Take The O.W.L. To Reveal Your Magical Harry Potter Profession

Harry Potter is a novel series written by J.K. Rowling that later became a film franchise in the early 2000s. It depicts the story of a boy by the name of Harry Potter, who became famous in the wizarding world as an infant who was able to defeat Lord Voldemort. Although he was raised with his Muggle family, when he reached the age of eleven he was brought back into the magical world thanks to Hagrid.

Not shortly after did he attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the first time, a magical institution that provides theory-based knowledge as well as practical to young witches and wizards in preparation for the real world. With a total of seven years at school, the students have both core classes, which are required of them to take, as well as electives, which are options for them as they reach upper years. O.W.Ls, otherwise known as Ordinary Wizarding Levels are a form of testing given to fifth years as a way to determine their knowledge level. The results of these tests influence their abilities to get jobs after they graduate from Hogwarts.

Take this O.W.L quiz to get a magical Harry Potter profession.

Question 1

Name the Summoning Charm:

Harry Potter is a magical franchise filled with all kinds of spells and charms. Throughout the series, Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the other students learn new charms depending on what year of school they’re in. Charms is also a core class, which means its one that they take throughout their entire time at school. Apart from Hermione, who is known for her knowledge and expertise in charms and spells, Harry has much to learn from growing up in the muggle world.

Question 2

What is an Animagus?

There are many unique and magical things featured in the Harry Potter franchise. Apart from the fact that witches and wizards exist and live among the non-magical people, there are hundreds of creatures, plants, and even advanced abilities that exist as well. For example, a Metamorphmagus is a witch or wizard who was born with a rare ability to transform their appearance into almost anything without the use of a potion. This could be something as simple as changing the color of their hair to growing a beak.

Question 3

Which of these is not a core class at Hogwarts?

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft of Wizardry is just one of the many magical schools around the world that teach young witches and wizards about the magical world until they reach adulthood. Other schools are introduced in the Harry Potter series during the Triwizard Tournament, which included Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and Durmstrang Institute. In the Fantastic Beasts prequel, the school Ilvermorny is mentioned by Queenie and Tina. Although the curriculum for those schools is not mentioned, at Hogwarts there are core classes which are taken each year.

Question 4

What is the crucial ingredient of a Polyjuice Potion?

As it was mentioned earlier, there are many things that the students are required to learn while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Potions just so happen to be one of them. This potion is used a number of times in the series, including when Harry, Ron, and Hermione were in their second year and wanting to impersonate Slytherins. It proves to be quite a difficult potion to brew, not because of the ingredients it requires but because of the length of time it takes to complete it.

Question 5

What dark creature did Lockhart unleash on his Defense Against the Dark Arts class?

Defense Against the Dark Arts is another one of the core classes that is required of the students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Unlike some of the other courses that are “safer” or more knowledge-based, this course is intended to be a tough as to prepare the students for the dark and bad magic they’ll face when they reach adulthood. In the beginning years in this class, they face a number of dark creatures, in which they’re taught spells as a way to defend themselves against them.

Question 6

Name the Memory-Loss Charm:

Here is another example of a charm which the students are taught while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This spell, as most of the others mentioned in this quiz, is used multiple times throughout the series. The first is in the second installment, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The Defense Against the Dark Arts professor attempted to use this spell on Harry and Ron to keep his secret, only it didn't work because he used Ron’s ineffective wand.

Question 7

What magical properties does the plant Gillyweed possess?

Apart from magical spells, potions, and flying lessons, another subject that the students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry learn is herbology. In this class, they learn valuable information on magical plants, which have actually played important parts in the Harry Potter franchise as a whole. For example, it was a magical plant that was needed in the second movie, Harry Potter in the Chamber of Secrets to help unpetrify the students who accidentally looked at a reflection of the Basilisk.

Question 8

What class is only required for first-years to take?

Here is yet another example of a class that is a requirement of the students attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As first-year students, the witches and wizards only really learn the basics and all of them start out at the same level regardless of their upbringing. This means, whether a witch or wizard was raised in a pure magical family or if they have muggle parents, they all learn the same things. Of course, some witches and wizards objected to this.

Question 9

Who was the professor of Herbology when Harry Potter attended Hogwarts?

