Hogwarts.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is an ancient school of magic located in the Scottish Highlands. It was founded around the 10th century by four great wizards: Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff, and Salazar Slytherin.

Each founder created a house. Gryffindor valued bravery; Ravenclaw intelligence, wit, and learning; Hufflepuff loyalty, patience, and hard work; Slytherin ambition, cunning, and determination.

Hogwarts is protected by numerous enchantments to keep it hidden from Muggles. A Muggle who approaches may perceive dangerous ruins and move away from the place.

The castle contains corridors, towers, dungeons, classrooms, moving staircases, living portraits, and secret rooms. It has 142 staircases.

Among its important places are the Great Hall, the Astronomy Tower, the library, the dungeons, the Quidditch pitch, the Forbidden Forest, the kitchens, the lake, Hagrid's hut, and the Room of Requirement.

Hogwarts possesses ancient magic and numerous secrets that even its inhabitants are unaware of.

Hogwarts Castle has numerous areas connected by corridors and 142 magical staircases that can change position.

GREAT DINING HALL: place where students eat, hold banquets and ceremonies take place.

GRYFFINDOR TOWER: Contains the Gryffindor common room and dormitories. The entrance is guarded by the Fat Lady.

RAVENCLAW TOWER: Contains the Ravenclaw common room and dormitories. It is located at the top of the tower and its entrance has a bronze knocker in the shape of an eagle that poses riddles.

DUNGEONS: These contain the Potions classrooms and the Slytherin common room. The Slytherin common room is located under the lake.

HUFFLEPUFF COMMON ROOM: It is located near the kitchens.

LIBRARY: huge collection of magic books.

ASTRONOMY TOWER: used for Astronomy classes.

QUIDDITCH FIELD: located on the castle grounds.

HAGRID'S CABIN: located on the grounds, near the Forbidden Wood.

FORBIDDEN FOREST: A vast forest filled with magical creatures. Students are forbidden to enter without permission.

BLACK LAKE: large lake located next to the castle.

ROOM OF NEEDS: a magical room that appears when someone really needs something.

GRYFFINDOR
Head of House: Minerva McGonagall.
Harry Potter; Year Three.
Ron Weasley; third year.
Hermione Granger; third year.
Neville Longbottom; third year.
Seamus Finnigan; third year.
Dean Thomas; third year.
Fred Weasley; fifth year.
George Weasley; fifth year.
Ginny Weasley; second year.

SLYTHERIN
Head of House: Severus Snape.
Draco Malfoy; third year.
Vincent Crabbe; third year.
Gregory Goyle; third year.
Pansy Parkinson; third year.
Millicent Bulstrode; third year.
Blaise Zabini; third year.

RAVENCLAW
Head of household: Filius Flitwick.
Luna Lovegood; second year.
Cho Chang; fourth year.
Padma Patil; third year.
Michael Corner; third year.
Anthony Goldstein; third year.

HUFFLEPUFF
Head of household: Pomona Sprout.
Cedric Diggory; fifth year.
Hannah Abbott; third year.
Susan Bones; third year.
Ernie Macmillan; third year.
Justin Finch-Fletchley; third year.

Colors: Gryffindor; red and gold. Slytherin; green and silver. Ravenclaw; blue and bronze. Hufflepuff; yellow and black.

Quidditch is the most popular wizarding sport. Each team has seven players: three Chasers, two Beaters, one Keeper, and one Seeker.

The Chasers use the Quaffle to score goals. Each goal is worth 10 points.

The Beaters use bats to hit the Bludgers and protect their teammates.

The Guardian protects his team's three hoops.

The Seeker tries to catch the Golden Snitch. Catching the Snitch awards 150 points and usually ends the game.

GRYFFINDOR, THIRD YEAR:
Oliver Wood; Keeper and Captain, fifth year.
Angelina Johnson; Huntress, fourth year.
Alicia Spinnet; Huntress, fourth year.
Katie Bell; Chaser, third or fourth year depending on lineup.
Fred Weasley; Beater, fifth year.
George Weasley; Beater, fifth year.
Harry Potter; Seeker, third year.

Oliver Wood remains at Hogwarts for his third year and continues to be captain of Gryffindor.

Draco Malfoy is the Seeker for Slytherin. Cedric Diggory is the Seeker and captain of Hufflepuff. Cho Chang is the Seeker for Ravenclaw.

Hogwarts is located in the Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom.

HOGSMEADE: A fully magical village located near Hogwarts. Students in their third year and above may visit it on authorized weekends with parental or guardian permission.

