Term and Classes

[Albus Dumbledore]

Term begins every year on September 1, and finishes at the end of June the following year. Students have the option of staying at Hogwarts for the Easter and Christmas holidays. Those who choose to stay at the castle do not have lessons and attend a feast on Christmas Day. Everyone goes back home during the summer break. Tests are in June, and you will receive a letter by owl stating whether or not you passed your classes and advance to the next year.


Mandatory Classes:

Transfiguration
Defense Against the Dark Arts
Charms
Potions
Astronomy
History of Magic
Herbology


Optional subjects

Arithmancy
Ancient Runes
Divination
Care of Magical Creatures
Muggle Studies
Protocol
Flying