The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is hosting online classes
Looks like even wizards and witches are observing social distancing right now. Treat this as your *official* digital Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry acceptance letter (we’ll advise the administration to speed up your physical letter) and turn to page 394!
That’s right, Potterheads - we’re about to be more than just fans of J.K. Rowling’s legendary series, but official “Hogwarts” students alongside Harry, Hermione and Ron. So if you’ve ever dreamt of taking a Defense Against The Darks Arts class with Professor Lupin, or Potions with Professor Snape - keep reading!
Hogwarts Is Here
Our Hogwarts dreams are finally going to be realized, all thanks to Hogwarts Is Here! Though the online platform has been around since 2014, we can’t think of a better time to dust off your wizardry knowledge.
Fans can now channel their inner Hermione and enroll in Herbology, Potions, Charms, Astrology, History of Magic, Transfiguration, and Defense Against The Dark Arts classes at Hogwarts is Here. The site offers an extensive set of classes covering all 7 years of the Hogwarts curriculum!
However, one downside is that there is no sorting ceremony at Hogwarts Is Here. Instead, you can do that on wizardingworld.com (previously Pottermore) and once the Sorting Hat has declared your House, you can go over the Hogwarts is Here to join the rest of your housemates.
The closest thing to an actual Hogwarts experience
Sure there’s the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the Harry Potter Studios in London, but in terms of an actual Hogwarts experience, this is the closest one you can get. You can get the full academy experience - from the classes, earning House Points and even get appointed Head Girl or Head Boy!
Hogwarts Is Here is a mix of an MOOC (massive open online course) and RPG (role-playing game). This system allows visitors to actually take part in assignments, purchase your wizarding essentials at Flourish and Blotts, quizzes, tests and are rewarded with House Points (Ravenclaws are about to give Hermione a run for her money). These points are accumulated for the House Cup - and who doesn’t want bragging rights for that?!
The RPG system allows for site visitors to also engage in social fun and meet other Hogwarts students like them. You can join Quidditch groups, chill in your house common room, or visit Hogsmeade. This side of Hogwarts is Here would definitely appeal more to the likes of Fred and George, don’t you think?
Enroll now at Hogwarts is Here and get busy- you have seven years of curriculum to finish before calling you can call yourself a proper wizard!
