someone who knew just how wonderful George’s twin had been and that was probably a comfort to George. They ended up having two children, Fred and Roxanne.

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## Percy ended up as the head of a Ministry department

As one of the most ambitious members of the Weasley family, it won’t come as a surprise to learn that Percy’s career soon surpassed writing reports on the thickness of [cauldron](/fact-file/objects/cauldron) bottoms. He worked his way up the [Ministry](/fact-file/locations/the-ministry-of-magic) ladder until he became the Head of the Department of Magical Transportation. With everything from the [Floo](/fact-file/objects/floo-powder) Network to [Portkeys](/fact-file/objects/portkey) coming under his purview, it was certainly a big step up!

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## The Weasleys were related to the Blacks

It’s true, the Gryffindor family had ties to the Slytherin household with [Sirius](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/sirius-black) informing Harry that he and Molly were ‘cousins by marriage and Arthur’s something like my second cousin once removed’. This connection was thanks to the grandchild of Phineas Nigellus Black, Cedrella Black, marrying Septimus Weasley. However, while both were from [pure-blood](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/pure-blood) families, the members of the [House of Black](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/the-black-family) were furious that Cedrella married into a family of ‘blood traitors’. They cast her out and burnt her name out of the Black family tapestry too.

Every single thought we had on our Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone rewatch

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__Spoiler warning! There are some mild spoilers ahead – turn back now if you’re not familiar with the stories…__

## Predicting a student would die every year

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‘Then you should know, Potter, that Sybill Trelawney has predicted the death of one student a year since she arrived at this school. None of them has died yet.’

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[Sybill Trelawney](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/sybill-trelawney) really did have a flair for the dramatic. Well, predicting grisly deaths is one way to get a class full of teenagers to pay attention. Even though it never came to pass, it’s a rather genius crowd control move!

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## The Grim
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‘The Grim, my dear, the Grim!' cried Professor Trelawney, who looked shocked that Harry hadn't understood. 'The giant, spectral dog that haunts churchyards! My dear boy, it is an omen – the worst omen – of death!'

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Here Sybill goes again with her gloomy predictions. Well, it’s true [Harry](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/harry-potter) did see a rather large dog… but that turned out to be [Sirius](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/sirius-black) and not some insidious omen that guaranteed a gruesome end!

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## Augusta Longbottom being poorly
![SybilTrelawney PM B3C6M2 TrelawneyTeachingFirstDivinationLessonToHarryRonHermione Moment](//contentful.harrypotter.com/usf1vwtuqyxm/1teSQairvKqS6YGA4GsWI2/b9bab9a4424e1adb5574248d7fb4eeb7/SybilTrelawney_PM_B3C6M2_TrelawneyTeachingFirstDivinationLessonToHarryRonHermione_Moment.jpg)

‘You, boy,' she said suddenly to Neville, who almost toppled off his pouffe, 'is your grandmother well?'

'I think so,' said Neville tremulously.

'I wouldn't be so sure if I were you, dear,' said Professor Trelawney, the firelight glinting on her long emerald earrings. 

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This is one prediction that we know Sybill made up. Augusta Longbottom? Ill? Not likely! [Neville’s](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/neville-longbottom) gran was a force to be reckoned with – she would make germs quake with fear. We would happily bet she’s never been sick a day in her life!

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## Her ominous warning to Parvati
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‘By the way, my dear,' she shot suddenly at Parvati Patil, 'beware a red-haired man.'

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Well, seeing as [Ron](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ron-weasley) did end up getting together with [Parvati’s](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/parvati-patil) best friend, [Lavender](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/lavender-brown), and then the pair spent so much time snogging each other they forget they had other friends… this prediction might actually be accurate!

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## She would get the flu in February
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‘Unfortunately, classes will be disrupted in February by a nasty bout of flu. I myself will lose my voice.’

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In both the books and the films there’s no mention of Trelawney being struck down by something as mundane as the flu… it’s Sybill’s inner eye that was on the blink! 

