The 1990s
1993 (Y13) AD = 112 MM = 68 TR = 67 RH = 65 M = 35 BW = 23 CW = 21 PW = 17 FGW = 15 HG = 14 H&R = 13 GW = 12
The Sweetwater, Texas [Quidditch] team, the [All-Stars], defeats the [Quiberon Quafflepunchers]The match lasts five days.(QA8)
[Dolores Umbridge] crafts anti-werewolf legislationThe new law makes it almost impossible for Lupin to get a job.(OP14)
February 14
Valentine's DayLockhart takes it upon himself to whip up a celebration; Harry receives an anonymous [singing valentine].
That night, Harry learns how to work Riddle's diary and travels into his memory, which convinces Harry that Hagrid had opened the Chamber of Secrets.
(CS13)
Valentine's DayLockhart takes it upon himself to whip up a celebration; Harry receives an anonymous [singing valentine].That night, Harry learns how to work Riddle's diary and travels into his memory, which convinces Harry that Hagrid had opened the Chamber of Secrets.
(CS13)
May 8
The Basilisk petrifies Hermione Granger and Penelope ClearwaterThe Hogwarts [Quidditch Cup] is cancelled.
(CS13)
The Basilisk petrifies Hermione Granger and Penelope ClearwaterThe Hogwarts [Quidditch Cup] is cancelled.(CS13)
late May 8
Hagrid is sent to [Azkaban]; [Dumbledore] is removed as headmaster of HogwartsHarry and Ron watch from under the invisibility cloak as Cornelius Fudge and Lucius Malfoy serve the orders.
(CS14)
Hagrid is sent to [Azkaban]; [Dumbledore] is removed as headmaster of HogwartsHarry and Ron watch from under the invisibility cloak as Cornelius Fudge and Lucius Malfoy serve the orders.(CS14)
May 29
Harry and Ron discover the Chamber of SecretsThey learn that Ginny Weasley has been taken into the Chamber and go to offer their knowledge to Professor Lockhart. When they discover he's trying to take off, they instead force him to join them - and go through Moaning Myrtle's bathroom down into the Chamber of Secrets.
(CS16)
Harry and Ron discover the Chamber of SecretsThey learn that Ginny Weasley has been taken into the Chamber and go to offer their knowledge to Professor Lockhart. When they discover he's trying to take off, they instead force him to join them - and go through Moaning Myrtle's bathroom down into the Chamber of Secrets.
(CS16)
late May 29
The spirit-form of Voldemort is defeated by Harry Potter in the Chamber of SecretsHarry kills the Basilisk and uses its fang to destroy the diary, therefore destroying Riddle and saving Ginny's life. Gilderoy Lockhart's memory is destroyed when he attempts to [Obliviate] Ron and Harry and get out of the Chamber.
Later that night, the [Petrified] people are restored using [Mandrake Draught].
original artwork © [Agata Matteucci], used by permission
(CS17)
The spirit-form of Voldemort is defeated by Harry Potter in the Chamber of SecretsHarry kills the Basilisk and uses its fang to destroy the diary, therefore destroying Riddle and saving Ginny's life. Gilderoy Lockhart's memory is destroyed when he attempts to [Obliviate] Ron and Harry and get out of the Chamber.Later that night, the [Petrified] people are restored using [Mandrake Draught].
original artwork © [Agata Matteucci], used by permission
(CS17)
May 30
Dobby the house-elf is freed from service to the [Malfoy family]He is freed when Harry tricks Lucius Malfoy into throwing him a sock.
(CS18)
Dobby the house-elf is freed from service to the [Malfoy family]He is freed when Harry tricks Lucius Malfoy into throwing him a sock.(CS18)
May 30
Lucius Malfoy is removed from the Board of Governors of HogwartsHagrid and [Dumbledore] return to Hogwarts
(CS18)
Lucius Malfoy is removed from the Board of Governors of HogwartsHagrid and [Dumbledore] return to Hogwarts(CS18)
July
Arthur Weasley wins 700 [Galleons] in a [Daily Prophet] drawingThe Weasley family spends a month in Egypt, visiting Bill.
They leave a week before Harry's birthday and stay until the week before the end of the holidays. They are gone the last week of July and the first three weeks of August.