This is another question that pertains to the herbology class that was taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Apart from the plants that were used in the second film with the Basilisk, knowledge of herbology proves to be something useful in the fourth installment, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. As a participant in the Triwizard tournament, Harry had to find a way to breathe underwater for an hour to be able to succeed. Luckily his good friend Neville had knowledge that proved to be of use.

Question 10

Name one of the common challenges when learning transfiguration?

Here is yet another question which pertains to the subjects taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This class is among the many core classes that Harry, Ron, Hermione and the rest of the characters are enrolled in. Unlike some of the other classes that are knowledge-based, such as History of Magic, Transfiguration is taught in a more practical approach. The only way to be able to successfully learn how to transfigure objects is by actually testing it out.

Question 11

Where was the Potions class located at Hogwarts?

This is another question that involves one of the classes that Harry and his friends take. This is definitely one of Harry’s that he struggles with not because of his inability to grasp the concepts, in fact, he excels with the use of the Half-Blood Prince’s textbook, but because of his professor. Throughout the entire series, Harry often finds himself in an argument or disagreement with Professor Snape. Although it is quickly revealed this is merely because the professor holds a grudge against him because of his father.

Question 12

Name the Disarming Charm:

Here is another question that involves one of the many charms that the characters encounter throughout the series. This charm, like some of the other already mentioned, is learned quite early on in the series. It was actually in the second installment, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class. With the suspicion that something was going on at Hogwarts, Professor Snape and Professor Lockhart took it upon themselves to give a demonstration.

Question 13

What proper etiquette must a witch or wizard uphold when approaching a Hippogriff?

There are several classes available to the students attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry they can take as electives in upper years. Primarily due to the fact that their friend Hagrid was the new professor of Care of Magical Creatures, Ron, Hermione and Harry decide to take the class in support. In the movies, one of the first creatures he teaches them about is the Hippogriff, which are beautiful, magnificent, and also dangerous creatures. They demand respect by those wishing to approach.

Question 14

What spell is learned when studying Boggarts?

Boggarts are one of the dark creatures that are studied in the Harry Potter franchise, and briefly in a flashback from the Fantastic Beasts series as well. During Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s third year at Hogwarts, they attend the lesson with their newest Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Remus Lupin. He gives them quite a hands-on lesson with facing a Boggart, which is a magical entity that takes the shape of whatever the witch or wizard is most afraid of.

Question 15

Which of these is not learned in Divination?

Divination is another class that is taken by upper year students as is not a requirement like some of the core classes. Funnily enough, in the Harry Potter series Hermione, who is depicted as being quite snobbish when it comes to school, actually dropped out of the class because she believed it to be a ridiculous course. Although in the movies it is mentioned that she simply has a bad “aura,” thus she and Professor Trelawney didn’t really get along.

Question 16

Which of these is not one of the four branches of Transfiguration?

Here is yet another question which pertains to the Transfiguration class which is taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There are not many scenes in the movies that portray the students in this class - only in the first few films. For example, in the first movie, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, both Harry and Ron are late to their first lesson. Ron and Harry are also seen in another year when Ron is trying to turn his rat into a cup but ends up making a mixture of both.

Question 17

What is the name of the “liquid luck” potion?

This question involves a particular potion which is not brewed in class but is rather a prize for one of the students. In the movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry and Ron reluctantly sign up for Advanced Potions mostly because Professor McGonagall forces them to when they really wanted to have a free period. With a new professor teaching Advanced Potions, Harry actually stood a chance on receiving good marks on his O.W.L’s, because he was considering becoming an Auror.

Question 18

What is the name of the plant that can entrap a person if they touch it?

As it was mentioned previously, despite the fact that the characters are not often seen in the herbology classes, the magical plants do pop up quite a lot throughout the series. In this particular example, Hermione, Ron, and Harry face their first obstacle when trying to get to the Philosopher's Stone in the first film. There were multiple traps put in place to deter anyone from trying to steal the stone, however, the trio managed to get past all of them just in time.

Question 19

Which of these professors did NOT teach Defense Against the Dark Arts?

In the Harry Potter franchise, the class that received the most new professors was Defense Against the Dark Arts. For the most part, the rest of the classes all had the same professors during their entire time studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, with the exception of Hagrid being relieved of his duties for a couple of weeks while he was on trial with the Ministry of Magic, and Professor Slughorn returning to teach potions to the upper years.

