Rowling Schools Festival

In Russia, the attitude of wizards towards Muggles was much more friendly than in other European countries: this was caused by the revolution of 1917, which united the people - then the world of magic and, in particular, Koldovstvorets, offered refuge to the White Guards, repressed and dispossessed, creating a kind of ghost towns - Rezhegrad in the west, on the border with Poland, Veliky Kitezh in the Urals, near Koldovstvorets, and many others. And after the Great Patriotic War, the relations became even better: the inhabitants of the surrounding villages near Koldovstvorets were tacitly aware of the world of magic, and some Muggle partisan detachments hid in the school - in one of its courtyards there is still an anti-aircraft gun as a reminder of the friendship between wizards and Muggles. The concept of "purity of blood" has no meaning for them either - they treat muggle-borns, pure-bloods and half-bloods equally well. The cities that are the centers of the magical world of Russia are Perm, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Krasnoyarsk, Ulan-Ude.

In Koldovstvorets, located deep in the Ural Mountains and founded by the Mistress of the Copper Mountain more than one and a half thousand years ago, there were many unusual things, by the standards of European schools. For example, there was no disqualification based on blood purity, and on the school grounds you could meet any representative of an intelligent magical race: from werewolves to centaurs and giants. In Koldovstvorets, they practiced blood magical brotherhood, and bullying of comrades was strictly prohibited - students were taught: "A wizard is a friend of a wizard." Children were sorted into faculties not by personality traits, as in Hogwarts, but by skills, and they could study in two faculties at once. In Koldovstvorets, they use rings instead of magic wands. There are the following faculties: Combat magic - red (carnation), Dean - Ilya Muromets, the last of the Three Bogatyrs, who survived the battle for Koldovstvorets Magic weapons and blacksmithing - silver (chrysanthemum). Akinfiy Nikitich Demidov: descendant of the famous Nikita Demidov and the fire spirit. Potion-making and herbology - bright green (violet) Epraxia Mstislavovna Dobrodeya Study of Magical Creatures - Orange (Snapdragon) Antony Pogorelsky Shamanism and Spirit Magic - Blue (Rhodiola) Shushurun Runecraft - Yellow (Bindweed) Johann Bernoulli Clairvoyance - Lilac (Astra) Carmen Amaya Magical Art History - Bright Blue (Forget-me-nots) Morena Witchcraft and Wild Magic - Light Pink (Poppy) Helga Wammatar Scrolls and Magical Writings - Golden (Sunflowers) Jacob Bruce Natural Magic - Ultramarine (Aconite) Devana Dark Arts - they have a black uniform (everyone else has white), a dark purple ribbon and a black rose, the Dean is Koschei the Deathless.

In Koldovstvorets, they practice a blood magical brotherhood. The brothers consider each other family and swear to behave accordingly... in addition, from the fifth year - there are only ten of them - three special forces squads are formed from the best students, each with their own task and their own curator among the teachers. The squads are as follows: Machine Mind - it includes students from the Artifacts and Scrolls departments, Seekers of Secrets - it includes researchers of the Otherworld and clairvoyants and is engaged in collecting information on many issues and Night Hawks - Combat Magic, Witchcraft and Shamanism - these are sent into the field on missions. Each squad has its own duties and strict discipline.

Koschei the Deathless will accompany the students during the trip. He is over a thousand years old, and maintains his youthful appearance with the help of time charms. He has a dark past and a closet full of skelrts, but he is very kind and indulgent to the students. A tall and slender man with an icy pale face, long gray hair, intercepted by an iron tiara on his head. His oak ring with an emerald - to match his green eyes, and on his neck - a medallion with the sun and the moon. Koschei personally selects students for his faculty, only those who are able to resist the darkness study there. He fiercely despises and hates the Dark Lord and everything connected with him: because he believes that Voldemort violates the laws of magic, has done nothing to be worthy of the power he claims either as a leader or as a wizard. He is not shy about showing his superiority, as it is deserved. He leads the Nighthawks and will tear and rage for his students. He cares about them very much, although he hides it under a cold exterior. Upon arrival, he will despise Umbridge as a vile insect. Snape will be the only Death Eater who will escape his hatred and contempt: Koschei will guess that he is a double agent and has a complicated history worthy of sympathy. He will often talk to him about the Dark Arts. He will find a fragment of Voldemort's soul (Kreistrage) in Harry Potter, namely in his scar, and remove it.

