Who became Headmaster after Dumbledore died?

After Dumbledore's death, Minerva McGonagall briefly served as Headmistress, but was soon replaced by Severus Snape when Voldemort took control of Hogwarts; after the Second Wizarding War, McGonagall became the permanent Headmistress,.

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Why did Snape become Headmaster after Dumbledore?

When it came down to choosing a new Headmaster/Headmistress, Snape was chosen because he was a seemingly loyal follower of Voldemort.

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Who was the Headmaster after McGonagall?

Loyalty. Professor Marazion succeeded Minerva McGonagall in the post of Head of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This individual became Headmaster or Headmistress some time between 2008 and 2017 after Minerva McGonagall went into retirement as she was "getting on a bit".

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Why was Snape's Avada Kedavra blue when he killed Dumbledore?

In order to conjure the avada kedavra curse, you have to want to kill your victim. We all know that Voldemort could easily kill a child without an ounce of remorse... but not Snape. Snape didn't want to kill Dumbledore, and this was why the spell was blue instead of the usual green.

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Who was the saddest death in Harry Potter?

There's no single "saddest" death, as fans cite different characters, but Dobby, Sirius Black, Fred Weasley, Remus Lupin, and Snape are consistently named among the most heartbreaking due to their profound loyalty, tragic lives, or sudden, impactful losses, with Dobby's selfless sacrifice often topping lists for his pure heart and newfound freedom, and Fred's death devastating his twin George and family, notes Quora and Facebook users https://www.facebook.com/groups/309399756202202/posts/2389613828180774, and Reddit.
 

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What Happened to Every Harry Potter Character After the Series Ended (90 Characters)

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What was the potion that Dumbledore drank?

The Emerald Potion, also known as the Drink of Despair, is a mysterious potion which induces fear, delirium, and extreme thirst. The drink cannot be penetrated by hand, vanished, parted, scooped up, siphoned away, Transfigured, Charmed, or made to change its nature in any way. It can only be drained away by drinking.

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Who is the last heir of Gryffindor?

Harry is the heir of Gryffindor, although he had characteristics of both Slytherin (cleverness, resourcefulness, determination) and Gryffindor (bravery, honor, recklessness, chilvary). It is why Harry was able to claim the Sword of Gryffindor.

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Who did McGonagall fall in love with?

Still in love with Dougal McGregor, Minerva turned him down. Elphinstone, however, had never ceased to love her, nor to propose every now and then, even though she continued to refuse him.

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Who is more powerful, McGonagall or Bellatrix?

However, there's no doubt that Professor McGonagall is the more capable duelist, and she would completely defeat Bellatrix Lestrange in a duel. It's important to remember the ongoing controversial statements by the creator of the Harry Potter franchise.

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Is professor Black the worst Headmaster?

Phineas Nigellus Black was known as the worst headmaster Hogwarts had ever seen in the Harry Potter books.

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Why did Helena Ravenclaw become a ghost?

In a fit of rage, the Baron murdered her when she refused to return with him, before he committed suicide out of regret for what he had done. Helena and the Baron eventually returned as ghosts to Hogwarts Castle, where she became the house ghost of Ravenclaw House.

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Who was Quirrell in Harry Potter?

Quirinus Quirrell arrived at Hogwarts as Harry Potter's first Defence Against the Dark Arts professor after a year long sabbatical travelling the world. Quirrell was a nervous man, distinctive for his stutter and turban, although it became clear that there was more to Professor Quirrell than a lack of confidence.

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How did Voldemort get Nagini?

Voldemort found Nagini in Albania after his initial defeat, likely while he was a weak spirit possessing snakes; she was a unique, powerful snake, possibly a Maledictus (a witch with a blood curse turning her into a beast), making her an ideal companion, and he eventually made her his final Horcrux by murdering Bertha Jorkins with her present. Their connection deepened as he used her venom to sustain himself and later made her a container for his soul, ensuring their bond was profound and twisted. 

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Who was Snape truly loyal to?

Snape's fierce devotion to and love of his childhood friend Lily, Harry's mother, is the foundation of that loyalty. After Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Snape's loyalty was a matter of intense debate among the fans.

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Why did Dumbledore say "please to snape" before he died?

By saying "Severus... please" Dumbledore was able to subtly signal to Snape that he was ready. Also, you have to remember that Snape was feeling slightly apprehensive about killing Dumbledore. So in a way, Dumbledore was actually pleading with Snape, only it was for the total opposite reason the Death Eaters though.

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When did Hermione get pregnant?

Hermione Granger became pregnant with her first child, Rose, after the Second Wizarding War, likely around 2005, and had her second child, Hugo, around 2007, both with Ron Weasley, after they settled down following the war, with Rose inheriting Ron's red hair and Hugo Hermione's brown hair. 

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Why did Tonks cry when Harry mentioned Sirius?

Harry misinterprets Tonks's behavior to be about Sirius because that's how he was feeling. But Tonks was depressed because she'd been rejected by Lupin.

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What is McGonagall's most famous line?

Most people's favorite McGonagall quote: "I've always wanted to use that spell" My favorite McGonagall quote: "And take Mr. Weasley with you, He looks too happy" And interestingly enough both are movie exclusive lines.

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Who was the true heir of Slytherin?

In 1943, Tom Riddle, the "Heir of Slytherin", opened the Chamber of Secrets to conduct a purge on Muggle-born students. This resulted in the death of Myrtle Warren, who eventually returned as a ghost. Riddle opened the Chamber again in 1993 through the use of one of his seven Horcruxes, his diary.

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Why is Hermione not a Ravenclaw?

At the end before Harry goes to get the stone, Hermione says "Books, cleverness, there are far more important things like bravery". Something to that extent. She may have been very brainy, but she valued Gryfindor's attributes more than Ravenclaws.

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Are the Weasleys descendants of Godric Gryffindor?

So as we know there are no known descendants on Godric Gryffindor. But some people have theories/headcanons that Harry or Dumbledore or Weasleys could be his descendants.

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Why is Dumbledore's hand messed up in Half-Blood Prince?

Hoping to revive his dead family members (particularly his sister Ariana Dumbledore), he disregarded the ring's status as a Horcrux and put it on. This enacted the ring's deadly curse, and it began to quickly spread through Dumbledore's body, starting with the hand on which he had put the ring.

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What did Dumbledore mean by "Remember My Last Petunia"?

remember my last, petunia. " Dumbledore is referring to his last letter, which means, of course, the letter he left upon the Dursleys' doorstep when Harry was one year old.

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Why couldn't Harry get water for Dumbledore?

Since the cave would cause any conjured water to immediately disappear, this left Harry no other choice but to get some water from the lake, which in turn woke the Inferi, who proceeded to attack Harry and Dumbledore, though they were able to escape after Dumbledore conjured a lasso of fire, as Inferi — like all dark ...

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