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1st Year Students:

Welcome to History of Magic! I am excited to introduce you to such a fascinating subject -- rest assured, I am no Professor Binns, and I hope this is a class in which you can have fun in addition to learning something new.

 

This year is intended to provide you with a basic overview of subjects you will need to know if you choose to continue your studies in this subject. All of the individual lessons can be found by hovering on the "1st Year" button. In order to pass the year, you must complete at least one lesson. The assignment expectations can be found further down on this page.

Assignment Options:

You may choose from the following five options for your assignment. As a reminder, although only one assignment is required to pass the year, you may complete as many as you wish in order to earn houseopints.

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  • Option One: The International Statute of Secrecy

    • Have you ever wondered how the Wizarding World has managed to remain so distinct from the Muggle World? This lesson covers the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy:​ an important magical law that has ensured the survival of wizardkind over the ages.

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  • Option Two: Inter-Species Relationships

    • It is a commonly known fact that wizards have a complicated relationship with muggles; however, complicated relationships with wizardkind extend to numerous magical species as well. This lesson will explain the nuances of these different relationships.​

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  • Option Three: Pureblood Families

    • You may have heard of the Sacred Twenty-Eight, but ​are you familiar with the evolution of Pureblood lineage over the centuries? This lesson will teach you about the history of famous families, as well as the perils that come with being a Pureblood.

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  • Option Four: The Boy Who Lived

    • Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived.​ Everyone in the Wizarding World is familiar with the name, but it is crucial to our study of History of Magic that you also understand Potter's impact on wizarding history.

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  • Option Five: Timeline of the History of Magic

    • The History of Magic has... well... a long history. As you progress through the years of this course, you will learn about specific events in wizarding history -- but it is important that you have the historical context of the event's time period in order to fully understand its significance. This lesson will provide a brief history of the history of magic.​

Assignment Expectations:

The expectations for 1st-4th Year assignments in every class consist of the following:

  • The minimum word count is 200-300 words. You may exceed this number, but assignments that do nt reach the word count will not earn full marks.

  • Your words should be your own; plagiarism is not tolerated. Some assignments may require you to do research of your own; you are encouraged to include links to the sources you referenced.

  • Be sure to review your assignments for proper spelling and grammar. Mistakes will result in points taken off, unless a spell-check quill is used.

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History of Magic is a unique subject in that our studies will mostly be research-based, rather than classes that have you practicing magic. As such, you should expect to practice skills including research, analysis, and reflection.

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