Hogwarts was founded over a thousand years ago by four outstanding wizards: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin. Each of the founders created their house based on their own values ​​and philosophy.

• Subjects: Students are taught a variety of subjects such as Charms, Potions, Transfiguration, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Divination and more. Architecture and location
• Location: Hogwarts is located in Scotland and is hidden from Muggles. Hogwarts Castle is a huge, majestic building with many towers, halls, staircases and secret rooms. It is a place filled with magic and history, with living paintings and moving staircases. Hogwarts is divided into four houses, each named after one of the founders:

1. Gryffindor: Associated with courage, bravery and nobility. Symbol - lion; colors - red and gold.
2. Slytherin: Values ​​ambition, cunning and the ability to achieve one's goals. Symbol - snake; colors - green and silver.
3. Ravenclaw: Supports individuality, intelligence and creativity. Symbol is a raven; colors are blue and silver.
4. Hufflepuff: Strives for hard work, patience and friendliness. Symbol - badger; colors - black and yellow. Hogwarts is not just a school, but also a place where magical creatures such as house elves, ghosts, and others are active. The castle is full of secrets and mysteries, including secret passages and enchanted rooms. Students begin their studies at Hogwarts at the age of 11 and stay until they are 17 or 18, depending on their opportunities and choice of further education. Before graduation, they take the O.W.L. and J.A.B.A.

Albus Dumbledore As Headmaster, Dumbledore has done much to improve teaching at Hogwarts. Firstly, he carefully selects teachers, not allowing cruel people to teach. Secondly, from the beginning of his headmastership, he completely abolishes corporal punishment. Thirdly, always staying informed about events at the School, Dumbledore tries to nip problems in the bud, promptly reacting to any hint of danger to students or teachers. Alas, he does not always succeed. He is a powerful wizard, rightfully considered the genius of the century, but somewhat eccentric: he loves jokes that only he understands and adores speaking in riddles. He loves raspberry jam and is fond of knitting - he gives his creations to professors. You can never tell exactly what's on his mind, but his kindness and responsiveness make up for his secrets, of which he has plenty.

Minerva McGonagall The professor has a strict disposition, stingy with praise. However, she is very fair. She rarely shows emotions, but she is the kindest woman. Deputy Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Head of Gryffindor, Transfiguration teacher, and later Headmaster of Hogwarts. Professor McGonagall is not only an experienced teacher and expert in Transfiguration (she has been working there since about 1956), but also a powerful witch. For example, she is a registered Animagus, meaning she can take the form of an animal, namely a tabby cat with markings around her eyes.

Severus Snape Potions professor and head of Slytherin. He is very gifted in the field of Defense Against the Dark Arts and secretly, at the age of 18, developed several spells and improved some potions. Wears all black, waves his cloak pompously. His speech is distinguished by sarcasm, irony and coldness. He is often rude, caustic and cruel in words, just like a snake, but his colleagues have known him for a long time and are accustomed to his manner of speech. In his own way, he still cares about his students and colleagues. Very strong in his affections and antipathies. Hates and loves with all his heart. Behind an impenetrable face, he hides strong feelings and skeletons in the closet. They, along with Minerva, are two teachers who are tired of the antics of the children and sometimes complain to each other about life over a glass of firewhiskey. A former Death Eater and secret agent of Dumbledore's is among them, something no one but the two of them knows about.

