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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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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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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.
Contents
First page
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmaster: ALBUS DUMBLEDORE
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear [Student Name Here],
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,
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
- 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 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,
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