Assignment 4

The Dumbledore Family


Below you will find several homework options to choose from, and you can choose from any of the following. The first 30 points earned will count as homework and anything over that, up to a total of 60 points earned, will count as extra credit (but I can't give you credit for more than 60 points total).

Please send your homework to holfamstudies@gmail.com. Your homework and extra credit should be sent in the same email.

The subject line should be "Family Studies –Assignment 4"

Don't forget to put your HOL name and House at the top of your email.

This assignment is due no later than January 15th /June 15th, 11:59 pm HOL time


True or False (worth 2 points each for a total of 10 points):


  1. Based on the lesson, the Dumbledore family has three children, two boys and a girl

  2. Gellert Grindelwald was Aberforth's friend

  3. Aberforth punched Albus in the nose at Ariana's funeral

  4. Aberforth is the barman at the Hog's Head Inn

  5. Percival Dumbledore died when his kids were very young.


Multiple Choice (worth 2 points each for a total of 10 points):

  1. Why is the name 'Dumbledore' most famous?

a. Because of Albus Dumbledore's great achievements and skill with magic.

b. Because of Percival's dislike of muggles

c. Because of the death of Ariana

2. How did Kendra Dumbledore die?

a. old age

b. when Ariana accidentally lost control of her magic

c. in Azkaban


3. How old was Ariana when the first incident occured?

a. six years old

b. seven years old

c. eight years old


4. Where did the Dumbledore's live before moving to Godric's Hollow?

a. Ottery St Catchpole

b. Hogsmeade

c. Mould-on-the-Wold

5. Who did Aberforth blame for Ariana's death?

a. Grindelwald

b. Albus

c. himself

Fill in the blanks (Worth 2 points each) :

  1. Albus wanted to _______ the ________ of his __________ and focus on becoming a more ___________ wizard.

  2. Aberforth blamed Albus for _________ ____________ and at the ________ punched Albus and broke his ________.

  3. Percival got the _______________ of being a muggle-hater for ___________- the boys because he did not want to expose _____________ _____________.

  4. Interestingly, the Dumbledore family had both ___________ and ____________ ____________.

  5. However, when Albus ___________ and wanted to _________ the world ________ _______ occurred.

Opinion (Worth 10 Points each, minimum 50 words each for full credit, OR choose one (1) for 150 words minimum for 30 points):


  1. Put yourself in Ariana Dumbledore's shoes. How did you feel when the boys attacked you after seeing you perform magic? What was going through your head?

  2. Do you think that Percival not exposing Ariana's secret once he was being sent to Azkaban was foolish, brave, or something else entirely? Do you see it as him being selfless?

  3. Who do you hold most accountable for Ariana's death, if anyone?

Writing Option (worth 15 points):

I'd like to learn more about accidental wandless magic. What is it? What are some examples of others using this type of magic? Minimum of 100 words for full credit.


Creative Option (worth 15 points):

Create an image of what you believe Albus Dumbledore would see in the Mirror of Erised, even if it's just socks!


Puzzle Option (worth 15 points):

Solve the following Tents and Trees Puzzle. Click here for a larger image.

Image shows Tents and Trees puzzle.