Sybil Trelawney Sybil is the Divination teacher at Hogwarts. Aware of her low status among the school's teachers, who are almost all much more talented than she is, Sybil spends most of her time separated from her colleagues in a stuffy and cluttered motley office in the tower. Not surprisingly, she has an excessive addiction to alcohol. Sybil is gifted with the tricks of a fortune teller and, in general, a very nice woman. Her signature moves are predicting someone's death and the phrase: "First, you must turn off your brain, and send your intuition flying!" But she does have the gift of clairvoyance, although it has only manifested itself in full twice - when she predicted the birth of a boy capable of defeating the Dark Lord and the reunion of Peter Peddigrew and Voldemort. In everyday life, her gift is weak and no one can feel it, not even herself.

Rubeus Hagrid Gamekeeper, Keeper of the Keys, and Care of Magical Creatures teacher at Hogwarts. Rubeus Hagrid may have been physically intimidating – he was, of course, half-human, half-giant – but he was also soft-hearted, especially when it came to caring for the Hogwarts beasts. From monstrous spiders to feathered hippogriffs, majestic unicorns, and explosive skrewts, there was nothing too creepy or creepy that didn't find a place in Hagrid's heart. Very simple-minded and trusting. A bit rough around the edges and simple-minded in his speech. He had been expelled from Hogwarts and stripped of his wand for a misdemeanour in the past – but he hid the remains of his old wand in his pink umbrella and secretly performed magic with it when no one was looking. Instead of a broom, he uses a flying motorcycle to fly - it was once used by Sirius Black, who improved it with magic, but then it was passed on to Hagrid

Pomona Stem Pomona Sprout is the Herbology professor and head of Hufflepuff house. She is a short, plump witch with tousled grey hair who wears a tattered, patched hat and threadbare robes. Her clothes are often soiled, as Professor Sprout spends a lot of time in the Hogwarts greenhouses, growing plants. During her school years, Pomona met Minerva McGonagall, a friendship that lasted her entire life. Thanks to the students, the young witches forced each other to study the disciplines that many years later they themselves began to teach. Professor Sprout is a smiling and cheerful woman who truly loves her subject and is kind to her students. However, despite her apparent gentleness, Pomona can, if necessary, scold negligent students. There is always a friendly atmosphere in her classes, and she enjoys well-deserved respect among her colleagues and students.

Victor Kram Age: 17 years Physical Description: Viktor Krum is a tall, muscular young man of impressive height. He has short dark hair and strong features, giving him a confident appearance. His eyes are deep and expressive, dark in color, which emphasizes his mysterious nature. Krum usually dresses in athletic and comfortable clothes typical of professional Quidditch players, often favoring the uniform of his team, Bulgaria.

Personality: Viktor Krum is a talented and driven individual who possesses exceptional skills as both a Quidditch player and a wizard. He is known for being reserved and reserved, which makes his personality mysterious. Krum is not very talkative and prefers to act rather than talk. However, he shows support for his teammates and is capable of showing kindness. He has an inner passion and ambition, which allows him to excel in sports. Despite his outward seriousness, he displays emotional depth and the ability to form attachments, as seen in his interactions with Hermione Granger. Thus, Viktor proves to be an interesting and multi-layered personality in the world of magic.

Durmstrang is one of the world's leading schools of magic, located in the northern countries of Europe. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum and its emphasis on combat magic and Defense Against the Dark Arts. Although the school is renowned for its high-quality education, it also has a reputation for secrecy and isolation. Students at Durmstrang are trained in wizardry, which includes subjects such as charms, potions, and magical theory. The school has strict traditions and is known for its harsh methods of punishment, as well as its emphasis on discipline and the power of magic. Durmstrang culture values ​​strength and courage, making the school attractive to those who want to become powerful wizards. Overall, Durmstrang represents strict discipline and respect for tradition, while its ability to attract strong students emphasizes the importance of strength and skill in the wizarding world.

