Field Guide Pages, Hogwarts

Adventure Novel Set - Sketched inside the cover of this old, slightly worn set of serialised adventure novels is what looks like a gazelle. Perhaps the novels were a gift to Professor Onai or her daughter Natsai.

Alchemy Class - An arcane subject offered to older students on the rare occasion when demand suffices, Alchemy focuses on the four natural elements and the science of transmutation.

Arithmancy Classroom - This classroom is where students learn about the magical properties of numbers and numerology - though a great many opt instead to spend the period 'counting Mooncalves' whilst nodding off at their desks.

Astronomy Telescope - This telescope is the finest stargazing instrument of its kind, perfect for viewing the moon and the stars and anything else one might find in the night sky.

Augurey Skeleton - This is a skeleton of an Irish phoenix or Augurey - an intensely shy bird who can forecast the coming of rain and whose mournful cry was once believed to foretell death.

Black Lake - The Black Lake or Great Lake (the sitting Headmaster vainly prefers the prior) is an expanse of fresh water south of the castle. The lake's murky depths are home to merpeople, Grindylows, and other magical, aquatic beasts and beings, including the giant squid - a surprisingly friendly cephalopod with a fondness for toast.

Bloody Meat - At first glance, one might be inclined to alert the authorities regarding this sight. Rest assured, however, that it is merely bloody meat used to feed the Thestrals.

Boggart Closet - This old cupboard is said to have once contained a powerful Boggart that five professors working together could barely repel as it shifted among werewolf, tornado, a plate of haggis, a Hungarian Horntail and someone's mother-in-law.

Book on Intermediate Transfiguration - This book is designed to help guide the student who wishes to pursue more complicated types of Transfiguration. Professor Weasley often recommends it to her advanced students as a bit of light reading.

Boris The Bewildered - This statue of a lost-looking wizard known as Boris the Bewildered has perplexed students for ages. Is he coming or going? Is he at the beginning of a journey or the end? Perhaps we shall never know.

Broken Broom - This broken broom belonged to Selene Wartnaby and is rumoured to be all that remains after she insisted on demonstrating her experimental 'Lunar Apparition Charm' to fellow third-years. No one knows if she succeeded.

Caged Bathtub - This bathtub has been kept behind lock and key for as long as anyone can remember. Rumour has it that the tub was enchanted to chase after students decades ago who were too obsessed with their studies to care much for personal hygiene.

Castle Ramparts - Along with powerful protective enchantments, these defensive ramparts have safeguarded Hogwarts castle for centuries. The ancient rooms and corridors along the ramparts might be worth exploring, as they harbour mysteries of their own.

Centaur Armour - This unique set of armour was created as a misguided peace-offering to a centaur leader. The gift was spurned and the messenger shot through the leg with an arrow. The armour itself, battered with hoofmarks, was later recovered and refurbished.

Central Hall Fountain - This ornate fountain features intricately carved statues of denizens of the magical world, including a set of stone sirens encircling the fountain's base.

Clock Mechanics - While the moving gears of the clock tower's inner mechanics serve as a deterrent to many, others find the privacy offered by the cogs and wheels appealing.

Dark Tower Cell - It is said that, centuries ago, a Charms professor kept a troll here on which students could practise particularly challenging spells. Shocking, to be sure, but perhaps unsurprising during a time when Quidditch involved the use of live Snidgets. One can only wonder what it may be used for in the future.

Deathday Party Room - This gloomy, spacious chamber in the lower dungeons of Hogwarts is perfect for occasional Deathday party celebrated here by the castle ghosts. Most mortals will want to avoid such festivities, as the food served is frequently rotting so the ghosts can detect its aroma.

Detention Chamber - This chamber allegedly served as the school's preferred location for punishing students. Though physical torture is no longer utilised during detention, the aura of such horrific practices lingers.

Dirigible Plums - This orange, radish-like fruit floats upside-down as it grows. Some believe it can enhance one's ability to accept the extraordinary.

Enchanted Books - Best to avoid these books if possible - due not as much to their tendency to fly from one's hands as to their content being spectacular drivel of no educational value whatsoever.

Fat Lady Portrait - This portrait guards the Gryffindor common room, requiring a password from any who wish to enter. She and her friend Violet are known to wander among the other portraits, periodically helping themselves to vats of wine therein.

Flattened Armour - This set of armour belonged to Sir Scagglethorpe the Heedless who unwisely challenged a mountain troll to a game of musical chairs.

