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{{Quote|The finest school of [[Magic|witchcraft and wizardry]] in the world.|[[Rubeus Hagrid]] praising Hogwarts.|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}
{{Quote|The finest school of [[Magic|witchcraft and wizardry]] in the world.|[[Rubeus Hagrid]] praising Hogwarts.|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}
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'''Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry''' is a British wizarding boarding school teaching the [[magic]]al arts, located in Scotland
''"Hogwarts ... It is the finest school of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the world and is run by the finest Headmaster Hogwarts has ever had, [[Albus Dumbledore]]. Logically it had to be set in a secluded place, and pretty soon I settled on Scotland in my mind."'' Fraser, L., ''An interview with J.K.Rowling'', Mammoth, London, 2000. ISBN 0-7497-4394-8. pp 20–21.
inside [[Hogwarts Castle]]. The castle is in the mountains near a loch. The precise location of the school can never be uncovered because it has been rendered Unplottable.
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'''Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry''' is a British wizarding boarding school teaching the [[magic]]al arts, located in Scotland
''"Hogwarts ... It is the finest school of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the world and is run by the finest Headmaster Hogwarts has ever had, [[Albus Dumbledore]]. Logically it had to be set in a secluded place, and pretty soon I settled on Scotland in my mind."'' Fraser, L., ''An interview with J.K.Rowling'', Mammoth, London, 2000. ISBN 0-7497-4394-8. pp 20–21.
inside [[Hogwarts Castle]]. The castle is in the mountains near a loch. The precise location of the school can never be uncovered because it has been rendered Unplottable. The Castle also consits of many secret passeges ( all are shown on the mauraders map) that students sometimes use to sneak into Hogsmeade.
Established in c. 9th/10th century, Hogwarts is considered to be one of the finest magical institutions in the Wizarding world, though other notable schools include [[Beauxbatons Academy of Magic]] and the [[Durmstrang Institute]]. Children with magical abilities may be enrolled at birth and acceptance is confirmed by [[Owl post]] at age eleven.
Established in c. 9th/10th century, Hogwarts is considered to be one of the finest magical institutions in the Wizarding world, though other notable schools include [[Beauxbatons Academy of Magic]] and the [[Durmstrang Institute]]. Children with magical abilities may be enrolled at birth and acceptance is confirmed by [[Owl post]] at age eleven.
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===Middle history===
===Middle history===
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About three hundred years after the school was founded, the [[Triwizard Tournament]]began between the three most prestigious magical schools in Europe: Hogwarts, the Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang. This tournament was considered the best way for wizards of different nationalities to meet and socialise. The tournament continued for six centuries, until the death toll became too high, and the tournament was discontinued.
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About three hundred years after the school was founded, the [[Triwizard Tournament]]beganbetween the three most prestigious magical schools in Europe: Hogwarts, the Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang. This tournament was considered the best way for wizards of different nationalities to meet and socialise. The tournament continued for six centuries, until the death toll became too high, and the tournament was discontinued.
[[File:Dippet?.jpg|thumb|144px|Professor [[Armando Dippet]], [[Headmaster]] in the [[1940s]].]]
[[File:Dippet?.jpg|thumb|144px|Professor [[Armando Dippet]], [[Headmaster]] in the [[1940s]].]]
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====1996-1997 school year====
====1996-1997 school year====
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Through the 1996-1997 school year, new Minister Rufus Scrimgeour ordered Aurors to guard Hogwarts for protection from Dark forces. In 1997, Hogwarts was attacked by a mob of Death Eaters. Student [[Draco Malfoy]] was forced into the service of Lord Voldemort for the fear of his and his family's lives. As a result, Headmaster Albus Dumbledore's safety was compromised, and he was killed by [[Severus Snape]]. Following this horrible tragedy, Professor [[Minerva McGonagall]]wasappointed acting Headmistress, although the security of the school hung by a thread. There was no certainty that Hogwarts would remain open. The faculty agreed to follow "established procedures" and let the school governors ultimately decide.
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Through the 1996-1997 school year, new Minister Rufus Scrimgeour ordered Aurors to guard Hogwarts for protection from Dark forces. In 1997, Hogwarts was attacked by a mob of Death Eaters. Student [[Draco Malfoy]] was forced into the service of Lord Voldemort for the fear of his and his family's lives. As a result, Headmaster Albus Dumbledore's safety was compromised, and he was killed by [[Severus Snape]]. Following this horrible tragedy, Professor [[Minerva McGonagall]]wasappointedacting Headmistress, although the security of the school hung by a thread. There was no certainty that Hogwarts would remain open. The faculty agreed to follow "established procedures" and let the school governors ultimately decide.
