500 Harry Potter Facts

Facts 81--90

#81
Stephen King, a horror writer, thought Umbridge was a great villian. He said, "The gently smiling Dolores Umbridge, with her girlish voice...is the greatest make-believe villian to come along since Hannibal Lecter."

#82
King's Cross station is where J. K. Rowling's parents met.

#83
Rik Mayall was cast to play Peeves and was filmed, but because director Chris Columbus decided Mayall couldn't deliver his lines without all the kids laughing, the role of Peeves was cut completely.

#84
Harry, Ron, and Hermione were all featured on Chocolate Frog cards.

#85
Hermione's last name was originally going to be Puckle.

#86
Rowling was offered the role of Lily Potter.

#87
The hug between Draco and Voldemort in Deathly Hallows Part 2 wasn't in the script.

#88
Warwick Davis, the actor who played Professor Flitwick, also played the goblin Griphook.

#89
40 kittens were used to create the decorative plates in Umbridge's office.

#90
Ginny's name is actually short for Ginerva.