Hogwarts

•Minerva McGonagall is the Head of Gryffindor House, Professor of Transfiguration, and Deputy Headmistress of the school.
•Severus Snape is the Head of Slytherin.
•Pomona Sprout - Head of Hufflepuff House, Herbology professor.
•Filius Flitwick is the head of Ravenclaw and professor of Charms.

Minerva McGonagall - Transfiguration.
Severus Snape - Potions.
Pomona Sprout - Herbology.
Filius Flitwick - Spells
Cuthbert Binns - A History of Magic
Aurora Sinistra - astronomy.
Gilderoy Lockhart - Defense Against the Dark Arts
Rolanda Hooch – broomstick rider and Quidditch coach
Sibyl Trelawney - divination.
Rubeus Hagrid - Care of Magical Creatures

Name: Severus
Last name: Snape
Date of birth: January 9
Position: Potions Professor, Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor (6th year), Head of Slytherin
Status: Half-blood (mother - witch Eileen Prince, father - Muggle Tobias Snape)
Appearance: Thin, with pale skin, long black hair, and dark eyes that almost always reveal tension. He moves with restraint, almost silently, and his robe seems almost like a black shadow. In the films, Alan Rickman gave him a unique intonation and a gaze that could simultaneously frighten and captivate.
•Story:•
Snape grew up in a poor family, where his father was cruel and despised magic. His mother, though a witch, was unable to protect him. Because of this, he learned early on to hide his emotions and rely only on himself. Lily Evans became his only bright childhood memory. Their friendship was shattered by his connections with future Death Eaters and his insults to her. Lily's death was a turning point: he vowed to protect her son, Harry, even at the cost of his own life.

Name: Minerva
Last name: McGonagall
Date of birth: October 4
Occupation: Transfiguration Professor at Hogwarts, Head of Gryffindor House, later Headmaster of Hogwarts.
Status: half-blood (mother is a witch, father is a Muggle).
Ability: Animagus - transforms into a tabby cat.
Appearance: A stern, collected woman with dark hair, usually pulled back into a tight bun. She has piercing green eyes and a straight posture, as if always ready for action. She wears classic robes and has a reserved yet imposing appearance. In the films, Maggie Smith captured her steely character and rare ability to be simultaneously stern and incredibly caring.
•Story:•
Minerva grew up in a family where magic and the Muggle world intersected, and she learned the value of restraint early on. She turned down a potential career at the Ministry, choosing teaching instead because she believed the best thing one could do was educate the next generation. For many years, she was the Transfiguration professor and Head of Gryffindor House. She was respected for her fairness, her demanding nature, and her ability to see potential in her students even when they didn't believe in themselves.

Name: Lucius
Family: Husband of Narcissa Black, father of Draco Malfoy
Status: pureblood wizard, head of an ancient family, and for a long time an influential figure in the Ministry of Magic.
Appearance: Tall and handsome, with pale skin and long platinum hair, which he wears slicked back. He has cool gray eyes and aristocratic features. Lucius is always impeccably dressed, wearing expensive robes and carrying his signature accessory: a cane with a snake-headed knob. This isn't just an accessory: the cane contains a second wand.
•Story:•
Lucius grew up in a family where "blood purity" was the highest value. From a young age, he learned that status and influence were more important than morality, and that power meant the right to dictate rules. He was one of Voldemort's closest confidantes. He acted more as a strategist and financier than as a direct fighter: he secured resources, connections, and influence within the Ministry. He maintained his position in society by skillfully distancing himself from extremes while continuing to promote the idea of ​​pureblood superiority. He became a Hogwarts governor and used this position to increase his influence.