[[File:Snape_Great_Hall_Headmaster.jpg|thumb|left|188px|[[Severus Snape]] as Head of Hogwarts]]
[[File:Snape_Great_Hall_Headmaster.jpg|thumb|left|188px|[[Severus Snape]] as Head of Hogwarts]]
Regardless of the school governors' decision, with the takeover of the Ministry by Voldemort, attendance at Hogwarts was mandatory for all eligible children. New, militaristic requirements were established, such as proof of [[blood purity|blood status]]. [[Muggle Studies]], involving mainly of how Muggles are vile things, became a required subject, while [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] had simply become [[Dark Arts (class)|Dark Arts]], teaching students illegal curses outright. Severus Snape was appointed Headmaster. It was a time of great terror in which no one could be certain who was friend or foe.
Regardless of the school governors' decision, with the takeover of the Ministry by Voldemort, attendance at Hogwarts was mandatory for all eligible children. New, militaristic requirements were established, such as proof of [[blood purity|blood status]]. [[Muggle Studies]], involving mainly of how Muggles are vile things, became a required subject, while [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] had simply become [[Dark Arts (class)|Dark Arts]], teaching students illegal curses outright. Severus Snape was appointed Headmaster. It was a time of great terror in which no one could be certain who was friend or foe.
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Hogwarts' school year is structured in a similar way to other non-magical schools and colleges in the UK, with a three-term year punctuated by holidays at [[Christmas]] and Easter and bounded by the long summer holiday of nine weeks. Students have the option of staying at Hogwarts for the winter and spring holidays. Those who choose to stay at the castle do not have lessons and attend a feast on Christmas Day. Students also do not have classes the week of Easter, but this is much less enjoyable due to the large amount of work that the teachers assign students at this time in preparation for final exams.
Hogwarts' school year is structured in a similar way to other non-magical schools and colleges in the UK, with a three-term year punctuated by holidays at [[Christmas]] and Easter and bounded by the long summer holiday of nine weeks. Students have the option of staying at Hogwarts for the winter and spring holidays. Those who choose to stay at the castle do not have lessons and attend a feast on Christmas Day. Students also do not have classes the week of Easter, but this is much less enjoyable due to the large amount of work that the teachers assign students at this time in preparation for final exams.
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Other than the breaks and weekends, students do not receive holidays. However, students third year and above may visit [[Hogsmeade]], the local village, occasionally. There are normally four feasts per year: the start-of-term feast at the beginning of the school year, end-of-term feast at the end of the school year, and feasts at Halloween and Christmas. Feasts are also called to mark special occasions, as in [[Goblet of Fire]], when there was a feast to celebrate the beginning of the [[Triwizard Tournament]].
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Other than the breaks and weekends, students do not receive holidays. However, students third year and above may visit [[Hogsmeade]], the local village, occasionally. There are normally four feasts per year: the start-of-term feast at the beginning of the school year, end-of-term feast at the end of the school year, and feasts at Halloween and Christmas. Feasts are also called to mark special occasions, as in [[Goblet of Fire]], when there was a feast to celebrate the beginning of the [[Triwizard Tournament]].
[[File:Hogwarts.jpg|thumb|260px|left|Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.]]
[[File:Hogwarts.jpg|thumb|260px|left|Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.]]
Classes will proceed normally and the next notable event occurs on the evening of [[31 October|October]] 31st: the [[Halloween feast]]. Decorations include giant pumpkins and flocks of hundreds of bats flying across the halls. The served foods include pumpkin treats, tarts, cakes and all sorts of magical [[Honeydukes|sweets]]. The [[Quidditch]] season starts usually with the first [[Quidditch]] match in the first weeks of [[November]]. In the second week of December, the Deputy Head takes names of those who are staying at Hogwarts over the [[Christmas holidays]]. The first term usually ends about a week before Christmas and most of the students and some of the teachers go home by the school train.
Classes will proceed normally and the next notable event occurs on the evening of [[31 October|October]] 31st: the [[Halloween feast]]. Decorations include giant pumpkins and flocks of hundreds of bats flying across the halls. The served foods include pumpkin treats, tarts, cakes and all sorts of magical [[Honeydukes|sweets]]. The [[Quidditch]] season starts usually with the first [[Quidditch]] match in the first weeks of [[November]]. In the second week of December, the Deputy Head takes names of those who are staying at Hogwarts over the [[Christmas holidays]]. The first term usually ends about a week before Christmas and most of the students and some of the teachers go home by the school train.
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[[Care of Magical Creatures]] is the class which instructs students on how to care for magical beasts. Classes are held outside the castle. In Harry's first two years, the class is taken by Professor [[Silvanus Kettleburn]] who then retires "in order to enjoy more time with his remaining limbs". Dumbledore then recruits the gamekeeper [[Rubeus Hagrid]] to accept a teaching position along with his gamekeeping duties. Although Hagrid is obviously very experienced and knowledgeable, he consistently misjudges the risk that the animals he uses in his lessons pose to his students, which sometimes results in chaos. When Hagrid is absent, his lessons are taken over by Professor [[Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank|Grubbly-Plank]], a witch and an acquaintance of Dumbledore's.