Famous places:
Honeydukes; famous magical candy store.
Zonko's; joke shop.
The Three Broomsticks; a famous tavern.
Hog's Head; a tavern run by Aberforth Dumbledore.
Madam Puddifoot's; tea room.
The House of Screams; a building considered haunted.

HOGSMEADE STATION: the station where the Hogwarts Express arrives.

HOGWARTS EXPRESS: Magical train that departs from King's Cross, London, and takes students to Hogsmeade.

First-year students arrive at Hogwarts from the station by boat across the lake. Older students use carriages to reach the castle.

Besides Hogwarts, there are other important schools of magic.

BEAUXBATONS: A French school of magic located in the Pyrenees. It is known for its magical education, its elegant traditions, and the fact that only women study there.

DURMSTRANG: a school of magic located in Northern Europe. It is known for being strict and having a more open relationship with certain types of dark magic.

CASTELOBRUXO: Brazilian school of magic located in the Amazon rainforest.

ILVERMORNY: American school of magic located in the United States.

MAHOUTOKORO: Japanese school of magic located on a volcanic island.

UAGADOU: an important African school of magic, famous for its knowledge of Astronomy, Alchemy, and Transformations.

During the third year, there are no students from other schools temporarily studying at Hogwarts. International visits and the Triwizard Tournament are later events.

PUREBLOOD: A person born into a family of wizards and witches with a long magical tradition. Some purist families consider it important to preserve the magical lineage.

MESTIZO: a person with both magical and Muggle ancestry.

MUGGLE-BORN: A person born to Muggle parents who possesses magic. Hermione Granger is an example.

SQUIB: a person born into a magical family who does not possess magical abilities.

MUGGLE: a person who does not possess magic and is usually unaware of the magical world.

Blood status does not determine a person's ability, intelligence, personality, or worth. The obsession with blood purity is a discriminatory ideology.

Harry Potter is a half-blood. Hermione Granger is Muggle-born. Draco Malfoy belongs to a pure-blood family.

Pure-blood families may have different opinions about blood purity. They don't all think exactly the same way.

Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger are best friends and often stay together.

Harry and Ron are very close friends. Ron often accompanies Harry on his adventures, although they can argue.

Harry and Hermione are close friends. Hermione often helps the group thanks to her knowledge.

Harry and Draco Malfoy are rivals and don't get along. Draco often provokes Harry and looks down on those he considers inferior.

Ron and Draco are also rivals and argue frequently.

Hermione and Draco maintain a hostile relationship due to Draco's views on Muggle-borns.

Harry and Neville are friends. Harry often defends him when other students make fun of him.

Harry and Luna are not yet close friends during their third year, as Luna is in her second year.

Draco is close to Crabbe and Goyle, who often accompany him.

Fred and George Weasley are inseparable twin brothers and best friends.

Harry has a complicated relationship with Severus Snape, who is often strict and hostile towards him.

HEADTEACHER: Albus Dumbledore. He is the headteacher of Hogwarts during the third year and one of the most powerful and respected wizards.

MINERVA MCGONAGALL: Transfiguration professor, deputy headmistress, and head of Gryffindor. She is strict, fair, and protective.

SEVERUS SNAPE: Potions professor and head of Slytherin. He is stern, sarcastic, and demanding.

FILIUS FLITWICK: Charms professor and head of Ravenclaw.

POMONA SPROUT: Professor of Herbology and Head of Hufflepuff.

RUBEUS HAGRID: gamekeeper and Care of Magical Creatures professor.

REMUS LUPIN: Defence Against the Dark Arts professor during Harry's third year. He is kind, intelligent, patient, and an excellent teacher. He teaches students how to deal with Boggarts and helps Harry with his Patronus.

SYBILL TRELAWNEY: Divination teacher.

ROLANDA HOOCH: Flying instructor and Quidditch referee.

AURORA SINISTRA: Professor of Astronomy.

CUTHBERT BINNS: Professor of the History of Magic.

ARGUS FILCH: janitor.

MADAME POMFREY: Hogwarts nurse.

Students must attend their classes and respect the teachers.

It is forbidden to use magic irresponsibly in the hallways.

Students must not enter restricted areas without permission.

The Forbidden Forest is off-limits to students except when a teacher authorizes a visit.

Students must respect the curfew and return to their common rooms at night.

Leaving the castle or grounds without authorization is not permitted.

Students must respect the rules of their houses and keep their dormitories tidy.

Filch patrols the corridors and particularly enjoys punishing students who break the rules.

Fred and George are known for breaking some rules through their pranks.

Third-year students may visit Hogsmeade on authorized weekends if they have permission.

The rules may change depending on the principal, teachers, or special events.