name: Draco
Date of birth: June 5
Family: Son of Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy (née Black), a member of an ancient pureblood family.
Quidditch: Slytherin Seeker
Status: pureblood wizard, heir to a wealthy aristocratic family.
Appearance: Draco is tall and lean, with pale skin and fine features. He has sleek, almost platinum-blond hair and cool gray eyes. There's always something aristocratically aloof about his appearance: his upright posture, reserved gestures, and a habit of slightly raising his chin, as if he were looking down on everyone.
•Story:•
Draco grew up in an atmosphere of self-importance: he was taught that pureblood wizards were "above" everyone else, and the Malfoy name was a status symbol. At the same time, he sincerely admired his father and aspired to be like him. First meeting with Harry: At Madam Malkin's in Diagon Alley and then on the Hogwarts Express, Draco immediately tries to impose his hierarchy: he offers Harry friendship, but on his own terms and with a hint of disdain for "ordinary" people. Harry's refusal becomes the starting point for their rivalry. In his first years, Draco actively contrasts himself with people he considers "wrong": he mocks Hermione for her heritage, ridicules the Weasley family for their poverty, and picks on Hagrid. For him, this is a way to assert his status.

Name: Ron
Date of birth: March 1
Family: The sixth of seven children in the Weasley family; parents are Arthur and Molly Weasley. Brothers: Bill, Charlie, Percy, twins Fred and George; sister: Ginny.
Status: Pureblood wizard, but the Weasley family is known for not placing importance on "blood purity" and being friends with Muggles and Muggle-borns.
Appearance: Ron is a tall, lanky, and slightly awkward man with bright red hair and a scattering of freckles. He has an open face and often blushes and then turns pale with emotion.
•Story:•
Ron grew up in a large, noisy, but very loving family. Yet, he constantly felt like a "second-class citizen": his brothers were better off than him, while his family had next to no money. This explains his complexes and his acute reaction to any injustice. On the Hogwarts Express, Ron immediately reveals himself as a simple, honest guy: he shares his sandwiches with the stranger Harry, not knowing who he is. This generosity and lack of snobbery become the foundation of their friendship.

Name: Hermione
Date of birth: September 19
Status: Muggle-born witch (she is called a "Mudblood" due to prejudice, but this is an offensive word that she firmly rejects).
Family: Parents are dentists and Muggles
Hermione is a girl with thick, chestnut-colored hair that's almost impossible to style at first, and large brown eyes. She has an expressive facial expression and often looks as if she's about to argue or correct something. Over time, her hairstyle becomes more tidy, but her natural fullness remains.
•Story:•
Hermione grew up in a Muggle family, but from childhood she was distinguished by an incredible thirst for knowledge and a love of order. She memorized all the textbooks for her first year and was eager to get to a place where magic was real. On the Hogwarts Express, she initially seems boring to the kids because she corrects them and knows everything. But soon she proves that her knowledge is more than just bragging; it's actually helpful: for example, she saves Harry and Ron from a troll, and from that moment their friendship begins.

Name: Harry
Last name: Potter
Date of birth: July 31
Nickname: The Boy Who Lived
Family: Son of wizards James and Lily Potter; godfather: Sirius Black
Appearance: Harry is a thin, short teenager with perpetually tousled black hair, bright green eyes (often seen as a reflection of his mother's), and round glasses. His most distinguishing feature is a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead.
Early Years: Until the age of 11, Harry lived with his aunt and uncle, the Dursleys (the sisters of Petunia's mother and her husband, Vernon), in a cupboard under the stairs. He was told his parents had died in a car accident, and anything unusual was suppressed.
Discovery of the Wizarding World: On his 11th birthday, Harry learns the truth from Hagrid: he is a wizard and has been accepted to Hogwarts. That same day, he visits Diagon Alley for the first time, opens an account at Gringotts Bank, and buys everything he needs for school.
Hogwarts and Friends: On the train, Harry meets Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger – they become his closest friends and form the "Golden Trio".
Quidditch: Harry is an outstanding Seeker: already in his first year, he becomes the youngest Seeker in the history of Hogwarts for the last 100 years.