Igor Karkaroff Age: approximately 50 years Description of appearance: Igor Karkaroff is a tall and slender man with easily recognizable features. He has long, slightly wavy blond hair, which he usually wears tied up, and piercing blue eyes that exude confidence. His facial structure is distinguished by distinctive features - high cheekbones and a thin nose. Karkaroff's style of dress is always elegant and strict: he prefers dark, formal outfits that emphasize his status as the headmaster of Durmstrang. Igor Karkaroff is a complex character with contradictory traits. He is an ambitious and cunning man who strives for power and recognition. His confidence is easily seen in his demeanor, but underneath it there is also fear: he strives to please those in power and is afraid of trouble. Karkaroff was part of the Dark Lord's faction, and although he tries to present himself as strong and powerful, his past and mistakes cause him inner torment. He strives to protect his students, but his choices sometimes call his true intentions into question, as he has instilled a policy of intimidation and cruel punishments among his students.

The Durmstrang delegation arrived at Hogwarts for the Triwizard Tournament on a ship, the huge vessel they had slept in during their stay in Scotland. The Durmstrang students sat at the Slytherin table during meals in the Great Hall. As a welcoming display, they had prepared several tamed elemental spirits of fire, water, air, and earth.

Filius Flitwick Filius Flitwick was born on October 17th to a family of wizards of goblin descent. At Hogwarts, he was sorted into Ravenclaw. The Sorting Hat, after five minutes of hesitation between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw, placed him in the latter. This incident later became the subject of polite jokes between Filius and his colleague Minerva McGonagall, about whom the Hat had similar difficulties, but chose Gryffindor. The heads of the two houses were amazed that, if not for the turning points in their childhoods, they could have swapped places. Professor Flitwick has goblins among his ancestors and is therefore quite short. However, his small stature is more than compensated for by his high magical knowledge and abilities. In addition, Flitwick is very kind in his dealings: he is even able to express his complaints and criticism in such a way that formally there will be nothing to be offended by. Belonging to the Ravenclaw faculty does not imply the presence of encyclopedic knowledge (although this is not superfluous), but a special mindset, unconventional thinking, the ability to find non-obvious analogies... And, apparently, the ability to avoid unpleasant situations in life too. Flitwick corresponds to all these qualities as well as possible. In addition, he is very friendly towards students, and they reciprocate. Filius Flitwick has never been known for his courage, the storms of this world rarely touch him, so he does not belong to any organizations. However, if his friends are in danger, he will not hesitate for a second.

Draco Malfoy is a tall, lean-built young man with light, almost white hair that falls over his forehead and piercing grey eyes with a characteristic disdainful look. He wears clothes that match his status - usually stylish and expensive clothes, most often in dark colors that emphasize his belonging to the Malfoy family. He often looks well-groomed and neat, which matches his pride and ambition. Draco Malfoy is a complex character with a high spirit but a conflicted personality. He grew up in a powerful family, which influenced his mentality and views. Draco is known for his arrogance and prejudice, especially towards those he considers inferior, including people from Muggle families and his peers, such as Harry Potter and his friends. His character often manifests itself in caustic behavior and hostility. Despite his aggressive communication style, Draco also displays internal insecurities and pressures put on him by his family, especially his father. These factors create ambiguity in his personality: he struggles with emotions and expectations, which causes him to often behave negatively.

Harry Potter is a young man of average height with neat but tousled black hair. He has bright green eyes that resemble those of his mother, Lily Potter. He has a famous lightning-shaped scar on his forehead, which has become a symbol of his destiny and distinguishes him from others. Harry often wears simple clothes, and his Hogwarts robes are always a little shabby, as he does not care much about his appearance. He also wears round glasses, which further emphasize his unintentional unpretentiousness. Personality: Harry Potter is the central figure in the series and represents the ideal of many positive qualities. He is good-natured, brave and loyal, ready to help his friends and fight for justice. His sense of responsibility and willingness to sacrifice himself for others often put him in dangerous situations, but it is these qualities that make him a true hero. Despite his bravery, Harry also experiences internal fears, insecurities, and feelings of loneliness. He often struggles with the weight of his destiny as a Dark Lord and the effects of losing his parents as a child. These internal conflicts add depth to his personality and make him more human and relatable to readers. Harry also has the ability to make friends and show loyalty. His friendship with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger serves as the foundation of his strength and an indicator of his personal values. He does not shy away from challenges and, on the contrary, strives to protect his friends and those in need, even if it means facing danger.

