Born on October 4th to Muggle minister Robert McGonagall and witch Isobel Ross. Displayed magical abilities from infancy, revealing it to her parents. Attended Hogwarts, becoming a Hatstall and Head Girl. Earned top grades and became Animagus under Dumbledore's guidance
Transfiguration alters form or appearance of objects, animals or people. Difficult, systematic magic requiring precise wand movements. Can transform objects, creatures and vice versa. Difficult to master according to Professor Weasley
Tournament between Hogwarts, Durmstrang, and Beauxbatons schools. Originated 700 years ago as friendly competition. Contestants tested magical prowess, daring, deduction, and danger. Cheating was considered normal part of tournament. Discontinued in 1792 due to cockatrice incident
Studio tour explores filming locations and special effects of Harry Potter films. Diagon Alley features Wizarding Shopping street with props and costumes. Great Hall serves as backdrop for memorable scenes like Yule Ball. Gringotts Wizarding Bank spans 6500 sq. ft. with 38,000 props. Platform 9 ¾ was used for Hogwarts Express scenes
Squibs are related to witches or wizards without magical abilities. They are often more integrated into wizarding world than Muggle-borns. Some Squibs choose to cut themselves off from wizarding world
Four great wizards and witches founded Hogwarts in the tenth century. Each founder created a house representing different personality traits. Gryffindor represented bravery, Ravenclaw intelligence, Hufflepuff loyalty. Slytherin emphasized cunning, leaving Hogwarts after disagreement