Full name: Remus John Lupin
Date of birth: March 10
Status: half-breed
Nickname: Moony
Family: wife - Nymphadora Tonks (metamorph), son - Teddy Lupin (named after Nymphadora's father).
•History and character:•
As a young child, Remus was attacked by the vicious werewolf Fenrir Greyback, who infected him with lycanthropy (turned him into a werewolf). His parents were afraid to send their son to Hogwarts, but Headmaster Albus Dumbledore took responsibility and accepted him. To protect the other students, Remus was locked in the Shrieking Shack during the full moon. A Whomping Willow was planted above the entrance to the tunnel leading to it to prevent unauthorized access. In his second year, his friends—James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew—learned his secret. To support their friend, they spent five years mastering Animagus powers, learning to transform into a dog, a stag, and a rat, respectively. With his Animagus friends by his side, Remus gained greater control of his wolf form. Together, they created the Marauder's Map. Lupin later became a member of the Order of the Phoenix. Due to prejudice, most wizards shunned him, making it extremely difficult for him to find work—he lived in poverty. Remus long doubted his feelings for Nymphadora: poverty and the thought that werewolves don't procreate prevented him. But in 1997, they finally married and had a son, Teddy.

Hagrid is described as approximately twice the height and at least five times the weight of a normal human. He has long, bushy black hair and a shaggy beard, hands the size of trash can lids, and feet in leather boots resembling overgrown baby dolphins. His eyes gleam like two large black beetles. Thanks to his giant blood, Hagrid possesses superhuman strength and is less vulnerable to spells than normal humans. He is immune to Polyjuice Potion. His pets include Fang the wolfhound, Fluffy the three-headed dog, Buckbeak the hippogriff, and Aragog the acromantula. He also bred skrewts—a hybrid of a fire crab and a manticore.

1st year – 11-12 years old
2nd year – 12-13 years old
3rd year – 13-14 years old
4th year – 14-15 years old
5th year – 15-16 years old
6th year – 16-17 years old
7th year – 17-18 years old

The Yule Ball is a traditional festive event at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, held on December 25th (Christmas Day) during the Triwizard Tournament. It is the official Christmas ball, designed to strengthen friendships and cultural ties between students from different countries. Hogwarts students from their fourth year onwards, as well as students from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, are invited to the ball. Younger students may attend if invited by an older student. A couple is required, and dancing is not limited to a partner. Preparations for the ball begin at the castle approximately a month in advance. Students receive special invitations, and the castle is gradually decorated with garlands of mistletoe and ivy. The opening of the ball is a special tradition: it is opened by the school champions and their partners. In 1994, these were, for example, couples: Fleur Delacour and Roger Davies, Viktor Krum and Hermione Granger, Cedric Diggory and Cho Chang, Harry Potter and Parvati Patil.

Dress code: All participants are required to wear formal gowns. For women, this means long ball gowns; for men, tuxedos or evening suits.

Entertainment: The musical group "Vedunya" will perform three songs at the ball. A feast with a variety of dishes will also be served.

The purpose of the event is not only to have fun, but also to demonstrate the unity of wizards from different countries.

Valentine's Day at Hogwarts is an annual holiday celebrated on February 14th. In the wizarding world, it is celebrated almost identically to the Muggle world, but with a few twists: a Valentine's card might be delivered by owl, and the gift might be a magical item. Typically, on this day, Hogwarts middle and high school students are allowed to go to Hogsmeade, and in the evening, a celebratory feast is held at the castle.

