Fang is a big, slobbery boarhound owned by Rubeus Hagrid. Compared to many of Hagrid’s other animal companions, Fang is probably the least scary. In fact, Fang is often the one getting scared!
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In this discussion guide, you’ll learn all about the themes of the first Harry Potter book – from feeling different to building communities. This reading guide is perfect for parents/carers to use as they help along new readers through the first book.
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The Invisibility Cloak is a strange and rare artefact that turns users invisible when worn. Harry Potter is left an Invisibility Cloak by his father as an heirloom, and quickly discovers the joys of the cloak – now he can sneak about Hogwarts undetected!
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The Great Hall is the dining area of Hogwarts where students and teachers join together for a variety of feasts. Be it Christmas or Hallowe’en, there’s always a delicious dinner – and when you start Hogwarts, this is where the Sorting Ceremony takes place.
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The Mirror of Erised is a mysterious magical object that shows you what you most desire. Harry Potter sees the family he never knew. Dumbledore sees…socks.
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The twinkle-eyed Headmaster of Hogwarts is widely regarded as one of the greatest wizards of all time, but he always carries himself with grace and kindness. With his long silvery beard and half-moon spectacles, Albus Dumbledore can be pretty eccentric.
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Salazar Slytherin, ‘from fen’, suggested that only those from magical families deserved to come to Hogwarts, his friends stood against him. Despite his flaws, Salazar was a talented wizard, skilled in Legilemency and Parseltongue.
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Much like the Hogwarts house he founded, Gryffindor, Godric ‚from wild moor‘ was known for his bravery, and his skills as an accomplished dueller. He even had a special sword created for him by Ragnuk the First, the finest of the goblin silversmiths.
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Potions class takes place in the Hogwarts dungeons, but despite the dark and dingy setting, you can learn a lot of very useful things here! Professor Snape says it best himself: ‚I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, even put a stopper on death.‘
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Play games and quizzes from the wizarding world of Harry Potter and bring magic into your home with craft videos!
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