Artwork

Deathly Hallows Symbol • Symbols An artistic portrayal of the three Deathly Hallows: a line symbolizing the Elder Wand inside a triangle representing the Cloak of Invisibility, both inside a circle that stands for the Resurrection Stone. Read More

Other Denizens of Hogwarts Castle • Hogwarts Hogwarts is a place of many surprises. Not only are the doors and staircases unusual, but also the paintings on the walls and the suits of armor in the corridors act in ways a visitor might not expect. Everything seems to be alive in some fashion. The armor creaks and… Read More

Dilys Derwent • Character Dilys Derwent was a celebrated Headmistress of Hogwarts and a famous Healer. She worked at St Mungo’s Hospital from 1722 until becoming Headmistress of Hogwarts in 1741. She remained Head of the school until 1768 (OP22). Copies of Derwent’s portrait hang not only in Dumbledore’s office but in the main… Read More

Dilys Derwent becomes headmistress of Hogwarts School • Event In doing so she leaves her previous job as a Healer at St. Mungo’s Hospital. Read More

Dilys Derwent retires as headmistress of Hogwarts • Event

Dilys Derwent starts her career as a St. Mungo's Healer • Event She leaves that job in 1741 to be the headmistress of Hogwarts (OP22). Read More

Doors • Furniture and household items • Security Sometimes semi-sentient, doors in the Wizarding World may be more protective of that which lies on the other side than those found in the Muggle world. Read More

Drunk Monks portrait • Art and Culture A portrait of drunk monks (and a great deal of wine) hung near the Charms corridor at Hogwarts (HBP17). Read More