September 1st at Hogwarts is the traditional start of the new school year, which includes the Sorting Ceremony for first-year students and a celebratory feast in the Great Hall. The ceremony takes place in the Great Hall. The Deputy Headmistress (usually Professor McGonagall, or Professor Flitwick if she is absent) brings all first-year students into the hall and lines them up with their backs to the staff table. Four house tables stand in front of them, and a stool with the Sorting Hat sits on a vacant spot. The Hat sings a special song, revealing the character traits associated with each house: Gryffindor for the brave and honest, Ravenclaw for the smart and inquisitive, Hufflepuff for the diligent and loyal, and Slytherin for the cunning and independent. Then the first-year students are called one by one in alphabetical order. Each student sits on the stool, puts on the Sorting Hat, and it determines which house they will be in for the next seven years. After being sorted, first-year students are seated at the table of their chosen house. Following the ceremony, a feast begins to celebrate the start of the school year. Food magically appears on the tables: gilded platters hold roast beef, roast chicken, pork and lamb chops, sausages, bacon, steaks, potatoes (boiled, fried, and mashed), chips, Yorkshire pudding, peas, carrots, gravy, ketchup, and mints. When the students are full, the plates are spotlessly clean again, and then dessert appears: ice cream, apple pies, treacle tarts, chocolate eclairs, jam doughnuts, sponge cakes, strawberries, jelly, and rice pudding. The feast concludes with the Headmaster's speech, delivered by Albus Dumbledore from a lectern shaped like an owl. In his speech, he welcomes new students and old students, talks about the new school year full of magical discoveries, and makes important announcements, as well as introduces new teachers.

Halloween at Hogwarts is an annual holiday traditionally celebrated on October 31st. It marks a time of fun, magic, and special traditions that create a unique atmosphere. For the holiday, the Great Hall was transformed into a magical space: it was decorated with pumpkins (often magically grown and enlarged by Rubeus Hagrid), garlands of bats, orange streamers, goblets filled with colorful candies, and other Halloween paraphernalia. Live bats fluttered along the walls and ceiling, forming dark clouds above the tables, causing the candles in the pumpkins to flicker. The main event was a sumptuous feast. A variety of dishes appeared on the tables: roasted pumpkin, pumpkin pie, spider-shaped lollipops, ghost cookies, and the famous pumpkin juice. Interestingly, the treats appeared on golden plates unexpectedly, as if at a banquet celebrating the start of the school year.

Christmas at Hogwarts (December 25) is a magical and cozy time filled with festive traditions, friendship and surprises.

Holidays and Choice: Hogwarts goes on holiday at Christmas. Most students go home to their families, but some stay. These are usually orphans or those whose parents are leaving home. The number of students remaining varies from year to year.

Decorations and Atmosphere: The castle is transformed: the corridors and halls are decorated with festive garlands and wreaths of mistletoe and holly. Twelve enormous fir or spruce trees are erected in the Great Hall, richly adorned with magical golden baubles, sparkling stars, and real candles. Dry, warm snow falls from the enchanted ceiling. A large mistletoe wreath hangs above the fireplace.

A Christmas Feast: On the evening of December 25th, a festive feast takes place in the Great Hall. Tables are laden with delicacies prepared by the house elves. The menu typically includes roast turkey, roast and boiled potatoes, peas, and meat and cranberry gravy. A special feature is the "flaming Christmas pudding": it is doused with strong alcohol and set alight, with a coin baked inside. Sweets, puddings, buns, and biscuits are also served. Drinks include eggnog (a cocktail of milk, eggs, and rum), butterbeer, and the teachers are not averse to wine or mead.

Gifts: On the morning of December 25th, gifts appear near the beds of the castle's inhabitants, delivered by house elves while everyone is sleeping.

Easter at Hogwarts is a Christian holiday celebrated by the school, like the Muggle world. It marks the end of Holy Week and falls on the first full moon Sunday after the vernal equinox (usually between March 22 and April 25). On this day, the castle, like everywhere else, is declared a holiday. Easter Sunday itself is a holiday, but it is followed by several additional days of rest—the so-called Easter holidays. Students are usually sent home. This holiday is shorter than the Christmas holiday, so many students did not want to waste time on the long commute.

The last evening of the school year at Hogwarts is a massive graduation celebration. On this day, a lavish feast is held in the Great Hall.

Announcement of results: At the celebration, the results of the academic year are summed up: the place taken by each student is determined, and the faculty that received the main prize - the Cup - is announced.

Colour scheme of the hall: In the blink of an eye, the Great Hall is painted in the colours of the winning house.

Emotional Background: Students look forward to this holiday with a special feeling, as it marks the end of their studies and the return home for the summer. For seventh-year students, this evening is their last at Hogwarts, after which they leave school and begin their adult lives.