Ron Weasley is a tall, thin young man with bright red hair that always looks a little unkempt. He has a broad, good-natured face and freckles that give him a childlike ease. His blue eyes are energetic and friendly. Ron most often dresses in the simple clothes typical of the Weasley family, and his Hogwarts robes are always slightly worn, reflecting his modest financial situation. Ron Weasley is one of Harry Potter and Hermione Granger's closest friends, and his character is largely shaped by their friendship. He is the epitome of a loyal friend: devoted, honest, with a good sense of humor. Ron often brings a lighter, more relaxed feel to a situation, even when things get serious. However, it is not always easy for Ron to live in the shadow of his more prominent friends. He sometimes experiences insecurities and jealousy, especially towards Hermione and her achievements and Harry's successes. These feelings lead to internal conflicts that make him a more layered and realistic character. He learns to accept his own weaknesses and insecurities, which allows him to grow and develop over the course of the series. Ron also comes from a family that values ​​morality, loyalty, and supporting each other. This shapes his deep sense of responsibility and care for his loved ones. He is willing to fight for his friends and face dangers, even if it means risking himself.

Hermione Granger is a young woman with light brown, wavy hair that she often wears in braids or a ponytail. She has bright, intelligent brown eyes and a straight nose. Hermione has a neat posture and prefers comfortable clothes, although she has occasionally worn formal wizarding robes. Over time, her style has become more confident and thoughtful. Hermione Granger is one of the main characters in the Harry Potter series and is a symbol of intelligence, strength, and confidence. From an early age, she exhibits outstanding magical abilities and a desire for knowledge, making her one of the most gifted students at Hogwarts. Her love of learning and her desire for excellence often lead to her becoming one of the best students in her class. Hermione has a high level of morality and a sense of justice, which sometimes leads to confrontations with other characters when she sees injustice. She often acts as a voice of reason and helps her friends make informed decisions. Her determination and courage allow her to overcome the difficulties and dangers that her team faces. Although Hermione may appear quite serious and persistent, she also shows warmth and care for her friends. Her friendship with Harry and Ron is based on mutual respect and understanding. Hermione often acts as the "brains" of the group, but nevertheless shows her humanity through moments of insecurity and personal struggle, which makes her more relatable and relatable to readers.

Fred and George Weasley are tall, red-haired boys with freckles and bright smiles. They often look similar to each other, but their individual personalities and characteristics make them easy to tell apart. Both twins like to wear stylish and practical clothes, often favoring bright colors. Fred and George are charismatic and funny characters, known for their sense of humor and love of practical jokes. They are masters of pranks and often create various magical gadgets and funny objects, testing the boundaries of what is allowed at Hogwarts. Despite their penchant for pranks, the twins also show loyalty to their friends and family. They support each other and often work as a team, making them inseparable. In later parts of the story, their bravery and determination are shown when they become involved in the fight against the Dark Lord, demonstrating that humor and seriousness can coexist.

Umbridge is the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, a small, sagacious woman with a broad face and short, tousled hair. She wears thick, round glasses, which often highlight her cold, penetrating gaze. Umbridge prefers to wear pink, which contrasts with her tough personality and domineering behavior. Umbridge is an ambitious, domineering, and oppressive character. She becomes one of the most hated antagonists in the series due to her cruelty and fanaticism in exercising control over the students and teachers of Hogwarts. Her ability to take harsh measures, issue arbitrary decrees, and physically punish students makes her a symbol of repression and injustice in the wizarding world. Her prejudice and disdain for those who differ from her ideas of what is right make her a deeply repulsive person. Umbridge tries to impose her ideals and rules, completely ignoring the consequences of her actions.

The wizard will arrive at Hogwarts in a carriage pulled by descendants of Sivka-Burka and the six-legged horse Sleipnir: three black fire-breathing horses with a blue tint and strawberry-colored manes.