(PA1)
Arthur Weasley wins 700 [Galleons] in a [Daily Prophet] drawingThe Weasley family spends a month in Egypt, visiting Bill.They leave a week before Harry's birthday and stay until the week before the end of the holidays. They are gone the last week of July and the first three weeks of August.
(PA1)
July 27
[Jo Rowling]'s first daughter, [Jessica Isabel Rowling], is born
[Jo Rowling]'s first daughter, [Jessica Isabel Rowling], is born
circa July 30
Sirius Black escapes from [Azkaban]He escapes by changing into his dog form and swimming back to the mainland.
Very likely the escape happened within a day or two of Harry's birthday, since it shows up on the morning news on the 31st. Sirius saw the photo of the Weasleys during that previous week, on a copy of the [Daily Prophet] Fudge had finished reading. This particular photo had appeared a week before Harry's birthday, which would be on the 24th. Fudge wouldn't be carrying a paper more than a day old, so Black would have proabably seen the picture on that actual day. Given reasonable time for all this to occur, it works out logically that he worried frantically about what to do to protect Harry for several days, was heard moaning "He's at Hogwarts" in his sleep as he agonized over the situation, then finally escaped on the 29th or 30th.
(PA1)
Sirius Black escapes from [Azkaban]He escapes by changing into his dog form and swimming back to the mainland.Very likely the escape happened within a day or two of Harry's birthday, since it shows up on the morning news on the 31st. Sirius saw the photo of the Weasleys during that previous week, on a copy of the [Daily Prophet] Fudge had finished reading. This particular photo had appeared a week before Harry's birthday, which would be on the 24th. Fudge wouldn't be carrying a paper more than a day old, so Black would have proabably seen the picture on that actual day. Given reasonable time for all this to occur, it works out logically that he worried frantically about what to do to protect Harry for several days, was heard moaning "He's at Hogwarts" in his sleep as he agonized over the situation, then finally escaped on the 29th or 30th.
(PA1)
July 31
Harry's 13th birthday; [Aunt Marge] comes for a visit with the [Dursleys]"[Aunt Marge] coming for a week-long visit - it was the worst birthday present the [Dursleys] had ever given him, including that pair of [Uncle Vernon]'s old socks."
(PA2)
Harry's 13th birthday; [Aunt Marge] comes for a visit with the [Dursleys]"[Aunt Marge] coming for a week-long visit - it was the worst birthday present the [Dursleys] had ever given him, including that pair of [Uncle Vernon]'s old socks."(PA2)
August 7
On the last day of [Aunt Marge]'s visit, Harry blows her up and runs awayThe [Knight Bus] picks him up in Magnolia Crescent and drops him off at the [Leaky Cauldron].
(PA2)
On the last day of [Aunt Marge]'s visit, Harry blows her up and runs awayThe [Knight Bus] picks him up in Magnolia Crescent and drops him off at the [Leaky Cauldron].(PA2)
after August 7
Harry stays at the [Leaky Cauldron] and spends his days in [Diagon Alley]He does his homework out in the open, eats free ice creams, picks up his [books], and repeatedly stops by [Quality Quidditch Supplies] to admire the [Firebolt].
(PA4)
Harry stays at the [Leaky Cauldron] and spends his days in [Diagon Alley]He does his homework out in the open, eats free ice creams, picks up his [books], and repeatedly stops by [Quality Quidditch Supplies] to admire the [Firebolt].(PA4)
August 31
Harry meets Hermione and Ron in [Diagon Alley]They are all staying at the [Leaky Cauldron]. Hermione buys Crookshanks.
That night, Harry overhears Mr. and Mrs. Weasley in conversation - and learns that Sirius Black is after him.
(PA4)
Harry meets Hermione and Ron in [Diagon Alley]They are all staying at the [Leaky Cauldron]. Hermione buys Crookshanks.
That night, Harry overhears Mr. and Mrs. Weasley in conversation - and learns that Sirius Black is after him.
(PA4)
September
The [Gryffindor Quidditch team] is looking very promising this year[Oliver Wood] says that "Gryffindor hasn't won for seven years now." He is taking into account the fact that no Cup was awarded last year when he says this (so that it agrees with other such comments in the book, quoted below). The last time Gryffindor won the [Quidditch Cup], then was the 1983-1984 season.
This year's team consists of:
"If they won their next match, against Hufflepuff, they would overtake Slytherin in the house championship for the first time in seven years...As the match drew nearer, however, Harry became more and more nervous, whatever he told Ron and Hermione. The rest of the team wasn't too calm, either. The idea of overtaking Slytherin in the house championship was wonderful, no one had done it for seven years, but would they be allowed to, with such a biased referee?"
(PA8)
The [Gryffindor Quidditch team] is looking very promising this year[Oliver Wood] says that "Gryffindor hasn't won for seven years now." He is taking into account the fact that no Cup was awarded last year when he says this (so that it agrees with other such comments in the book, quoted below). The last time Gryffindor won the [Quidditch Cup], then was the 1983-1984 season.This year's team consists of:
- [Oliver Wood], seventh year, [Keeper], Captain
- [Angelina Johnson], fifth year, [Chaser]
- [Alicia Spinnet], fifth year, [Chaser]
- Fred Weasley, fifth year, [Beater]
- George Weasley, fifth year, [Beater]
- Harry Potter, third year, [Seeker]
- Katie Bell, fourth year, Chaser
"If they won their next match, against Hufflepuff, they would overtake Slytherin in the house championship for the first time in seven years...As the match drew nearer, however, Harry became more and more nervous, whatever he told Ron and Hermione. The rest of the team wasn't too calm, either. The idea of overtaking Slytherin in the house championship was wonderful, no one had done it for seven years, but would they be allowed to, with such a biased referee?"
(PA8)
September 1
Harry and his friends begin their third year at Hogwarts, which is now surrounded by DementorsDementors search the Hogwarts Express while students are on their way to school, making Harry collapse.
(PA5)
Harry and his friends begin their third year at Hogwarts, which is now surrounded by DementorsDementors search the Hogwarts Express while students are on their way to school, making Harry collapse.(PA5)
September 1
Remus Lupin and Rubeus Hagrid begin their professorships at HogwartsLupin teaches Defence Against the Dark Arts; Hagrid, Care of Magical Creatures.
(PA5)
Remus Lupin and Rubeus Hagrid begin their professorships at HogwartsLupin teaches Defence Against the Dark Arts; Hagrid, Care of Magical Creatures.(PA5)
October 31
Sirius Black breaks into Hogwarts and slashes the Fat Lady in an attempt to find PettigrewEveryone thinks he's after Harry; [Dumbledore] sends all of the students to sleep in the Great Hall overnight. Snape thinks Lupin is helping Sirius sneak into the castle.
(PA8)
Sirius Black breaks into Hogwarts and slashes the Fat Lady in an attempt to find PettigrewEveryone thinks he's after Harry; [Dumbledore] sends all of the students to sleep in the Great Hall overnight. Snape thinks Lupin is helping Sirius sneak into the castle.(PA8)
November
Harry loses his first-ever [Quidditch] matchThe [Gryffindor Quidditch team] loses to Hufflepuff when Dementors cause Harry to fall off his broom, and Cedric Diggory grabs the Snitch. Harry's Nimbus 2000 is blown into the Whomping Willow and smashed to bits.
(PA9)
Harry loses his first-ever [Quidditch] matchThe [Gryffindor Quidditch team] loses to Hufflepuff when Dementors cause Harry to fall off his broom, and Cedric Diggory grabs the Snitch. Harry's Nimbus 2000 is blown into the Whomping Willow and smashed to bits.
(PA9)
circa December 18
End-of-Term trip to [Hogsmeade]Fred and George give Harry the Marauder's Map, which allows him to sneak into [Hogsmeade]. Once there he overhears a conversation among [Hogwarts staff] - and learns that Sirius Black, his godfather, betrayed his parents to Voldemort.
(PA10)
End-of-Term trip to [Hogsmeade]Fred and George give Harry the Marauder's Map, which allows him to sneak into [Hogsmeade]. Once there he overhears a conversation among [Hogwarts staff] - and learns that Sirius Black, his godfather, betrayed his parents to Voldemort.(PA10)
December 25
Christmas - Harry receives a [Firebolt], but McGonagall takes it awayRon and Harry are angry with Hermione for weeks over the fact that she told McGonagall about the [Firebolt].
