Harry Potter's facts; pt.2

Core Subjects in Hogwarts

1. Transfiguration

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Transfiguration is the family of magical spells that are used for changing objects from one type of thing into another. At Hogwarts, Transfiguration is taught by Professor Minerva McGonagall.

2. Charms

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Charms is a course that teaches how to cast the class of spells known as Charms. These are spells that alter an object without changing its essential nature. Given a teapot, the spell that makes it tapdance across the desk would be a charm, the spell that turns it into a tortoise would not.

3. Potions

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Potions is a core class and subject taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In this class, students learn the correct way to brew potions.

4. History of Magic

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History of Magic is a core class and subject taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This class is a study of magical history.The professor of this subject, Cuthbert Binns, taught at Hogwarts for many years before his death, and even after his death he continued teaching at hogwarts as a ghost.

5. Defence Against the Dark Arts

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Defense Against the Dark Arts is the class that teaches defensive magic to students so they can protect themselves against the Dark Arts. Often simply referred to as DADA class. The position of DADA professor was cursed by Tom Riddle when Dumbledore refused to let him teach at Hogwarts.

6. Astronomy

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Astronomy is a core class and subject taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and Uagadou School of Magic. Astronomy is the branch of magic and science that studies stars and the movement of planets. It is a subject where the use of practical magic and spells during lessons is not necessary.

7. Herbology

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Herbology is the study of magical and mundane plants and fungi, making it the wizarding equivalent to botany. Many plants provide ingredients for potions and medicine, while others have magical effects of their own right. Herbert Beery was the professor of this subject at Hogwarts for many years prior 1955.