Why couldn't Harry and Ron get through the barrier?

History. On 1 September 1992, the house-elf Dobby used this charm to block the barrier to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, therefore preventing Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley from using it, as part of his plot to try to save Harry from the opening of the Chamber of Secrets.
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Why could Harry and Ron not get through to the platform?

On 1 September 1992, Dobby the House-elf blocked the magical barrier dividing Platforms Nine and Ten in order to prevent Harry Potter and Ron Weasley from attending school. Consequently, they decided the only way to get to Hogwarts was to steal Arthur Weasley's Flying Ford Anglia and fly it to the school.
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Why was Hermione never affected by the Horcrux like Ron and Harry?

The only logical explanation for this is that Hermione didn't exhibit obvious weaknesses like Harry and Ron. They were unprepared and doubtful from the beginning, while Hermione was prepared for almost every scenario. The moment Hermione erased her parents' memories, she committed herself to the cause.
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How did Harry and Ron miss the train?

When it is time for Harry and Ron to go through the wall, the wall closes up and refuses to let them through. They miss the train, and in a flash of inspiration, they decide to follow the train in Mr. Weasley's flying Ford Anglia.
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Why didn't Harry and Ron go back to Hogwarts?

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows should have been Harry, Ron, and Hermione's seventh and final year at Hogwarts. However, since Voldemort had taken complete control of the Ministry of Magic (and Hogwarts by extension), they didn't return to school.
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Chamber of Secrets- Flying to Hogwarts

Do Hermione's parents ever remember her?

After the conclusion of the Second Wizarding War, Hermione sought out her parents and returned their memories. They presumably then returned to England.
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What was Ron's spell on the train?

Hermione enters the carriage, goading Ron into continuing the spell he was about to do. He recites: "Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow, turn this stupid, fat rat yellow." Unfortunately for Ron, the rat doesn't turn yellow and Hermione instantly shows him up by magically repairing Harry's glasses.
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Why did Hermione Ron and Harry want to change into Slytherins?

That night, Harry, Ron, and Hermione speculate on whether Malfoy is the Heir of Slytherin, and Hermione suggests that they could find out by making a Polyjuice potion, thus turning themselves into Slytherins and eavesdropping on Malfoy in their House common room.
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How did all the Weasleys fit in the car?

The Flying Ford Anglia was a light blue Ford Anglia 105E Deluxe that was enchanted by Arthur Weasley to fly, as well as to become invisible, with the use of a specially installed device called an Invisibility Booster. It was also modified so that it could fit ten people, six trunks, two owls, and a rat comfortably.
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Why did the Horcrux make Ron angry?

Ron couldn't really control his emotions with the horcrux on him. For one thing, it knew his fears and knew he would be most affected by the idea of Hermione being with someone else, let alone his best friend who he trusts. He felt like he wasn't needed at that point, which is another of his flaws.
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Why did Hermione only hug Harry but not Ron?

In the film, she only hugs Harry, and just gives a hesitant handshake to Ron (Note: This was the result of Emma Watson being hesitant to hug both Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint in public view, with her hugging Radcliffe during filming having to be frozen for a few seconds to get the desired effect due to Watson ...
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Why did the Horcrux affect Ron so much?

The burden from the locket Horcrux was a bigger shock to Ron than to Hermione and Harry because he had more privilege to lose than they did; he had come of age without losing his parents or having to send them away.
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Why couldn't Harry and Ron get to 9 3/4?

On 1 September 1992, the house-elf Dobby used this charm to block the barrier to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, therefore preventing Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley from using it, as part of his plot to try to save Harry from the opening of the Chamber of Secrets.
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Can muggles enter platform 9 3/4?

Well you see, in the books we can read that when Lily (Harry's mum) was younger and came to platform 9 & 3/4, her parents was also there; meaning that yes, muggle parents can go there too.
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Why is it 9 3/4 and not 9 1/2?

Since Platform Nine and Three-Quarters lies within the range of platforms nine and ten, this is the name that was chosen for it. There's no specific reason as to why this particular fraction was involved, especially when the barrier is directly between nine and ten.
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Why is Draco Malfoy a Slytherin?

What house was Draco Malfoy sorted into at Hogwarts? Draco Malfoy was sorted into Slytherin House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This was in line with his family's strong belief in the importance of blood purity, a characteristic trait of Slytherin house.
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Why was Albus Potter put in Slytherin?

Albus showcases many Slytherin traits, such as a great ambition, cunning, and resourcefulness. Out of Harry and Ginny's three children, Albus is the one most like his father.
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What does Dobby call Ron?

Dobby also referred to Ron as Harry's "Wheezy."
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What is Ron's Fat rat spell?

Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow, turn this stupid, fat rat yellow was the incantation of a most likely nonsensical and non-existent spell fabricated by George Weasley that could supposedly change Ron Weasley's pet rat Scabbers's fur colour to yellow, but did not have such effect.
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Who is the rat of Ron Weasley?

Scabbers was Ron Weasley's pet rat. Passed down throughout the family, by the time he came to Ron, Scabbers was living up to his name with patchy fur and a distinct preference for sleeping.
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What was the dirt on Ron's nose?

And interestingly, the dirt somewhat matches the filth on Ron's nose in the first film. Unlike the novel version of Chamber of Secrets, Mrs. Weasley always appears to know that the car flies in the second film. But regardless, the family could've still used Floo powder in the first movie, giving Ron his dirty nose.
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Who had a crush on Malfoy?

Harry Potter had a few love interests during his time at Hogwarts. Though he eventually settled down with Ginny Weasley, he also had a thing for Cho Chang in his earlier school years. Then, of course, there's his secret love for Draco Malfoy… Wait, what?
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Who was Draco's first girlfriend?

In the books, Pansy Parkinson has a schoolgirl crush on Draco, and they went together to the Yule Ball. However, there was no true love between them. In the Cursed Child, Draco Malfoy's wife is Astoria Greengrass. Later, after Astoria's death, Draco says that he would “sell [his] soul for another minute with Astoria.”
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Who did Malfoy have a crush on?

J.K. Rowling said that Draco had a crush on Hermione Granger, but he doesn't show that, beacuse Hermione was a Gryffindor, Harry's friend, and also a muggle-born. After the Battle for Hogwarts, Draco fell in love with Astoria Greengrass, and they had son Scorpius.
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