puzzlers, and possible sollutions to puzzles

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No: HPFGUIDX 39222

I have a few puzzlers I'd like your opinions on. Feel free to point 
me to other threads if they have been debated before.

Puzzle #1: Why isn't Hermione in Ravenclaw?

According to the sorting hat, Gryffindor is for the bold and brave, 
while Ravenclaw is for the smart and clever. Now while Hermione 
always come through in the end, I would not call her particularly 
brave. Her inteligence however is out of this world. Isn't she a 
clear candidate for Ravenclaw rather than Gryffindor?


Puzzle #2: Was James Potter an orphan?

Why have we not heard anything about James Potter's family? Does this 
mean he doesn't have any living relatives at all? If so, what 
happened to them?

My theory is that James was brought up in a Muggle orphanage, like 
Tom Riddle. Does anyone else have any opions or theories on this one?


Puzzle #3: Butterbeer, why couldn't Ron and Hermione bring back a 
bottle for Harry?

There is a simple sollution to this one. At Rosmerta's they serve 
butterbeer in tankards, so R and H couldn't bring it back. That 
doesn't mean it's not sold in bottles in a normal shop. Remember, 
this was R and H first ever visit to Hogsmeade, while the Weasly 
twins probably know the village inside out.


Puzzle #4: The Shrieking Shak

Why didn't the Weasly twins ever investigate the Shrieking Shak? We 
know they have been caught in the forbidden forrest, and that they 
just love exploring out of bonds places. Wouldn't something like the 
most haunted house in Britain  serve as a virtual magnet on Fred and 
George?


Puzzle #5: Who is head of Ravenclaw?

Gryffindor = McGonagall
Slytherin = Snape
Hufflepuff = Sprout
Ravenclaw = ?



That's all for now. I'll post more puzzles later.

Varana