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This year marks 25 years since J.K. Rowling's first Harry Potter book was published – introducing several generations to Harry’s adventures at Hogwarts. But is there a young person in your life who has yet to discover the magic of the wizarding world? We have a fun digital treat for you and them this summer that is the perfect entry point. 

Introducing [StartingHarryPotter.com](http://startingharrypotter.com/?utm_source=wwd_web&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=shp-2022), our new interactive space for children and parents, carers or teachers alike to enjoy all the elements of the first book in an enchanting new way. 

If you are brand new to J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, this handy website will serve as your friendly guide on what to expect (complete with a checklist of everything you’ll need) and an opportunity to read the first chapter of the book online. Or, if you prefer, you can listen to the first chapter via the UK audiobook, as lovingly narrated by Stephen Fry.

The hub will have a selection of games to partake in, such as Remembrall Rush, where you can test your memory, or Trapdoor Trials, which will quiz you on a series of interesting conundrums. You can also design your very own Hogwarts crest or flip through our miniature interactive polls to impart your own thoughts on the wizarding world. Our snackable Harry Potter guides will help newcomers educate themselves swiftly, such as pronunciation guides (Hermione’s name used to get us too!) or fast-track summaries on Quidditch and the Hogwarts houses.  

We’ll also have the usual slew of puzzles and quizzes to keep you on your toes too, alongside craft tutorials for all you budding creatives out there. Our friends, Bloomsbury and Scholastic, who publish Harry Potter in the UK and US respectively, have also contributed to the Starting Harry Potter hub, with an assortment of activities for you to try out with others. There will even be a section for fans to send in Harry Potter artwork for us ([try it out here!](https://submit.startingharrypotter.com/)) to display as proudly as a portrait on a Hogwarts wall. 

Worried your wizarding world knowledge isn’t tip-top yet? Never fear, our Discover section will give you a potted (mind the pun) history of key characters, spells, objects or location syou encounter in the first book. Then you can play our challenges to your heart’s content. 

We don’t just have the hub for you to enjoy, either. To celebrate Starting Harry Potter, the first Harry Potter audiobook is available to stream free on Alexa from Audible in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese, beginning on July 1st and through August 15th by saying: “Alexa, read Harry Potter Book One.”

So, there you have it. And to all you Harry Potter experts out there who are the sort to get 112% on a Charms exam, we won’t blame you if you fancy starting the Harry Potter books from the very beginning too and visiting our hub also. It is the 25th anniversary, after all!

Visit [StartingHarryPotter.com](http://startingharrypotter.com/?utm_source=wwd_web&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=shp-2022) today for a bewitching interactive experience. Maybe Muggle technology isn’t so bad after all. And if you want to submit any artwork, please do! [Right here.](https://submit.startingharrypotter.com/)

While you’re with us, you can [register with the Harry Potter Fan Club](https://my.wizardingworld.com/login) today to get sorted into your Hogwarts house or discover other things about your wizarding identity. You can also download our Harry Potter Fan Club app, the perfect tool for wannabe wizards on the go. 

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See how quickly you can swish and flick your way through these questions.

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And pop back to the [Harry Potter Reading Magic](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/starting-harry-potter) page for more activities once you're done!

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10 cool Hogwarts facts to impress your friends 

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## 1. Hogwarts has a LOT of staircases – 142, in fact

It will not surprise you to learn that Hogwarts is... huge. In fact, the castle has 142 staircases – and – as Percy Weasley mentions – they ‘like to change’ too – just to make things even more confusing! A shame Hogwarts hasn’t heard of escalators or lifts...

## 2. The castle is full of secret passages and rooms

We won’t spoil some of Hogwarts’ secrets for you (save those for the other books) but from the first adventure, it is already clear that Hogwarts is packed with secret pathways to mysterious things. Harry stumbling upon the Mirror of Erised is one such example – and then there’s the Philosopher’s Stone hidden beyond the trapdoor. With dungeons and towers everywhere, it’s no surprise that there are all sorts of mysterious things hidden around every corner. Keep an eye out for more in future books...

## 3. The portraits of Hogwarts all have their own life stories

Every portrait that hangs in Hogwarts is magically animated – with the subjects of each painting full of personality and always up for a chat. For example, we meet the Fat Lady in the first book, who is very strict with the Gryffindor Common Room passwords. In Albus Dumbledore’s office, portraits of old headmasters are hung in the room to pass on advice. Portraits are also able to go and visit other portraits, like the Fat Lady, who likes to go and visit her friend Violet. 

