Do Hogwarts letters come on your birthday?

Everybody knows that your Hogwarts letter should arrive on your eleventh birthday. But careful reading suggests that no, it doesn't. Harry's only did by coincidence. The first letter actually arrived on July 24.
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What age do you receive your Hogwarts letter?

The Hogwarts letter for 11 year olds

The Hogwarts letter is a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry sent to wizards and witches prior to their first year at Hogwarts. A special quill exists which writes down the name of every magical child at the time of their birth. What is this?
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Do you get your Hogwarts letter on your 11th birthday?

It is a wide misconception that you receive the letter on your 11th birthday as Harry received his first letter about a week before his birthday and most of the subsequent ones between then and his birthday, he happened to receive his final letter that he actually read through Hagrid on his birthday.
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Do you get a Hogwarts letter every year?

So, how can you make this dream come true for the Harry Potter fanatic in your life? How many letters do you need? Hogwarts term begins annually on September 1st meaning there should be one letter for each September 1st since the recipient turned eleven. Where did they live?
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How do you get a Hogwarts letter in 2021?

To get your Hogwarts letter, you must correctly answer seven questions about the main Harry Potter installments. Don't worry; you can guess again if you miss one. Best of luck!
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Is Hogwarts real?

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (/ˈhɒɡwɔːrts/) is a fictional British boarding school of magic for students aged eleven to eighteen, and is the primary setting for the first six books in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and serves as a major setting in the Wizarding World universe.
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Is the GREY School of Wizardry real?

The Grey School of Wizardry is a school of occult magic that draws heavily on the fiction of J.K. Rowling. Founded by present headmaster Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, it operates primarily online and as a non-profit educational institution in California.
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Why I didn't get my Hogwarts letter?

The reason you never received your Hogwarts letter is because of Lord Voldemort. Though for many of us it has been years since we waited for our acceptance letter from Hogwarts, there is a theory that Voldemort was the reason why some of us never received an invitation to the magical wizarding world.
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Do you have to pay for Hogwarts?

J.K. Rowling tweeted Friday that Hogwarts is tuition-free because the Ministry of Magic pays for all magical education expenses.
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How do you get into real Hogwarts?

There's no hassel at all to gain admission (unlike actual college sites), you just put in your contact details, and of course get placed in a house of your choice. Sadly, there is no Sorting Hat. But you do get a letter of acceptance, signed by Minerva McGonagall.
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What does a Hogwarts letter say?

Dear (Insert Name Here), We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins on September 1.
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Who kept sending letters to Harry?

The following morning, Harry wakes up early to try to get the mail before anyone gets up, but he is thwarted by Uncle Vernon, who has slept near the mail slot waiting for the letters. Though Uncle Vernon nails the mail slot shut, twelve letters come for Harry the next day, slipped under the door or through the cracks.
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Do you have to be 11 to go to Hogwarts?

First year if for students age 11-12, second is for those age 12,13 and so on. For example, Hermione's birthday is September 19th so she would have turned 12 after a mere 19 days of Hogwarts, where as Harry was born on July the 31st and would have been 11 for the whole school year, only turning 12 in the Summer.
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Why do kids go to Hogwarts at 11?

Answer: The age 11 is based on the "in-universe" detail of sleeping at the school. The students are only accepted to Hogwarts after they complete primary school, because they sleep in the dormitories, which is a level of independence, which is after completing primary school, and not specifically the age number 11.
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What is the birthday cutoff for Hogwarts?

At the very least students who have August birthdays would need to receive their letters prior to their birthdays as the cut off date for confirming their places is July the 31st and they would also need time to get supplies.
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Does Hogwarts have showers?

Seeing as students weren't allowed out of their common rooms at night, there were most likely bathrooms accessible from the common rooms or dormitories, and the shower or bathing facilities would be located there.
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How much did Hedwig cost?

MSRP $39.99 with 630 pieces.
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Why are the Weasleys poor?

The Weasleys are not especially poor. It's just that Arthur works at a comparatively low paying job at the Ministry, and has a huge family to feed. Molly is a housewife and does not add to the income. As to how poor they are, well, they are helped by not having to feed their children throughout the year.
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How do Muggle borns get their Hogwarts letter?

When Muggle-born witches and wizards reached the age of eleven in the British wizarding community, their Hogwarts acceptance letters were delivered in person by a member of the staff, instead of by owl post (the usual postal system for wizards and witches).
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Can I send a letter to Hogwarts?

Sending a letter

All mailings are required to have postage, but if you don't have stamps with you, don't fret! Hogsmeade has you covered with two options. One stamp has Hogwarts castle and the other option is the Hogwarts Express. Each sheet of stamps includes ten stamps and each sheet costs $14.95.
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What are the 11 wizarding schools?

Wizarding School Locations from Harry Potter
  • Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Scotland)
  • Beauxbatons Academy of Magic (France)
  • Castelobruxo (Central Brazil)
  • Durmstrang Institute (Northern Europe)
  • Ilvermorny (Eastern North America)
  • Mahoutokoro School of Magic (Japan)
  • Uagadou School of Magic (Uganda)
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Do wizarding schools exist?

There are eleven long-established and prestigious wizarding schools worldwide, all of which are registered with the International Confederation of Wizards.
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Are there schools like Hogwarts?

1. The University of Chicago. Located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, UChicago is perhaps the most Hogwarts-like of any U.S. school. Looming, gothic structures cover the campus, and there are even gargoyles on many of the building facades, which is a nice bonus.
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