The 1990s
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)
late December 25
The Yule Ball, 8 PM until midnightHarry and Ron don't have much fun - Harry spends the night jealous of Cedric, who brought Cho Chang, and Ron spends it jealous of [Viktor Krum], who asked Hermione. Meanwhile, Neville attends with Ginny.
(GF23)
The Yule Ball, 8 PM until midnightHarry and Ron don't have much fun - Harry spends the night jealous of Cedric, who brought Cho Chang, and Ron spends it jealous of [Viktor Krum], who asked Hermione. Meanwhile, Neville attends with Ginny.(GF23)
1995 (Y15) AD = 114 MM = 70 TR = 69 RH = 67 M = 37 BW = 25 CW = 23 PW = 19 FGW = 17 HG = 16 H&R = 15 GW = 14
January 4
Rita Skeeter's article about Hagrid appears in the [Daily Prophet]Hagrid, revealed to be half-giant, is distraught for days.
(GF24)
Rita Skeeter's article about Hagrid appears in the [Daily Prophet]Hagrid, revealed to be half-giant, is distraught for days.(GF24)
February 24
The [Second Task] of the [Triwizard Tournament]Harry swims to rescue Ron from the depths of the lake, where he is being held by merpeople. Hermione is rescued by [Viktor Krum].
(GF26)
The [Second Task] of the [Triwizard Tournament]Harry swims to rescue Ron from the depths of the lake, where he is being held by merpeople. Hermione is rescued by [Viktor Krum].(GF26)
June 24
The [Third Task] of the [Triwizard Tournament]Harry races through a maze, and finishes in a first-place tie with Cedric Diggory. When they touch the cup, they are transported to Little Hangleton.
(GF31)
The [Third Task] of the [Triwizard Tournament]Harry races through a maze, and finishes in a first-place tie with Cedric Diggory. When they touch the cup, they are transported to Little Hangleton.(GF31)
June 24
Voldemort kidnaps Harry Potter and Cedric DiggoryCedric is killed by Wormtail using Voldemort's wand. Voldemort is restored to his body in an ancient ceremony (GF32). The Death Eaters are called back to him and they gather (GF33). Voldemort and Harry then duel, and Harry manages to escape with Cedric's body (GF34).
Back at Hogwarts, it is revealed that [Barty Crouch Jr.], impersonating Moody all year, led Harry to Voldemort (GF35).
Voldemort kidnaps Harry Potter and Cedric DiggoryCedric is killed by Wormtail using Voldemort's wand. Voldemort is restored to his body in an ancient ceremony (GF32). The Death Eaters are called back to him and they gather (GF33). Voldemort and Harry then duel, and Harry manages to escape with Cedric's body (GF34).Back at Hogwarts, it is revealed that [Barty Crouch Jr.], impersonating Moody all year, led Harry to Voldemort (GF35).
June 24
Cornelius Fudge and [Albus Dumbledore] choose different pathsFudge hides his head in the sand, while [Dumbledore] begins to call together those he can trust to fight Voldemort.
(GF36)
Cornelius Fudge and [Albus Dumbledore] choose different pathsFudge hides his head in the sand, while [Dumbledore] begins to call together those he can trust to fight Voldemort. (GF36)
after June 24
No [Quidditch Cup] is awarded this year; there is no mention of who wins the [House Cup] (GF37)
No [Quidditch Cup] is awarded this year; there is no mention of who wins the [House Cup] (GF37)circa July
The Cleansweep Eleven is releasedRon Weasley learns that this [broomstick] has come on the market. He later asks for and receives one as a gift for being made [Prefect].
(OP9)
The Cleansweep Eleven is releasedRon Weasley learns that this [broomstick] has come on the market. He later asks for and receives one as a gift for being made [Prefect].(OP9)
July 31
Harry Potter's 15th birthdayHe receives [Honeydukes] chocolate from Ron and Hermione, but throws it away unopened out of frustration with the situation
(OP1)
Harry Potter's 15th birthdayHe receives [Honeydukes] chocolate from Ron and Hermione, but throws it away unopened out of frustration with the situation
(OP1)
July 31
At some point during the day, [Dudley Dursley] beats up 10-year-old neighbour [Mark Evans] for "cheek" (OP1)
At some point during the day, [Dudley Dursley] beats up 10-year-old neighbour [Mark Evans] for "cheek" (OP1)August 2
Dementors attack [Dudley] and Harry; Harry drives them off with a [Patronus Charm] (OP1)The Dementors, we find out later, had been sent by [Dolores Umbridge] (OP32).
