250+ Category: Harry Potter Writing Prompts
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The Indomitable Quidditch Fan
Tell the story of an unyielding Quidditch fan who follows every World Cup ardently.
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The Inventing of a new Quidditch Maneuver
Write a tale behind the creation of a groundbreaking new Quidditch maneuver seen in the World Cup.
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Secret Behind Magical Mascots
Write about a magical mascot of a Quidditch team—it’s origin story and unique magical abilities.
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The Comeback Story
Craft a tale about an underestimated team that goes on to win the Quidditch World Cup.
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Altercation in the Air
Write about a fierce mid-air clash between two world-famous Seekers during a Quidditch World Cup match.
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The Unsung Spectator
Narrate the experience of a spectator watching the thrilling action of the Triwizard Tournament.
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The Fourth Champion’s Perspective
Explore the Triwizard Tournament through the perspective of a Hogwarts student who wished to be the fourth champion but wasn’t chosen.
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Triwizard Champion’s Letter
Write a heartfelt letter from a Triwizard champion to their parents explaining their fear and excitement.
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The Rejected Triwizard Tournament Task
Create your own original Triwizard Tournament task that was initially approved but ended up rejected.
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Unseen Champion’s Identity
Imagine you were an unnoticed Triwizard champion. Elaborate on your journey.
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Path to the Dark Side
Trace the journey of a character who, like Tom Riddle, was lured into the Dark Arts.
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Dark Ritual Gone Wrong
Explore a scenario where a student attempts an illicit Dark Arts spell, but it backfires.
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The Lost Incantation
Unearth a long-lost powerful spell and detail the adventure that ensues as a result.
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Spell of Revealing Truths
You’ve crafted a spell that reveals people’s deepest secrets. Explore the thrill, guilt and chaos that ensues.
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Mixing Potions and Spells
Create a scenario in which a magic potion and a spell interact in an unexpected way.
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Crafting the Ultimate Counter-Curse
Write about designing a universal counter-spell that can reverse any magic. How would it affect the magic world?
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Conjuring the Unknown
Imagine you’ve created a spell that can summon something that hasn’t been discovered or seen before. What is it?
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Echo of the Eagle
Imagine a conversation with the bronze, eagle-shaped knocker on the Ravenclaw door. What riddles does it pose? How do you answer?
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Ravenclaw’s Challenges
Write a short story illustrating a major challenge a Ravenclaw might face and how they would overcome it.
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The Shape of Creativity
Write about an object of your own creation, imagining it to be as wondrous and unique as Rowena Ravenclaw’s diadem.
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Unlocking Wit Beyond Measure
Write a narrative in which you gain access to a hidden knowledge or secret, much like how Ravenclaws can enter their house only by answering a riddle.
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The Hufflepuff Heirloom
Imagine you have found an old Hufflepuff heirloom, describe the artifact and the story behind it.
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Understanding The House Ghost
Write a story about your interaction with the Hufflepuff House ghost, the Fat Friar.
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Mysterious Herbology Discovery
Your Hufflepuff character makes a surprising discovery in the Herbology class, describe the finding and its implications.
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The Badger’s Courage
Write about a situation where you, as a Hufflepuff, have to stand up for your friends in a fearless way.
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Hufflepuff’s Heart
Imagine you are a Hufflepuff student facing a challenging situation, record your thoughts, feelings, and actions.
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A Scar’s Story
Imagine you received a scar from an unforgettable event, write the story behind this scar.
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Defeating Your Personal Voldemort
Write about a time when you faced your biggest fear or challenge and came out victorious.
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Brotherhood Bonds
Pen down a moment when your friends were there for you when you needed them the most.
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Finding Your Inner Lion
Describe a time when you showed leadership, and the lessons you learned from it.
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Bravery in Face of Fear
Write about a moment you were extremely afraid, but still had to show bravery.
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The Sly Serpent’s Diary
Write a series of diary entries, recording the life of a Slytherin student throughout a semester at Hogwarts.
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Beneath The Green and Silver
Delve into what it truly means to be a part of House Slytherin, beyond the stereotypes.
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Ambitious Aspirations
Describe your greatest ambition and what you would do to achieve it, embodying the spirit of a Slytherin.
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Parseltongue Parley
Construct dialogue for a conversation held entirely in Parseltongue, the language of snakes.
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The Muggle Student
Describe a story where a muggle is accidentally accepted into Hogwarts and they decide to stay.
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Alternate House
Write a story about a fifth Hogwarts house and create its qualities and the types of students it would attract.
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The Fourth Deathly Hallow
Introduce a fourth Deathly Hallow into the wizarding world. What is it and how does it impact the story?
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Potter-less Wizarding World
Imagine a world where Harry Potter did not exist. How would the story unfold, and how would the characters’ lives be different?
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The Unseen Room
Write a story about discovering a new room in Hogwarts that even the teachers didn’t know about.
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Muggle Imbroglio
Write a story involving a Muggle who accidentally stumbles into the Wizarding World.
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Patronus Journey
Delve deep into a character’s happiest memory that would be strong enough to conjure a fully-formed Patronus.
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Magical Artifacts Encounter
Describe an encounter with an iconic magical artifact from Harry Potter’s world.
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The Hogwarts House Dilemma
Create a story where a character’s placement into a different Hogwarts house alters their destiny.
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Spellbinding Memories
Write about the first time your Harry Potter character discovered they were a wizard or witch