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The Weasley family was very poor and could not afford to buy another owl. Scabbers was already in the family, having belonged to Percy. Percy had been made prefect and was given an owl as a reward, so Ron got Scabbers.

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What was Scabbers real name in Harry Potter?

'Scabbers' was a rat owned by Ron Weasley in the first three Harry Potter books (1991-94). In 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', Ron reveals Scabbers used to belong to Percy, but was given to Ron when Percy got an owl as a present. In 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban', it is revealed that 'Scabbers' is actually an Animagus (wizard who can turn into an animal) by the name of Peter Pettigrew. Pettigrew was the friend of James Potter (Harry's father), Remus Lupin and Sirius Black. He betrayed James and Lily Potter's location to Voldemort, resulting in their deaths, and framed Sirius Black for the betrayal. Pettigrew faked his own death (for which Sirius Black was blamed) and lived with the Weasley family in the form of Scabbers the rat until Sirius Black escaped Azkaban Prison and recognised him. The actor who plays Peter Pettigrew (in human form) in the Harry Potter film franchise is Timothy Spall.


Who was the original owner of the invisibility cloak in 'Harry Potter'?

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What films are better Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter?

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What was Scabbers real name in Harry Potter?

'Scabbers' was a rat owned by Ron Weasley in the first three Harry Potter books (1991-94). In 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', Ron reveals Scabbers used to belong to Percy, but was given to Ron when Percy got an owl as a present. In 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban', it is revealed that 'Scabbers' is actually an Animagus (wizard who can turn into an animal) by the name of Peter Pettigrew. Pettigrew was the friend of James Potter (Harry's father), Remus Lupin and Sirius Black. He betrayed James and Lily Potter's location to Voldemort, resulting in their deaths, and framed Sirius Black for the betrayal. Pettigrew faked his own death (for which Sirius Black was blamed) and lived with the Weasley family in the form of Scabbers the rat until Sirius Black escaped Azkaban Prison and recognised him. The actor who plays Peter Pettigrew (in human form) in the Harry Potter film franchise is Timothy Spall.


Has Harry Potter ever met Selena Gomez?

given that harry potter is a fictional character, i doubt it


What magical power Harry Potter mother had given to him?

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His invisibility cloak.


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"Bone of the father, unknowingly given", "Flesh of a servant, willingly given", and blood of an enemy (but I forget the quote for that one). Sources: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling


How long did Harry Potter speak parseltounge?

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What were J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter books?

* Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone (1997) * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998) * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999) * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000) * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003) * Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2006) * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007) * Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2001) * Quidditch Through the Ages (2001) * The Tales of Beedle the Bard (2007) Joanne Kathleen Rowling, the famous authoress of the worldwide Harry Potter series has written quite a large number of books other than about the magic boy. She wrote her first book at the age of 6, named "THE RABBIT". And many other such childrens' books have been published. More information can be found on www.jkrowling.com.


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