The Ministry of Magic is the main governmental institution of the British wizarding world. It is responsible for maintaining order, administering magical laws, and overseeing various aspects of wizarding society.

Its departments include the Department of Magical Security, the Department of Magical Games and Sports, the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, and the Department of Mysteries.

Aurors are wizards and witches who specialize in pursuing dangerous criminals and fighting the Dark Arts.

Serious crimes can land a wizard in Azkaban prison.

Azkaban is a magical prison located on a remote island. During this time, it is guarded by Dementors.

SIRIUS BLACK: An Azkaban prisoner who escaped before the start of his third year. The Ministry believes he is extremely dangerous and responsible for the deaths of several people.

During the third year, security at Hogwarts increases due to the search for Sirius Black.

The Minister of Magic during this time is Cornelius Fudge.

Students are allowed to have certain pets at Hogwarts, such as cats, toads, and owls.

HEDWIG: Harry Potter's white owl.
SCABBERS: Ron Weasley's rat.
CROOKSHANKS: Hermione's cat, intelligent and with great instinct.
FANG: Hagrid's enormous dog.
MRS NORRIS: Argus Filch's cat.

There are also magical creatures such as hippogriffs, centaurs, unicorns, dragons, thestrals, acromantulas, mermaids, goblins, and many others.

PEEVES: Hogwarts poltergeist. He is not a ghost. He can move objects, appear and disappear, and cause trouble throughout the castle.

DEMENTORS: Dark creatures that guard Azkaban. Their presence causes intense cold and can profoundly affect a person's emotions and memories. They feed on positive emotions.

The Patronus is a magical defense that is especially effective against Dementors. Harry learns to produce a corporeal Patronus during his third year with the help of Professor Lupin.

Dementors are dangerous and cannot be controlled by students.

BEAUXBATONS: French school of magic. Fleur Delacour belongs to this school, but her appearance at Hogwarts occurs later, during the fourth year.

DURMSTRANG: a school of magic in Northern Europe. Viktor Krum belongs to this school, but he doesn't appear at Hogwarts during his third year either.

Hogwarts students can learn about the existence of these schools through books, news, and conversations about the wizarding world.

Important international visits, such as the arrival of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang at the castle, belong to the Triwizard Tournament of the fourth year.

Therefore, during their third year, Hogwarts students do not regularly interact with Fleur, Viktor, or other visiting students from those schools.

LORD VOLDEMORT: Dark wizard responsible for numerous crimes and threats against the wizarding world. He remains hidden after his downfall and does not act publicly during the third year, but his influence, his former followers, and his past continue to pose a threat.

VOLDEMORT'S FOLLOWERS: Wizards and witches who supported Voldemort and are part of his former army. Some remain hidden after his downfall and may pose a threat to other characters and the wizarding world.

DEMENTORS: creatures used by the Ministry to guard Azkaban and perform certain security functions. Their presence is dangerous due to their powers and the effects they have on people.

DANGEROUS MAGICAL CREATURES: Different creatures can pose threats depending on the situation, especially those that are hostile, out of control, or used with malicious intent.

OTHER THREATS: Magical conflicts, dangers inside or outside Hogwarts, magic-related accidents, secondary enemies, and unexpected situations may appear during the story.

NOTE: Characters who simply have rivalries, arguments, or personal conflicts with other characters should not automatically be classified as enemies. Main enemies are those who pose a real threat to the wizarding world or act with hostile intentions.

The Great Hall serves large quantities of food during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

FOOD: roast chicken, meat, sausages, mashed potatoes, vegetables, tarts, cakes, puddings, bread and various desserts.

CHOCOLATE FROGS: frog-shaped chocolates that can move and contain collectible cards of famous magicians.

BERTIE BOTT'S ALL-FLAVOR DRINKLES: sweets that can have pleasant or extremely unpleasant flavors.

PUMPKIN CAKES: a popular dessert among magicians.

DRINKS:
Butterbeer; a popular sweet drink in the wizarding world.
Pumpkin juice; a common drink at Hogwarts.
Tea; common among wizards and witches.
Hot chocolate; common during cold weather.

The banquet meals magically appear on the tables and are prepared by the house-elves in the Hogwarts kitchens.

In Hogsmeade, Honeydukes sells numerous magical sweets.

SELECTION CEREMONY: New students are assigned to one of the four houses.

START OF THE COURSE: the students arrive at Hogwarts and classes begin.

CLASSES: Magical and practical subjects are taught throughout the year.

QUIDDITCH MATCHES: the four houses compete during the course.

HOUSE CUP: Houses compete by accumulating points throughout the year.

QUIDDITCH CUP: teams compete for the cup.