[[Care of Magical Creatures]] is the class which instructs students on how to care for magical beasts. Classes are held outside the castle. In Harry's first two years, the class is taken by Professor [[Silvanus Kettleburn]] who then retires "in order to enjoy more time with his remaining limbs". Dumbledore then recruits the gamekeeper [[Rubeus Hagrid]] to accept a teaching position along with his gamekeeping duties. Although Hagrid is obviously very experienced and knowledgeable, he consistently misjudges the risk that the animals he uses in his lessons pose to his students, which sometimes results in chaos. When Hagrid is absent, his lessons are taken over by Professor [[Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank|Grubbly-Plank]], a witch and an acquaintance of Dumbledore's.
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The teachers of this class have been [[Silvanus Kettleburn|Professor Silvanus Kettleburn]] (early [[20th century]]-[[1992]]), [[Rubeus Hagrid|Professor Rubeus Hagrid]] ([[1993]]-?), and [[Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank|Professor Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank]] ([[1995]]) {{Comment|temporarily}}.
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The teachers of this class have been [[Silvanus Kettleburn|Professor Silvanus Kettleburn]] (early [[20th century]]-[[1992]]), [[Rubeus Hagrid|Professor Rubeus Hagrid]] ([[1993]]-?), and [[Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank|Professor Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank]] ([[1995]]) {{Comment|temporarily}}.
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===[[Muggle Studies]]===
===[[Muggle Studies]]===
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Harry Potter's letter was sent via normal [[Owl post|owl delivery]], since the Headmaster, [[Albus Dumbledore]], had presumed that the Dursleys had explained to Harry about Hogwarts and the wizarding world. When no response came from the first, several more letters, each reflecting Harry's new location, were sent. Ultimately, [[Rubeus Hagrid]], Hogwarts' Keeper of Keys and Grounds, was dispatched to hand-deliver Harry's final letter. Once he found Harry, who was with the Dursleys in their vain attempt to keep all wizarding knowledge from Harry, Hagrid explained all about Harry's parents and what had really happened the night they died.
Harry Potter's letter was sent via normal [[Owl post|owl delivery]], since the Headmaster, [[Albus Dumbledore]], had presumed that the Dursleys had explained to Harry about Hogwarts and the wizarding world. When no response came from the first, several more letters, each reflecting Harry's new location, were sent. Ultimately, [[Rubeus Hagrid]], Hogwarts' Keeper of Keys and Grounds, was dispatched to hand-deliver Harry's final letter. Once he found Harry, who was with the Dursleys in their vain attempt to keep all wizarding knowledge from Harry, Hagrid explained all about Harry's parents and what had really happened the night they died.
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Students are allowed to bring a [[cat]], an [[owl]] or a [[toad]], but many exceptions such as [[rat]]s and [[Pygmy Puff]]saremade.
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Students are allowed to bring a [[cat]], an [[owl]] or a [[toad]], but many exceptions such as [[rat]]s and [[Pygmy Puff]]saremade.
[[File:4660600068_b32e320e3e.jpg|thumb|The Hogwarts Express and the Platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station]]
[[File:4660600068_b32e320e3e.jpg|thumb|The Hogwarts Express and the Platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station]]
[[File:Quidditch.jpg|thumb|Quidditch]]
[[File:Quidditch.jpg|thumb|Quidditch]]
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==Possible etymology==
==Possible etymology==
[[J. K. Rowling]] speculated that she might have subconsciously produced the name Hogwarts from the ''Hogwort'' plant she saw when walking round ''Kew Gardens''.
[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2001/1001-sydney-renton.htm 2001 ''Sydney Morning Herald'' article]
[[J. K. Rowling]] speculated that she might have subconsciously produced the name Hogwarts from the ''Hogwort'' plant she saw when walking round ''Kew Gardens''.
[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2001/1001-sydney-renton.htm 2001 ''Sydney Morning Herald'' article]
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In the film Labyrinth, Sarah, acted by Jennifer Connelly, meets a goblin outside the gates of the Labyrinth who introduces himself as Hoggle. As they depart, she calls him "Hogwart" instead of his proper name, Hoggle. Also in the film Labyrinth, Jareth the Goblin King, acted by David Bowie, often calls his goblins by the wrong names and at one point he incorrectly calls Hoggle "Hogwart."
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In the film Labyrinth, Sarah, acted by Jennifer Connelly, meets a goblin outside the gates of the Labyrinth who introduces himself as Hoggle. As they depart, she calls him "Hogwart" instead of his proper name, Hoggle. Also in the film Labyrinth, Jareth the Goblin King, acted by David Bowie, often calls his goblins by the wrong names and at one point he incorrectly calls Hoggle "Hogwart."
It is of course possible that the name may have derived from the word "Warthog", but simply reversed.
It is of course possible that the name may have derived from the word "Warthog", but simply reversed.