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Hogwarts School
School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Motto: Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus (Latin: "Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon")
Established c. AD 1000
Dilys Derwent, Phineas Nigellus Black, Armando Dippet & Albus Dumbledore
Head: Dolores Umbridge, Severus Snape & Minerva McGonagall
Location: Scotland, UK
Enrollment: Children with magical abilities are enrolled at birth and sent acceptance letters at age eleven.
Permanent Residents: Rubeus Hagrid, Filius Flitwick, Rolanda Hooch, Firenze, Sybill Trelawney, Pomona Sprout
Argus Filch & Mrs. Norris, Peeves & the Hogwarts Ghosts
A school of magic for witches & wizards
between the ages of 11 & 17 living in The United Kingdom & The Republic of Ireland.
Hogwarts appears to be the only such school in the British Isles & is located in Scotland. The school has numerous charms & spells on & around it
that makes it impossible for any muggle to locate it - they can't see the
school, only ruins & several warnings of danger. While Hogwarts is a total institution, its status is not discussed in great detail, but it is known to be
a co-educational,
secondary boarding school. Education at Hogwarts is not compulsory, with some students being homeschooled. There are about 600 - 1000 students at Hogwarts.
The Headmaster or Headmistress, assisted by a Deputy Headmaster or
Headmistress, undertakes management of the school. The Head is answerable to the twelve-member Board of Governors.
It is unclear how Hogwarts is funded; it is insinuated that the families pay for the students at least partially (when able). Tom Riddle
says that he can not afford to go to Hogwarts, to which Dumbledore replies, "There is a fund at Hogwarts for those who require assistance to buy books and
robes," as students are required to purchase their own textbooks, uniform & other supplies. The Ministry of Magic's efforts to take control of the
school imply that it is a publicly funded school, though no mention of where the Ministry receives its funds is made.
Other Forms Of Wizarding Education
There are two other schools of magicmentioned by name: one, Beauxbatons
Academy of Magic, is located in France, while
the Durmstrang Magical Institute is assumed to be located somewhere in
Eastern Europe or Scandinavia (since its uniform includes thick furs, & since the students found the British climate more appealing. Dumbledore implores
the Hogwarts students to welcome
their friends from the north. The name of a possible school, the Salem Witches' Institute, is only mentioned in relation to a number of
middle-aged witches & is not confirmed if it is indeed a school of magic in the United States. It is possible, however, that the 'witches'
institute' is wordplay on Women's Institutes. There is also mention of an unnamed school in Brazil.It is also possible for adults to study magic by
distance learning, a method attempted by Argus Filch, as
Harry inadvertently discovered in his second year that Filch was attempting to teach himself basic magic from a "KWIKSPELL" correspondence course in
beginners' magic,
and also by homeschooling.
Enrollment
A magical quill at Hogwarts detects the birth of magical children, & writes their names into a large parchment book. Every year, a teacher (in
recent years, Professor McGonagall) checks this book
& sends a letter to the children who will have turned eleven years old by August 31. Acceptance or declination of a place at Hogwarts must be posted by
July 31. The letter also contains a list of supplies like spellbooks, uniform & other things that the student will need. The prospective student is
expected to buy all the necessary materials, normally from shops in Diagon Alley, a secret street near Charing
Cross Road in London. Students who cannot afford their supplies can receive financial aid from the school, as was the case with the young orphan Tom Riddle.
Letters to Muggle-born witches & wizards, who may not be aware of their powers & are unfamiliar with the concealed wizarding world, are delivered in person by a member of Hogwarts staff, who then explain to
the parents/guardians about magical society,
& reassure them regarding this news. They also provide assistance to the family in regards to buying supplies & gaining access to Diagon Alley.
Each student is allowed to bring a cat, toad, or owl. However, Ron Weasley brings a rat & Ginny Weasley brings a Pygmy Puff, so other pets may be allowed. First year students require
equipment for their different subjects. Equipment listed in the acceptance
letter includes: a wand, a standard size 2 pewter cauldron, a set of brass scales, a set of glass or crystal phials, a kit of basic potion
ingredients, and a telescope. The Hogwarts uniform consists of plain work robes in black, as well as a plain black hat, a pair of protective gloves, & a
black winter cloak with silver fastenings. Each uniform must contain the wearer's name tag.
More Hogwarts Information
The Phoenix
The phoenix is a mythical sacred firebird in ancient Phoenicia mythology, and in myths derived from it. The Phoenix is a symbol of fierce destruction by fire, followed by glorious rebirth.
Said to live for 500 or 1461 years (depending on the source), the phoenix is a bird with beautiful gold and red plumage. At the end of its life-cycle the phoenix builds itself a nest of cinnamon twigs that it then ignites; both nest and bird burn fiercely and are reduced to ashes, from which a new, young phoenix arises. The new phoenix is destined to live, usually, as long as the old one. In some stories, the new phoenix embalms the ashes of the old phoenix in an egg made of myrrh and deposits it in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis ("the city of the sun" in Greek). The bird was also said to regenerate when hurt or wounded by a foe, thus being almost immortal and invincible - a symbol of fire and divinity.
The Phoenix is used in many popular movies and books, in which it is actually a bird with the power to summon conflagration around it. It is also featured in Harry Potter, in which its tears have healing abilities. "Which came first, the Phoenix or the Fire?" The answer is that a Circle has no beginning.
Originally, the phoenix was identified by the Egyptians as a stork or heron-like bird called a benu, known from the Book of the Dead and other Egyptian texts as one of the sacred symbols of worship at Heliopolis, closely associated with the rising sun and the Egyptian sun-god Ra.
