Rune Dictionary: Madam Pince owned a highly practical and useful rune dictionary, which she used to help her read and understand complex ancient runes. [40] Of course, Hogwarts isn’t just about the facades or interiors. Here are some of the ways that you can explore parts of the Hogwarts grounds in real life: OPTION A: The Landscapes Surrounding Hogwarts

The Hogwarts Monthly Magazine September 2023 Issue contained breaking news from in and around Hogwarts, little snippets of information, and a riddle-answering challenge which earned you five Knuts, as well as a special mention of your name and a free advertising opportunity in the Hogwarts Monthly Magazine, for the correct answer. I always loved the Chamber of Secrets design for some reason and was pretty sad to discover it was completely created on set and not a real visitable place. At some point in or before 1974, Pince took up the position of Librarian at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was greatly disliked by the students for being very strict and unhelpful in finding books for them. [4] An example of her strictness was the fact that she would not allow food in the library, for fear that the books would be damaged [10] and also disallowed talking, laughing, whispering, sneezing, scurrying, or any other behaviour that might seem at all suspicious in any way.Charms: Madam Pince could also produce a non-corporeal Patronus, [7] a mark of superior magical ability, given the immense difficulty of casting the charm. She also enchanted Harry's belongings to chase him and Ginny out of the library. [10] The library books have various spells on them to prevent students from defacing or stealing them (QA). Chocolate (and presumably other food) is forbidden in the library ( OP29). Madam Pince is the kind of librarian who sees herself as the guardian and protector of the books, at odds with the students who try to use them. Her demeanor does not suggest that she would be very helpful. In fact, when Hermione, Ron, and Harry were looking for information about Nicolas Flamel, they decided they wouldn’t even ask her. Research must be very difficult in the Hogwarts library. The beautiful Hogwarts Express steam train, Hagrid joyfully waving you off at the end of the school year… Like, how am I drowning in nostalgia over events that didn’t even happen?

Most notably, you see this castle during Madam Hooch’s first flying lesson, Harry’s Quidditch lesson with Oliver Wood, Harry and Ron’s Ford Anglia crash into the Whomping Willow, and also during miscellaneous snippets when the exterior of Hogwarts is shown (e.g. Hagrid bringing in the Christmas tree). The Hogwarts Monthly Magazine October 2023 Halloween Special Issue contains a few new additions, such as a chapter on celestial events, a special topic on astrology and psychology, Halloween treat and butterbeer recipes, information on a few groups and clubs at Hogwarts, navigation-help for new students spanning every nook and cranny of the Hogwarts Castle, a bonus riddle in the riddle-answering challenge with the same perks for the correct answer as in the September issue, and a fun crossword puzzle, along with the usual news and the October versions of the articles that were published in the September Issue. The answer is Oxford, and the good news is you can easily visit it! For Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, they shot on location in Duke Humfrey’s Library in the Oxford Bodleian Libraries. Founded in 1546 by Henry VIII, it is often known as Aedes Christi or ‘The House’. Its home to Christ Church Cathedral and was the 13th college to be built in Oxford. In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 23 ( Horcruxes), Dumbledore thought that Tom knew how to create Horcruxes, but that he just wanted to know whether it was possible to create seven because "no book could have given him that information". In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 6 ( The Ghoul in Pyjamas), Hermione had taken books about Horcruxes that Dumbledore "removed", and that she would "bet Voldemort got all the instruction he needed from here". Harry agreed that it "could" be "where he got the information" but it's unconfirmed.

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The entrance of the Vault of Fear was located in the library. During the 1986–1987 school year, several students including Jacob's sibling entered the Vault of Fear to defeat the boggarts inside. Rowan Khanna distracted Madam Pince by claiming their Self-Inking Quill was left near some books so their friends could enter past closing hours. [9] Nonetheless, if you dig forests or are simply curious, here are some real life Forbidden Forests that you can visit. In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 23 ( Horcruxes) - "a banned subject at Hogwarts, you know ... Dumbledore's particularly fierce about it ..." Arsenius Jigger never married, nor did he have any known children. When he reached an elderly age, he used his savings to travel further, this time for pleasure as well as for curiosity and study. His notes and observations on magic in its various forms worldwide provided a foundation for much contemporary education in various magical fields. He eventually retired to Bloemfontein, South Africa in 1870, and died there on January 3rd, 1892, on his one-hundredth birthday. World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling," South West News Service, 8 July 2000 - "Hogwarts just serves Britain and Ireland."