Harry Potter Inspired: Magical Curriculum
Hello everyone! It’s been AGES since I’ve posted a Harry Potter inspired post. This isn’t really so much a spell or anything “serious”, but I thought it might be fun to equate the Hogwarts magical curriculum with magic that can be studied in the real world. This curriculum probably isn’t very practical to follow exactly, but it might be a fun guide for the beginning witch to help guide you in your magical learnings. Perhaps the “years” can be condensed into shorter time periods (like months, for example?) to help make the curriculum a bit more practical. Regardless, I hope you enjoy!
First years are sorted into one of the four houses (you can find plenty of quizzes online to help find out which house you belong in). Use this masterpost to learn more about your house and how it can relate to your real-world magical practice.
Charms– Basics of spellwork, casting etc.
Potions– Basic kitchen witchcraft
History of magic– Study of the history of witchcraft throughout different cultures, time periods etc.
Defense against the Dark Arts– Basics of magical protection, cleansing etc.
Astronomy– Basics of astrology, planetary witchcraft (aka space witchcraft)
Herbology– Basic green witchcraft and herbalism
Flying– Basics of astral travel, not necessarily performing astral travel at this level yet. Optional for second year.
Transfiguration– Basic energy work & manipulation
Each of the above core subjects should be continued at more advanced levels (flying is optional).
Students must choose a minimum of two of the following elective courses:
Arithmancy– Numerology for divination purposes, sacred geometry
Divination– Tarot reading, tea leaf reading, scrying, and other means of divination
Care and Keeping of Magical Creatures– Study of magical creatures, spirit work, fairy craft etc.
Study of Ancient Runes– Use of runes for divination and magical purposes
Muggle Studies– Use of witchcraft in everyday modern life
Classes are continued as in the 3rd and 4th years.
Magical skills and interests are assessed. Courses for the next year are determined based on these skills and interests. Courses may be specialized to fit the student’s needs and skill levels.
Certain core classes may be dropped at this time to make way for the classes that are of the student’s interests and skill-levels.
Optional: Apparition– Remote viewing, visualization skills etc.
Optional: Alchemy– Elemental magic studies
Classes continue on normally from the sixth year. Apparition will not be offered, but alchemy will still be available.
Extracurricular Activities:
Available all years. Can be used to help students explore their own personal interests.
Ancient Studies– Similar to History of Magic with an emphasis on ancient magical practices
Art– Sigil design and usage
Frog Choir, Music, Orchestra– Incorporating music and songs into witchcraft
Ghoul Studies– Spirit work
Magical Theory– Philosophical and theoretical approaches to different types of magic and how they work (see these posts for some examples)s
Xylomancy– Obscure, overlooked, and uncommon forms of divination
I hope you enjoyed! Much of the information about Hogwarts curriculum is appreciatively sourced from the Harry Potter wiki :) Thanks for reading,