Did Lily Potter own Crookshanks?

No, Lily Potter did not own Crookshanks; it's a popular fan theory, but there's no canon evidence, and several details (like Crookshanks's lifespan and reaction to Harry) contradict it, though the Potters did have a cat, which likely escaped or died, while Crookshanks's recognition of Scabbers comes from his part-Kneazle heritage, allowing him to detect Peter Pettigrew's deceit.
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Was Crookshanks originally owned by the Potters?

Crookshanks could possibly be the feline with half-kneazle ancestry that belonged to Lily Potter. This particular cat was almost knocked over by young Harry while he was flying on his broom. It remained in the shop following the tragic demise of the Potters.
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Who is the owner of Crookshanks?

In August 1993, Crookshanks was purchased from Magical Menagerie by Hermione Granger.
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Did the Potters own a cat?

Loyalty. The Potter family had a pet cat in the 1980s.
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Where was Crookshanks bought?

The Magical Menagerie was a pet shop in Diagon Alley. It was here that Hermione Granger purchased Crookshanks. It appeared in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
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How is Hermione a witch if both her parents are muggles?

Muggle-borns inherit magic from a distant ancestor; they are descended from Squibs who have married Muggles and whose families had lost the knowledge of their wizarding legacy. The magic resurfaces unexpectedly many generations later.
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Did Lily Potter have a pet?

In a letter to Sirius dated around Harry's first birthday in July 1981, Lily mentioned that the family had a pet cat and relayed a story about Harry flying on the toy broomstick Sirius had given him as a birthday present, in which she shared a tea with Bathilda Bagshot.
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Who is mentioned 432 times in Harry Potter?

Who is the character that is mentioned 432 times? The other potions master! Horace Slughorn!
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Why did Snape cry when Lily died?

While giving his tears was an impulsive act, it also symbolized his loyalty and dedication to Lily Potter's memory and Dumbledore's plan. Snape knew he would not survive and that Harry needed to know the truth before confronting his fate in the Forbidden Forest.
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Who is Bridget Wenlock in Harry Potter?

Bridget Wenlock (1202–1285) was a famous thirteenth-century English witch and Arithmancer, and the first to establish the magical properties of the number seven. She was mainly known for being extremely protective of her theorems, therefore writing many of her ideas down in invisible ink.
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When did Hermione get pregnant?

Hermione Granger got pregnant with her and Ron Weasley's first child, Rose, sometime after the Second Wizarding War, likely around 2005, with their son Hugo arriving around 2007, though the exact timing isn't in the main books but established in supplemental materials and fan discussions. She had her children later in life, well after the war concluded, a common theme in fanfiction where pregnancies occur during or immediately after the war. 
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Why is Jim Kay not illustrating Harry Potter?

Jim Kay stepped down from illustrating the Harry Potter series to focus on his mental health after illustrating the first five books, citing the immense commitment and energy required, but his vision is being continued by Levi Pinfold, who will illustrate the final two books, starting with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Kay illustrated Philosopher's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, and co-illustrated Order of the Phoenix with Neil Packer before his departure in 2022, with his successor announced in 2025.
 
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Who are the 4 owners of Hogwarts?

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was founded by four of the most brilliant witches and wizards of their time. It was founded in the 10th century by Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff and Salazar Slytherin.
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Who was the saddest death in Harry Potter?

There's no single "saddest" death, as fans debate between Dobby (innocent, self-sacrificing), Sirius Black (Harry's lost family, sudden), Fred Weasley (joyful spirit extinguished), Cedric Diggory (innocent bystander, turning point), or Snape (complex love, tragic sacrifice revealed later). Each death carries significant weight, marking crucial emotional blows and shifts in the series' darkness, often highlighting themes of loss, sacrifice, and lost potential.
 
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What disability does Hermione have?

Some of Hermione's social tendencies are illustrative of the challenges that Asperger's and ADHD individuals have with social etiquette.
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Who was Hermione's body double?

The main body double for Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) in the first three Harry Potter films was Flick Miles, a superfan who stood in for far-away shots and specific scenes, most famously the cat transformation in Chamber of Secrets. Miles helped with lining up shots, rehearsals, and was even present for iconic moments like punching Draco Malfoy, while also attending school on set. She now hosts the "Behind the Wand" podcast, sharing her experiences.
 
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Who was Snape's true love?

Despite Snape killing Dumbledore, it is learned that they had a special agreement for him to do so. When he died, it was revealed that his deep strong love for Lily Evans caused him to redeem himself, joining Dumbledore's cause for her protection (and, after her death, that of her son) from Lord Voldemort.
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What happens to Delphini at the end?

Following her defeat, Delphini was presumably imprisoned in Azkaban, most likely for the charges of murder and abuse of forbidden relics.
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How did Voldemort get Nagini?

Voldemort met Nagini after his first fall, likely in the Albanian forest where he hid as a spirit, finding her as a massive, mystical snake, potentially a Maledictus witch (a woman cursed to turn into a beast) who was drawn to him or whom he possessed, and their bond deepened when he turned her into his final Horcrux by murdering Bertha Jorkins in 1994, using her venom to regain his body.
 
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Who is LGBTQ in Harry Potter?

The main confirmed LGBTQ+ character in Harry Potter is Albus Dumbledore, revealed by author J.K. Rowling to be gay and to have had a romantic past with Gellert Grindelwald, a relationship explored further in the Fantastic Beasts series. While the books themselves are largely cishet (cisgender/heterosexual), Dumbledore's sexuality and the queer-coding of characters like Nymphadora Tonks and Luna Lovegood have sparked much fan discussion, though these remain interpretations outside Rowling's explicit statements. 
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What does 713 mean in Harry Potter?

A possible reason J.K. Rowling picked the number 713 is that, when written backwards, that is, 317, and separated with a forward slash, you get the date 31/7, or the date Harry Potter, Rubeus Hagrid and Griphook visited Vault 713 to remove the Philosopher's Stone.
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What are the 3 D's in Harry Potter?

According to Wilkie Twycross, British Ministry of Magic official and Apparition Instructor, one had to recall the three Ds: Destination, Determination and Deliberation. One had to be completely determined to reach one's destination, and move without haste, but with deliberation.
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Why did Harry name his daughter Luna?

Harry named his daughter Lily Luna Potter as a tribute to important people in his life, honoring his mother (Lily) and a dear, loyal friend (Luna Lovegood), who offered unique understanding and support, especially during times of loss, alongside possibly honoring Remus Lupin (Moony), as "Luna" means moon, and she was a steadfast ally. The name signifies deep respect and reflects shared experiences of loss and unwavering friendship. 
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Why did Crookshanks hate Scabbers?

Crookshanks hates Scabbers because he's part Kneazle, a magical cat-like creature that can sense deceit, and immediately recognized that Scabbers, Ron's rat, was a fraudulent, evil Animagus (Peter Pettigrew) in disguise, not just a normal rodent, leading him to relentlessly try and expose him. Crookshanks' aggression wasn't random; it was an intelligent effort to reveal Pettigrew, who was hiding in plain sight, and he even teamed up with Sirius Black (in dog form) to catch him.
 
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Why is Draco's nickname Ferret?

In year four Draco tried to jinx Harry from behind, and Professor Moody turned him into a ferret for his trouble. It was brilliant because Draco, with his pointed face, was just so… ferrety. If he were an animal, a ferret is definitely what he'd be.
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