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The '''Astronomy Tower''' was the tallest tower at [[Hogwarts Castle]]. It was where students studied the stars and planets through their telescopes in [[Astronomy (class)|Astronomy]] lessons with [[Professor]] [[Aurora Sinistra]]. This was usually done at midnight, when the stars were best seen.<ref name="PS">{{PS|B|8}}</ref> The tower was generally out-of-bounds except for classes.<ref name="PS"/>
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The '''Astronomy Tower''' was the tallest tower at [[Hogwarts Castle]]. It was where students studied the stars and planets through their telescopes in [[Astronomy (class)|Astronomy]] lessons with [[Professor]] [[Aurora Sinistra]]. This was usually done at midnight, when the stars were best seen.<ref name="PS8">{{PS|B|8}}</ref> The tower was generally out-of-bounds except for classes.<ref name="PS8"/>
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
 
===1992===
  
===1992===
 
[[File:Astrononmy Tower concept art.png|thumb|Exterior view of the tower]]
  
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In [[Harry Potter]]'s [[first year]], he and [[Hermione Granger]] climbed to the top of the Astronomy Tower to send [[Rubeus Hagrid]]'s pet [[dragon]], [[Norberta|Norbert]], to [[Charles Weasley|Charlie Weasley]] in [[Romania]]. Despite their success in sending Norbert away, they were caught by [[Argus Filch]] when they descended the tower, because they had forgotten to bring Harry's Invisibility Cloak back with them. Professor McGonagall also catches Neville Longbottom and takes away 150 points from Gryffindor house.
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In [[Harry Potter]]'s [[first year]], he and [[Hermione Granger]] climbed to the top of the Astronomy Tower to send [[Rubeus Hagrid]]'s pet [[dragon]], [[Norberta|Norbert]], to [[Charles Weasley|Charlie Weasley]] in [[Romania]]. Despite their success in sending Norbert away, they were caught by [[Argus Filch]] when they descended the tower, because they had forgotten to bring Harry's Invisibility Cloak back with them.<ref name="PS14">{{PS|B|14}}</ref> Professor McGonagall also caught [[Neville Longbottom]] and took away 150 [[House points|points]] from [[Gryffindor]] house.<ref name="PS15">{{PS|B|15}}</ref>
   
 
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After [[Sirius Black]] tried to break in to the [[Gryffindor Tower]] on the evening of [[31 October]], [[1993]], all the staff was to search the Castle for any signs of Black. [[Argus Filch]] searched the Astronomy Tower and found nothing.<ref>{{POA|F}}</ref>
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After [[Sirius Black]] tried to break in to the [[Gryffindor Tower]] on the evening of [[31 October]], [[1993]], all the staff was to search the Castle for any signs of Black. [[Argus Filch]] searched the Astronomy Tower and found nothing.<ref name="POAF">{{POA|F}}</ref>
   
 
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[[File:Books chapterart ootp 31.jpg|thumb|The O.W.L. Astronomy exam in 1996]]
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The Astronomy practical exam took place here for the [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.s]]. Under the supervision of [[Tofty|Professor Tofty]], students were required to fill out a [[star chart]]. However, [[Dolores Umbridge]], [[John Dawlish]] and several other [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] officials attacked [[Rubeus Hagrid]] during this practical, and the resulting skirmish caused several [[Auror]]s and Professor [[Minerva McGonagall]] to be severely injured, [[Fang]] too become incapacitated, and Hagrid was forced to flee the school. All of this was witnessed by the [[Fifth year]]s taking their Astronomy [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.s]].
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The Astronomy practical exam took place here for the [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.s]]. Under the supervision of [[Tofty|Professor Tofty]], students were required to fill out a [[star chart]]. However, [[Dolores Umbridge]], [[John Dawlish]] and several other [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] officials attacked [[Rubeus Hagrid]] during this practical, and the resulting skirmish caused several [[Auror]]s and Professor [[Minerva McGonagall]] to be severely injured, [[Fang]] too become incapacitated, and Hagrid was forced to flee the school. All of this was witnessed by the [[Fifth year]]s taking their Astronomy [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.s]].<ref name="OOTP31">{{OOTP|B|31}}</ref>
   
