The 1990s
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)
December 25
Christmas Day - the Order visits Mr. Weasley in [St. Mungo's]There, Harry, Ron, and Hermione also run into Lockhart, along with Neville, who is visiting his parents.
(OP22)
Christmas Day - the Order visits Mr. Weasley in [St. Mungo's]There, Harry, Ron, and Hermione also run into Lockhart, along with Neville, who is visiting his parents.(OP22)
1996 (Y16) AD = 115 MM = 71 TR = 70 RH = 68 M = 38 BW = 26 CW = 24 PW = 20 FGW = 18 HG = 17 H&R = 16 GW = 15
February 14
Valentine's DayHarry's first date with Cho Chang (the complete fiasco), followed by Rita's interview of Harry for [The Quibbler].
(OP25)
Valentine's DayHarry's first date with Cho Chang (the complete fiasco), followed by Rita's interview of Harry for [The Quibbler]. (OP25)
April
The D.A. is caughtMarietta Edgecombe squeals on the D.A. to [Umbridge]. Rather than let Harry get expelled,[Dumbledore] takes the fall instead and is removed from Hogwarts. Unwilling to "go quietly," he instead makes a dramatic escape.
"As the door swung closed behind them, Harry heard Phineas Nigellus's voice.
'You know, Minister, I disagree with [Dumbledore] on many counts...but you cannot deny he's got style....'"
(OP27)
The D.A. is caughtMarietta Edgecombe squeals on the D.A. to [Umbridge]. Rather than let Harry get expelled,[Dumbledore] takes the fall instead and is removed from Hogwarts. Unwilling to "go quietly," he instead makes a dramatic escape."As the door swung closed behind them, Harry heard Phineas Nigellus's voice.
'You know, Minister, I disagree with [Dumbledore] on many counts...but you cannot deny he's got style....'"
(OP27)
June
Harry takes his [O.W.L.s], but they are interrupted by a vision of Sirius being tortured (OP31)After a delay trying to contact Grimmauld Place and being caught by [Umbridge] (OP32), Harry takes off for the [Ministry of Magic Headquarters] to find Sirius. Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Neville, and Luna come along (OP33). Snape, meanwhile, sends word to the Order of the Phoenix that the kids have gone (OP37).
Harry takes his [O.W.L.s], but they are interrupted by a vision of Sirius being tortured (OP31)After a delay trying to contact Grimmauld Place and being caught by [Umbridge] (OP32), Harry takes off for the [Ministry of Magic Headquarters] to find Sirius. Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Neville, and Luna come along (OP33). Snape, meanwhile, sends word to the Order of the Phoenix that the kids have gone (OP37).June
The Battle of the [Department of Mysteries]A pitched battle is fought between members of the D.A., a group of Death Eaters, and members of the Order of the Phoenix. Sirius Black is killed and many others are wounded (OP35). When Voldemort himself arrives and battles [Dumbledore] in the Atrium, Fudge is forced to admit that Voldemort has indeed returned and remove [Umbridge] from Hogwarts (OP36). [Dumbledore] returns to Hogwarts and reveals to Harry the contents of Trelawney's first [prophecy] (OP37).
The Battle of the [Department of Mysteries]A pitched battle is fought between members of the D.A., a group of Death Eaters, and members of the Order of the Phoenix. Sirius Black is killed and many others are wounded (OP35). When Voldemort himself arrives and battles [Dumbledore] in the Atrium, Fudge is forced to admit that Voldemort has indeed returned and remove [Umbridge] from Hogwarts (OP36). [Dumbledore] returns to Hogwarts and reveals to Harry the contents of Trelawney's first [prophecy] (OP37).June
Gryffindor wins the [Quidditch Cup]No mention of who wins the [House Cup], but it probably wasn't Gryffindor.
(OP30)
Gryffindor wins the [Quidditch Cup]No mention of who wins the [House Cup], but it probably wasn't Gryffindor.(OP30)
early July
With Voldemort out in the open, the second war beginsIt's a busy two weeks:
With Voldemort out in the open, the second war beginsIt's a busy two weeks:
- When [Minister for Magic] Cornelius Fudge refuses to step aside for Voldemort, the Brockdale Bridge is destroyed, killing dozens of Muggles.
- Amelia Bones, Head of [Magical Law Enforcement], and [Emmeline Vance], a member of the Order of the Phoenix, are murdered - the former by Voldemort himself.
- Destruction in Somerset is reported; Muggles suspect a hurricane, but it was probably the work of giants working for Voldemort.
- Dementors are breeding, causing cool weather and persistent mist across Britain.
- Cornelius Fudge is sacked and Rufus Scrimgeour, Head of the [Aurors], takes his place.
- A Junior Minister in the Muggle government, [Herbert Chorley], has a bad reaction to an [Imperius Curse] and thinks he's a duck. He is spirited away to St Mungo's] and [Kingsley Shacklebolt] takes a position as a secretary to the Muggle [Prime Minister] to guard him.
- Fudge visits the Muggle [Prime Minister] and introduces the him to Scrimgeour.
- Voldemort is furious with the failure of his Death Eaters to retrieve the [prophecy]. He assigns Draco Malfoy the task of killing [Dumbledore], at least in part to punish Lucius's failure, since Draco will almost certainly be killed.
