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Professor Dilys Derwent Quiz

Which other former Headmaster is commonly mentioned alongside Derwent?

Phineas Nigellus Black

Elphias Doge

Everard

Dexter Fortescue

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What makes Derwent’s portrait weeping in Deathly Hallows notable?

It triggered the magical alarms in the office

It revealed the secret of the Elder Wand

It caused the other portraits to vanish

It shows deep emotional connection despite her death

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Which magical ability do headmaster portraits have that Derwent used?

Creating magical duplicates

Casting spells on their own

Changing school policies

Traveling between linked locations

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Why is Dilys Derwent’s portrait in St Mungo’s and Hogwarts significant?

She was the founder of both institutions

She can travel between both frames

She kept secret Ministry records

She healed both Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter

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What form of communication was Dilys Derwent often used for?

Surveillance and urgent alerts

Delivering school newsletters

Performing protective enchantments

Translating ancient texts

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Which magical emergency saw her used as a rapid communication tool?

Break-in at the Department of Mysteries

Attack on Arthur Weasley

Cedric Diggory’s death

Escape of Barty Crouch Jr

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How is Derwent referred to by Dumbledore in Order of the Phoenix?

A founder of St Mungo’s

The silent sentinel

One of the most celebrated Heads

The most powerful witch alive

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What magical object allows Derwent’s portrait to communicate between Hogwarts and St Mungo’s?

Deluminator

Time-Turner

Enchanted two-way mirror

Linked portrait frames

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What does Dilys Derwent do immediately after Arthur Weasley’s attack?

Travels to St Mungo’s via her portrait

Sends a Patronus to Kingsley Shacklebolt

Fires off a distress signal

Summons Madam Pomfrey

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What trait did Dilys Derwent’s portrait consistently display across the series?

Loyalty to Hogwarts and its mission

Resistance to portrait travel

Hatred of the Order of the Phoenix

Suspicion of Muggle-borns

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Which key event in Order of the Phoenix features Dilys Derwent’s portrait?

Witnessing Sirius Black’s duel

Transporting the prophecy

Warning Umbridge about Dumbledore’s escape

Alerting Dumbledore about Arthur Weasley’s condition

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What magical organization honored Dilys Derwent with a portrait?

Gringotts

St Mungo’s Hospital

The Department of Mysteries

The Wizengamot

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In Deathly Hallows, how is Dilys Derwent’s portrait described after Voldemort's defeat?

Cackling with laughter

Sleeping in her frame

Winking at McGonagall

Weeping with joy

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Why is Dilys Derwent’s presence during Order of the Phoenix crucial?

She cast protective spells on the Ministry

She helped confirm Arthur Weasley survived

She delivered Umbridge’s decree

She interrogated Harry about Voldemort

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In which Hogwarts room is Dilys Derwent’s portrait located?

The Headmaster’s Office

The Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom

The Library Archives

The Room of Requirement

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What ability distinguishes Derwent from many other portrait figures?

Dual Animagus forms

Spellcasting from her frame

Real-time observation from two institutions

Creating new magical laws

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Which hospital houses a portrait of Dilys Derwent?

St Mungo’s Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries

The Magical Treatment Ward in Azkaban

The Royal London Hospital

Durmstrang Infirmary

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During which years did Dilys Derwent serve as Headmistress of Hogwarts?

1741 to 1768

1802 to 1830

1689 to 1715

1791 to 1820

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Which book first mentions Dilys Derwent by name?

Goblet of Fire

Order of the Phoenix

Chamber of Secrets

Half-Blood Prince

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What did Derwent most likely contribute during her time as Headmistress?

Revision of the Sorting Hat song

Expansion of Herbology curriculum

Creation of house-elf labor contracts

Integration of medical ethics at Hogwarts

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What era does Dilys Derwent belong to?

15th century

17th century

18th century

19th century

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Which of the following best reflects Dilys Derwent’s legacy?

Founder of St Mungo’s

Specialist in potion crafting

Inspiration for Quidditch Through the Ages

Service in both healing and education

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What does Dilys Derwent’s dual portrait presence signify about her reputation?

She was married to a founder of Hogwarts

She once taught Divination and Potions

She secretly led the Wizengamot

Highly honored in magical society

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How does her presence reflect J.K. Rowling’s portrayal of Hogwarts leadership?

Leaders leave legacies beyond their lifetime

Only male portraits have influence

They act only during war

All past Heads were related to Dumbledore

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Which quality most defines Dilys Derwent's portrait behavior?

Flirtatious and careless

Skeptical and argumentative

Empathetic and responsive

Silent and disapproving

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How long did Dilys Derwent work at St Mungo’s as a Healer?

33 years

40 years

19 years

7 years

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What emotion does Derwent’s portrait display during Voldemort’s defeat?

Panic

Overwhelming joy

Indifference

Anger

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What magical event triggered the use of Dilys Derwent’s portrait for communication?

Arthur Weasley’s attack by Nagini

Sirius Black’s escape

The Triwizard Tournament incident

Fudge’s resignation

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What profession did Dilys Derwent hold before becoming Headmistress of Hogwarts?

Healer at St Mungo’s

Spell inventor

Curse breaker

Auror at the Ministry of Magic

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What does Dumbledore value most in Derwent’s portrait capabilities?

Divination skills

Combat knowledge

Speed and reliability

Charms expertise

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