"Never tickle a sleeping dragon"

It's good advice that! Trust me, I am a Hogwarts Ghost after all! How do you think I got here in the first place? Anyway, I am here to guide you around the castle and even take you on trips around the wizarding world, so that you become fully accustomed to this way of life! All witches and wizards need to know a thing or two about the wizarding world, because otherwise you'd be missing out on an awful lot. So, grab your travelling cloak and lets get going.

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There are four houses in Hogwarts, each with its own house ghost and head of house. The houses were named after the four founders of Hogwarts and are as follows:

Griffindor   (Godric Griffindor)

Ravenclaw   (Rowena Ravenclaw)

Hufflepuff   (Helga Hufflepuff)

Slytherin   (Salazaar Slytherin)

The current Headmistress of Hogwarts is Professor Minerva McGonagall. This is a recent change in staff due to the devestating murder of Albus Dumbledore. (Who was Headmaster for 25 years and whose portrait is now hanging in the Heads' office, along with those of the Headmasters of the past.) Yet, as Dumbledore once said: "To a well organised mind, death is only begining." So let us all pray that this is not truely the end, for he was a very wize and a very great Headmaster, who will be greatly missed.

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I recieved an owl not too long ago, which informed me that only witches and wizards of the age of thirteen and over may attend the Tri-Wizard Tournament. (Friday November 18th 2005) Those aged 12, however, may attend if accompanied by an adult :) The reason for this ministry decision is simply because some of the tasks are a little - unnerving, for those of a slightly nervous or delicate disposition!

HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Dear ______,

 We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. PLease find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
 Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.

Yours Sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress

HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY

Uniform
First-year Students will require:

1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupils' clothes should carry name tags.

Set Books
All Students should have a copy of the follosing:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginners' Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenus Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Fnd Them by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble

Other Equipment
1Wand
1 Cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales

Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST-YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS.