KIDS TRIVIA

Detailed explanation-1: -Only in the final book is it revealed that, prior to this confrontation, Snape and Lily had been close friends. Towards the end of the novel, Dolores Umbridge – the school’s politically appointed headmistress – captures Harry and interrogates him about Dumbledore’s whereabouts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epilogue. After the war ended, McGonagall was fully instated as the Headmistress of Hogwarts and was awarded the Order of Merlin, First Class by new Minister for Magic Kingsley Shacklebolt.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thankfully, Hogwarts’ Board of Governors appointed McGonagall as Headmistress after Snape’s death, a title which she still holds in the series’ current timeline. As is typical for a Headmistress, McGonagall oversaw the school’s repairs after the Battle of Hogwarts and the appointment of new staff.

Detailed explanation-4: -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".

Detailed explanation-5: -Loyalty. Professor Armando Dippet (1637–1992) was a wizard and Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and the predecessor of Albus Dumbledore in the post. Dippet served as Headmaster in the 1940s into the 1960s (and possibly the very early 70s).