Dementors attack [Dudley] and Harry; Harry drives them off with a [Patronus Charm] (OP1)The Dementors, we find out later, had been sent by [Dolores Umbridge] (OP32).August 2
The [Ministry of Magic] - and the Order of the Phoenix - react to Harry's [Patronus Charm]Mrs. Figg reveals her identity to Harry; Mundungus Fletcher arrives and is sent to report to [Dumbledore]. The [Improper Use of Magic Office] atttempts to expel Harry from Hogwarts, but [Dumbledore] arrives at the [Ministry] and forces them to comply with the letter of the law.
(OP2)
The [Ministry of Magic] - and the Order of the Phoenix - react to Harry's [Patronus Charm]Mrs. Figg reveals her identity to Harry; Mundungus Fletcher arrives and is sent to report to [Dumbledore]. The [Improper Use of Magic Office] atttempts to expel Harry from Hogwarts, but [Dumbledore] arrives at the [Ministry] and forces them to comply with the letter of the law.(OP2)
August 6
Harry leaves Privet Drive and flies to [number twelve, Grimmauld Place]The [Dursleys] depart for what they believe to be the prize-giving of the All-England Best-Kept Suburban Lawn Competition.
The Advance Guard - "Mad-Eye" Moody, Remus Lupin, Nymphadora Tonks, [Kingsley Shacklebolt], Elphias Doge, Dedalus Diggle, [Emmeline Vance], [Sturgis Podmore], and [Hestia Jones] - arrive at [number four, Privet Drive] to escort Harry to [number twelve, Grimmauld Place] (OP3). Once there, Harry learns about the Order of the Phoenix, and Voldemort's current actions.
Later that night, Harry dreams about studying weapons in Care of Magical Creatures (OP6).
Harry leaves Privet Drive and flies to [number twelve, Grimmauld Place]The [Dursleys] depart for what they believe to be the prize-giving of the All-England Best-Kept Suburban Lawn Competition.The Advance Guard - "Mad-Eye" Moody, Remus Lupin, Nymphadora Tonks, [Kingsley Shacklebolt], Elphias Doge, Dedalus Diggle, [Emmeline Vance], [Sturgis Podmore], and [Hestia Jones] - arrive at [number four, Privet Drive] to escort Harry to [number twelve, Grimmauld Place] (OP3). Once there, Harry learns about the Order of the Phoenix, and Voldemort's current actions.
Later that night, Harry dreams about studying weapons in Care of Magical Creatures (OP6).
August 7
Mundungus Fletcher attempts to stash some dodgy [cauldrons] at [number twelve, Grimmauld Place] (OP6)
Mundungus Fletcher attempts to stash some dodgy [cauldrons] at [number twelve, Grimmauld Place] (OP6)
August 12
Harry's disciplinary hearing in old [Courtroom Ten]He sees the [Department of Mysteries] corridor in the waking world for the first time (OP7).
Harry's disciplinary hearing in old [Courtroom Ten]He sees the [Department of Mysteries] corridor in the waking world for the first time (OP7).
- 0530 Harry wakes up (OP7).
- 0600 [Dumbledore] 'by a lucky mistake' arrives at the [Ministry], three hours before the scheduled time of 0900 (OP8).
- 0800 Harry's disciplinary hearing begins in old [Courtroom Ten], the time and venue having been changed without his receiving notification (OP8).
- Harry empties his moneybag into the [Fountain of Magical Brethren] after his acquittal (OP9).
August 30
The [Ministry of Magic] passes [Educational Decree] 22This decree allows the [Ministry] to appoint a Defence Against the Dark Arts professor - [Dolores Umbridge] - since [Dumbledore] has not yet found one.
(OP12)
The [Ministry of Magic] passes [Educational Decree] 22This decree allows the [Ministry] to appoint a Defence Against the Dark Arts professor - [Dolores Umbridge] - since [Dumbledore] has not yet found one.(OP12)
August 31
Ron and Hermione receive notification about their appointment as new [Prefects]Molly Weasley buys Ron's Cleansweep Eleven. That night, Harry first sees Moody's old photograph of the 1970s Order of the Phoenix and Harry, Lupin, and Moody learn about Molly's Boggart.
(OP9)
Ron and Hermione receive notification about their appointment as new [Prefects]Molly Weasley buys Ron's Cleansweep Eleven. That night, Harry first sees Moody's old photograph of the 1970s Order of the Phoenix and Harry, Lupin, and Moody learn about Molly's Boggart.(OP9)
September 1
A busy day as students make their way to Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts
A busy day as students make their way to Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts- 0100 [Sturgis Podmore] arrested at the [Ministry] by [Eric Munch] (OP14).
- 1100 Hogwarts Express departs King's Cross Station. Ginny introduces Harry and Neville to Luna Lovegood (OP10).
- After the train arrives at Hogwarts, Harry sees Thestrals for the first time (OP10).
