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INTRODUCTION

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a magic school from the literary universe of

Harry Potter.

Hogwarts is a school where young magicians attend to develop their magical abilities.

The building is seen in ruins by people outside of magical powers (more commonly known as

"Muggles").

The education of a student is carried out in seven years, beginning his studies, at least, at eleven.
 1. Overview

1.1 Hogwarts History

Over a thousand years ago the magicians were suffering misunderstanding and fear by

muggles. Four wizards with exceptional talent decided to found a magic school, around 992,

to offer a refuge and transmit their knowledge. So, Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff,

Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin created the school in a castle and went in search of

people with the necessary skills to teach magic to future students.

The founders’s opinions about the choice of students began to differ very quickly. The school

was then divided into four separate houses. So, Godric Gryffindor decided to enchant his hat

call it the "sorting hat" to replace them.

1.2 Architecture and Location

Hogwarts is located in the Scottish Highlands. The school is protected by numerous

enchantments and spells that make it impossible to find for Muggles. Instead, Muggles only

see some ruins and danger signs.

Hogwarts is a big castle on top of a mountain, towering, menacing appearance with towers and

corridors everywhere. J. K. Rowling, the author of the novels said she has not drawn a

Hogwarts plan because it would be difficult even for the most skilled architect, since

that its 142 stairs are moving.

2. Houses

2.1 House Selection Ceremony

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When freshmen arrive for the first time at the castle they must go to the selection ceremony.

Students are divided into four houses.

The selection ceremony takes place in the Great Hall. After a short speech from the director.

Professor McGonagall puts on the Sorting Hat, the hat takes a few seconds to complete a brief

psychological analysis of the students and determine their aptitudes, then announces aloud the

house to which the student will belong forever.

2.2 Characteristics of Each House

The Gryffindor house is characterized by value, chivalry and courage and was founded by

Godric Gryffindor. Their characteristic colors are red and gold.

The Hufflepuff house is characterized by loyalty and a strong work ethic and was founded by

Helga Hufflepuff. Its characteristic colors are yellow and black.

The Ravenclaw house is characterized by intelligence, intellect and wisdom and was founded

by Rowena Ravenclaw. Its characteristic colors are blue and copper.

The Slytherin house is characterized by ambition and cunning and was founded by Salazar

Slytherin. Its characteristic colors are green and silver.

3. Staff

At Hogwarts most teachers are sorcerers, but occasionally a centaur or a ghost can be

employed.

3.1 Director of the school

In the education of Harry Potter, the function of school the principal Albus Percival Wulfric

Brian Dumbledore (1952 - 1997).

3.2 Teachers and Their Subjects

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There are many subjects that a student can choose but only the following are mandatory:

- Aurora Sinistra: Astronomy

- Remus Lupin: Defense Against the Dark Arts (D.A.D.A)

- Filius Flitwick: Charms

- Cuthbert Binns: History of Magic

- Severus Snape: Potion

4. School Life

4.1 Registration and Welcome to New Students

Every witch and wizard in the United Kingdom is registered from birth to entry into Hogwarts,

thanks to a magic pen that detects the birth of a magical child . During the summer, a teacher

contacts the wizards who are 11 years old before August 31 by owl.

III. CONCLUSIONS

S xometime about 1000 years ago four of the best magicians of the time Gryffindor, Rowena

Ravenclaw and Helga hufflepuff and Salazar Slytherin shared the desire to form the best school

of magic and sorcery in the world so once they did it each created a house for the different

personalities and abilities of the young Magi, Godric wanted to teach the brave at heart and

those who had preferably achieved a great feat, Rowena wanted to teach only those who tested

their intelligence and had a momentum of knowledge, Helga wanted teach everyone equally

but valued those who were fair and noble at heart and Salazar Slytherin wanted to teach those

who were cunning and ambitious but especially those who had magic ancestry So they were

pure blood for what he did not consider born of dignified or trustworthy Muggles.