Timelines
Master Timeline
History of the Wizarding World
The major events of three millennia of history
Detailed Timelines of Each Era
Ancient Egypt and Greece
Before 100 A.D.
This is an era of Muggle/Wizard cooperation; many political and religious leaders were witches and wizards.
The Medieval Era
100 – 1400 AD
Muggles begin to fear wizards. Some try to manipulate their magical brethren for their own gain. At the same time, the wizarding community persecutes and marginalizes the goblin and house-elf populations
Growing Distrust and Prejudice
By 1700, prejudice and mistrust has built up to the point where the world wizarding communities decide together to withdraw from public view. The Statute of Secrecy is signed, the Ministry of Magic is formed, and wizards go into hiding.
The Wizarding World in Secret
The Modern Era
- The Rise of Grindelwald – 1881 – 1945
- Calm between Wars – 1945 – 1960
- The Marauders and the Rise of Voldemort – 1960 – 1981
- Voldemort in Hiding – 1981 – 1990
- 1991-1992 – Harry’s first year (PS)
- 1992-1993 – Harry’s second year (CS)
- 1993-1994 – Harry’s third year (PA)
- 1994-1995 – Harry’s fourth year (GF)
- 1995-1996 – Harry’s fifth year (OP)
- 1996-1997 – Harry’s sixth year (HBP)
- 1997-1998 – Harry’s seventh year (DH)