- Narcissa Malfoy, followed by her sister Bellatrix, visits Severus Snape in his house on Spinner's End and get him to take the [Unbreakable Vow] that he will protect and Draco and, if necessary, kill [Dumbledore] for him.
- Harry spends two weeks at [number four, Privet Drive].
early July
[Dumbledore] visits Privet Drive and takes Harry to the [Burrow]On the way, they stop by Budleigh Babberton and convince Horace Slughorn to return to Hogwarts and teach Potions.
(HBP3)
[Dumbledore] visits Privet Drive and takes Harry to the [Burrow]On the way, they stop by Budleigh Babberton and convince Horace Slughorn to return to Hogwarts and teach Potions.
(HBP3)
July 31
Harry's 16th birthdayHarry celebrates at the [Burrow], but the celebrations are marred by reports of Dementor attacks and disappearances brought home by Arthur, Bill, and Lupin.
(HBP6)
Harry's 16th birthdayHarry celebrates at the [Burrow], but the celebrations are marred by reports of Dementor attacks and disappearances brought home by Arthur, Bill, and Lupin.
(HBP6)
August 3
Harry, Hermione and the Weasleys visit a much-changed [Diagon Alley]There they have a run-in with Draco and Narcissa Malfoy in [Madam Malkin's], visit [Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes], and follow Draco to [Borgin and Burkes], where they overhear him threatening Mr. Borgin.
This happened the Saturday following Harry's birthday. According to the calendar used by the rest of the book, this day would be August 3.
(HBP6)
Harry, Hermione and the Weasleys visit a much-changed [Diagon Alley]There they have a run-in with Draco and Narcissa Malfoy in [Madam Malkin's], visit [Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes], and follow Draco to [Borgin and Burkes], where they overhear him threatening Mr. Borgin.
This happened the Saturday following Harry's birthday. According to the calendar used by the rest of the book, this day would be August 3.
(HBP6)
circa September 2
On Harry's first day of class, he receives the Half-Blood Prince's old Potions bookSnape tries to jinx Harry in Defence Against the Dark Arts, but he excells in Potions and wins a bottle of [Felix Felicis].
The date for the first day of school is never given in this book, but we know from previous books that the Hogwarts Express has every year left for start of term on September 1, so this is probably a safe assumption.
(HBP9)
On Harry's first day of class, he receives the Half-Blood Prince's old Potions bookSnape tries to jinx Harry in Defence Against the Dark Arts, but he excells in Potions and wins a bottle of [Felix Felicis].The date for the first day of school is never given in this book, but we know from previous books that the Hogwarts Express has every year left for start of term on September 1, so this is probably a safe assumption.
(HBP9)
circa September 7
Harry has his first one-on-one lesson with [Dumbledore]They view [Bob Ogden]'s memory of the Gaunt house, and discuss the circumstances surrounding Voldemort's birth.
Again the exact date is uncertain, but we know that this lesson is the Saturday immediately following the first day of classes (HBP9), so it is most likely September 7.
(HBP10)
Harry has his first one-on-one lesson with [Dumbledore]They view [Bob Ogden]'s memory of the Gaunt house, and discuss the circumstances surrounding Voldemort's birth.
Again the exact date is uncertain, but we know that this lesson is the Saturday immediately following the first day of classes (HBP9), so it is most likely September 7.
(HBP10)
October
Harry's second lesson with [Dumbledore]Together they view [Dumbledore]'s memory of going to meet young Tom Riddle at his [orphanage] (HBP13).
We know from HBP12 that this lesson falls roughly "halfway through October."
Harry's second lesson with [Dumbledore]Together they view [Dumbledore]'s memory of going to meet young Tom Riddle at his [orphanage] (HBP13).
We know from HBP12 that this lesson falls roughly "halfway through October."
circa November
The [Gryffindor Quidditch team] wins its first matchThe team wins largely thanks to Harry, who pretended to give Ron [Felix Felicis] before the game to bolster his confidence.
After the game, Ron and Lavender get together, much to Hermione's dismay.
There is no mention of what day this happened, but it was probably somewhere around early November.
(HBP14)
The [Gryffindor Quidditch team] wins its first matchThe team wins largely thanks to Harry, who pretended to give Ron [Felix Felicis] before the game to bolster his confidence.After the game, Ron and Lavender get together, much to Hermione's dismay.
There is no mention of what day this happened, but it was probably somewhere around early November.
(HBP14)
December 20
Slughorn's Christmas partyHarry attends with Luna Lovegood; Hermione brings [Cormac McLaggen] to annoy Ron.
During the party, Harry follows Snape and Malfoy and overhears them talking about the [Unbreakable Vow].
(HBP17)
Slughorn's Christmas partyHarry attends with Luna Lovegood; Hermione brings [Cormac McLaggen] to annoy Ron.During the party, Harry follows Snape and Malfoy and overhears them talking about the [Unbreakable Vow].
(HBP17)
December 25
Rufus Scrimgeour visits the [Burrow] on Christmas DayHe shows up under the pretense of Percy wanting to see his family. It soon becomes apparent, however, that what he actually wants is to ask Harry to support the [Ministry]. Harry refuses to help him and walks away.
(HBP16)
Rufus Scrimgeour visits the [Burrow] on Christmas DayHe shows up under the pretense of Percy wanting to see his family. It soon becomes apparent, however, that what he actually wants is to ask Harry to support the [Ministry]. Harry refuses to help him and walks away.(HBP16)