## 4. Peeves the poltergeist has haunted Hogwarts for many centuries

The magical nuisance that is [Peeves ](https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/peeves)has lived in Hogwarts for a long, long time – despite countless attempts to try and get rid of him! In the 1800s, the Hogwarts staff tried to trap Peeves in a giant bell jar, but unfortunately for them, Peeves smashed out of it and held the school captive for three days! After that, the preference was to simply let him hang out.

Even the word 'poltergeist' roughly translates to ‘noisy ghost!’ – which Peeves absolutely is.

## 5. And plenty of other ghosts, too!

Each Hogwarts house has a ghost – but there are other ghosts hanging around Hogwarts too, including one teacher, Professor Binns. Ghosts usually stay behind if they have unfinished business – so in Professor Binns’ case, he simply died one day but decided to continue teaching anyway. Ghosts can be seen by all witches and wizards and can float through solid objects. If a witch or wizard tries to walk through one, they’ll feel a cold chill. 

## 6. Muggles cannot see Hogwarts

Hogwarts castle is protected by several enchantments and Hagrid often boasts that Hogwarts is one of the safest places ever. This means that Muggles are not likely to ever stumble upon the castle, which is said to be located ‘somewhere in Scotland’. If they come anywhere near it, in fact, they will see a ruin with signs telling them to ‘Keep Out’. If only they knew...

## 7. An enchanted quill and book decide if you’re ready to go to Hogwarts

When future students get their Hogwarts letters, delivered by owls, it is the most magical time in a young wizard or witch’s life! But the way they are chosen in the first place is also even more enchanting.

In a small, locked tower at Hogwarts is an ancient book that has not been touched by human hands since the castle was built. There is also a long, faded quill in a silver inkpot. Together, these two are known as [the Book of Admittance and the Quill of Acceptance](https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/the-quill-of-acceptance-and-the-book-of-admittance). 

Whenever any witch or wizard shows the slightest bit of magic, no matter how young, the quill will magically rise and try and write their name in the book. However, the book is a bit stricter than the quill, and will often snap shut if it thinks a potential witch or wizard isn’t ready yet! In fact, the book didn’t open for Neville Longbottom for quite some time! But he made it in the end. 

## 8. The Great Hall ceiling is bewitched to look like the sky

Hermione will have taught you this one! In the Great Hall, where the Hogwarts students get together for the feasts, the ceiling is enchanted to look like the sky outside. Hermione learnt about this in one of her favourite books, *Hogwarts: A History*. And it does look rather nice.

## 9.  Each Hogwarts house common room has a different way of getting inside it

Whether you’re Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw or Slytherin, you have your own common room. But there are different ways to get into each one!

For Gryffindors, a simple password given to the Fat Lady will suffice, unless you forget it, like Neville did. For Slytherins, it’s the same thing – except you mutter a password to a stone wall near the dungeons. [For Hufflepuffs, it’s a bit more complicated](https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/hufflepuff-common-room) – you must tap one of the barrels near the school kitchens to the rhythm of 'Helga Hufflepuff'. For Ravenclaws, even more complicated! You need to answer a riddle told to you by an enchanted door knocker. Gryffindors and Slytherins have it easy! 

## 10. Not even the Hogwarts headmaster knows about everything that happens at Hogwarts

Even Albus Dumbledore, who seems to know everything, confesses that he does not know every secret held in the castle’s walls. But that’s all part of the fun of this magical castle. And you’ll discover more secrets for yourself very soon...

*Did you know all 10 of our Hogwarts facts?*


Join Harry Potter and journey into the wizarding world with our new site! Discover puzzles, quizzes, crafts and more to guide you through the very first book.

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The first year flying quiz

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The first year friendship quiz

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The first-year Hagrid quiz

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The First Year Magical Creatures Quiz

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Play our silliest words wordsearch!

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Our Wizarding World app users may have already played our wordsearches and crosswords, but now, we're popping a few on our website so everybody can have a go.

The theme for this particular one is rather silly words - all in the spirit of Magical Mischief month. See how quickly you can find these ridiculous words - hopefully the wordsearch won't be like Peeves and behave itself.

Simply click and drag to find all the words...

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Fancy playing our other free puzzles? Be our guest.

[Try our Triwizard Tournament wordsearch here. ](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/wizarding-world-triwizard-tournament-wordsearch)
[Try our Wizarding World books crossword here. ](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/wizarding-world-books-crossword)

Wizarding World Gold subscribers can play weekly challenges in our app feed, with a few treats thrown in for free-users too. You can learn more about [Wizarding World Gold here. ](https://www.wizardingworld.com/about-gold?gclid=CjwKCAiAhc7yBRAdEiwAplGxXxd32IayJKnEscllKgsPU4_IPOqy9bD51W21pSP5saL64lLwzoU7lBoC1wYQAvD_BwE)

Try our Harry Potter wordsearch!

