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est. 2000 A.D.
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5 GBP = 1 Galleon 
Curse on the Ring
The curse on the ring refers to a deadly curse placed by Voldemort on Marvolo Gaunt‘s ring to protect the Horcrux within. The curse was lethal and would have killed Dumbledore almost immediately after he put the ring on if Snape hadn’t performed a counter-curse to slow it’s spread. Tom Riddle used the ring of his grandfather,… Read More
Mahoutokoro Wizarding School
Mahoutokoro Wizarding School is an ancient wizarding school located on an island off Japan. Constructed of jade and located on the top of a volcano on the uninhabited island of Minami Iwo Jima, the only known wizarding school located in Japan has both day and boarding students. The day students ride giant storm petrels to the school every morning (WSch). When… Read More
Abstinence
Abstinence was the post-Christmas holidays password into Gryffindor Tower, after the Fat Lady and her friend Violet drank all the wine in a picture of a group of drunk monks in the Charms corridor (HBP17)… Read More
Charms corridor
The Charms corridor, so-called because it is the location of Professor Flitwick‘s Charms Classroom, is located on the third floor of Hogwarts. The forbidden corridor housing Fluffy in Harry’s first year is nearby. Read More
Ancient Magic
Ancient Magic is magic which happens independently of efforts by wizards, an effect which is triggered by events and powers endemic to the nature of reality. It is extremely old and mysterious, and a wand is not necessary for it to work. It is part of the “magical-ness” of the universe. Examples include the bond of love which happens when… Read More
PS2: The Vanishing Glass
We are given glances at what Harry’s life has been like for the past ten years. The Dursleys celebrate Dudley’s eleventh birthday with a trip to the zoo. The day goes awry when Harry inadvertently performs magic and releases a boa constrictor from his enclosure. Read More
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Harry figures out the egg’s clue
Following Cedric’s hint, Harry takes his golden egg with him to the Prefects’ bathroom and… Read More
“Only,” said Bagman, smiling awkwardly, “well–I know I’ve been a bit of an idiot–“… Read More
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