Dear Reader, 

 In your hands you hold a precious copy of a book that will turn you into a "Hogwarts pro". You will learn all about the Hogwarts Houses, the classes, hidden secrets about the castle, and more. 

But what is unique about Hogwarts: The Unofficial Guide is that it is written from the viewpoint of a fellow student. Therefore, this book will not only give you factual information, it will also provide you with tips and inside looks into the social life of Hogwarts. 

Now, without further ado, lets get started!

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Basics: 

Hogwarts was founded by 4 founders. Each founder created a house which embodied their values and personalities.

The Founders:

1. Helga Hufflepuff - 

 Facts: 

*Helga Hufflepuff was talented in Charms

*She was a very skilled cook and baker; her recipes are still used at Hogwarts today!   

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2. Godric Gryffindor

Facts:

*Gryffindor was a very skilled dueler

*He was an activist, fighting Muggle discrimination in the Wizarding World

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3. Rowena Ravenclaw

Facts:

*Rowena Ravenclaw chose both the location and name of Hogwarts after she had a dream of a worty hog leading her to a cliff nearby a lake

*After her daughter Helena was killed, she died from a broken heart

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4. Salazar Slytherin

Facts:

*Slytherin was a Legilimens and a Parseltounge  

*He made his own wand which was crafted out of snakewood and contained a Basilisk horn as its core

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