Harry Potter Fans discussion

So as you all probably know you must answer a riddle to be let into the Ravenclaw Common room so I thought it would be fun to post some riddles here and see if anyone can guess the correct answer!

ooooh cool!

When is 99 more than 100? Ask for answer if needed! No cheating...

When it's in negatives?

Nope, that’s a pretty good guess though.

umm I don't know. I'm not a true Ravenclaw, I cry.

In temperatures?

Still guessing! You all have had great answers, but keep on guessing.

In time?

On a microwave. 99 means 1:39 seconds, whereas 100 means one minute.

ohhhh

lol didn't think of that

It's shorter than the rest, but when you're happy, you raise it up like it's the best. What is it?

A thumbs up?

RIGHT 😄👍🏻

yaaaaay

What five letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it? 😊🤔

oooooh, I've heard this one before!

Shorter ?

Short

Yup😁

11 take away 1 is equal to 10.
But 9 take away 1 is also equal to 10.
How is this possible? 🤓🤔

Could it be that 9 happens to be a negative number? So, -9-1=-10?

Oh sherbet!
So so sorry!
Ummm.... not a bad thought, but unfortunately that is not the correct answer.
If you'd like a hint, let me know.

Bibliogothica wrote: "11 take away 1 is equal to 10.
But 9 take away 1 is also equal to 10.
How is this possible? 🤓🤔"


(11) base 10 -(1) base 10= 1*10^1+ 1*10^0-1*10^0=11-1=10

(9) base 10-(1) base 10= 8=> 10 base 8=1*8^1+0*8^0=8

Nope.
But wow, that is some deep thinking.

it is possible in roman numbers;
XI (take away the I and it will become X//ten)
IX (take away the I and it will also become X)

And we have a winner! :D

Wow!! Great thinking ...

Lol @Ravi you are definitely a Ravenclaw

Ghaid wrote: "Lol @Ravi you are definitely a Ravenclaw"

nope, Slytherin :P

Lol 😂

On of the most famous riddels...Why is a Raven like a Writing desk?

“Because it can produce a few notes, though they are very flat; and it is never put with the wrong end in front! The early issues of the revision spell "never" as "nevar", ie "raven" with the wrong end in front.”
Lewis Carroll describe it that way. I’m using a direct quote from the author.

Avengingwarrior wrote: "“Because it can produce a few notes, though they are very flat; and it is never put with the wrong end in front! The early issues of the revision spell "never" as "nevar", ie "raven" with the wrong..."
Yep! Another acceptable answer would have been that they both have "legs" and "feet".

What is black and white, and red all over?

Lol a book with a read cover ??

A newspaper.

I build bridges of silver, and crowns of gold. Who am I?

Tyler wrote: "I build bridges of silver, and crowns of gold. Who am I?"

sulphur ?

I want to answer ine

Is someone gonna add another riddle?

The answer is a dentist. Someone can add a riddle if they want to.

This is an easy one
What gets wet when it dries and dries when it’s wet?

Gets wet when it dries
And dries when it’s
Wet

I’ll tell the answer tomm if no one can get it

Towel

Ding ding ding!!!

You’re right

WE HAVE A WINNER 🥳