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Search for the magic words and drag your cursor across the letters.

How quickly can you crack it?

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The First Year Feasts & Treats Quiz

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The first year magical locations quiz

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The first year Muggle quiz

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Reading Harry Potter for the first time? The First Year Challenges collection is exactly what you need to accompany you on your first ever journey to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Play our puzzles and challenge yourself with our first year quizzes. Good luck! 

The first year pets quiz

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Crafting Magic

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Craft your own Luna Lovegood-style Spectrespecs

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Take a look at our fun guide here - or visit [our other craft videos](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic) for more artistic inspiration! 

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If you want to download our Spectrespecs template and try your own, [you can do so right here.](https://assets.ctfassets.net/usf1vwtuqyxm/4es0p732vRbEh12WybLaKd/4b737fa13100568e32a0aacf3190d493/Spectrespecs_Template.pdf)

Watch out for Wrackspurts, now. 

Learn how to craft wizarding shopfronts

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First of all, here is how to make the base of your wizarding shopfront.

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And if you're not sure which shop to make, how about starting off with Ollivanders' wand shop?

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And now for something a tad scarier... recreate the Dark wizarding shop from Knockturn Alley, Borgin and Burkes.

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Or perhaps you'd like to recreate this staple of Hogsmeade: the iconic sweet shop, Honeydukes?

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If this lovely video tutorial has got you in the mood to make more magic, why not visit our [Crafting Hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic) for more excellent guides.

Create your own Aragog

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Hagrid kept Aragog as a pet when he was still at Hogwarts. This Acromantula king might have been a friend to Hagrid, but he wasn’t so keen on Harry and Ron when they ventured into the Forbidden Forest. Are you brave enough to take on this eight-legged crafting challenge? 

Follow the spiders and learn how to make a paper mache Aragog in the video tutorial below ...

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For more of our arts and crafts videos, check out our [Crafting Magic page](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic "Crafting Magic"), as well as our [Wizarding World YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPRO1CB_Hvd0TvKRU62iSQ "Youtube"). 
And for even more stay at home fun, check out our [Harry Potter At Home hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home "HPAH hub"), and bring the magic to you!


Create your very own Hogwarts castle

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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is one of the most magical places in the whole wizarding world. Eleven-year-old witches and wizards lucky enough to receive their Hogwarts letters, board the Hogwarts Express, disembark at Hogsmeade, and sail across the lake to get their first glimpse of the twinkling lights and towering turrets belonging to one of the best schools of magic in the world. 

Today, bring Hogwarts into your home, as we teach you how to build your very own castle in three video tutorials. 

## Hogwarts Castle Build Part 1: The Great Hall

The Great Hall at Hogwarts is a very special place, because it’s where the Sorting Ceremony happens for first years when they arrive at the school. Once the ceremony is over, the feast begins, and Dumbledore makes his start of term speech – which is bound to be a little wacky! 

Here’s how to build the Great Hall section: 

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[You can download the instructions for Part 1 here!](https://assets.ctfassets.net/usf1vwtuqyxm/2bQbWyOvu7y4bCha1OVT4m/5ead31d3b771dffeae4c9e9715efdca9/Video_1_The-Great-Hall_Instructions.pdf)

And if you want to find out which house you would be sorted into in the Great Hall then you can take the Sorting Ceremony on our website here.

## Hogwarts Castle Build Part 2: The Grand Staircase Tower

The towers are a particularly iconic part of the Hogwarts castle. In this video you’ll be giving the castle it’s unique look, adding the Headmaster’s Tower that houses Dumbledore’s office – a place Harry Potter visits on many occasions!

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## Hogwarts Castle Build Part 3: Paper Mache and Paint

The Hogwarts castle was home for Harry Potter, who never really felt like he belonged with the Dursleys – even before he found out he was a wizard! This is the final video where we teach you how to put the finish touches – including adding a base – to your Hogwarts castle creation! We hope it brings a little magic and helps you dream of going back to Hogwarts. 

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[You can download the instructions for Part 3 here!](https://assets.ctfassets.net/usf1vwtuqyxm/4wnmzXlZGHBekhjg0IPfqA/8407514e2d4d922903ec93de2ab02af9/Video_3_Paper-Mache-and-Paint_Instructions.pdf)

But that’s not all! For more of our arts and crafts videos, check out our [Crafting Magic page](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic), as well as our [Wizarding World YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPRO1CB_Hvd0TvKRU62iSQ).


Learn how to make your very own broomstick charm

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Ever wanted your very own Nimbus Two Thousand? Watch this video and learn how to make a mini broomstick charm. Madam Hooch would be proud! 


