Herbology is the study of magical plants, and takes place in the Hogwarts greenhouses. The magical herbs and fungi that are studied in Herbology have uses as potions ingredients. Some can even be dangerous – dragon hide gloves are encouraged!
The various magical herbs and fungi that are studied in Herbology have all sorts
As you immerse yourself in the first story, join Harry as you discover the wizarding world together. Here, you’ll find more information about your favourite characters, places, and magical objects, and answers to your most pressing questions!
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Rubeus Hagrid, the loveable Hogwarts gamekeeper of Hogwarts, won our hearts from the moment he said, “Harry – yer a wizard”. Here’s just five reasons why we love him, but we could have gone on forever.
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Vernon Dursley is Harry’s mean-spirited uncle, who lives with him at 4 Privet Drive. Vernon Dursley is known for his big bushy moustache, red face and bad temper. And he really doesn’t like talking about magic…
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They say two heads are better than one. But what about three? This is the brilliance of Fluffy, Hagrid’s giant three-headed dog. Fluffy may look scary from the outside, but simply play him some music and he’ll fall right asleep.
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Red hair? Hand-me-down robes? Must be Ron Weasley! Ron might be the most lion-hearted Gryffindor of the lot… except when it comes to spiders. He’s ace at Wizard’s chess and the best friend you could ever have.
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Hermione Granger is a Muggle-born witch who is very well prepared for her first year at Hogwarts. Intelligent and logical, she excels at academics… though she struggles when it comes to making friends.
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Petunia Dursley is Harry’s aunt, and sister to Harry’s mother, Lily. Not that she likes to talk about her… No, Petunia prefers to keep the family home spick and span and spoils her son (Dudley) rotten. As for Harry, she is much less kind to him.
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To be invited to study at Hogwarts, you must receive your Hogwarts letter. Closed with a red seal, these mysterious pieces of post are usually delivered by owls. Harry Potter’s letter even knew he would be in the cupboard under the stairs!
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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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