Does he actually have an Animagus form that I missed in the books, or does he just not have one at all? Or is it possible that he does have a form but simply chooses never to use it?
He was the Transfiguration professor for decades, so he definitely had the skill. Why do you think he never became one?
2 & 3. Crabbe & Goyle: A package deal for magical incompetence. They regularly failed basic classes and flunked their O.W.L.s. When Crabbe finally successfully cast a dark spell (Fiendfyre), his total lack of talent and control meant he couldn't stop it, which cost him his life.
4. Stan Shunpike: The Knight Bus conductor was widely known to be an incredibly weak wizard who struggled with basic, everyday charms. His magical willpower was so low that he was effortlessly placed under the Imperius Curse by Death Eaters.
5. Quirinus Quirrell (Pre-Voldemort): Before he became a host for the Dark Lord, Quirrell was canonically a deeply timid, nervous wizard who was incredibly weak in practical, reactive magic. Most of the power he displays in the first book was entirely fueled by Voldemort.
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In Philosopher's Stone, Firenze says that anyone who kills a unicorn and drinks its blood will live a "half-life, a cursed life."
Voldemort survives in a weakened state by using unicorn blood while attached to Quirrell. Later, in Goblet of Fire, he regains a full body through the resurrection ritual using Harry's blood.
Did the resurrection remove the unicorn-blood curse, or was the curse still affecting him afterward?
One thing that's always bothered me is how much of an advantage certain players get simply because they have access to better brooms.
In Chamber of Secrets, Lucius Malfoy buys Nimbus 2001s for the entire Slytherin team, and it's treated as a major competitive advantage. Ron even points out that Gryffindor's brooms won't be able to keep up.
Later, Harry receives a Firebolt, which is widely described as the fastest and best broom available.
If broom quality can significantly affect speed, acceleration, and maneuverability, why are there no equipment regulations in school Quidditch?
Imagine a high school sports league where one team uses standard equipment while another is allowed to use vastly superior gear simply because they can afford it.
Most sports have rules to prevent equipment from becoming the deciding factor in competition.
This seems especially important for Seekers.
Since catching the Snitch is worth 150 points and usually ends the match, giving one Seeker a much faster broom could heavily influence the outcome before the game even starts.
I understand that skill still matters, but the books repeatedly emphasize the advantages of newer and faster brooms. So why didn't Hogwarts or the wider Quidditch community ever standardize equipment?