Back to Hogwarts was the name given to an event of the Calamity, which focused on Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[1]
Brilliant Platform 9 3/4[]
- "Ah, there youare. An urgent matter requiring the assistance of a skilled Task Force member has arisen, and you came highly recommended by Minister Granger herself.
It seems that the Calamity has absconded with the Hogwarts Express. We didn't know it was capable of taking couldn't be worse, what with the new term starting.
Oviously, we must get it back before start of term. Please give this matter you utmost attention." - — Minerva McGonagall[src]
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Brilliant Slytherin Student Return To: Platform 9 3/4 |
The founder of Slytherin House, Salazar Slytherin, prized students who exhibited the traits of cunning and ambition. |
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Brilliant Hufflepuff Student Return To: Platform 9 3/4 |
Helga Hufflepuff, founder of Hufflepuff House, cherished students who exhibited loyalty and determination. |
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Brilliant Ravenclaw Student Return To: Platform 9 3/4 |
Rowena Ravenclaw, founder of Ravenclaw House, valued intelligence and creativity among her students. |
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Brilliant Gryffindor Student Return To: Platform 9 3/4 |
The founder of Gryffindor House, Godric Gryffindor, held the traits bravery and chivalry in high esteem, and expected the same of his students. |
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Hogwarts Express conductor Return To: Platform 9 3/4 |
Charged with safely delivering students to and from Platform 9 3/4, the Hogwarts Express conductor uses his golden pocketwatch and a hearty bellow of “All aboard!” to ensure that the train departs on time. |
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Hogwarts Express Return To: Platform 9 3/4 |
In the years following the establishment of the Statute of Secrecy, discretely delivering students to Hogwarts became a challenge. When Portkeys proved to be impractical, Minister for Magic Ottaline Gambol, who was intrigued by Muggle technology, suggested the use of a steam engine. |
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Luggage trolley Return To: Platform 9 3/4 |
Students travelling to and from Hogwarts use these trolleys to transport their school trunks, and often run trolley-first at the hidden entrance to Platform 9 3/4. |
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Luggage Trolley Witch Return To: Platform 9 3/4 |
A favourite fixture of the Hogwarts Express, the Trolley witch keeps students supplied with Chocolate Frogs and Pumpkin Pasties during their journeys to and from Hogwarts. |
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- "Well done! The Hogwarts Express is back and ready to depart.
As s result of your commendable efforts, I am pleased to report that our students have not been delayed from returning to Hogwarts, and the new term will start on time." - — Minerva McGonagall[src]
Brilliant Hogwarts Gates[]
- "Volunteer, just the person I wanted to see.
I'm afraid the Calamity is still causing trouble. Valuable artefacts have been taken from Hogwarts School. including the Sorting Hat. Without that hat, our first-years cannot be sorted into their house.
Can I count on you provide assistance once again?" - — Minerva McGonagall[src]
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Brilliant Sorting Hat Return To: Hogwarts Gates |
In addition to its student-sorting duties, the Sorting Hat performs a lyrical monologue to open the new term. Depending on the state of the wizarding world, the hat's message ranges from welcoming and whimsical to dire and thought-provoking. |
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Brilliant Hogsmeade Sign Return To: Hogwarts Gates |
The village of Hogsmeade is the only all-wizarding settlement in Britain. Visitors can shop at iconic destinations like Zonkos and Honeydukes, grab a Butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks, and glimpse — from a safe distance — the allegedly-haunted Shrieking Shack. |
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Brilliant Winged Boar Statue Return To: Hogwarts Gates |
Twin Winged Boar Statues flank the gates to Hogwarts, standing guard over the entrance to the castle. |
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Brilliant Carriage Return To: Hogwarts Gates |
Drawn by Thestrals, the Hogwarts Carriages appear to move on their own to most students. The Carriages transport students above first year to and from Hogsmeade Station at the start and end of term. |
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Brilliant Hogwarts Boat Return To: Hogwarts Gates |
First-year students travel from Hogsmeade Station to Hogwarts by boat, crossing the Black Lake in fair weather or foul. |
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Brilliant Thestral Return To: Hogwarts Gates |
Although the superstitious believe them to be ill omens, Thestrals are actually quite intelligent and docile creatures who have a keen sense of direction. |
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- "Allow me to express my utmost gratitude for your assistance.
I shall send an owl to Minister Granger informing her of the admirable service you have provided.
Thank to your efforts. Hogwarts has suffered no lasting effects from this most recent outburst of the Calamity — unless you count my students' new favourite excuse, "the Calamity stole my homework!"" - — Minerva McGonagall[src]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite (First appearance)