(PA11)
Christmas - Harry receives a [Firebolt], but McGonagall takes it awayRon and Harry are angry with Hermione for weeks over the fact that she told McGonagall about the [Firebolt].(PA11)
1994 (Y14) AD = 113 MM = 69 TR = 68 RH = 66 M = 36 BW = 24 CW = 22 PW = 18 FGW = 16 HG = 15 H&R = 14 GW = 13
The [Toyohashi Tengu], the [Quidditch] team from Japan, narrowly misses a win over the [Gorodok Gargoyles]Toyohashi, Japan, Asia
(QA8)February
Sirius Black sneaks into Gryffindor Tower in search of Pettigrew
(PA13)
Sirius Black sneaks into Gryffindor Tower in search of PettigrewHogwarts, Gryffindor Tower, Dormitory
Ron\'s screams drive him out, and Ron becomes an instant celebrity. Neville, meanwhile, is completely disgraced when McGonagall figures out he left the Gryffindor Tower passwords lying around.(PA13)
April 20
Buckbeak's hearingThe [Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures] considers the fate of the Hippogriff and sentences him to death.
(PA15)
Buckbeak's hearingThe [Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures] considers the fate of the Hippogriff and sentences him to death.(PA15)
June 6
Peter Pettigrew, disguised as Scabbers the rat, is cornered and revealed (PA19)In the Shrieking Shack, Sirius Black and Remus Lupin explain the story of Pettigrew - and the story of the Marauders (PA17, PA18)
Outside the shack, though, it's a full moon - and Lupin transforms into a werewolf. In the confusion, Pettigrew escapes ([PA20]) and spends the next months searching for Voldemort in Albania (GF1).
Peter Pettigrew, disguised as Scabbers the rat, is cornered and revealed (PA19)In the Shrieking Shack, Sirius Black and Remus Lupin explain the story of Pettigrew - and the story of the Marauders (PA17, PA18)Outside the shack, though, it's a full moon - and Lupin transforms into a werewolf. In the confusion, Pettigrew escapes ([PA20]) and spends the next months searching for Voldemort in Albania (GF1).
June 6
Sirius Black escapes from Hogwarts on the back of the Hippogriff BuckbeakBuckbeak is scheduled to be executed at sundown; Sirius Black is captured and held to receive the [Dementor's Kiss].
With [Dumbledore]'s guidance, Harry and Hermione use a [time-turner] to travel back three hours and free Buckbeak. Harry then casts a [Patronus Charm] to save himself and Sirius from the Dementors, and he and Hermione ride Buckbeak to Sirius's rescue.
(PA21)
Sirius Black escapes from Hogwarts on the back of the Hippogriff BuckbeakBuckbeak is scheduled to be executed at sundown; Sirius Black is captured and held to receive the [Dementor's Kiss].With [Dumbledore]'s guidance, Harry and Hermione use a [time-turner] to travel back three hours and free Buckbeak. Harry then casts a [Patronus Charm] to save himself and Sirius from the Dementors, and he and Hermione ride Buckbeak to Sirius's rescue.
(PA21)
June 7
Remus Lupin resigns from Hogwarts after it becomes known he is a werewolfSnape "accidentally" lets it slip, the morning after Sirius Black escapes.
(PA22)
Remus Lupin resigns from Hogwarts after it becomes known he is a werewolfSnape "accidentally" lets it slip, the morning after Sirius Black escapes.(PA22)
circa July
Bertha Jorkins, on holiday in Albania, is tortured and then murdered by Pettigrew and Voldemort (GF1)
Bertha Jorkins, on holiday in Albania, is tortured and then murdered by Pettigrew and Voldemort (GF1)July 31
Harry's 14th birthdayHe receives loads of food - and four birthday cakes - to help combat [Dudley]'s diet.
(GF2)
Harry's 14th birthdayHe receives loads of food - and four birthday cakes - to help combat [Dudley]'s diet.
(GF2)
early August 20
Voldemort and Wormtail take up residence in the old Riddle house in Little Hangleton[Frank Bryce] is killed, shortly before his 77th birthday.
(GF1)
Voldemort and Wormtail take up residence in the old Riddle house in Little Hangleton[Frank Bryce] is killed, shortly before his 77th birthday.(GF1)
August 20
Harry Potter wakes up with his scar hurting after seeing [Frank Bryce]'s death in a dream (GF1)
Harry Potter wakes up with his scar hurting after seeing [Frank Bryce]'s death in a dream (GF1)August 22
Final of the 422nd [Quidditch World Cup] - Ireland beats Bulgaria, 170 to 160Harry, Hermione, and the Weasleys are in attendance.