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And if you're a fan of Quidditch, why not take our [First Year Quidditch Quiz](https://www.wizardingworld.com/quiz/first-year-quidditch-quiz "First Year Quidditch Quiz")? 

You can find more of our arts and crafts videos on the [Crafting Magic page ](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic "Crafting Magic page"), as well as on our [Wizarding World Youtube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPRO1CB_Hvd0TvKRU62iSQ "Wizarding World YouTube").

Learn how to make a wizard’s hat keyring

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We know Uncle Vernon wouldn’t approve of this wizard’s hat keyring – he didn’t even like cloaks, let alone the ultimate wizarding accessory! 

But we know you’re absolutely going to love this easy-to-make clay keyring! Watch the video below and get crafting… 

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For more of our arts and crafts videos, check out our [Crafting Magic page](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic "Crafting Magic"), as well as our [Wizarding World YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPRO1CB_Hvd0TvKRU62iSQ "YouTube"). 

For more [Harry Potter Reading Magic](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/starting-harry-potter) - join us back at the hub for more activities, quizzes, puzzles and beyond.

Make your own Hogwarts-style paper quills

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School work at Hogwarts always sounds rather fun. Not only do the wizarding students learn about magical creatures, potions, defensive spells, and all sorts of other exciting things, but they also get to write with quills and parchment. 

And now you can too! Watch the video below and learn how to make a Hogwarts-style paper quill ¬so good, that you can pretend you bought it in Diagon Alley… 

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For more of our arts and crafts videos, check out our [Crafting Magic page](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic "Crafting Magic"), as well as our [Wizarding World YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPRO1CB_Hvd0TvKRU62iSQ "Youtube"). 

And for even more stay at home fun, check out our [Harry Potter At Home hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home "HPAH hub"), and bring the magic to you!


Learn how to make your own Popping Chocolate Frog

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The humble Chocolate Frog holds a special place in our hearts – after all, it was one of the first things Harry and Ron bonded over and the very first Christmas gift he received from Hermione.
Now you can have the opportunity to create your own and (unlike normal Chocolate Frogs) you can decide which witch or wizard you would like on your Chocolate Frog Card. Watch the video below to find out how to make it...

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If the Popping Chocolate Frog has left you feeling inspired, you can find plenty more exciting activities in [Crafting Wizardry by Insight Editions](https://insighteditions.com/products/harry-potter-crafting-wizardry). 
Jam-packed with over 25 different crafts for all skill levels and sprinkled with behind-the-scenes insights, it will certainly inspire your creativity. 

[Download your Popping Chocolate Frog template here.](https://assets.ctfassets.net/usf1vwtuqyxm/1a4UmIac1EAUssPp7eyMqR/aa19f7e44b3410d5dc7341f853543d1c/HPCrafting_Choc_Frog_templates_020221_-_FINAL_TEMPLATES.pdf)

Learn how to make your own lightning bolt keyring

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Growing up with the Dursleys, Harry’s lightning bolt scar was the only thing he really liked about his appearance. Fast forward to Harry’s first year at Hogwarts, and his scar was just about as famous as him!

Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make your very own lightning bolt keyring.

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For more of our arts and crafts videos, check out our [Crafting Magic page](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic "Crafting Magic"), as well as our [Wizarding World YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPRO1CB_Hvd0TvKRU62iSQ "Youtube"). 

And for even more stay at home fun, check out our [Harry Potter At Home hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home "HPAH hub"), and bring the magic to you!


Make your very own Weasley Clock in our latest craft tutorial

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We hope you make the time (get it?) to try your hand at your own family clock, inspired by the Weasley one. Watch below.

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If this lovely video tutorial has got you in the mood to make more magic, why not visit our [Crafting Hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic) for more excellent guides.

Make your own Whomping Willow in our easy video tutorial

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Recreate the famous moment from *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets* where an unruly car meets an unruly tree. Except this version is far cuter. Enjoy! 

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For more crafting fun and games, [try out some of our other tutorials.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic)

Welcome to the craft section. Bring the wizarding world into your home through the magic of making things! We've got videos for creative types both new and familiar to the stories, that will help you make all kinds of wizarding-inspired creations – from your very own Ravenclaw shoelaces to a Weasley scarf...

Learn how to draw Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback

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Norbert may have caused Harry, Ron and Hermione all kinds of trouble – not to mention a detention in the Forbidden Forest – but with the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film around the corner, it made perfect sense to have a crafting tutorial all about this lively baby beast. Watch the video below and learn how to bring your own Norbert to life...

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If this video has left you in the mood for making some more magic, why not have a look at our [Crafting Hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic)? There you can find our other video tutorials.

Norbert the dragon wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but Hagrid adored them (and we have a soft spot for them too). Learn how to draw your own baby dragon in this tutorial.

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