By BrainFall Staff - Updated: April 9, 2024
Fans of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter have strong opinions of their favorite characters. While it’s true that many of us enjoy the Harry Potter series for the students and their many adventures fighting against Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters, they would be nowhere without the teachings of their intelligent, sassy, and powerful professors.
Which Hogwarts teacher is your favorite? Maybe you’re inspired by the stern, intelligent, and experienced Professor McGonagall? Or maybe, you just love to hate the bad guys like Professor Snape and Dolores Umbridge. Either way, there are tons of Hogwarts professors to love, learn from, and admire.
From Potions to Care of Magical Creatures, Charms, Divination, and Defense against the Dark Arts, the Hogwarts curriculum is full of many engaging courses. Can you match these well-known Hogwarts professors to the correct class they taught?
Hogwarts Professors
The Hogwarts professors are a crew of unique and powerful witches and wizards. Some are more talented and qualified than others, but each brings their own spunk and sass to the Harry Potter series. First, you aspiring wizards out there are going to want to take our Harry Potter house quiz and let the Sorting Hat do its magic.
Then, you'll get to be just like Harry in the Wizarding World, where Potter and his friends were taught by Hogwarts teachers like Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick, Professor Trelawney, and many others. We loved some Defense against the Dark Arts teachers (like Lupin and Moody), and we hated a few others (like Umbridge and Lockhart).
Can You Match These Hogwarts Professors to Their Classes?
All right wizards, witches, and Muggles alike, it's time to dust off those spellbooks and polish those wands as we dive into the hallowed halls of Hogwarts. We all fancy ourselves as experts in the world of Harry Potter, but can we truly claim that illustrious title without putting our knowledge of its professors and their subjects to the ultimate test? It's a rite of passage in any Potterhead's life to know their Transfiguration from their Potions, but the real question is, do you remember which professor is the master of each magical discipline?
Let's face it, we've all daydreamed about sitting under the Sorting Hat, waiting with bated breath to join our housemates at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The next best thing? Our spellbinding quiz designed to see if you can match the professors to their respective classes. Did the mention of Gilderoy Lockhart just make you smirk, or does the thought of Professor McGonagall's classroom demeanor send shivers down your spine? If you think you're up to the challenge, join us on this magical journey, where we discover who truly deserves the title of honorary member of the Hogwarts faculty! And don't worry, you won't even have to face a Boggart – we promise.
Roll Call: The Hogwarts Faculty
Before you ace that quiz and find out just who you'd be sharing the staff room with, let's take a stroll down the hallowed halls of Hogwarts where magic and wit make the foundation of an unforgettable education.
Potion Masters and Magical Creatures Aficionados
Oh, how we adore the bewitching concoctions brewed by Severus Snape, with a look that could curdle a potion! Whether he’s your favorite or the source of your school nightmares, we cannot deny his mastery over the Potions class. Then there's Horace Slughorn, his jovial demeanor hiding a sharp mind that's a repository of potion knowledge. And we mustn't forget the gentle giant Rubeus Hagrid and his wildest Care of Magical Creatures lessons that invariably include creatures most of us would rather read about than meet!
Mystery and History in Every Corner
A shabby spectacle and a treasure trove of historical wizardry tales, Professor Binns, the history teacher, makes History of Magic an... interesting class—provided you can stay awake. Meanwhile, the whimsical Sybill Trelawney—who might have predicted you reading this—spins futures and possible misfortunes in Divination. Let's not overlook the enigmatic Remus Lupin, whose practical approach to Defense Against the Dark Arts left many wishing he'd stay on year after year.
Astronomy to Transfiguration: The Art of Change
Stargazing is more than a pastime when it's with Hogwarts’ Astronomy staff, who could definitely point you to your lucky star. Finally, our beloved deputy headmistress, Minerva McGonagall, makes Transfiguration look as easy as flicking a wand. She's joined by the charming Filius Flitwick, master of Charms, who'd have you swishing and flicking with grace—if not a bit of accidental mayhem. Did someone say Wingardium Leviosa? Remember, it's leviOsa, not levioSA!
And let's not forget the green-thumbed guru, Pomona Sprout, who has a knack for making Herbology both educational and... explosive? Our Neville could surely attest to that; he's practically a professor himself now!
Extracurriculars: When the Bell Rings
After the last spell is cast and the books are tucked away, Hogwarts transforms from a rigorous wizarding school to an enchanting hotspot of extraordinary activities. Trust us, nobody just hops on their broomstick and heads off to bed!
Quidditch and the Inter-House Championship
You can't mention Hogwarts without someone dropping the Q-word—Quidditch! Every student knows the pride and thrill that comes with donning their house colors, mounting a Nimbus 2001, and taking to the skies. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a budding seeker, nothing beats the rush of the Inter-House Quidditch Cup. Every match is a nail-biter, with Professor McGonagall keeping a sharp eye for stellar talent. Just don't let the bludgers catch you off guard!
Triwizard Tournaments to Tea Leaf Readings
From the rare grandeur of the Triwizard Tournament to the quaint and curious art of tea leaf readings, the extracurricular scene at Hogwarts is a brew of the epic and the eclectic. Of course, not every event is as famous or fraught with peril—sometimes you just want to kick back in the Room of Requirement with Harry Potter and the gang! Oh, and if you happen to spot Professor Lockhart charming the crowd with tales of his alleged adventures, just remember to take it with a pinch of Floo powder.