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## A spring departure
![SybilTrelawney WB F3 TrelawneyInDivinationClassroomWithStudents Illust 080615 Land](//contentful.harrypotter.com/usf1vwtuqyxm/3gYmnD4cbuekWGGSmOokYc/afe3615f1c01e4d6166a1beec3f7d9f9/SybilTrelawney_WB_F3_TrelawneyInDivinationClassroomWithStudents_Illust_080615_Land.jpg)

‘And around Easter, one of our number will leave us for ever.’

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Actually… [Hermione](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/hermione-granger) *did* leave [Divination](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/divination) for the last time in the spring – could Trelawney have been using her Seer abilities here? Possibly, though it was most likely a lucky guess!

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## Beware the 16th October
![HP-F3-prisoner-of-azkaban-divination-classroom-trelawney-harry-whole-class-web-landscape](//contentful.harrypotter.com/usf1vwtuqyxm/2WucRFiczykWOykrwikFjI/90f3b14b221f2117a747e3352a620056/HP-F3-prisoner-of-azkaban-divination-classroom-trelawney-harry-whole-class-web-landscape)

‘Thank you, my dear. Incidentally, that thing you are dreading – it will happen on Friday the sixteenth of October.’

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We have to agree with Hermione on this one. Yes, Lavender might have received the letter telling her that her beloved pet, Binky, had died on the 16th. Yet the demise of her poor rabbit actually happened *before* that date. So, we would put this down to another example of Sybill’s showmanship rather than any actual talent.

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## Mind the teacups

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Oh, and dear –’ she caught Neville by the arm as he made to stand up, ‘after you’ve broken your first cup, would you be so kind as to select one of the blue patterned ones? I’m rather attached to the pink.’

Sure enough, Neville had no sooner reached the shelf of teacups than there was a tinkle of breaking china…

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This is rather a self-fulfilling prophecy – don’t you think? Telling the clumsiest kid in the class not to break something is guaranteed to end with them breaking something… especially if that kid is Neville!

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## Thirteen at the dinner table
![HP-F3-prisoner-of-azkaban-sybil-trelawney-class-excitable-web-landscape](//contentful.harrypotter.com/usf1vwtuqyxm/4eWrWQ58CwOMQIVJu3Wr1U/6c773b539ffd2b3e560202ad40c28875/HP-F3-prisoner-of-azkaban-sybil-trelawney-class-excitable-web-landscape)

‘I dare not, Headmaster! If I join the table, we shall be thirteen! Nothing could be more unlucky! Never forget that when thirteen dine together, the first to rise will be the first to die!’

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Once again, we maintain that Trelawney was never happier than when she was coming up with the most maudlin of predictions! This was another dud – seeing as Harry and Ron were the first to rise from Christmas dinner and they both survived!

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## What she predicted would be in their exam
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‘I have decided to introduce the crystal ball a little earlier than I had planned,’ said Professor Trelawney, seating herself with her back to the fire and gazing around. ‘The fates have informed me that your examination in June will concern the Orb, and I am anxious to give you sufficient practice.’

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It doesn’t take a gifted Seer to foresee what’s in an exam that you wrote yourself. Of course Trelawney knew crystal balls were on the horizon! It was her decision!

Do you know what the Hogwarts houses are called in other languages?

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## Albanian

Kicking things off, the [Hogwarts](/fact-file/locations/hogwarts) houses look rather different in Albanian. Gryffindor becomes Grifarti, Hufflepuff is Baldoskuqi, Ravenclaw is Korbziu and Slytherin is known as Gjarpërblerti.

## Azerbaijani

In Azerbaijani, [Gryffindor](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/gryffindor) is only slightly different as Qriffindor. It’s a similar story for Hufflepuff and Slytherin which are Haflpaff and Slizerin. The house which appears to be most different is Ravenclaw which is Reyvnklou. 