All About Me
Name: Phoenix Halliwell
Age: 25
Wand: 15" Holly; Phoenix Tail Feather Core
House: Gryffindor
Job: Applying for teaching position at Hogwarts
Pet(s): A calico cat named Precious, who is fat and lazy, but loves "talking" to her stuffed
teddy bear when she thinks she is alone; a Snow Owl with bright blue eyes named LunaBright (lives with my family most of the time)
Physical Appearance: Pretty average. I'm 5'4 with wavy brown hair and blue eyes.
Unfortunately, I have to wear glasses for seeing things far away. I have an average build - flying is the best exercise.
Heritage: Pure blood mother, muggle father, a twin sister, a brother in Year 7, and a sister in Year 1.
Nationality: I am caucasion; my ancestors are from Ireland, Holland, Germany, Native America and possibly other areas as well.
Background: I was born in the United States, but my mom wanted us to have a great education, so we moved to London when I was 10. It
was rough moving to a new country, but it was worth it. It was 1993 and my sister and I received our Hogwarts letters and a new adventure was upon us. We both
got into Gryffindor, home of the brave, and loved every new experience. I learned so much from Hogwarts and met so many new people. It was one of the best
times of my life. I graduated in 1999, and then moved back to the States.
Likes: Definitely love to eat, especially candy. It may not be good for you, but it sure tastes wonderful; and I love to sleep. I do
enjoy hanging out with my twin and our friends. Visiting Hagrid is always a blast, just like learning new things and meeting new people. I love to walk around
the castle grounds, go to Quidditch games and spending time in the library. And, of course I like guys - especially the cuties.
Dislikes: Meeting new people is great, but what I don't like are those who chew with their mouth open, those who are
racists/bigots, snobby, and people who think they know everything. Because they don't.
Favorite Subject: Potions & Charms
Least Favorite Subject: Arithmancy
Personality: I love people, and I've been told I'm a good friend. I do my best to be fully loyal and I listen to any problems
they have. Although, when I give my opinions, they don't always listen to me, but I do my best to protect those I love. I'm funny, nice, and bright. I
tend to act like a dork sometimes, especially when I'm trying to be funny, but I just like taking care of others and making them happy.
I'm also an entertainment junkie - books, TV, movies, music. I love animals, especially dogs, and I love to collect things, like snow globes, figurines,
etc...
The downside is, is that I can be a bit moody at times, but I try my best to keep my emotions in check around others so as to not take it out on
them.
Potions - Outstanding
Charms - Exceeds Expectations
Herbology - Acceptable
Transfiguration - Grade Coming Soon
Divination - Grade Coming Soon
Muggle Studies - Outstanding
Care of Magical Creatures - Outstanding
Arithmancy - Acceptable
D.A.D.A. - Outstanding
History of Magic - Exceeds Expectations
Astronomy - Acceptable
N.E.W.T.'s: Grades coming soon.
W.O.M.B.A.T.S.: Grades coming soon.
Half Blood Prince
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Harry Potter Quotes
Ron: Oh bloody hell.
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Hermione: Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to bed before
either of you comes up with an idea to get us killed - or worse, expelled.
Ron: She really needs to sort out her priorities!
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Hagrid: I shouldn't have said that. I should not have said
that.
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Hagrid: You're a wizard, Harry!
Harry: I'm a what?
Harry: I can't be a wizard. I'm just Harry... just Harry.
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Dumbledore: [about Every Flavor Beans] I was unfortunate enough in
my youth to come across a vomit-flavored one, and since then I'm afraid I've rather lost my liking for them. But, I think I could be safe with a nice
toffee. [eats one] ...Ah, alas. Earwax.
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Ron: [said to Hermione after she freezes Neville] You're a
little scary sometimes, you know that? Brilliant... but scary.
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Dumbledore: It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your
enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends.
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Myrtle: Oh, Harry? If you die down there, you're welcome to
share my toilet.
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Hagrid: And I'd just like to say that, if it hadn't been
for you, Harry, & Ron, & Hermione of course, I would... I'd still be You-Know-Where. So I'd juste like to say: thanks.
Harry: There's no Hogwarts without you, Hagrid.
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Harry: It's a snake skin.
Ron: Bloody hell. Whoever shed this must be 60 feet long, or more. [Lockhart passes out][to Harry] Heart of a
lion, this one.
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Snape: Weasley's wand causes devastation with the simplest
spells. We'll be sending Potter to the hospital wing in a matchbox.
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Professor Trelawney: Your aura is pulsing my dear. Are you in the beyond? I think you are.
Ron: Sure...
Professor Trelawney: Look at the cup... tell me what you see.
Ron: Oh yeah, um... well, um, Harry's got sort of a wonky cross...[checks the book] ...that's 'trials & suffering'. And
that there could be the sun & that's... [checks book again] ...'happiness'. So you're gonna suffer, but you're gonna be happy about
it.
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Dumbledore: For in dreams, we enter a world that is entirely our own. Let him swim in the
deepest ocean or glide over the highest cloud.
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Peter: What would you have done, Sirius?
Sirius: I would have died! I would have died rather than betray my friends!
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Hagrid: I take after my mum. Though I didn't know her very well, she left when I was
about three. Broke my dad's heart, though. You know, he was a tiny little feller, my dad. I could pick him up at the age of six, with one hand, & put
him up on the dresser. [He and Olympe laugh] He laughed so hard at that! And then he died, about when I started school. So I had to make
my own way, so to speak... but enough about me. What about you?
