TheHarry Potterbooks, movies, and Hogwarts Legacy all allow fans to enter the magical world of Hogwarts, and there is a compelling story behind where the school gets its name. Ever since Harry enters the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9+3⁄4 at London’s King Cross station and meets Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, his life is changed forever, and he soon learns that Hogwarts is a very special place.
Since the three main characters grow up at Hogwarts and meet many important people here, from their peers and love interests to the teachers and mentors who make a positive impression on them, it’s fun to delve into the history behind the magical school. Where does the name Hogwarts come from and are the other wizarding schools in the Harry Potter universe?
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Why Is The School Called Hogwarts?
When wondering why is Hogwarts called that, it’s thought that Rowena Ravenclaw had a dream about a hog with warts on it that showed her a cliff overlooking a lake. There has been no official confirmation of whether this is why Hogwarts got its name, but it does make sense, and there isn’t any other explanation available. WhileHarry Potteris set in the 1990s, Hogwarts has been around since the 10th century.
From theHogwarts Legacy History of Magic Class side questto themany spells in Hogwarts Legacy, the game has an incredible setting, and it’s great seeing it come to life once again.
Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena, Ravenclaw, and Godric Gryffindor founded Hogwarts, and their last names are of course familiar because of the four houses that Hogwarts students become part of.The Sorting Hat is part of Hogwarts Legacyas well.
Where Is Hogwarts Located?
Hogwarts is located in Scotland, or more specifically, in the Scottish Highlands. It’s a beautiful area with a lot of nature, as it has greenhouses and places to grow vegetables. There is also the Forbidden Forest around Hogwarts, which is one of the most important settings. Students attend the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Hogwarts Castle, which has 142 different staircases and seven stories.
TheHarry Potterbooks define the magic school genreand one of the best settings is the Great Hall where Hogwarts students enjoy their meals. There are four tables that are super long so they can accommodate the whole student population. There are many memorable events here, from the Christmas Feast to the Halloween feast to the Start-of-Term Feast. This is one reason why Hogwarts is such a compelling and fun place.
Hogwarts means a lot to the Harry Potter cast, too, and after the 20th anniversary HBO special, Emma Watson was interviewed byVogue.co.ukabout coming back to this world.
When asked about the sweet interaction that she and Rupert Grint had, she said, “that was the most emotional moment for me. When Rupert says things, he really means them. I was taken aback by how vulnerable and kind he was deciding to be so publicly. Similarly for Dan, it really touched me how reflective he had been over the years about how different it had been for me as a girl.”
What Are The Other Wizarding Schools?
While Hogwarts is the most popular wizarding school in Harry Potter, there are actuallyeight wizarding schools in Harry Potter. Besides Hogwarts, the schools are Koldovstoretz, Uagadou School of Magic, Castleobruxo, Mahoutokoro School of Magic, Ilvermrny, Durmstrang Institute, and Beauxbatons Academy of Magic.
There islore behind the Uagadou School of Magic. The school is located in Africa and seems to have been founded close to when Hogwarts was. While the students are said to use wands, they like to use their hands more for magic. While there are othergreat wizarding schools not in Harry Potter, it’s definitely true that these places have a rich history that is fascinating to learn about.
There are three wizarding schools in Europe: Hogwarts, the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, and the Durmstrang Institute. While it’s cool learning about the other schools, there’s no denying that Hogwarts seems to offer up the most interesting setting, thanks to the courses that are taught, the activities that are planned, and the bond that the students have with one another. Beauxbatons students get along with Hogwarts students and the school is located in France’s Pyrenees mountains The Durmstrang Institute is in Nothern Europe.
Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is located in the United States: in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, to be more specific. It has been around since 1627 and also has four houses that students belong to. Mahoutokoro is located in Japan and the students are advanced academically. Koldovstoretz is located in Russia, and Castelobruxo is in the Brazil rainforest in South America.
