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What is the fat lady's name in Harry Potter?

The Fat Lady in Harry Potter, the portrait guarding the Gryffindor Common Room, does not have a confirmed name in the books, though fans speculate she might have been a real person associated with Hogwarts before becoming a portrait, possibly a student sorted into Gryffindor. In the films, she's voiced by Elizabeth Spriggs (first film) and Dawn French (third film).
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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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What does the spell Defodio do in Harry Potter?

The spell Defodio (the Gouging Spell) carves or gouges chunks out of materials like earth, stone, or potentially even flesh, allowing wizards to excavate, create grooves, or move earth easily, though it can also be used offensively to inflict severe wounds. It's a versatile charm used for heavy labor by excavating soil and rock, but in combat, it's a damaging spell that can tear chunks from an opponent. 
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Does The Fat Lady say plebs?

Fat Lady in Painting: Yes, all right, all right, you can go in. Harry: Thank you! Fat Lady in Painting: Plebs.
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Who is The Fat Lady and why is it over when she sings?

The opera ain't over until the fat lady sings." Most sources assume that the fat lady refers to the Valkyrie Brunnhilde, whose ten minute solo draws the fourth of Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle operas to a close.
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What's the saying when the fat lady sings?

"It ain't over till (or until) the fat lady sings" is a colloquialism which is often used as a proverb. It means that one should not presume to know the outcome of an event which is still in progress. More specifically, the phrase is used when a situation is (or appears to be) nearing its conclusion.
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What is the meaning of the fat lady song?

"It ain't over till the fat lady sings" means you shouldn't assume the final outcome of an event until it's completely finished, as things can still change, often used in sports or competitions when a team is losing but has a chance to win. The phrase alludes to the stereotypical image of a large soprano in opera, whose long final aria signifies the end of the show, particularly in Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen. 
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Who is the LGBTQ character 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 relationship with Gellert Grindelwald. While not explicitly detailed in the books, Rowling confirmed this, and it's explored further in the Fantastic Beasts series, which shows Dumbledore's intense love for Grindelwald. 
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Was Petunia sad when Lily died?

She would not admit it, but deep inside her, Petunia still somewhat cared for Lily, sending her sister a vase (however horrible in Lily's opinion) one Christmas and was regretful that her sister was murdered.
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Who is mentioned 432 times in Harry Potter?

While specific counts vary by analysis, the character mentioned around 432 times in the Harry Potter books is likely a prominent character like Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, or perhaps a key figure like Albus Dumbledore, as these are the most frequently named after Harry himself; however, without a definitive source detailing every character mention count, it's hard to pinpoint one exact person, but it's definitely one of the core trio or a major supporting character, far below Harry's thousands of mentions. 
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What is the deaf spell in Harry Potter?

The Muffliato Charm (Muffliato) was a charm used to fill the ears of any person in the vicinity of the caster with an unidentifiable buzzing sound so as to allow for conversation without being overheard, similar to the Imperturbable Charm.
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What are the three illegal spells in Harry Potter?

The three forbidden spells in Harry Potter, known as the Unforgivable Curses, are: Avada Kedavra (the Killing Curse), Crucio (the Cruciatus Curse, for torture), and Imperio (the Imperius Curse, for mind control). Using any of these on a human results in a mandatory life sentence in Azkaban, as they are considered the darkest and most powerful Dark Arts spells, outlawed in 1717.
 
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Did Harry ever use crucio?

Harry Potter used Unforgivable Curses, such as the Cruciatus Curse, in extreme situations of emotion and distress. Harry used the Imperius Curse multiple times during the Gringotts heist to accomplish their mission.
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Who is Dumbledore's wife in Harry Potter?

Kendra Dumbledore | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom.
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What's the deadliest spell in Harry Potter?

The most dangerous spell in Harry Potter is widely considered the Killing Curse (Avada Kedavra), one of the three Unforgivable Curses that causes instant death with no defense other than dodging, but some argue the Horcrux creation spell or the uncontrollable Fiendfyre are even more perilous due to their soul-damaging or widespread destructive potential, respectively.
 
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Is Beatrix related to Malfoy?

Bellatrix is a member of the Black Family and is the cousin of Sirius Black. Bellatrix is the daughter of Cygnus and Druella Black and sister to Andromeda (mother of Nymphadora Tonks) and Narcissa (mother of Draco Malfoy).
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Who was Dumbledore's true love?

Albus Dumbledore's true love was Gellert Grindelwald, a deep, intense, and passionate romantic and intellectual bond that J.K. Rowling confirmed was a love relationship with a sexual dimension, becoming Dumbledore's great tragedy and shaping his life after Grindelwald's betrayal led to Dumbledore's celibacy and understanding of love's power. While Dumbledore never had a long-term romance afterward, his initial profound connection with Grindelwald, who was his intellectual equal, was his most significant love. 
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Who was the saddest death in Harry Potter?

There's no single "saddest" death, as it's subjective, but popular choices include Dobby (pure innocence lost), Sirius Black (a lost father figure), Snape (tragic anti-hero), Fred Weasley (joy extinguished), Cedric Diggory (end of innocence), and Dumbledore (loss of mentor), all deeply impacting Harry and readers for different reasons like senselessness, lost potential, or broken bonds.
 
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Why did Snape hate Harry if he loved Lily?

Snape hated Harry because Harry was a constant, painful reminder that Lily loved James Potter (Harry's father) more, that James got the girl, and that Harry embodied everything Snape despised about James—arrogance, popularity, and being the "Golden Boy" who lived while Lily died protecting him. He projected his own insecurities, jealousy, and unresolved grief for Lily onto Harry, seeing James's face and personality in Lily's son, which tormented him daily and fueled his cruel treatment, despite his secret vow to protect Lily's child. 
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Why do some Christians not like Harry Potter?

Some Christians oppose Harry Potter due to concerns that its positive portrayal of witchcraft, spells, and magic could lead children toward real-world occult practices or glorify Satanism, despite the series' themes of love and good triumphing over evil. This opposition often comes from fundamentalist or evangelical groups who believe such depictions directly contradict biblical teachings against magic, while many other Christians enjoy the books as harmless fantasy or find Christian parallels within the stories. 
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Who is the weird blonde girl in Harry Potter?

An eccentric Ravenclaw student, member of Dumbledore's Army and close friend of Harry Potter, Luna Lovegood might have been nicknamed 'Loony' for her quirky ways, but she was in fact often one of Harry's most clear-sighted friends.
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Is Dumbledore LGBTQ?

After the original book series concluded, J.K. Rowling revealed that Dumbledore was in fact gay, and what's even more, he was romantically attracted to Gellert Grindlewald, a notorious evil wizard on Voldemort's level, when they were younger.
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Why do they say it ain't over until the fat lady sings?

The imagery of this phrase typically refers to the stereotype of an overweight soprano in an opera. Specifically, Wagner's opera Der Ring des Nibelugen's last part depicts an overweight opera singer whose twenty minute piece leads to the end of the opera.
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What does big fat mean in slang?

big fat (not comparable) (idiomatic, derogatory) Complete, utter, total. He's a big fat idiot. (idiomatic, colloquial) Huge, colossal.
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Why isn't it over until the fat lady sings?

"It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings" is a phrase that comes from a tendency in old operas to end with a soprano (typically a somewhat heavierset lady) singing an aria, and was first reported as being said by a sports director about his favored team's chances in a close tournament.
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