Hogwarts Letter

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The Hogwarts Letter is a special letter delivered by owl to young witches and wizards who will be eleven years old by August 31 of that year to enter Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The school year begins on September 1.

Minerva McGonagall is responsible for checking and sending these letters to every boy and girl during the summer prior to their first year of school. The letter asks the recipient to accept or reject their reserved seat at Hogwarts before July 31.

There is a list of supplies delivered with the letter, including all the materials and books the student will need throughout the year.

When it comes to Muggle-born wizards and witches, who are completely oblivious to their powers, the letters are delivered by full grown wizards in person, so they can explain to the child's parents everything they need to know about the Wizarding World and Hogwarts.

Each student is allowed to bring either an owl, toad, or cat to keep as a pet while at school; most students prefer owls because they can deliver mail (PS5).