Source:Red Nose Day Chat
From UnknowableWiki
Full transcript here.
Contents |
Ages
How old is Prof. Dumbledore and Prof. Snape?
JKR: Dumbledore's about 150 years old... Wizards have a longer life expectancy than us Muggles. Snape's 35 or 36
Wand
Do you need a Wand to do Magic?
JKR: You can do unfocused and uncontrolled magic without a wand (for instance when Harry blows up Aunt Marge), but to do really good spells, yes, you need a wand.
Harry
Has Harry got a middle name and if so what is it?
JKR: Yes, he has, it's James, of course!
Galleon
What is the approximate value of a galleon?
JKR: About five pounds, though the exchange rate varies!
Ron and Hermione
When is Ron's Birthday?
JKR: First of March, in case you're thinking of sending him a card, and Hermione is the nineteenth of September.
Hogwarts staff
Have any of the Hogwarts professors had spouses?
JKR: Good question - yes, a few of them, but that information is sort of restricted - you'll find out why.
Trevor
What happened to Neville's Toad?
JKR: He's still lurking...
