1{"id":13998,"date":"2017-04-10T00:35:21","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T00:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/99viral.com\/?p=13998"},"modified":"2017-04-04T00:36:41","modified_gmt":"2017-04-04T00:36:41","slug":"25-harry-potter-facts-that-will-knock-you-off-your-broomstick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/99viral.com\/25-harry-potter-facts-that-will-knock-you-off-your-broomstick\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Harry Potter Facts That Will Knock You Off Your Broomstick"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone knows the story of Harry Potter, but few people know what went down behind the scenes of the movies or what inspired J.K. Rowling to write one of the most read book series in the world. These 25 little-known Harry Potter facts will knock you off your broomstick and give you a glimpse into makings of the series that changed the future of children\u2019s literature and made the muggle world a little more magical. Although the beloved series has officially come to a close, for the Harry Potter generation, the story will live on forever. Enjoy our hand-picked 25 Harry Potter Facts.<\/p>\n

<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>25. Coincidence?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13999\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pottercake.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Harry\u2019s birthday is July 31, 1980. Rowling\u2019s birthday is also July 31 \u2013 but in 1966.<\/p>\n<h3><br \/>\n24. Oldie But Goodie<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14000\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/moaningmyrtle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"356\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The actress who played Moaning Myrtle was 37 years old at the time \u201cHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets\u201d was filmed. She is the oldest actress to ever portray a Hogwarts student.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>23. Potty Mouth<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14001\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ron2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"356\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ron Weasley\u2019s character originally swore a lot, but Rowling\u2019s publisher wouldn\u2019t let her use that sort of language because it would\u2019ve been inappropriate for young readers.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>22. J.K. \u2013 Just Kidding!<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14002\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/jk.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"230\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rowling\u2019s publisher suggested she use initials rather than her real name, \u201cJoanne Rowling,\u201d in order to appeal to male readers. She chose J.K., borrowing the \u201cK\u201d from her grandmother\u2019s name, Kathleen. However, neither \u201cKathleen\u201d nor \u201cK\u201d is part of her legal name.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>21. Spoiler Alert<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14003\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/snapes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Only Alan Rickman, the actor who played Professor Snape, knew his character\u2019s fate before the release of \u201cHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows\u201d because Rowling told him.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>20. Botanical Inspiration<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14004\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/flower4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"451\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rowling said the inspiration for the name of Harry\u2019s school in the books, \u201cHogwarts,\u201d may have unconsciously come from the name of a plant she saw in the Kew Gardens in New York City.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>19. An Interesting Audition<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14005\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/rupert.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rupert Grint dressed up like his female drama teacher and rapped about Ron Weasley for his audition tape. His rap began, \u201cHello, my name is Rupert Grint, I hope you don\u2019t think I stink.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>18. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14006\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/voldermort.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, the \u2018t\u2019 at the end of Voldemort is silent. The name comes from the French words meaning \u201cflight of death.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>17. Overachiever<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14007\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hermione.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"819\" \/><\/p>\n<p>J.K. Rowling slightly based 11-year-old Hermione on herself at the same age. She even made Hermione\u2019s patronus her favorite animal, an otter.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>16. Second Year Itch<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14008\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/broom.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/broom.jpg 610w, https:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/broom-85x54.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An outbreak of lice occurred among the children cast members during the filming of \u201cHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>15. Nice Try<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14009\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/tom.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"357\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tom Felton auditioned for the roles of Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, but was chosen to play Draco Malfoy instead.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>14. Badass Bandit<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14010\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/tattoosser.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"357\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The idea for Sirius Black\u2019s tattoos came from those used in Russian prison gangs. The markings identify the person as someone to be feared and respected.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>13. A Hairy Situation<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14011\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hagrid.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"357\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Robbie Coltrane, the actor who played Hagrid in the films, has gotten a mini-fan and a fruit bat stuck in his famous, shaggy beard.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>12. Kiss Of Death<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14012\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/dementors.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"222\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dementors, the deadly phantoms that guard Azkaban Prison, represent depression and were based on Rowling\u2019s struggle with the disease.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>11. Whoa<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14013\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Harry-Potter-Russian.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"775\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Over 400 million Harry Potter books in 67 languages have been sold worldwide as of 2008.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>10. Impressive<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14014\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/jkrowling.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/jkrowling.jpg 610w, https:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/jkrowling-85x54.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Probably the most impressive of Harry Potter facts is that J.K. Rowling is the first person to become a billionaire (U.S. dollars) by writing books.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>9. Harry And Hermione Sittin\u2019 In A Tree\u2026<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14015\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Harry-and-Hermione-kiss.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"489\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During the filming of the kissing scene between the horcrux versions of Harry and Hermione in the final film, Rupert Grint was removed from the set for laughing too much.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>8. Mischief Managed<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14016\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Tom2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"827\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While filming \u201cHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,\u201d Tom Felton\u2019s Hogwarts robes had their pockets sewn shut because he kept trying to sneak food onto the set.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>7. Taking Flight<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14017\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/flying2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the flying cars used in \u201cHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets\u201d was stolen off the set. It was discovered seven months later when an anonymous caller informed police of its whereabouts.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>6. Trophy Witch?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14018\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/trophy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"451\" \/><\/p>\n<p>M.O. McGonagall is listed on one of the Quidditch trophies in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone. Could Professor McGonagall have been a renowned Quidditch player back in the day? It would certainly explain her enthusiasm for the sport.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>5. Her-MY-oh-knee<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14019\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hermoine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"451\" \/><\/p>\n<p>People had trouble pronouncing Hermione\u2019s name, so Rowling had her sound it out for Viktor Krum in \u201cHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>4. Epic Fail<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14020\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Horcrux.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Horcrux.jpg 500w, https:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Horcrux-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Forty versions of Salazar Slytherin\u2019s infamous locket had to be created to accommodate Harry and Ron\u2019s failed attempts to destroy it during filming.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>3. Playing Hooky<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14021\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Harry-Potter-and-the-Prizoner-of-Azkaban.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"761\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When \u201cHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban\u201d was released in Great Britain, the publisher asked stores not to sell the book until schools were closed for the day to prevent truancy.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>2. Staying In Character<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14022\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/school3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"451\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In order to become acquainted with the films\u2019 three main stars, director Alfonso Cuaron had each of them write an essay about their characters. True to their characters, Emma Watson wrote a 16-page essay, Daniel Radcliffe wrote a simple, one-page paper, and Rupert Grint never even turned his in.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>1. Take That, Edward Cullen<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14023\" src=\"http:\/\/99viral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/harry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"460\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The least successful Harry Potter film, \u201cHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,\u201d made $90 million more than the most successful Twilight movie.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoyed these 25 Harry Potter Facts. Did you learn anything new? \u00a0Which one of the Harry Potter facts did you find most surprising?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone knows the story of Harry Potter, but few people know what went down behind the scenes of the movies or what inspired J.K. Rowling to write one of the most read book series in the world. 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