Quidditch at Hogwarts is a sport. Two teams on flying brooms compete for points using four special balls.

Team composition: Each team has seven players
3 hunters - they are the ones who fight for the ball, passing it to each other and trying to throw it into the opponents' baskets.

2 Beaters - protect their comrades from two Bludgers using special bats.

1 goalkeeper - protects his rings from being hit by the quaffle.

1 catcher - his task is to catch a small golden ball (snitch), which flies on its own.

The playing field is oval and designed for aerial play. At each end of the field are goals in the form of three rings of varying heights. Spectator seats are located on towers to allow the public to watch the action in the air.

Balls:

The Quaffle is the largest ball, dark red with dimples. Chasers try to throw it into one of their opponents' hoops, with each goal worth 10 points.

Two Bludgers are hard balls that fly randomly around the field and try to knock players off their brooms.

The snitch is a small golden ball with wings that flies on its own. Catching the snitch by the seeker ends the game and earns the team 150 points.

The goal of the game is to score more points than the opponent. The match can last indefinitely until the Seeker catches the Snitch. However, even catching the Snitch doesn't always guarantee victory: if the score is more than 150 points by the time the Seeker catches it, the Seeker's team may lose.

The match begins. The referee releases all four balls from the center circle. The Bludgers and Snitch, enchanted, fly away on their own, and the Quaffle is tossed into the air to begin the game.

Teams do not have reserve players; substitutions are only possible in cases of extreme fatigue.

At Hogwarts, Quidditch is closely tied to the house system: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin each field their own teams and compete for the Cup.

Competition format: Each team plays against the other three teams once per academic year.

Transfiguration is the discipline that studies the magical transformation of one object into another, and of living beings into inanimate objects and vice versa. It includes transformation, vanishing, and restoration charms. It is considered one of the most complex areas of magic.
Spells (Charms) - A subject dedicated to wand movements and spoken words to achieve a magical effect. Spells can be verbal (involving spoken words) or non-verbal (silent). The wrong movement or word can lead to unpredictable consequences.
Potion-making is the science and art of creating magical potions—liquid mixtures with special properties. It studies the properties of ingredients, the subtleties of preparation, and the combination of components. It is considered a complex subject.
History of Magic — A discipline that studies the history of humanity that relates to the magical world. Emphasis is placed on memorizing dates, names, and significant events.
Defense Against the Dark Arts (DADA) is a subject that teaches protection from dark wizards, werewolves, dementors, boggarts and other dangerous creatures, as well as from forbidden spells.
Astronomy — The study of stars, planets, and celestial phenomena. Activities include telescope observations, star charting, and space weather.
Herbology is the science of magical plants and mushrooms: their properties, cultivation methods, care, and use (including for medicinal and magical purposes).
Broomstick Flying is a compulsory course for first-year students, teaching them how to fly a broom. Gifted students in their second year have the opportunity to join the House Quidditch team.
Study of Ancient Runes - A theoretical subject devoted to the reading and translation of ancient runic inscriptions.
Muggle Studies (Muggle Studies) is a discipline that studies the everyday life, technology, and behavior of Muggles from a wizarding perspective.
Numerology is the study of the magical properties of numbers and their use, including in predictions.

Divination is a subject dedicated to various methods of fortune telling and predicting the future (fortune telling with Tarot cards, coffee grounds, a crystal ball, etc.).
Care of Magical Creatures - Study of magical animals, birds and insects: their behavior, feeding habits and care.

In the sixth and seventh years, if there is sufficient interest, highly specialized subjects, such as alchemy, may be introduced. There is also a course in transgression—training in instantaneous movement over a limited distance. This course is only available to students aged 17 and over.

At the end of fifth year, students take the OWL (Ordinary Wizarding Level) exam for all compulsory and elective subjects. Successful completion allows students to continue their in-depth study of these subjects and prepare for the N.A.W.T. (Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test).