Harry Potter Stats

    Hogwarts Ghosts

    Events [7]

    Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
    The Sorting Hat [B1-C7]
    115-116
      The Hogwarts Ghosts Appear And Argue Briefly Before Leaving
    While waiting for the Sorting Ceremony, the first-year students are startled by the sudden arrival of Hogwarts ghosts. The Fat Friar, a Hufflepuff ghost, tries to reassure them, but their nerves about the ceremony remain.
    116-117
      The Ghosts Add To The Eerie And Magical Atmosphere Of The Great Hall
    Professor McGonagall leads the first-year students into the Great Hall. They are awestruck by the enchanted ceiling and floating candles as they line up before the entire school to await the Sorting Ceremony.
    118-121
      The Hogwarts Ghosts Watch The Sorting Ceremony Alongside The Students
    Professor McGonagall begins the Sorting Ceremony, calling the students one by one to wear the Sorting Hat. The hat assigns them to their houses, which will shape their Hogwarts experience.
    121-122
      The Hogwarts Ghosts Add Their Presence To The Great Hall During Sorting
    After being sorted into Gryffindor, Harry receives a warm welcome at the Gryffindor table. The Weasley twins cheer loudly, Percy shakes his hand, and Nearly Headless Nick introduces himself as the Gryffindor ghost.
    123-124
      The Hogwarts Ghosts Are Introduced As Part Of House Traditions
    Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington, also known as Nearly Headless Nick, introduces himself to the new Gryffindor students. He shares insights about Hogwarts’ ghosts, including the chilling presence of the Bloody Baron.
    The Potions Master [B1-C8]
    132-133
      The Ghosts Play A Role In Both Helping And Hindering Students
    Harry and Ron accidentally stumble into the forbidden third-floor corridor and are caught by Argus Filch, who assumes they were trying to break into it. They are saved from punishment by Quirinus Quirrell, who happens to pass by.
    133-135
      None
    Harry experiences his first classes at Hogwarts, including History of Magic, Herbology, Transfiguration, and Defense Against the Dark Arts. He quickly learns that magic is more complicated than simply waving a wand, with Minerva McGonagall being especially strict.