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Hogwarts

Not to be confused withHogwort.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry(/ˈhɒɡwɔːrts/) is a fictionalboarding schoolofmagicfor young wizards. It is the primary setting for the first six novels in theHarry Potterseries byJ. K. Rowling,and also serves as a major setting in theWizarding Worldmedia franchise.[2]

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Model of Hogwarts atWarner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making ofHarry Potter
UniverseHarry Potter
First appearanceHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone(1997)
In-universe information
Type
Foundedc. 9th/10th century
LocationScotland
OwnerMinistry of Magic
MottoDraco dormiens nunquam titillandus[a]

In the novels, Hogwarts is described as acoeducational,secondaryboarding schoolthat enrolls children from ages eleven to eighteen.[3]According to Rowling, any child in Britain who shows magical ability is invited to attend the school.[4][5]The Wizarding World website states that Hogwarts was founded in theHighlands of Scotlandsometime between the9thand10th centurybyGodric Gryffindor,Helga Hufflepuff,Rowena RavenclawandSalazar Slytherin.[6][7]Rowling has offered varying accounts of how many students are enrolled at Hogwarts at any given time.[8][9]

In a 1999 interview, Rowling said she envisioned Hogwarts as a place that offers security to the orphanedHarry Potter.She said that she made Hogwarts a boarding school because many important plot events occur at night.[10]Several writers have suggested that Rowling took the name "Hogwarts" from the 1954 bookHow to Be ToppbyGeoffrey Willans.The book describes a fictional play titled "The Hogwarts" and a fictional school headmaster named "Hoggwart".[11][12]Rowling, however, said she may have unknowingly derived the name "Hogwarts" from the name of thehogwortplant.[13][14]

Castle and grounds

Rowling has described Hogwarts as a "huge, rambling, quite scary-looking castle, with a jumble of towers and battlements". She said the castle is supported by magic.[4]The school grounds have sloping lawns, vegetable gardens and greenhouses. There is a pitch for playing the wizard sportQuidditch,and a large wooded area known as the Forbidden Forest. There is also a lake, which is home tomerpeople,grindylowsand a giant squid. Wizards cannotApparate(teleport) on Hogwarts grounds, but there are several hidden passages that lead out of the school.[15]InHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire(2000), it is explained thatMuggles(non-magical people) cannot see Hogwarts because there are numerous enchantments on it.[16]

A version of Hogwarts castle atUniversal Islands of Adventureamusement park in Orlando, Florida.

A subterranean area of the castle known as the Chamber of Secrets is introduced in the second novel,Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets(1998). In the novel, the young studentGinny Weasleyis forced to open the Chamber by theDarkwizardVoldemort.From the Chamber emerges a deadlyBasilisk,which attacks students until Harry kills it. A magical room called theRoom of Requirementis also located in Hogwarts. It only appears when someone needs it, and contains whatever the person requires. InOrder of the Phoenix(2003), Harry holds meetings of his student group Dumbledore's Army in the Room of Requirement. InHalf-Blood Prince(2005),Draco Malfoyuses the room to hide and repair aVanishing Cabinet,which allows him to smuggle Voldemort'sDeath Eatersinto Hogwarts.

Houses

When a first-year student arrives at Hogwarts, the magicalSorting Hatis placed on their head. It examines their mind and assigns them to aHousebased on their abilities, personality, and preferences. Hogwarts has four Houses, each named after one of the founders of the school. Throughout the school year, the Houses compete for the House Cup, gaining and losing points based on actions such as performance in class and rule violations. The House with the highest end-of-year total wins and has its colours displayed in the Great Hall during the following school year. Each House also has its own Quidditch team that competes for the Quidditch Cup. Each House is under the authority of one of the Hogwarts professors. The four Houses are described below.

  • Gryffindorvalues courage, nerve, and chivalry. Gryffindor's mascot is a lion, and the Head of House isMinerva McGonagall.The Gryffindor dormitories are in a high tower, and students must use a password to gain entry. According to Rowling, Gryffindor corresponds roughly to the element offire.[17]
  • Hufflepuffvalues hard work, patience, justice, and loyalty. Hufflepuff's mascot is a badger, and the Head of House isPomona Sprout.Rowling said that Hufflepuff corresponds roughly to the element ofearth.[17]
  • Ravenclawvalues intelligence, learning, wisdom, and wit.[18][19]The house mascot is an eagle in the novels and a raven in theHarry PotterandFantastic Beastsfilms. In the novels, the Head of Ravenclaw House isFilius Flitwick.The dormitories are in Ravenclaw Tower, and students must solve a riddle to gain entry. Ravenclaw corresponds roughly to the element ofair.[17]
  • Slytherinvalues ambition, cunning, leadership, and resourcefulness. The mascot of Slytherin is a serpent.Severus Snapeis the Head of Slytherin House until he becomes headmaster, at which pointHorace Slughornassumes the position. The Slytherin dormitories are accessed by speaking a password in front of a stone wall in the dungeons, which causes a hidden door to open. Slytherin corresponds roughly to the element ofwater.[17]

Each year, two fifth-year students from each House are selected asprefects.The position grants them certain privileges and the authority to give detentions for infractions. The leaders of the student body, thehead girl and head boy,are chosen from among the seventh-year students. Hogwarts students in their third year or higher are allowed to visit the nearby wizarding village ofHogsmeade.

Subjects

The novels mention twelve subjects which are taught at Hogwarts. Astronomy, Charms, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Herbology, History of Magic, Potions, and Transfiguration are required subjects for the first five years. At the start of their third year, students must choose at least two additional subjects. The five elective subjects are Ancient Runes, Arithmancy, Care of Magical Creatures, Divination and Muggle Studies. Students must also take flying lessons during their first year, and may take Apparition lessons during their sixth year.

