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1. Care of Magical Creatures: Professor Kettleburn, Professor Hagrid and Professor Grubbly-Plank have all taught this subject, which deals with the pruning and care of magical pets and creatures. A centaur would be classed as such a creature, and studied in lessons. According to legend, where did centaurs originally come from?
2. Defence Against the Dark Arts: Professor Quirrel, Professor Lockhart, Professor Lupin, Professor Moody, Professor Umbridge, Professor Snape and Professor Carrow have all taught this subject, which deals in the defence and protection against evil magic and creatures. The Dark Mark is an example of a dark symbol. Which notion, from the Middle Ages, is it based upon?
3. Divination: Professor Trelawny and Professor Firenze have both taught this subject, which deals with a more spiritual and prophecy-based magic. People with true Divinative ability are called 'Seers'. The most famous Seer from Greek Mythology was Cassandra, but from whom did she receive her gift of second sight?
4. History of Magic: Professor Binns teaches this subject, which deals with the factual history of magical events and culture. The very first wizards are almost certainly a topic covered in lessons. What were the first wizards said to be called?
5. Herbology: Professor Sprout teaches this subject, which deals with the practical and magical uses of various plants and herbs. A plant studied is the Mandrake root, sometimes called Mandagora. It is a root with human-like features and a potentially-fatal scream. In which of Shakespeare's plays would you find the line: 'Give me to drink Mandagora...that I might sleep this great gap of time...'?
6. Transfiguration: Professor McGonagall teaches this subject, which deals with the transfiguring of numerous objects for a useful means. McGonagall herself can transfigurate, as she is an Animagus (a human who can take the form of an animal). Which book by T.H White told the story of an Animagus battle between Merlin (called 'Merlyn' in the novel) and Madame Mim?
7. Potions: This subject has been taught by Professor Snape and Professor Slughorn, and deals with the concoction of various brews and liquids with the means to use them to a magical or physical advantage. Aconite, Belladonna and Hellebore are all ingredients used in supposed potions, but when mixed together, what special use do they have?
8. Ancient Runes: We aren't told who teaches this subject, which deals with the translation of various ancient symbols on magical artifacts. Approximately when were runes first used in Europe as a sign of communication?
9. Charms: This subject is taught by Professor Flitwick and deals with the bewitchment of an object to overcome an obstacle. Gubrathian Fire, or 'Everlasting Fire' might be studied. Which country has a song that sounds similar, with the title 'Alba Gu Brah!'?
10. Muggle Studies: This subject was taught by Professor Burbage and Professor Carrow, and deals with a wizard's education of the non-magical population. If a muggle ever set eyes on the location of Hogwarts, what would they see?
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