Frog Choir - Here perch the slimy yet symphonic frogs that comprise the Hogwarts Frog Choir. These magical amphibians can sing in six-part harmony and hold a pitch better than most humans.

Glumbumbles - Glumbumbles are magical flying insects that produce a treacle which will cause melancholy if consumed. They feed on nettles and nest in dark and secluded places. Unfortunately, they are known to infest beehives, having a devastating effect on the honey therein.

Goblet of Fire Casket - The Goblet of Fire rests within this ancient, jewel-encrusted chest. The Goblet has served as a means of selecting champions for the Triwizard Tournament since the contest's establishment in the late 13th century.

Goblin Artefact - Horns like this were used by goblins during the 1612 Goblin Rebellion to rally troops and generally annoy witches and wizards. This horn was discovered in the aftermath of the rebellion behind the Hog's Head Inn, with a wedge of gorgonzola stuffed inside - presumably to mute it.

Gorgon Portrait - An oil painting of a beautiful gorgon and her suitor, whose eyes are wisely averted as he bends to kiss her hand. It is said that the artist who painted this accidentally gazed at his subject when he delivered the painting and is now forever a sculpture in a garden in Greece.

Greenhouse Tree - Situated at the centre of a Hogwarts greenhouse, this giant tree has a system of roots as deep-reaching and convoluted as the school's dungeons.

Grimbald Weft - This is the skull of famed tailor Grimbald Weft, whose skilled needlework repaired countless witches' and wizards' coats during the Goblin Rebellion of 1752 - thus preventing them from taking ill during battle.

Haunted Toilets - Unless in dire straits, it is probably best to avoid this particular toilet as it is allegedly one of Peeves's favourite pranking spots.

Headless Hunt Tapestry - This tapestry depicts the headless hunt, a group of headless ghosts organised by Sir Patrick Delaney-Podmore to play various headless games. They are notorious for refusing to admit Gryffindor house ghost Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington to their ranks as he is not entirely headless.

Headmaster's Office Gargoyle - The staircase that leads to the Headmaster's office is guarded by an enchanted gargoyle that will let only those who know the password enter. Though, anyone choosing to visit the current occupant of the office is difficult to fathom.

Hebridean Black Skeleton - This large dragon skeleton that hangs in the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom is allegedly a trophy taken by Professor Hecat after she single-handedly defeated one of the largest poaching rings in Eastern Wales during the Great Poacher Raid of 1878.

History of Magic Windows - This set of stained-glass windows features Merlin, the four Hogwarts founders, and various other witches and wizards of the ages.

Hogwarts Crest - The Hogwarts coat of arms includes a lion, snake, eagle, and badger, representing each of the four houses, along with the school motto: 'Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus', which means 'never tickle a sleeping dragon.'

Hogwarts Owls - School owls and owls owned by students can be found in the Hogwarts Owlery. One is advised to explore carefully, keeping an eye out for owl droppings and regurgitated mouse skeletons.

Honeydukes Passageway - Hidden behind the statue of a one-eyed witch is a secret passageway from Hogwarts to the cellar at Honeydukes. It can only be accessed using a particular charm.

House Point Hourglasses - These large, ornate hourglasses containing rubies, diamond, sapphires, and emeralds are enchanted to keep count of house points for Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin, respectively.

House-elf Armour - This set of armour for a house-elf is rumoured to have been made by a cruel wizard who wanted his elf to protect him in battle. Happily, the wizard was too dense to realise that armour could, in fact, be considered clothing. The moment the elf donned it, he Disapparated right out of it, never to be seen again.

House-elf Living Quarters - Ever practical and creative, the Hogwarts house-elves have created a cosy village-like home for themselves among these barrels in the Hogwarts kitchens. Of course, one cannot presume to know what they're really like inside, as house-elves have an extraordinary magic of their own.

House-Elf Recipe Book - Rumoured to contain some of Helga Hufflepuff's original creations, this book holds a collection of Hogwarts students' favourite recipes over the centuries. Some dishes, like pickled Dirigible Plums, are likely an acquired taste.

Hufflepuff Barrels - To enter the Hufflepuff common room, one must tap the barrel two from the bottom, middle of the second row, in the rhythm of 'Helga Hufflepuff.' An errant tap will result in being denied access and doused in vinegar.

Important Muggle Artefact - This misunderstood artefact is supposedly important to Muggle warfare, though most of wizardkind find the prospect of wielding such a hefty - weapon? - utterly head-scratching.