Question 20

Name this Unlocking Charm:

Here is yet another example of a charm which the students learn while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Out of all the charms mentioned in this quiz, the Unlocking Charm is probably the most basic and easily learned by the students. In fact, it was one of the first that Hermione used in the first installment of the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. While the trio was sneaking around in the parts of the castle that they weren’t supposed to, Hermione uses this spell to get through locked doors.

Question 21

What can happen to a witch or wizard who have an unsuccessful apparition?

There are many methods of transportation that are used in the Harry Potter franchise, and apparition is one of them. However, it’s definitely one of the more dangerous for those who are not careful and know exactly where they’re going. Other methods that are used are of course broomsticks, which Harry is quite good at being he was on the Quidditch team. Floo Powder is another and is also a little tricky for first-time users. Port Keys are similar to apparition but have a predetermined destination.

Question 22

Who was the Potions Master when Tom Riddle was a student at Hogwarts?

As it was mentioned previously, Potions is one of the classes that Harry had the most difficult time with but that was based on the fact that he and his professor didn’t necessarily get along. Although it’s definitely not a viable reason to give a student poor marks on their O.W.Ls, Harry’s chances of pursuing a job as an Auror were threatened while Professor Snape was his Potions professor. Strangely enough, both of Harry’s Potions professors were from the Slytherin House.

Question 23

What class at Hogwarts was believed to be “jinxed”?

Here is another question which involves the core classes taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Being a magical school where witches and wizards are taught many subjects involved in the magical world, one of the more odd things at the school was the idea that one of the classes were jinxed. Believed to have been done by Lord Voldemort himself, he “cursed” is so that no professor would teach the class for more than one year at a time, which proved to be true.

Question 24

Which of the following is not a spell in the Harry Potter world?

As it was mentioned before, spells and charms are one of the many things taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There are classes that involve magical creatures, potions, other branches of magic such as Transfiguration and Divination, as well as Defense Against the Dark Arts. In some of these other classes, the students also learn useful charms such as the Disarming Spell when the students were taught to duel. The spells that the students learn can be something as simple as levitation to banishment.

Question 25

Who was the Transfiguration professor when Harry Potter attended Hogwarts?

Here is another question that involves the Transfiguration class. As mentioned before, there are not many instances in which the students at Hogwarts are necessarily seen taking this class, however, it is one of the core classes all students are required to take. It is again, of the classes that requires practical knowledge, where the students actually use the Transfiguration spells on objects to try and turn them into something else. For example, in one class they try to turn animals into cups.

Question 26

What class at Hogwarts is taught by a ghost?

This is another question which pertains to the many classes taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Apart from the many core classes that are required to be taken, there are also a number of different electives which often are something of interest to the witch or wizard, and perhaps involves something with their future employment. Some examples of the classes taught at Hogwarts include Care of Magical Creatures, Divination, Charms, Potions, Defense Against the Dark Arts and Divination.

Question 27

While Barty Crouch Jr. was impersonating Alastor Moody, what did he teach the students during their first lesson?

In the fourth installment of the Harry Potter series, Barty Crouch Jr. ends up impersonating Alastor Moody with the help of the Polyjuice Potion which he drinks constantly throughout the entire school year. He held the real Alastor Moody in a chest in his office so that he would always have the ingredients nearby. It was Barty Crouch Jr. who put Harry’s name into the Goblet of Fire, forcing him to compete in the Triwizard Tournament regardless of the fact that he was underage.

Question 28

What student was able to successfully make the sleeping draught for Professor Slughorn?

Potions is a class that the students are often seen throughout the Harry Potter films. This is likely due to the fact that Professor Snape is such an important character to the story, thus it would be no surprise that his classes would be featured. However, as upper year students even without Professor Snape the Potions class receives some screen time as well. Professor Slughorn had returned to Hogwarts mostly because Dumbledore had requested it. It is revealed he had stayed away because he had a secret from the Headmaster.

Question 29

Name this Knockout Spell:

Here is yet another example of a spell used throughout the Harry Potter franchise. As it has been explained many times throughout this quiz, there are many spells and charms that the students are taught by their professors and used outside of the classroom. Defense Against the Dark Arts is one of the main classes where the students use spells that could protect themselves against an unwanted attack. During the year when Umbridge was the professor, Harry took the liberty of teaching his fellow students this very spell.

Question 30

What instructor teaches Flying at Hogwarts?