 
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When the [[Death Eaters]] arrived at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]], most of the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]] between the opposing sides took place in this tower, and in the corridor below. [[Death Eaters]] set off the [[Dark Mark]] above this tower; [[Albus Dumbledore]] was blasted from the tower's ramparts by a [[Killing Curse]] cast by [[Severus Snape]]. This was where Dumbledore met his death, by his own orders.<ref>{{HBP}}</ref>
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When the [[Death Eaters]] arrived at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]], most of the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]] between the opposing sides took place in this tower, and in the corridor below. [[Death Eaters]] set off the [[Dark Mark]] above this tower; [[Albus Dumbledore]] was blasted from the tower's ramparts by a [[Killing Curse]] cast by [[Severus Snape]].<ref name="HBP27">{{HBP|B|27}}</ref> This was where Dumbledore met his death,<ref name="HBP27"/> by his own orders.<ref name="DH33">{{DH|B|33}}</ref>
   
 
==Structure==
  
==Structure==
 
[[File:Astronomy Tower.jpg|thumb|The Tower from behind]]
  
[[File:Astronomy Tower.jpg|thumb|The Tower from behind]]
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The tower is the tallest in [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]], it lies almost directly above the front doors of the castle. The tower is also surrounded by a parapet and is tall enough to have a perfect view of the starry sky.<ref name="PS8"/>
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The tower is the tallest in [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]], it lies almost directly above the front doors of the castle. The tower is also surrounded by a parapet and is tall enough to have a perfect view of the starry sky.
  
   
 
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*In ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'', it is stated that students are only allowed to enter the tower during Astronomy lessons. However, in the video game adaptation of ''Half-Blood Prince'', Harry can freely enter it. It is possible that the rule applies to first years but not to sixth years.
  
*In ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'', it is stated that students are only allowed to enter the tower during Astronomy lessons. However, in the video game adaptation of ''Half-Blood Prince'', Harry can freely enter it. It is possible that the rule applies to first years but not to sixth years.
 
*Chapter 27 of {{HBP}} is titled the Lightning-Struck Tower.
  
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The Astronomy Tower was the tallest tower at Hogwarts Castle. It was where students studied the stars and planets through their telescopes in Astronomy lessons with Professor Aurora Sinistra. This was usually done at midnight, when the stars were best seen.[1] The tower was generally out-of-bounds except for classes.[1]

History

1992

Astrononmy Tower concept art

Exterior view of the tower

In Harry Potter's first year, he and Hermione Granger climbed to the top of the Astronomy Tower to send Rubeus Hagrid's pet dragon, Norbert, to Charlie Weasley in Romania. Despite their success in sending Norbert away, they were caught by Argus Filch when they descended the tower, because they had forgotten to bring Harry's Invisibility Cloak back with them.[2] Professor McGonagall also caught Neville Longbottom and took away 150 points from Gryffindor house.[3]

1993

After Sirius Black tried to break in to the Gryffindor Tower on the evening of 31 October, 1993, all the staff was to search the Castle for any signs of Black. Argus Filch searched the Astronomy Tower and found nothing.[4]

1996

Books chapterart ootp 31

The O.W.L. Astronomy exam in 1996

The Astronomy practical exam took place here for the O.W.L.s. Under the supervision of Professor Tofty, students were required to fill out a star chart. However, Dolores Umbridge, John Dawlish and several other Ministry of Magic officials attacked Rubeus Hagrid during this practical, and the resulting skirmish caused several Aurors and Professor Minerva McGonagall to be severely injured, Fang too become incapacitated, and Hagrid was forced to flee the school. All of this was witnessed by the Fifth years taking their Astronomy O.W.L.s.[5]

1997

Harry and Dumbledore at the Astronomy Tower HBP

Harry and Dumbledore at the Astronomy Tower in 1997

Main article: Battle of the Astronomy Tower

When the Death Eaters arrived at Hogwarts, most of the Battle of the Astronomy Tower between the opposing sides took place in this tower, and in the corridor below. Death Eaters set off the Dark Mark above this tower; Albus Dumbledore was blasted from the tower's ramparts by a Killing Curse cast by Severus Snape.[6] This was where Dumbledore met his death,[6] by his own orders.[7]

Structure

Astronomy Tower

The Tower from behind

The tower is the tallest in Hogwarts, it lies almost directly above the front doors of the castle. The tower is also surrounded by a parapet and is tall enough to have a perfect view of the starry sky.[1]

Behind the scenes

Appearances

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 8 (The Potions Master)
  2. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 14 (Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback)
  3. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 15 (The Forbidden Forest)
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
  5. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 31 (O.W.L.s)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 27 (The Lightning-Struck Tower)
  7. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 33 (The Prince's Tale)
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