What did Professor Slughorn possess?

Potions: Perhaps chief among Slughorn’s many talents was his considerable ability as a potioneer. Slughorn was able to create extremely complicated Potions such as Felix Felicis, the Polyjuice Potion, and Amortentia. He was extremely proficient in Potions, having taught the subject up to N.E.W.T.

How did Dumbledore know about Slughorn’s memory?

That left people. Slughorn was an obvious choice after that. Dumbledore got a memory from Slughorn confirming Tom asked. Slughorn just concealed the rest of the conversation (about 7), which is what Dumbledore was after.

Why did Dumbledore need Slughorn’s memory if he already knew about the Horcruxes?

The Horcruxes had to be destroyed first, and that couldn’t be done if Riddle suspected they were hunting Horcruxes; the good guys had to know how many Horcruxes there were, or the battle was lost before it started. That’s why Dumbledore needed the memory: to find out exactly how many Horcruxes Riddle had planned.

How does Harry get the memory from Slughorn?

Harry uses a combination of alcohol and guilt, invoking his mother’s memory and playing on Slughorn’s admitted fondness for her, miraculously managing to get Slughorn to give up the true memory. Ironically, Harry does this by using the Felix Felicis potion Slughorn himself made and gave to Harry as a reward.

Was Slughorn a death Eater?

As Rowling writes, Slughorn’s genuine remorse for the damage he had done in telling Riddle what he wanted to know is conclusive proof that he is not, and never was, Death Eater material. A little weak, a little lazy, and certainly snobbish, Slughorn is nevertheless kind-hearted, with a fully functional conscience.

What does Slughorn call Ron Wallenby?

five house points! Next question: What does Professor Slughorn call Ron in The Three Broomsticks after inviting Harry and Hermione to join him for his supper club? If you knew that the correct answer was “Wallenby,” well done!

How did Slughorn know about Horcrux?

Many wizards or at least the Hogwarts teachers were likely to have known about Horcruxes. Slughorn, as Tom Riddle’s favourite teacher, the teacher he trusted and respected the most (who was also the most easily manipulated) was the person that Tom was going to ask about Horcruxes.

Why did Dumbledore hire Gilderoy Lockhart?

Lockhart turned out to be a fraud, and the only thing he was good at was casting the Memory Charm, which he used with many wizards and witches in order to steal their memories and truly heroic achievements, which he claimed as his own in his books. Dumbledore knew this, and that’s exactly why he offered him the job.

Why didn’t McGonagall join the Order of the Phoenix?

The Ministry saw the Order as a renegade outfit — ministers were still cagey about Dumbledore possibly wanting their job — so it wouldn’t be possible for McGonagall to work for both the Ministry and the Order. McGonagall didn’t join the Order of the Phoenix at first because she was spying for the Ministry of Magic.

What spell did Harry use to fix Luna’s nose?

the Episkey spell
In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Luna Lovegood finds Harry on the Hogwarts Express instead of Nymphadora Tonks. Luna also uses the Episkey spell to mend Harry’s broken nose when they reach the Entrance Gates to Hogwarts.