Flying is another one of the classes that isn't seen very much in the films except for in the first movie. The main characters all attend the same class, including the Slytherins, where they are all taught the same basic instructions on how to fly. Although it’s something that takes a little bit of practice for most, others are just naturally born to be good at flying. This includes Harry of course, who was able to fly effortlessly on his first try.

Question 31

What is the term of a witch or wizard who are naturally susceptible to prophecies?

This is a question that involves the class Divination, which not a lot of the characters are necessarily fond of. Hermione especially, which was already mentioned previously, had the most distaste about this particular course to the extent that she actually dropped out of it in the books. Harry and Ron are also not firm believers in this particular form of magic because of the fact that not everything is set in stone. However, Harry’s mind begins to change when the professor receives a sort of prophecy/message that involved him and the Dark Lord.

Question 32

What is the name of the textbook used for Care of Magical Creatures?

As mentioned before, there are two basic classifications when it comes to classes at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry: core classes (which are required) and electives, which are selected by the witch or wizard themselves. The Care of Magical Creatures course is one of many that fall into the electives section. Out of admiration for Hagrid and his love of all magical creatures, Ron, Hermione, and Harry all take the class. They more or less enjoy it (more in the movies than in the books), although Draco seemed to have a particular opinion about it.

Question 33

Which of these characters is not an Animagus?

As mentioned previously in this quiz, an Animagus is a witch or wizard who has the capability to transform themselves into a particular animal at will. It is a very strenuous process and is not something that everyone can do. It’s not just time-consuming but is a form of Transfiguration that has the potential of going wrong. Due to the fact that its a method of transforming, all those who are an Animagus are required to register with the Ministry of Magic by law, but of course, not everyone does.

Question 34

What core ingredient was used in the draught for the petrified students?

In the second installment of the Harry Potter series, there are many students who become petrified after looking at a reflection of the Basilisk which was roaming the school at night. As mentioned before, one of the ingredients needed for the ailment that would cure these students was from a magical plant. It was described in the franchise that the particular process of obtaining this ingredient was tedious for the plant had to reach a certain stage for the ingredient to work.

Question 35

Where was Herbology studied on the Hogwarts grounds?

Here is another question that involves the herbology department at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Each of the classes all has their own respective locations on the school grounds, which don’t necessarily mean they’re inside the castle. For example, it is unwise to hold The Care of Magical Creatures inside the castle walls being that some of the creatures studied are not only massive in size but also need their own space because they can be quite dangerous to those not careful.

Question 36

Name this Light Charm:

This question is yet another that involves the many charms and spells which are used and learned throughout the Harry Potter franchise. As some of the others mentioned in this quiz, the Light Charm is among the few that are considered to be quite harmless. There are a number of defensive as well as offensive spells that the characters are required to learn, and use, during their time at school and also participating in the Second Wizarding War against Lord Voldemort.

Question 37

What class at Hogwarts focuses solely on a form of magical transportation?

Magical transportation was briefly discussed earlier in this quiz. As mentioned then, there are a number of ways in which a witch or wizard can get around from place to place. Apart from the infamous Hogwarts Express that transports the students to and from school every year, there are others such as flying a broomstick, using Floo Powder, and even Port Keys. Port Keys are especially unique because just touching the object transports the witch or wizard to a predetermined location.

Question 38

What is the name of a powerful love potion?

Here is another question which pertains to the potions which are learned at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In the movies, this particular potion is not necessarily brewed on screen, although it is mentioned a number of times. Firstly, when Ron, Hermione, and Harry are shopping through the twin’s shop, Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, Hermione and Ginny stumble upon this love potion. Again, the potion is brought up when Hermione tells Harry that a female student was trying to give him one.

Question 39

What did Dolores focus on while teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts?

As it was mentioned throughout this quiz, the Defense Against the Dark Arts class was believed to be jinxed by Tom Riddle, thus resulting in never having the same professor teach the class two years in a row. This proved to be the case as all throughout Harry’s time spent at Hogwarts, he always had a new professor. Each of these professors had their own unique way of teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts, whether it was subject matter or methodology.

Question 40

Who was the Divination professor at Hogwarts?

Divination is one of the classes that is not a requirement of the students, although it is revealed that many of the students take it, including Ron and Harry. Although to be fair, both of these boys are not necessarily firm believers in this particular avenue of magic, which is reflected in the books. In fact, they make up a bunch of nonsense for one of their assignments because they couldn’t care to do it properly, but still, this professor believed it to be genuine.

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