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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James and Lily Potter were Harry Potter’s parents. Sadly, they died when Harry was only a baby – at the hands of Lord Voldemort. Harry is often told he takes after them, with the same hair and personality traits as his dad, and the same eyes as his mum.
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Baby Norbert came to Rubeus Hagrid as an egg, and hatched into a Norwegian Ridgeback – a particularly dangerous breed of dragon. Hermione points out that Hagrid might not have the best home for a fire-breathing dragon, but Hagrid loves Norbert anyway.
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Argus Filch is the grumpy caretaker of Hogwarts. He’s always creeping around trying to find students out of bed after-hours, with the help of his curious cat, Mrs Norris.
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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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Crabbe & Goyle are Draco Malfoy’s two best friends, who follow him everywhere. Both in Slytherin, they often serve as back up to Draco, laughing at his jokes and doing whatever he tells them. Without Malfoy, who knows what this pair would end up doing.
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A low, soft hooting can often be heard coming from Eeylops Owl Emporium, a small, dark shop found in Diagon Alley. That’s because it specialises in owls, including tawny, barn, and screech owls. Learn more about this Diagon Alley shop!
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