That night, Death Eaters raid the campsite and are driven away when [Barty Crouch Jr.] casts the [Dark Mark].
(GF8)
Final of the 422nd [Quidditch World Cup] - Ireland beats Bulgaria, 170 to 160Harry, Hermione, and the Weasleys are in attendance.That night, Death Eaters raid the campsite and are driven away when [Barty Crouch Jr.] casts the [Dark Mark].
(GF8)
August 23
[Bartemius Crouch] sacks his house-elf, WinkyHe does so after she is found holding the wand which had cast a [Dark Mark].
(GF9)
[Bartemius Crouch] sacks his house-elf, WinkyHe does so after she is found holding the wand which had cast a [Dark Mark].(GF9)
September 1
Harry and his friends travel to Hogwarts aboard the Hogwarts Express, and begin their fourth yearWe know that they travel to Hogwarts on a Monday because the evening before is identified as a Sunday:
"'It's been an absolute uproar,' Percy told them importantly the Sunday evening before they were due to return to Hogwarts." (GF11)
It's clear from the story that the rest of the events described of that night are taking place the evening before they leave.
(GF11)
Harry and his friends travel to Hogwarts aboard the Hogwarts Express, and begin their fourth yearWe know that they travel to Hogwarts on a Monday because the evening before is identified as a Sunday:"'It's been an absolute uproar,' Percy told them importantly the Sunday evening before they were due to return to Hogwarts." (GF11)
It's clear from the story that the rest of the events described of that night are taking place the evening before they leave.
(GF11)
September 2
Classes beginDraco Malfoy tries to hex Harry, but is turned into a ferret by Moody. Moody gets into a bit of trouble with McGonagall as a result.
We know that this is also a Monday from this reference at breakfast that day:
"'Today's not bad.. . outside all morning,' said Ron, who was running his finger down the Monday column of his schedule."
UPDATE: This error in the text was fixed in later editions (c. 2004).
(GF13)
Classes beginDraco Malfoy tries to hex Harry, but is turned into a ferret by Moody. Moody gets into a bit of trouble with McGonagall as a result.We know that this is also a Monday from this reference at breakfast that day:
"'Today's not bad.. . outside all morning,' said Ron, who was running his finger down the Monday column of his schedule."
UPDATE: This error in the text was fixed in later editions (c. 2004).
(GF13)
September 4
In Defence Against the Dark Arts, Moody shows the [Unforgivable Curses]Neville Longbottom is particularly upset after watching Moody [Crucio] a spider.
(GF14)
In Defence Against the Dark Arts, Moody shows the [Unforgivable Curses]Neville Longbottom is particularly upset after watching Moody [Crucio] a spider.(GF14)
October 30
Delegations from [Durmstrang] and [Beauxbatons] arrive at Hogwarts for the [Triwizard Tournament] (GF15)
Delegations from [Durmstrang] and [Beauxbatons] arrive at Hogwarts for the [Triwizard Tournament] (GF15)October 31
The [Goblet of Fire] selects the champions for the [Triwizard Tournament]The champions are [Viktor Krum], Fleur Delacour, Cedric Diggory, and - to everyone's surprise - Harry Potter.
(GF16)
The [Goblet of Fire] selects the champions for the [Triwizard Tournament]The champions are [Viktor Krum], Fleur Delacour, Cedric Diggory, and - to everyone's surprise - Harry Potter.(GF16)
November 21
[Hogsmeade] weekend for Hogwarts studentsLate that night (actually very early the next morning), Hagrid shows Harry the dragons for the first task, and Sirius uses the [Floo Network] to tell Harry about [Karkaroff].
(GF19)
[Hogsmeade] weekend for Hogwarts studentsLate that night (actually very early the next morning), Hagrid shows Harry the dragons for the first task, and Sirius uses the [Floo Network] to tell Harry about [Karkaroff].(GF19)
November 24
The [First Task] of the [Triwizard Tournament]The champions take it in turn to try to steal a golden egg from the clutches of a dragon. Harry manages to defeat a nasty Hungarian Horntail dragon to claim his golden egg.
(GF19)
The [First Task] of the [Triwizard Tournament]The champions take it in turn to try to steal a golden egg from the clutches of a dragon. Harry manages to defeat a nasty Hungarian Horntail dragon to claim his golden egg.(GF19)
