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Every year, new students arriving at a certain famous school of magic are sorted into one of four houses by an enchanted, talking hat. The ceremony is steeped in centuries of tradition and is said to look at a student's qualities, values, and choices to determine where they truly belong.
Read the full article →Known for courage, daring, and nerve. Its symbol is a lion, and its colors are scarlet and gold.
Known for cunning, resourcefulness, and ambition. Its symbol is a serpent, and its colors are green and silver.
Known for hard work, patience, and fair play. Its symbol is a badger, and its colors are yellow and black.
Known for intelligence, wit, and creativity. Its symbol is an eagle, and its colors are blue and bronze.
A young wizard famous throughout the magical world for surviving a curse as an infant.
Talented, book-smart, and fiercely loyal to her friends. Rarely seen without a stack of library books.
A wise and powerful wizard, known for his half-moon spectacles, long silver beard, and cryptic advice.
| Spell | Effect | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lumos | Lights the tip of a wand | Charm |
| Wingardium Leviosa | Levitates an object | Charm |
| Expelliarmus | Disarms an opponent | Charm |
| Alohomora | Unlocks doors and objects | Charm |
An enormous canine with three heads, known to fall asleep at the sound of music.
A magnificent bird that bursts into flame when it dies, only to be reborn from the ashes.
Part eagle, part horse — proud creatures that demand respect before they'll accept a rider.
A grand, ancient castle hidden from non-magical eyes, home to staircases that move and portraits that talk.
A bustling cobblestone alley lined with shops selling wands, cauldrons, and other magical necessities.
A dark, dense forest bordering the school grounds, home to countless magical (and dangerous) creatures.