Jewel-Encrusted Tortoise Shell - Many assume this to be the shell of a Fire Crab, native to Fiji. However, those in the know swear it's a bejewelled tortoise shell created by a mad wizard near Versailles. When his chateau was overrun by Nifflers, the dazzling shell was carried off to be discovered years later by a Hogwarts professor on holiday in the Ardennes.

Kelpie Statue - This statue depicts the Kelpie, a shapeshifting water demon native to Ireland and Great Britain, which usually takes the form of a long-maned horse. The largest Kelpie ever reported is the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.

Kitchen Tables - When Hogwarts house-elves place prepared food on these tables, it is magically transferred to the tables in the Great Hall directly above.

Lachlan the Lanky - This statue depicts the wizard Lachlan the Lanky - a tall, slender wizard who appears quite proud of himself. For what precisely, no one knows.

Map of Argyllshire - This map depicts Argyllshire, a region in Scotland which contains the Hebrides - native home of the Hebridean Black dragon.

Moving Staircase - The savvy student is wise to keep an eye on the stairs, as they will change position without notice. While certain students may not mind being late for class, they may very well regret being late to dinner.

Owl Lectern - This enchanted lectern serves as the spot from which the great headmistresses and headmasters of Hogwarts - as well as Professor Black - address the school.

Painting of Illyius - This painting depicts the young orphan wizard Illyius, who famously saved his entire village from an army of Dementors and the Dark wizard Raczidian by conjuring a mouse Patronus.

Palmistry Model - This standing model of a hand is demarcated to help students in the practice of palmistry. Depending upon the angle at which this model is read, it either has a considerable life line or is likely to die in a fortnight.

Partial Transfiguration - This partially Transfigured teacup - likely the soon-to-be-reversed error of a second-year - serves as a cautionary tale for those students who do not take seriously the complexities and dangers of Transfiguration.

Pear Portrait - If one tickles the pear in this still-life painting of a bowl of fruit, it will giggle before turning into a doorknob to allow entry to the Hogwarts kitchens.

Portrait of Baruffio - This portrait depicts the wizard Baruffio, famed for his Brain Elixir and as an example of what happens when incantations are improperly spoken: he once said 's' instead of 'f' and found himself on the floor with a buffalo on his chest.

Portrait of Sir Cadogan - Sir Cadogan was allegedly friends with Merlin himself, and as such became a sworn Knight of the Round Table - although he is only really known to the wizarding world. He is famous for his defeat of the Wyvern of Wye and now spends his days challenging students to duels.

Prefects' Bathroom - The Prefects' bathroom features a swimming-pool-sized bathtub that can be filled with enchanted soap and colourful bubbles, as well as a beautiful painted mural depicting a mermaid.

Professor Sharp's Auror Badge - Aurors comprise the Ministry's magical law enforcement and protect the wizarding world from all sorts of threats particularly those posed by Dark Magic. This Auror badge belongs to Professor Sharp.

Pungent Passage - This passage is relatively non-descript as far as passages go. However, the mishandling of a crop of Mimbulus mimbletonia in the sixteenth century - and the accompanying tsunami of Stinksap - left it with a rancid odour that even the strongest Scouring Charm cannot seem to eradicate.

Quidditch Pitch - The Hogwarts Quidditch pitch is the site of intense house rivalries, as Chasers, Beaters, Keepers, and Seekers take to the skies in pursuit of the Quidditch Cup. That is, of course, when the favourite sport of the wizarding world has not been cancelled for the year by an exceptionally oblivious headmaster.

Quill of Acceptance and Book of Admittance - The Quill of Acceptance and Book of Admittance were placed here by the founders and have not been touched since. They record the name of every prospective Hogwarts student the moment they first show signs of magic - although the quill is more lenient than the book, which will sometimes snap shut before a name is written if the evidence of magic is not dramatic enough.

Ravenclaw Bust - This bust created in honour of Ravenclaw house resides in the lofty Ravenclaw Tower.

Ravenclaw Doorknocker - To gain entrance to the Ravenclaw common room, one must solve a rather esoteric riddle, using logic and reasoning, posed by the eagle doorknocker.

Salazar Slytherin's Scriptorium - A secret and well-protected room beneath Hogwarts where Salazar Slytherin appears to have spent time making various long-term plans with respect to the student population and reflecting on disagreements he had with the other founders.

Scorch Marks - Allegedly the location of the first known instance of an arguably successful casting of Bombarda. Date unknown, caster unidentifiable.