## Brazilian Portuguese

In Brazil, the only house that sounds similar to the original English is Gryffindor which becomes Grifinória.  Despite their mascot being an eagle, [Ravenclaw](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/ravenclaw) becomes Corvinal – taking inspiration from the Latin word for Raven, corvinus. Slytherin is Sonserina. Our favourite of these translations has to be Hufflepuff which becomes the jolly sounding Lufa-Lufa!

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## Czech

In Czech, [Slytherin](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/slytherin) becomes Zmijozel. With zmije being a Czech word for viper, it suits the serpent house perfectly. Gryffindor is known as Nebelvir. Ravenclaw is Havraspar. Finally, Hufflepuff becomes Mrzimor.  

## Dutch

The translations of the Hogwarts houses in Dutch are similar sounding to the English originals.  The translation of Gryffindor is Griffoendor, [Hufflepuff](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/hufflepuff) is known as Huffelpuf and Ravenclaw becoming Ravenklauw. The one which is the most different is Slytherin which becomes Zwadderich. 

## Finnish

As the house known for its bravery, it makes sense that the Finnish translation for Gryffindor, Rohkelikko, contains their word for courageous, rohkea. In this version, Slytherin is Luihuinen, Hufflepuff is Puuskupuh and Ravenclaw is known as Korpinkynsi.

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## French

In French, Hufflepuff has what we think is the most adorable sounding translation becoming Poufsouffle! Interestingly, Ravenclaw is Serdaigle, which is taken from serre d'aigle and means eagle claw – matching their house mascot! Slytherin becomes Serpentard and Gryffindor is Gryffondor. 

## Hungarian

This is another language where the translation for Gryffindor seems fairly similar to the original English – Griffendél. The other houses do sound rather different with Ravenclaw becoming Hollóhát, Slytherin known as Mardekár and Hufflepuff as Hugrabug. 

## Italian

Another translation that uses a house mascot is the Italian version of Hufflepuff, Tassofrasso, with tasso meaning badger. Slytherin goes one step further, containing both the house’s colour and their mascot with Serpeverde – green snake. Gryffindor becomes Grifondoro and Ravenclaw is Corvonero.

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## Latvian

In Latvia, the houses are also known by different names with Ravenclaw called Kraukļanagu, Gryffindor becoming Grifidoru, Elšpūti for Hufflepuff and Slīdeni for Slytherin.  

## Lithuanian

In Lithuanian, the name for Gryffindor isn’t just one word but two – Grifo Gūžta! Hufflepuff almost seems more Slytherin-esque as Švilpynė. Ravenclaw becomes Varnanagė. Last but not least, Slytherin becomes Klastūnynas. 

## Māori

In Māori, the translation for Slytherin is Nanakita, taking inspiration from the word nanakia, meaning crafty – fitting for the shrewd members of this house. The other houses are Kiritoa which is Gryffindor, Hahupahu which is Hufflepuff and Rawekoi which is Ravenclaw.

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## Norwegian

Playing on their cunning house trait, the Norwegian translation of Slytherin, Smygard, contains their word for sneak, smyge. The other houses are different to the English versions with Ravenclaw as Ravnklo, Gryffindor as Griffing and Hufflepuff as Håsblås. 

## Serbian

In Serbian, while the house names have been changed from the original English, they are still recognisable. Ravenclaw is Rejvenklo, Hufflepuff is Haflpaf, Slytherin is Sliterin and Gryffindor is possibly the most similar as Grifindor. 

## Slovak

It’s a totally different case for the Slovak translations where the houses are almost totally unrecognisable! Gryffindor becomes Chrabromil, Hufflepuff is Bifl'omor, Ravenclaw is known as Bystrohlav and Slytherin is Slizolin. 

## Slovenian

Last, but by no means least, we have Slovenian where Gryffindor is Gryfondom, Ravenclaw is Drznvraan, Hufflepuff is Pihpuff and Slytherin is Spolzgad!

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