HALLOWEEN: a special banquet is held.

CHRISTMAS: A grand banquet is held and students can either stay at Hogwarts or return to their families.

HOGSMEADE: Authorized students may visit the village.

EXAMS: Students take assessments during the course.

THREE WIZARDS TOURNAMENT: competition between champions from different magic schools.

CHRISTMAS BALL: a formal dance related to the Triwizard Tournament.

PARTIES AND BANQUETS: Hogwarts organizes celebrations and special meals.

PUNISHMENTS AND DETENTIONS: Students who break the rules may receive punishments.

VISITS: Family members, teachers, wizards and Ministry representatives can visit Hogwarts.

MAGICAL CREATURES: Creatures may appear inside or around the castle.

EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS: attacks, mysteries, discoveries, accidents, and other magical events may occur.

Harry Potter: 13 years old, third year, Gryffindor. Messy black hair, green eyes, and round glasses. He has a lightning bolt scar on his forehead. He is brave, impulsive, loyal, and protective. He is the Seeker for the Gryffindor team.

Ron Weasley: 13 years old, third year, Gryffindor. Tall, thin, with red hair and blue eyes. He is a joker, loyal, sometimes insecure, and competitive. He is Harry's best friend.

Hermione Granger: 13 years old, third year, Gryffindor. Thick brown hair and brown eyes. She is intelligent, studious, organized, determined, and protective of her friends.

Draco Malfoy: 13 years old, third year, Slytherin. Very light blond hair, pale skin, and gray eyes. He is proud, arrogant, competitive, and sarcastic. He is usually accompanied by Crabbe and Goyle.

Neville Longbottom: 13 years old, third year, Gryffindor. Brown hair and a round face. He is shy, clumsy, and nervous, but possesses great courage.

Luna Lovegood: 12 years old, second year, Ravenclaw. Long blonde hair and light eyes. She is quiet, quirky, imaginative, and doesn't usually worry about other people's opinions.

Ginny Weasley: 12 years old, second year, Gryffindor. Red hair and brown eyes. She is determined, funny, and increasingly self-confident.

Fred Weasley: 15 years old, fifth year, Gryffindor. Red hair. He is a joker, creative, daring, and witty. He is extremely close to George.

George Weasley: 15 years old, fifth year, Gryffindor. Red hair. He is a joker, witty, and daring. He constantly works with Fred on pranks and magical products.

Cedric Diggory: 15 years old, fifth year, Hufflepuff. Tall, handsome, and athletic. He is kind, polite, responsible, and respected. He is captain and Seeker of the Hufflepuff team.

Cho Chang: 14 years old, fourth year, Ravenclaw. Long, dark hair. She is intelligent, kind, and talented at Quidditch.

Seamus Finnigan: 13 years old, third year, Gryffindor. Fair hair and a friendly personality. He is a classmate of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.

Dean Thomas: 13 years old, third year, Gryffindor. Tall, dark hair, and a calm personality. He is a good friend of Seamus.

Pansy Parkinson: 13 years old, third year, Slytherin. Dark hair. She is proud, mocking, and usually supports Draco.

Oliver Wood: 17 years old, fifth year, Gryffindor. Tall, athletic, and extremely passionate about Quidditch. He is Keeper and captain of Gryffindor.

Albus Dumbledore: Headmaster of Hogwarts. An elderly man with silver hair and beard, half-moon glasses, and a calm demeanor. He is extremely powerful, intelligent, and mysterious.

Minerva McGonagall: Professor of Transfiguration, Deputy Headmistress, and Head of Gryffindor. She is strict, serious, fair, and protective.

Severus Snape: Potions professor and head of Slytherin. He has black hair, pale skin, and a stern expression. He wears black robes and is sarcastic and strict.

Remus Lupin: Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts. He has brown hair, a somewhat tired appearance, and simple clothing. He is kind, patient, intelligent, and an excellent teacher. He is a werewolf, although the students are initially unaware of this secret.

Rubeus Hagrid: a huge, robust man with black hair and beard. He is kind, sensitive, and has a great affection for magical creatures.

Filius Flitwick: Charms professor and head of Ravenclaw. He is small, intelligent, kind, and enthusiastic.

Pomona Sprout: Herbology professor and head of Hufflepuff. She is an expert in magical plants, hardworking, and patient.

Sybill Trelawney: Divination teacher. She wears large glasses, shawls, and flamboyant accessories. She speaks dramatically.

Argus Filch: caretaker of Hogwarts. He is strict and enjoys punishing students who break the rules.

During classes and school activities, students wear the Hogwarts uniform.