  • Ancient Runesis a generally theoretical subject that studies ancientrunic scripts.It is taught by Bathsheda Babbling.
  • Arithmancy(also known asnumerology) is a branch of magic concerned with the magical properties of numbers. It is a favourite subject of Hermione Granger. Arithmancy is taught by Septima Vector.
  • Astronomyclasses are held in the Astronomy tower and are taught by Aurora Sinistra. Lessons involve observation of the night sky with telescopes.
  • Care of Magical Creaturesteaches students how to care formagical beasts.During Harry's first two years at Hogwarts, the class is taught bySilvanus Kettleburn.Starting in Harry's third year,Rubeus Hagridis the professor. When Hagrid is absent, the class is taught byWilhelmina Grubbly-Plank.
  • Charmsis the class that teaches incantations for bewitchment. Rowling has described Charms as a type of magic concerned with giving objects new properties.[20]Charms lessons are described in the novels as frequently noisy and chaotic.[21]The subject is taught byFilius Flitwick.
  • Defence Against the Dark Artsteaches practical techniques to defend against the magicalDark Arts.Throughout the series, the class is taught at various points byQuirinus Quirrell,Gilderoy Lockhart,Remus Lupin,Barty Crouch Jr(impersonatingAlastor "Mad-eye" Moody),Dolores Umbridge,Severus Snape,andAmycus Carrow.Due to the fact that no professor remains in the position for more than a year, the Hogwarts headmasterAlbus Dumbledoresuggests thatVoldemortjinxed the subject because his application to teach it was rejected.[22]The existence of this jinx was eventually confirmed by Rowling. She said in an interview that after Voldemort dies, the jinx is lifted and a new professor teaches the subject for many years.[23]InDeathly Hallows,Defence Against the Dark Arts is renamed"Dark Arts "when theDeath Eaterstake control of Hogwarts.[24]
  • Divinationis the art of predicting the future. The various methods ofdivinationdescribed in the novels includeastrology,cartomancy,crystal ball consultation,dream interpretation,fire omens,palmistry,andreading tea leaves.Divination is described byMinerva McGonagallas "one of the most imprecise branches of magic".[25]Some wizards claim that the practice is fraudulent. Divination is taught bySybill Trelawney.
  • Herbologyis the study of magical plants and how to utilise, care for and combat them. The novels describe at least three Hogwarts greenhouses, which contain a variety of magical plants. The course is taught byPomona Sprout.
  • History of Magicis the study of magical and wizarding history. The subject is taught by the ghost professorCuthbert Binns,whose lessons are depicted as some of the most boring at Hogwarts. His lectures cover topics such as goblin rebellions, giant wars and the origins of wizarding secrecy.
  • Muggle Studiesis a class that involves the study ofMuggleculture from a wizarding point of view.Charity Burbageteaches Muggle Studies until she is murdered by Voldemort inDeathly Hallows.When the Death Eaters take control of Hogwarts,Alecto Carrowteaches the class. Her compulsory lessons describe Muggles and Muggle-borns as subhuman and worthy of persecution.
  • Potionsis the art of creating mixtures with magical effects. It requires correct mi xing and stirring of ingredients in the proper sequence and at the proper temperature. The subject is taught bySeverus Snapeduring the first five novels and byHorace Slughornin the final two books.
  • Transfigurationis the art of changing the properties of an object or being.[20]Transfiguration can alter an entire object or only part of the object. It can make objects vanish and it can conjure them out of thin air.[26]Transfiguration can also change inanimate objects into animate ones and vice versa.[27]The subject is taught byMinerva McGonagall.
  • Flyingis the class that teaches students how to fly onbroomsticks.
  • Apparitionis a form ofteleportationwhich allows a wizard to disappear ( "Disapparate" ) from one location and reappear ( "Apparate" ) in another. A wizard must be at least 17 years old to Apparate. Students at Hogwarts may take Apparition lessons during their sixth year.For further information, seeMagic inHarry Potter.

Hogwarts Express

"Hogwarts Express" redirects here. For the attraction at Universal Orlando Resort, seeHogwarts Express (Universal Orlando Resort).
The5972 Olton Hallsteam engine was used as the Hogwarts Express in theHarry Potterfilms.

The Hogwarts Express is described as a steam train that transports students to and from Hogwarts. At the beginning of each school year, the train departs from the fictionalPlatform 9¾at London'sKing's Cross stationand delivers students toHogsmeadeStation.[28]A functioningfull-scale replica of the Hogwarts Expresswas created forThe Wizarding World of Harry Potterthemed area atUniversal Orlando Resort.The train transports visitors from a life-size replica of Hogsmeade Village to a replica ofDiagon Alley.[29]

In film

Hogwarts is featured in theHarry Potterfilm adaptations. England'sAlnwick Castlewas used for many scenes depicting exterior parts of the school. Shots of the entire school were created by adding a digital spire to images ofDurham Cathedral,which also served as a set for the interior of Hogwarts. A detailed scale model of Hogwarts was also used during production of the films.[30]

Cultural impact

In 2008, the Independent Schools Network Rankings website featured Hogwarts on a list of the best schools in Scotland. Frank Tiarks, the managing director of the website, said Hogwarts was included on the list for fun. Rowling's fictional school was ranked as the 36th-best school, surpassing Edinburgh'sLoretto School.[31]

See also

Notes

  1. ^The motto translates from Latin as "Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon"[1]

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