Harry Potter: 10 Memes That Would Definitely Confuse Muggles

Harry Potter took the world by storm, but there are still many people who are yet to watch or read the franchise. Every fan knows that muggles have no knowledge of the Wizarding World and are totally oblivious, but they are able to have magical children, like Hermione’s parents.

So, for those without magic, the Wizarding World is a wee bit confusing. People who have not experienced Harry Potter, are also muggles in a way, as they are yet to experience, and are unaware of the magic that awaits them. These memes are a hilarious nod to this obliviousness.

10 The Hogwarts Grading System

Anyone who isn’t aware of the Hogwarts grading system would be confused by this text post. This includes parents who are pr0bably seeing their child’s report card for the first time with the magical grading system. Of course, there could always be a key on the page to signify the meaning of the letters, but on the off chance there isn’t, an “A” is one of the highest marks besides A+ in the muggle world.

However, an “A” in this instance means “Acceptable,” which is the lowest passing grade in the Wizarding World. So with this in mind, thescamanderboys brings up a likely scenario.

9 Quidditch

Quidditch is one of the biggest sports in the Wizarding World. In Hogwarts, the Houses have their own teams and play against each other. But it’s much bigger than Hogwarts. In Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire, the Quidditch World Cup, which is held every four years, is introduced up close and personal.

It’s magical, energetic, enthusiastic, and exhilarating. In the muggle world, there are similar events such as the Olympics and the Fifa World Cup, but as hogwartscastle points out, nothing is better than a game of Quidditch.

8 You-Know-Who

Names have great power in the Wizarding World. When “He Who Must Not Be Named” came to power, the wizarding community was terrified of what he could do. In the final book, anyone who used his name could be traced.

The name “Voldemort” comes from French origins, meaning “flight of death” and he gave it to himself, having loathed his given name. He is known by his followers as “The Dark Lord.” Voldemort dominated the Wizarding World, and as harrypottermemes shows, no one should dare speak his name.

7 Phrases You Can Hear

Hufflepufflftv has taken some of the most memorable quotes from the series, the ones that can be “heard” when read. For people who have never read or watched the series, these words and phrases are simply typed in Caps Lock or drawn out – the pronunciation and emotion are missing.

For fans of the series, these are some moments that are difficult to erase, mainly because of their hilarity, prominence, and inflection. They had a big impact on readers and viewers alike.

6 Harry’s “Death”

Harry needed to die to kill the Horcrux inside of him, in order to kill Voldemort. Had Harry not died, Voldemort would still have a tether, meaning Harry would never be able to defeat him. After Harry “died,” he had the choice to pass on or go back to the land of the living. He chose to return and fulfill his destiny, as shown in this meme by the.maraudersmemes.

For those who aren’t familiar with Horcruxes and the concept of the splitting of one’s soul, Harry’s death doesn’t make much sense, but it was a vital part of the series and set up from the very beginning.

5 Hogwarts Education

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is an esteemed place of education, but do they learn any muggle fundamentals? There is, of course, Muggle Studies as a subject, but is basic math and the like taught?

This might seem a valid question to be asking as a muggle, just as iwishlilbwasmygrandpa questions here. The likelihood is that they learn basic math and language skills before going to Hogwarts. Then the English, math, and science of the Wizarding World are most likely taught during their education, while also learning about their economics and Ministry.

4 Safety Logic

Makes no sense huh? Muggles aren’t alone in this one. Hogwarts logic is something that many fans, including pottergerms, have trouble understanding. How could a magical school which faces so much danger during the school year, prevent its students from a village excursion without permission but allow them to enter a life-endangering tournament?

Is it a simple answer of safety, liability, and responsibility? Either way, Harry wasn’t having it and snuck into Hogsmeade using the Marauder’s Map, even though Sirius Black was looking for him.

3 “The Dog Ate My Homework”

Hermionespriorities puts Sirius in a very likely situation with Remus, James, and Peter. “The dog ate my homework,” has given Sirius in Animagus form a hilarious opportunity, as his Animagus is a dog.

An Animagus is a witch or wizard who can transform themselves into an animal at their will, but they can’t choose what animal they turn into. It is simply the animal that most represents them. It is a very complex process and they must be registered once they succeed. Sirius, James, and Peter, however, were unregistered and did it so they could keep Remus company in his Werewolf form.

2 Unicorn Blood

The powers of unicorn blood are revealed to readers and viewers in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.  “The blood of a unicorn will keep you alive, even if you are an inch from death, but at a terrible price. You have slain something pure and defenseless to save yourself, and you will have but a half-life, a cursed life, from the moment the blood touches your lips.”

Voldemort and Quirrell drink unicorn blood after slaying one in the Forbidden Forest. Ommanyte hilariously compares the effects of drinking coffee to drinking unicorn blood.

1 Hagrid’s Nonchalance

In the muggle world, guns are deadly and threatening weapons. Vernon Dudley possesses one in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and uses it for protection against Hagrid. Hagrid, however, is a half-giant who has a magical umbrella.

In the Wizarding World, wands are used for almost everything magical. They don’t use guns for duels, they use wands. Hagrid doesn’t have to use magic against Vernon though, he simply uses his strength to bend the rifle and make the firearm a useless piece of scrap metal. His nonchalance is highlighted in this meme by harrypottermemes.

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