The uniform normally consists of a white shirt, house tie, dark trousers or skirt, shoes and a black robe with the Hogwarts or house crest.

COLORS:
Gryffindor; red and gold.
Slytherin; green and silver.
Ravenclaw; blue and bronze.
Hufflepuff; yellow and black.

Students may use sweaters, scarves, capes, and additional clothing during cold weather.

For Quidditch they can wear their team's sports uniform.

BOT'S CUSTOM RULE: On Saturdays and Sundays, students may wear casual clothing, provided it is appropriate for Hogwarts. This rule belongs to the bot and is not part of the official canon.

There may be a different dress code for ceremonies and special events.

Accio: attracts an object towards the one who performs the spell.
Alohomora: opens certain magical locks.
Lumos: creates light from the wand.
Nox: Turn off the light created by Lumos.
Wingardium Leviosa: makes objects levitate.
Expelliarmus: disarms the opponent.
Protego: creates a defensive magic shield.
Stupefy: Stuns a target.
Repair: repairs damaged objects.
Riddikulus: used against boggarts to make their form appear ridiculous.
Expecto Patronum: Conjures a Patronus, especially useful against Dementors.
Petrificus Totalus: temporarily immobilizes a person's body.
Fire: produces fire.
Aguamenti: produces water.
Diffindo: cuts or separates certain objects.
Finite Incantatem: can end certain magical effects.
Obliviate: alters or eliminates memories.
Silence: silences a target.
Muffliato: creates a buzzing sound that makes it difficult for other people to hear a conversation.
Tarantallegra: causes uncontrollable leg movements.

Spells require practice, concentration, and skill. Third-year students are still learning many spells and don't necessarily master advanced magic.

Polyjuice Potion: Allows you to temporarily assume the physical appearance of another person. Requires an ingredient related to the person whose appearance you wish to adopt.

Amortentia: a powerful potion related to attraction. It produces a strong infatuation, but does not create true love.

Felix Felicis: known as "liquid luck". It produces a feeling of extraordinary good fortune for a limited time.

Veritaserum: a powerful truth serum that causes a strong tendency to reveal information.

Draught of Peace: a potion intended to calm anxiety and agitation.

Draught of Living Death: an extremely powerful potion that induces a deep, death-like sleep.

Pepperup Potion: helps fight colds and minor illnesses.

Wolfsbane Potion: allows a werewolf to retain their human mind during their transformation. Remus Lupin uses it during his time at Hogwarts.

Shrinking Solution: causes certain objects to reduce in size.

Antidotes: potions prepared to counteract the effects of certain substances or potions.

Potions require precise ingredients, quantities, temperatures, and times. One mistake can completely change the outcome.

HOUSE-ELVES: Small magical creatures that may work for magical families or institutions. They possess their own magic and are traditionally linked to service.

GOBLINS: intelligent magical beings especially associated with Gringotts, the manufacture of objects, and working with precious metals.

CENTAURS: creatures with a human torso and a horse's body. They are intelligent and possess knowledge of astronomy and divination.

GIANTS: enormous and very strong beings. Hagrid is half giant.

VEELAS: magical beings of great beauty capable of influencing emotions through their charm.

NEWTENS AND MERMAIDS: intelligent aquatic creatures that inhabit lakes and seas.

WEREWOLVES: humans afflicted by a magical condition that causes a transformation during the full moon. Remus Lupin is a werewolf.

VAMPIRES: magical beings existing within the magical world.

GHOSTS: spirits of deceased people that remain in the wizarding world. Hogwarts has several.

POLTERGEISTS: supernatural entities capable of causing disorder. Peeves is the poltergeist of Hogwarts.

Different species have different cultures, abilities, and behaviors.

Students normally start Hogwarts at age 11.

First year; 11 years old.
Second year; 12 years old.
Third year; 13 years old.
Fourth year; 14 years old.
Fifth year; 15 years old.
Sixth year; 16 years old.
Seventh year; 17 years old.

Students may have birthdays during the course, so the exact age may vary depending on their date of birth.

The school year begins around September 1st and ends around June.

Hogwarts has four houses: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff.

Students sleep in separate dormitories within the areas corresponding to their houses.

The boys and girls have separate dormitories.

First-year students arrive at Hogwarts by crossing the lake in boats.

Older students arrive at Hogsmeade via the Hogwarts Express and then continue on to the castle.

Third-year students may visit Hogsmeade with permission.

The staircases at Hogwarts can move and change direction.

Magic portraits can talk and move between paintings.

Ghosts can walk through walls.

The wand is the main magic tool for most students.

Regular classes include Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, Herbology, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, and History of Magic. Some students also study Divination and Care of Magical Creatures.