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by
J.K. Rowling
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June 6 - October 14, 2023
“A Squib is someone who was born into a Wizarding family but hasn’t got any magic
Hogwarts was founded over a thousand years ago — the precise date is uncertain — by the four greatest witches and wizards of the age.
“For a few years, the founders worked in harmony together, seeking out youngsters who showed signs of magic and bringing them to the castle to be educated.
After a while, there was a serious argument on the subject between Slytherin and Gryffindor, and Slytherin left the school.”
“Tarantallegra!” and the next second Harry’s legs began to jerk around out of his control in a kind of quickstep.
“Stop! Stop!” screamed Lockhart, but Snape took charge. “Finite Incantatem!” he shouted; Harry’s feet stopped dancing, Malfoy stopped laughing, and they were able to look up.
“A Parselmouth!” said Ron. “You can talk to snakes!”
being able to talk to snakes was what Salazar Slytherin was famous for. That’s why the symbol of Slytherin House is a serpent.”
last time the Chamber of Secrets was opened, a Mudblood died. So I bet it’s a matter of time before one of them’s killed this time. . . . I hope it’s Granger,”
Harry constantly repeated Dumbledore’s final words to himself. “I will only truly have left this school when none here are loyal to me. . . . Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.”