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'HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

UNIFORM

First-year students will require:

1. Three sets of plain work robes(black)

2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear

3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)

4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)

Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.

COURSE BOOKS

All students should have a copy of each of the following:

The Standard Book of Spells(Grade 1)by Miranda Goshawk

A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot

Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling

A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore

Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble

OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 wand

1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set glass or crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set brass scales

Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK

Yours sincerely,

Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus

Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions'

Casimir was reading through the contents of the letter with Draco as they were resting on the driveway after a short game of broom tagging, wrapping the scarf which Draco had gifted him years ago around his neck.

”Are you going there? Hogwarts, I mean.” Casimir asked Draco curiously.

”Most likely, yes. How about you?” Draco replied, having just finished reading his letter as well.

”I'll go wherever you're going, I guess.” Casimir shrugged. He really didn't care much about which school he would be going. To him, as long as he was able to learn there, it was good. But, having a companion would be nice.

”Oh?! I didn't know you liked me that much!” Draco exclaimed dramatically, making Casimir roll his eyes.

”You wish! I'm just afraid that you'll somehow stir up some trouble if I'm not with you! You might end up offending some powerful wizard and get yourself killed.” Casimir smirked.

”Well, the same could be said for you!” Draco retorted with a scowl. ”I bet that if I'm not with you, you'll end up wandering into some cursed place and die.”

”Makes sense...” Casimir shrugged. ”In conclusion, we need each other to keep us in check.”

”Agreed.” Draco snorted.