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The '''Astronomy Tower''' is the tallest tower at [[Hogwarts Castle]] surrounded by a parapet and turret. It is where students study the stars and planets through their telescopes in [[Astronomy]] lessons with [[Professor]] [[Aurora Sinistra]]. This is usually done at midnight where the stars are best seen. <ref name="PS">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' (Chapter 8 - ''The Potions Master'')</ref> The tower is usually out-of-bounds except for classes. <ref name="PS"></ref>
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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"/>
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On the ground to third floors, the tower contained various passages to other parts of the castle.<ref name="HL">{{HL}}</ref> On the fourth floor, it accommodated a [[Magical Theory hallway|spacious hallway]] that connected to the [[Class 67|Magical Theory classroom]] and a [[fourth-floor bathroom|bathroom]]. The classroom was adjacent to the [[Eleazar Fig's office|Magical Theory professor's office]].<ref name="HL"/> The fifth floor contained a [[Astronomy Corridor|corridor]] and a [[Astronomy reading room|reading room]], as well as the Astronomy professor's [[Satyavati Shah's bedroom|living quarters]].<ref name="HL"/> Further up were the [[Astronomy Room]] and the battlements of the tower.<ref name="HBPF">{{HBP|F}}</ref><ref name="HBPG">{{HBP|G}}</ref>
   
 
==History==
  
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In [[Harry Potter]]'s [[first year]], he and [[Hermione Granger]] climbed to the top of the Astronomy Tower to give [[Rubeus Hagrid]]'s pet [[dragon]], [[Norberta|Norbert]], to [[Charlie Weasley]] to take care of in [[Romania]].
  
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During the 1890-1891 school year, one of the most advanced [[Telescope|astronomy telescopes]] available to wizardkind was placed in this tower for the students and staff to use.<ref name="HL"/>
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During the same school year, the [[Bloody Baron]] would often linger in the tower's [[Astronomy Stairs|staircase]], staring wistfully at the stairwell's [[Enchanted Ceiling]] which depicted the night sky.<ref name="HL">{{HL}}</ref>
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[[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.<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 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 [[O.W.L.]]s. Under supervision of [[Tofty|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]] to become incapacitated, and Hagrid to flee the school. All of this was witnessed by the Fifth years taking the Astronomy [[Ordinary Wizarding Level]].
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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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[[File:Harry and Dumbledore at the Astronomy Tower HBP.jpg|thumb|left|Harry and Prof. Dumbledore at the Astronomy Tower in [[1997]].]]
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[[File:Harry and Dumbledore at the Astronomy Tower HBP.jpg|thumb|left|Harry and Dumbledore at the Astronomy Tower in [[1997]]]]
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The [[Death Eater]]s 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]]. This was where Dumbledore met his death.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''</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>
   
 
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[[File:Astronomy Tower.jpg|thumb|The Tower from behind]]
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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 site of the starry sky.
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The tower was the tallest in [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] and was positioned almost directly above the front doors of the castle. The tower was also surrounded by a parapet and was tall enough to have a perfect view of the starry sky.<ref name="PS8"/>
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*The exterior of the Astronomy Tower is featured at {{WWHP}}.
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*In videogame ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' (PC version), the [[Hogwarts Library]] is inside the Tower, on the lower floors.
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*In the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)|PC adaptation]] of {{PS}}, the [[Hogwarts Library]] is inside the Tower, on the lower floors.
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*The [[Bloody Baron]] likes to groan and clank up on the Astronomy Tower according to [[Nearly Headless Nick]].
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*The [[Bloody Baron]] likes to groan and clank up on the Astronomy Tower according to [[Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington|Nearly Headless Nick]].
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*In an [http://atrossbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Harry-Potter-and-the-Order-of-the-Phoenix-2nd-draft.pdf early draft] of the fifth film, Harry sleeps here nightly to avoid [[Seamus Finnigan]], and is consequently late for his first [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] class.
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*In {{HBP|FA}} the tower is directly over the [[Middle Courtyard|Transfiguration Courtyard]]. This is the reason for the courtyard to have changed shape in both the film and the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)|video game]]. Unlike the book, the tower isn't the tallest tower at Hogwarts and doesn't have a complete view of the night sky. Also, its location makes witnessing Hagrid being attacked by Ministry officials by the [[Fifth year]]s taking the Astronomy [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.s]] in ''Order of the Phoenix'' impossible, as the Astronomy Tower is located far east of the castle and would not have clear view of Hagrid's Hut (this event was not featured in the films).
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*The tower is very similar in design to the [[Hogwarts Turris Magnus|Defence Against the Dark Arts Tower]], but it faces the opposite direction and has a large tower connected to it.
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*The design for the set for the Astronomy Tower interior as seen in {{HBP|FA}} was influenced by the design of the [[Headmaster's office]] set. Both sets consist of overlapping circular spaces.
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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.
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*Chapter 27 of {{HBP}} is titled the Lightning-Struck Tower.
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*The sixth film, [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]] features an error with regards to the structure of the tower. In one scene, Ron and Lavender Brown can be seen ascending a staircase in one of the smaller turrets on the side of the Astronomy Tower. In this shot the turret is on the right side of the clock-face, however, on the official model and in the rest of the film the turret is on the left side of the tower.
   
 
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At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery & Hogwarts Legacy.
As such, spoilers will be present within the article.

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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]

Contents

On the ground to third floors, the tower contained various passages to other parts of the castle.[2] On the fourth floor, it accommodated a spacious hallway that connected to the Magical Theory classroom and a bathroom. The classroom was adjacent to the Magical Theory professor's office.[2] The fifth floor contained a corridor and a reading room, as well as the Astronomy professor's living quarters.[2] Further up were the Astronomy Room and the battlements of the tower.[3][4]

History

19th century

During the 1890-1891 school year, one of the most advanced astronomy telescopes available to wizardkind was placed in this tower for the students and staff to use.[2]

During the same school year, the Bloody Baron would often linger in the tower's staircase, staring wistfully at the stairwell's Enchanted Ceiling which depicted the night sky.[2]

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.[5] Professor McGonagall also caught Neville Longbottom and took away 150 points from Gryffindor house.[6]

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.[7]

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.[8]

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.[9] This was where Dumbledore met his death,[9] by his own orders.[10]

Structure

Astronomy Tower

The Tower from behind

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

Behind the scenes

Appearances

Wiki
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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. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Hogwarts Legacy
  3. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
  5. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 14 (Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback)
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 15 (The Forbidden Forest)
  7. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
  8. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 31 (O.W.L.s)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 27 (The Lightning-Struck Tower)
  10. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 33 (The Prince's Tale)
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