- At the feast, the Sorting Hat sings a song of warning, and [Dolores Umbridge] is introduced (OP11).
- Seamus Finnigan admits he believes Harry is lying (OP11).
September 2
Classes beginRon confronts Cho Chang about the [Tutshill Tornados], after which Hermione tells him off (OP12). From this point on, Hermione tends to drag Ron out of the way when Cho wants to talk with Harry.
Harry is given a week's worth of detentions by [Umbridge] and a biscuit by McGonagall (OP12).
Hermione stops most of Fred and George's testing by putting them on notice that she'll report them to their mother otherwise. She also starts planting clothes in Gryffindor Tower for house-elves (OP13).
Classes beginRon confronts Cho Chang about the [Tutshill Tornados], after which Hermione tells him off (OP12). From this point on, Hermione tends to drag Ron out of the way when Cho wants to talk with Harry.Harry is given a week's worth of detentions by [Umbridge] and a biscuit by McGonagall (OP12).
Hermione stops most of Fred and George's testing by putting them on notice that she'll report them to their mother otherwise. She also starts planting clothes in Gryffindor Tower for house-elves (OP13).
September 3
Second day of classHarry gets public support from Luna Lovegood and [Ernie Macmillan], while [Angelina] appears to be channeling [Oliver Wood]'s spirit. At 5 p.m., Harry's first detention with [Umbridge] begins.
(OP13)
Second day of classHarry gets public support from Luna Lovegood and [Ernie Macmillan], while [Angelina] appears to be channeling [Oliver Wood]'s spirit. At 5 p.m., Harry's first detention with [Umbridge] begins.
(OP13)
September 5
At 5 p.m., Harry's third detention with [Umbridge] begins, ending about 2 hours laterHarry then encounters Ron, who learns the full truth about the detentions as Harry learns about Ron's private [Keeper] practices.
(OP13)
At 5 p.m., Harry's third detention with [Umbridge] begins, ending about 2 hours laterHarry then encounters Ron, who learns the full truth about the detentions as Harry learns about Ron's private [Keeper] practices. (OP13)
September 6
At 5 p.m., both the Gryffindor [Keeper] tryouts and Harry's fourth detention with [Umbridge] beginHarry's detention lasts until after nightfall. Ron Weasley is selected as Gryffindor's [Keeper].
(OP13)
At 5 p.m., both the Gryffindor [Keeper] tryouts and Harry's fourth detention with [Umbridge] beginHarry's detention lasts until after nightfall. Ron Weasley is selected as Gryffindor's [Keeper].(OP13)
October 5
On the first [Hogsmeade] weekend, Harry and Hermione found the D.A.Hermione invites interested students to the [Hog's Head], and twenty-eight people show up.
(OP16)
On the first [Hogsmeade] weekend, Harry and Hermione found the D.A.Hermione invites interested students to the [Hog's Head], and twenty-eight people show up.(OP16)
October 9
The first meeting of Dumbledore's ArmyThanks to a tip from Dobby, they find a place to meet - the Room of Requirement - and spend the first lesson working on [Expelliarmus].
(OP18)
The first meeting of Dumbledore's ArmyThanks to a tip from Dobby, they find a place to meet - the Room of Requirement - and spend the first lesson working on [Expelliarmus].(OP18)
early November
The first [Quidditch] match of the season: Gryffindor vs. SlytherinThe Slytherins invent a song, "Weasley is Our King," to unnerve Ron, who promptly falls apart during the match. Gryffindor still wins when Harry beats Malfoy to the Snitch.
After the match Harry goes after Malfoy for taunting him and he, along with Fred and George Weasley, are banned from playing again by [Umbridge].
(OP19)
The first [Quidditch] match of the season: Gryffindor vs. SlytherinThe Slytherins invent a song, "Weasley is Our King," to unnerve Ron, who promptly falls apart during the match. Gryffindor still wins when Harry beats Malfoy to the Snitch.After the match Harry goes after Malfoy for taunting him and he, along with Fred and George Weasley, are banned from playing again by [Umbridge].
(OP19)
late December 18
Mr. Weasley is attacked by a snake while guarding the [Department of Mysteries]Harry sees the attack in a dream and he, along with Ron, Fred, George, and Ginny, is transported back to Grimmauld Place. After a long, anxious night, they walk to [St. Mungo's] to visit Arthur the next morning.
(OP21)
Mr. Weasley is attacked by a snake while guarding the [Department of Mysteries]Harry sees the attack in a dream and he, along with Ron, Fred, George, and Ginny, is transported back to Grimmauld Place. After a long, anxious night, they walk to [St. Mungo's] to visit Arthur the next morning.(OP21)
