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History, especially History of Magic, helps the current generation understand what events have happened, what lives have been sacrificed in order for us to be living the way we are today.

High up on Mount Olympus, there was a vast beach, with sand made of pure, powdered gold and waters that were rumoured to increase longevity.

Potions. Where do I start? Growing up with a brother who suffered from lycanthropy, I was well acquainted with potion-making, especially of Wolfsbane.

A werewolf is a human being who becomes a fearsome and deadly near-wolf during a full moon.

I never know how to feel about Christmas. Everybody says it is the most joyful time of the year.

It’s getting excruciatingly more difficult to control each time.

Spells (as well as spell casting theory), in general, is an interest of mine. As it is a hands-on class, I expect that we will be taught how to cast spells as well as be able to practice them in class.

I just got my hands on Alain’s diary: “Today is Val’s 7th birthday. I am going to start my first year at Hogwarts in two months. She doesn’t have any friends, she will be lonely, so I asked father if I could buy her a pet owl to keep her company when I’m away.”

I would like to be able to protect not only myself, but my friends as well and believe that this course will provide the means for me.