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{{Dialogue a-b|Lily Evans|It is real, isn't it? It's not a joke? Petunia says you're lying to me. Petunia says there isn't a Hogwarts. It is real, isn't it?|Severus Snape|It's real for us, not for her. But we'll get the letter, you and me.|[[Lily Evans|Lily]] and [[Severus Snape|Severus]] discussing Hogwarts.|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}} |
{{Dialogue a-b|Lily Evans|It is real, isn't it? It's not a joke? Petunia says you're lying to me. Petunia says there isn't a Hogwarts. It is real, isn't it?|Severus Snape|It's real for us, not for her. But we'll get the letter, you and me.|[[Lily Evans|Lily]] and [[Severus Snape|Severus]] discussing Hogwarts.|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}} |
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| − | The '''Hogwarts letter''' is a letter of acceptance to [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] sent to [[Great Britain|British]] [[Wizards|wizards and witches]] prior to their [[first year]] at Hogwarts. A [[ |
+ | The '''Hogwarts letter''' is a letter of acceptance to [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] sent to [[Great Britain|British]] [[Wizards|wizards and witches]] prior to their [[first year]] at Hogwarts. A [[Quill of Acceptance|special quill]] exists which writes down the name of every magical child in [[Great Britain|Britain]] at the time of their birth, allowing Hogwarts letters to be sent to all magical children at the appropriate time, even those who are [[Muggle-born]]. The Hogwarts letter consists of a note of acceptance from the Deputy Headmaster or Headmistress of Hogwarts and a list of required textbooks and materials for the school year. |
==Deliverance of the letter== |
==Deliverance of the letter== |
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| + | [[File:Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - The letters from no one|thumb|250px|Multiple letters are delivered to Harry Potter.]] |
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The letter is written on parchment paper and delivered to the recipient by [[owl]], except in the case of Muggle-borns and magical children living with [[Muggle]]s (such as [[Harry Potter]]), where the initial acceptance letter is delivered by the regular Muggle post. Hogwarts is able to magically tell whether or not a child has read his or her Hogwarts letter, as evidenced by the bombardment of [[4 Privet Drive]] with letters, despite at least one of them having been opened and read by [[Vernon Dursley|Vernon]] and [[Petunia Dursley]]. |
The letter is written on parchment paper and delivered to the recipient by [[owl]], except in the case of Muggle-borns and magical children living with [[Muggle]]s (such as [[Harry Potter]]), where the initial acceptance letter is delivered by the regular Muggle post. Hogwarts is able to magically tell whether or not a child has read his or her Hogwarts letter, as evidenced by the bombardment of [[4 Privet Drive]] with letters, despite at least one of them having been opened and read by [[Vernon Dursley|Vernon]] and [[Petunia Dursley]]. |
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| + | ==History== |
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| + | Harry Potter first received one during the summer holidays of 1991. He was stunned at receiving such a letter, as he normally never received any correspondence, and held on to it, causing Vernon Dursley to joke that he might be checking for [[letter bomb]]s. Upon Dudley's noticing that Harry had the letter and realising what it was, Vernon's face was said to have gone "from red to green faster than a set of [[traffic light]]s." He then seized the letter, burned it, and then moved Harry to [[The Smallest Bedroom]]. He went to increasingly elaborate measures to try to stop the delivery of the letters, eventually resulting in [[Rubeus Hagrid]] personally visiting the [[Hut-on-the-Rock]] to deliver the letter. |
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==Contents== |
==Contents== |
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===First page=== |
===First page=== |
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+ | <center>HOGWARTS SCHOOL ''of'' WITCHCRAFT ''and'' WIZARDRY</center> |
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+ | <center>Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore</center> |
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| − | <p style="text-align: center;">Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizar''ds)''</p> |
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| − | Dear |
+ | Dear Mr. Potter, |
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. |
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. |
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| − | Term begins on |
+ | Term begins on [[1 September]]. We await your owl by no later than [[31 July]]. |
Yours sincerely, |
Yours sincerely, |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| + | [[File:HarryPooter.PNG|thumb|300px|Harry snatches a letter from a veritable deluge.]] |
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*In ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'', the letters come from additional places like the [[toaster]], [[washing machine]] and in between the windshield wipers on the way to the beach. |
*In ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'', the letters come from additional places like the [[toaster]], [[washing machine]] and in between the windshield wipers on the way to the beach. |
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*[[Muggle-born]] children receive their letters in person from a member of the [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] faculty, a [[Special messenger]], who explains everything to the student and parents. |
*[[Muggle-born]] children receive their letters in person from a member of the [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] faculty, a [[Special messenger]], who explains everything to the student and parents. |
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*In [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]], customizable Hogwarts Acceptance Letters are sold, with the individual's name printed, along with a list of school supplies. |
