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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Gringotts is the Diagon Alley bank where witches and wizards can store their gold and other treasures, and where Harry Potter first learns of his parent’s fortune – and the Philosopher’s Stone! Learn more here.
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Harry Potter is so exciting to read that getting stuck on a word can be really annoying! Here are ten words with their meanings to help you out with the first book…
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Wands are significant objects unique to each witch and wizard in the wizarding world. But how do their lengths and materials affect their use? Read on to find out, and learn more about Harry Potter’s wand…
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After slipping through to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, students board the Hogwarts Express, a red steam engine that takes students to Hogwarts. On the train, a friendly Trolley Witch comes along offering all manner of sweet treats.
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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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Percy Weasley is one of Ron’s older brothers, although he is far more responsible and sensible than some of his other siblings. When we meet Percy, we discover he is a Hogwarts Prefect, looking after the first-years and making sure things are in order.
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Firenze dwells in the Forbidden Forest and just so happens to be a centaur, part horse, part man. Centaurs are gifted in the ways of Astronomy and Divination, which means they can look at the stars and see into the beyond
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Ready to begin your Hogwarts journey? Simply flip open the first Harry Potter book, or switch on your audiobook, and let’s begin.
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