What was the name of the tree that Harry and Ron crashed into?

What was the name of the tree that Harry and Ron crashed into?

The Whomping Willow

What kind of tree is the Whomping Willow based on?

Beech tree

Why did they plant the Whomping Willow?

The Whomping Willow was planted around the year 1971 to cover up the opening of a secret passage leading from the Hogwarts grounds to the Shrieking Shack in the village of Hogsmeade.

Are there two Whomping Willow?

Two at Hogwarts Although it is an interesting thought, the whomping Willow in the Training Grounds (CoS) is not there in Prisoner of Azkaban, so I think it is only one.

Did Dumbledore know that Sirius was innocent?

Dumbledore didn’t know for certain that Sirius was innocent, and for the most part, it didn’t matter. Sirius wasn’t useful. Also, see Remus – Dumbledore saw no use for him, so didn’t help him.

Did Sirius actually kill anyone?

Sirius Black was sentenced without a trial to life imprisonment in Azkaban for betraying James and Lily Potter to Lord Voldemort, and murdering their friend, Peter Pettigrew and twelve Muggles.

Who killed 13 people in Harry Potter?

The Massacre in London occurred on 1 November, 1981 when Peter Pettigrew killed twelve Muggles with an extremely powerful explosive curse (likely the Blasting Curse), leading to the false conviction and imprisonment of Sirius Black. This event was one of the most infamous massacres in recent times.

Did Dumbledore know Peter was a spy?

Dumbledore was a world-class genius, but he is not omniscient. He already knew there was a spy in the Order who was friendly with the Potters, perhaps even close friends.

Was Sirius Black a bad guy?

Sirius Black is not a bad person. He is a flawed person but with a good heart and a mind. His loyalty is unquivering and he definitely makes for a good friend. But he is also too arrogant and cannot admit that he could be in the wrong as well.

Who did Sirius Black kill?

Pettigrew