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Fred and George Weasley start their first year at Hogwarts and are sorted into Gryffindor

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Fred and George Weasley start their first year at Hogwarts and are sorted into Gryffindor

Angelina Johnson also becomes a new Gryffindor, while Cedric Diggory also starts his first year and is sorted into Hufflepuff. Both Angelina and Cedric turn twelve shortly after the beginning of the school year (GF16).

Fred and George start Hogwarts
Date September 1st, 1989
Location in Canon PS6: The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters
Type of Event Wizarding world
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Philosopher's Stone Chapter 6