*In [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]], customizable Hogwarts Acceptance Letters are sold, with the individual's name printed, along with a list of school supplies. |
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*On [[Pottermore]], the user is able to view Harry's Acceptance Letter in Chapter 4 (Keeper of the Keys), Moment 2 (Harry receives his Letter at last). Also, the Shopping List is viewable during the user's first encounter at [[Diagon Alley]] and is then placed in the user's trunk. |
*On [[Pottermore]], the user is able to view Harry's Acceptance Letter in Chapter 4 (Keeper of the Keys), Moment 2 (Harry receives his Letter at last). Also, the Shopping List is viewable during the user's first encounter at [[Diagon Alley]] and is then placed in the user's trunk. |
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| + | *In the European Portuguese translation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', ''Harry Potter e a Pedra Filosofal'', "''[[caduceus|one caduceus]]''" is added to the list of required equipment. |
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*In the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)|GBC version]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]],'' the letter is written by Dumbledore and goes like this: |
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)|GBC version]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]],'' the letter is written by Dumbledore and goes like this: |
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| − | ''Dear Mr Potter,'' |
+ | :''Dear Mr Potter,'' |
| − | ''You have been accepted to [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]].'' |
+ | :''You have been accepted to [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]].'' |
| − | ''Yours sincerely,'' |
+ | :''Yours sincerely,'' |
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+ | :''Albus Dumbledore'' |
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+ | :''Headmaster'' |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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The Hogwarts letter is a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry sent to British wizards and witches prior to their first year at Hogwarts. A special quill exists which writes down the name of every magical child in Britain at the time of their birth, allowing Hogwarts letters to be sent to all magical children at the appropriate time, even those who are Muggle-born. The Hogwarts letter consists of a note of acceptance from the Deputy Headmaster or Headmistress of Hogwarts and a list of required textbooks and materials for the school year.
Deliverance of the letter
Multiple letters are delivered to Harry Potter.
The letter is written on parchment paper and delivered to the recipient by owl, except in the case of Muggle-borns and magical children living with Muggles (such as Harry Potter), where the initial acceptance letter is delivered by the regular Muggle post. Hogwarts is able to magically tell whether or not a child has read his or her Hogwarts letter, as evidenced by the bombardment of 4 Privet Drive with letters, despite at least one of them having been opened and read by Vernon and Petunia Dursley.
History
Harry Potter first received one during the summer holidays of 1991. He was stunned at receiving such a letter, as he normally never received any correspondence, and held on to it, causing Vernon Dursley to joke that he might be checking for letter bombs. Upon Dudley's noticing that Harry had the letter and realising what it was, Vernon's face was said to have gone "from red to green faster than a set of traffic lights." He then seized the letter, burned it, and then moved Harry to The Smallest Bedroom. He went to increasingly elaborate measures to try to stop the delivery of the letters, eventually resulting in Rubeus Hagrid personally visiting the Hut-on-the-Rock to deliver the letter.
Contents
First page
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear Mr. Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Second page
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
- 1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
- 2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
- 3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
- 4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)
OTHER EQUIPMENT
- 1 wand
- 1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
- 1 set glass or crystal phials
- 1 telescope
- 1 set brass scales
Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS
ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK
Yours sincerely,
Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions
Behind the scenes
Harry snatches a letter from a veritable deluge.
- In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, the letters come from additional places like the toaster, washing machine and in between the windshield wipers on the way to the beach.
- Muggle-born children receive their letters in person from a member of the Hogwarts faculty, a Special messenger, who explains everything to the student and parents.
- In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, customizable Hogwarts Acceptance Letters are sold, with the individual's name printed, along with a list of school supplies.
- On Pottermore, the user is able to view Harry's Acceptance Letter in Chapter 4 (Keeper of the Keys), Moment 2 (Harry receives his Letter at last). Also, the Shopping List is viewable during the user's first encounter at Diagon Alley and is then placed in the user's trunk.
- In the European Portuguese translation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter e a Pedra Filosofal, "one caduceus" is added to the list of required equipment.
- In the GBC version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the letter is written by Dumbledore and goes like this:
- Dear Mr Potter,
- You have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
- Yours sincerely,
- Albus Dumbledore
- Headmaster
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Mentioned only)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Pottermore
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game