Serpentine Beast Window - Although Slytherins like to think this window is somehow a tribute to their house founder, it is actually a serpentine beast coiled around a tree that extends from the mouth of the legendary Green Man.

Sleeping Dragon Statue - The Hogwarts motto 'Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus' means 'Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon.' Fortunately, this particular sleeping dragon is made of stone and will never awaken. It may be tickled to absolutely no effect.

Sleeping Portraits - Not all headmasters and headmistresses enjoy reliving the day-to-day challenges of running a school of witchcraft and wizardry. Some prefer to enjoy a well-earned nap when possible.

Slytherin's Sink - Scratched into one of the copper taps on this seemingly ordinary sink in the girls' toilets is a small snake. No one knows what it means.

Sphinx Statue - The sphinx, a beast with a human head on a lion's body, has been used by witches and wizards for centuries to guard valuables and secret hideaways due to its intelligence and affinity for puzzles and riddles.

Statue of Gregory the Smarmy - This statue with an ingratiating grin depicts the medieval wizard Gregory the Smarmy, the wizard famous for inventing Gregory's Unctuous Unction, a potion that makes the drinker believe whoever gave them the potion is their best friend.

Tapestry of Barnabas the Barmy - This tapestry depicts the wizard Barnabas the Barmy's foolish attempt to train trolls for the ballet. One can only imagine the impact on the arts had he succeeded.

The Great Hall Ceiling - The ceiling of the Great Hall has been bewitched to mimic the sky above the castle.

The Hogwarts Architect - The Hogwarts Architect, shown here surrounded by the four house mascots, designed and oversaw the construction of Hogwarts castle alongside founder Rowena Ravenclaw, who is credited with creating its ever-changing floorplan.

The Old Librarian - One of the first librarians of Hogwarts is depicted here. Rumour is that he had no tolerance whatsoever for noisy students and was known for his liberal use of the Silencing Charm at the slightest sneeze.

The Sorting Hat - This enchanted hat was created by the four founders of Hogwarts as the means by which students would be placed into one of the four school houses. Skilled at Legilimency, the Sorting Hat can 'see' into the wearer s head, allowing it to determine their thoughts and abilities.

The Well of Four Beasts - Some students believe that a wish made over the Well of Four Beasts - whether near the Thestral, griffin, Chimaera, or Hippogriff - will come true for one who has gained the trust of any of the four.

The Yawning Gargoyle - Although this smoke-breathing gargoyle might appear to be enchanted, it is actually the Hufflepuff common room chimney.

Three Sisters Bells - The Three Sisters Bells are said to be a tribute to three similarly named, beautiful steep ridges that rise majestically over a glen in Argyllshire. It is rumoured that one can hear them ring in the glen, way across the Highlands, when they are rung in the castle. Locals have been baffled by the mysterious ringing for years.

Troll Armour - This unusual suit of armour was crafted for a troll. That it has survived at all is astonishing since trolls do not ordinarily wear armour and would understandably be prone to smashing it in confusion or anger.

Trophy Room - This room contains the House Cup, Quidditch trophies, duelling trophies, and other awards given at the school. Students who step out of line can be found polishing the silver here, by hand, as a reminder of the value of hard work.

Underground Harbour - Located deep beneath the viaduct courtyard is the landing for boats delivering first-year students across the Black Lake to Hogwarts.

Unicorn Fountain - The majestic unicorn fountain gives an air of serenity and calm to the hospital wing at Hogwarts.

Urn of Ashes - This particular urn is rumoured to have once borne the inscription: 'Pioneer in Dragon Taming. Should not have started with the Hungarian Horntail.'

Waving Knight - This set of armour belonged to Sir Affpuddle of the Cheerful Countenance, a legendarily friendly knight who supposedly won every battle before it was fought by virtue of his amiable negotiating tactics. Some attribute his success to an overly potent Cheering Charm he cast upon himself.

Werewolf Saga Tapestries - This set of tapestries tells the tragic tale of a witch bitten by a werewolf. She chose to flee from her home to protect her infant daughter and husband. Rumour has it that her daughter fell asleep to the howl of a wolf for years thereafter.

Wooden Cat - This wooden statue bears the likeness of Pangur Donn, fearless feline mouse hunter and devoted study companion.

Wyvern Fountain - This fountain in the Transfiguration Courtyard has a likeness of a wyvern on top and serves as a relaxing place for students to gather. Despite rumours to the contrary, possibly started by Sir Cadogan, this is most assuredly not meant to be the Wyvern of Wye, slain by the lively knight in spite of himself.