In 2007, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but struggled through the filming of the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince while undergoing the chemo treatments. She was sort of a loving grandmother to him and expressed concern with both Dumbledore's choice trusting Hagrid to safely transport Harry to Little Whinging, and of the choice of family with whom Harry would stay. [12], In the aftermath of the battle, Professor McGonagall brought the winged bore statue's part in the battle to the attention of Professor Flitwick. The wand she selected was an unusual specimen, 9 and a half inches, fir and dragon heartstring. In a 2019 interview with the British publication Evening Standard Magazine, Dame McGonagall was one of the most serious professors at Hogwarts, and sometimes disapproved of Hagrid's behaviour, especially during the Sorting ceremony. When the Gryffindor house ghost, Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington, was spirited away by the Calamity along with the cup and turned him into a Foundable, Minerva was delighted to see his safe return, stating that she had meant to ask his opinion on the Calamity, seen as how he, being somewhat separated from his original self, just like the Foundables were, perhaps had some interesting insights into the Calamity they had not considered. Community content is available under. McGonagall and the Weasleys get along well, considering they were all in Gryffindor House and fellow members of the Order of the Phoenix. The Second Wizarding War had now begun, despite the Ministry trying to hush up any claims of this.[22]. Being born on 28 December 1934, Maggie Smith is 88 years old as of todays date 2nd May 2023. Despite this fact, she had never been fully in his or Dumbledore's confidence. Both witches tried to oppose Umbridge (in 1995) and the Carrows (in 1998). [27], Having been rather under the impression that every Time-Turner in the Ministry's possession had been destroyed during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries twenty-five years earlier, Minerva was less than impressed to learn that when the Ministry had confiscated an unregistered prototype for a new Time-Turner during a raid on the home of Theodore Nott, Harry and Hermione had, rather than destroyed it immediately, decided that it was a good idea to hold onto it, dangerous as it was. Following a private conversation with Harry, Minerva later took the controversial decision to add a portrait of Severus Snape to the gallery of old headmasters and headmistresses in her tower office. Made more concerning than it was impressive by the fact that only a stroke of good fortune and a poor aim was to thank for Miss Vole's continued existence, however, while Ivy and her friends had been put in detention and told to think about the implications of using such a dangerous spell against a peer, when questioned about, Ivy had confessed to have no memory of how she learned it. During her appearance on "This Morning," Margolyes stated that she could do a better Scottish accent than Smith and described her as a "great ornament" to the acting profession. Furthermore, Minerva was appointed the position of Head of Gryffindor House, the house in which she used to reside whilst studying at Hogwarts. Maggie Smith has won a total of 10 Evening Standard Awards, 7 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards, 5 Screen Actors Guild Awards, 4 Emmy Awards, 3 Golden Globe Awards, 3 Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards, 3 Satellite Awards, 3 Variety Club Drama Awards, 2 Women Film Critics Circle Awards, among other awards and honors. Speaking in a 2021 interview (via Express), Margolyes said she'd recommend being "watchful" around Maggie Smith because she could be "absolutely gorgeous" as long as one didn't aggravate her: "She is a little bit alarming You have to be watchful with Maggie because if she's cross, she doesn't mind sharing it. [1], Sometime in the 1910s, among her first students were Newt Scamander and Leta Lestrange, the latter of whom was frequently in trouble with Minerva for magically retaliating against vicious gossip about her half-brother's death by hexing her peers. Apparently, their visiting professor appeared to be spying on them, and right before she had showed up at the inn where she had found them, they had seen him consorting with a cloaked wizard, to whom he seemingly had sold a Basilisk fang. [26], While the staff and students alike were happy to see her returned safe and sound, this was by no means the end of Ivy's aberrant conduct: Shortly afterwards, Professor Longbottom had caught her duelling in the corridors with one of her classmates, Cassandra Vole, on which occasion she had surprised everyone present by successfully casting a highly advanced Vanishing Spell and ended up dematerialising a suit of armour instead. At just 18, she was already beginning her career as a stage actress, performing at the famous Oxford Playhouse in 1952. Her lessons consisted of but were not limited to match to needle, animal to water goblet, beetle to button, and mouse to snuffbox transformations, as well as Switching Spells, Vanishing, and Conjuring. In an early draft of the first book, she was called "Madam McGonagle". It is shown she brings Trelawney back to Hogwarts after Umbridge dismissed her. A little over a decade after he left Hogwarts, Remus Lupin (a former Prefect of her House) returned to the school in order to teach Defence Against the Dark Arts, becoming Minerva's professional colleague in 1993. She was also behind the eventual employment of her former student Neville Longbottom to the Herbology department, under head of department Pomona Sprout,[33][26] whom she eventually appointed as her successor as the Head of Gryffindor House. During these months an eighteen-years old Minerva met Dougal McGregor, a local Muggle, who was the handsome, clever, and funny son of a local farmer. The two shared a sense of humour, argued fiercely, and suspected mysterious depths in each other. Lord Voldemort[8] She later had two brothers, Malcolm and Robert Jnr, who revealed magical ability in due course. Minerva pleaded with Dumbledore and Crouch to withdraw Harry from the tournament, as the tournament was highly dangerous. Having assured him that everything had been quiet, thus allowing Harry to rest easy and return to the Ministry of Magic to continue his work with the Statute of Secrecy Task Force. [3], McGonagall being informed of the trio's suspicions someone was going to steal the Stone, However, her serious side appeared one night when she caught Draco Malfoy roaming the school at night. [26], At some point before the new term, Headmistress McGonagall got in contact with a worldly traveller with a proclaimed interest in bygone times named Jakub Gorski and invited him to join the staff for the duration of the new term as a visiting professor of History of Magic. Shortly after, she received another visit from Harry, Ginny and Draco. [1], Minerva was quickly recognised as the most outstanding student of her year with a particular talent for Transfiguration. [23] A year later, when Harry was on a mission given to him by Dumbledore, she didn't question the decision of the late headmaster, but immediately sought to provide whatever assistance she could.[12]. Both were demanding and effective teachers, unusually talented at magic, and loyal to Albus Dumbledore, so over time, Minerva grew to respect Severus despite his dark past. The owl returned within hours, offering her a job in the Transfiguration department, under Head of Department, Albus Dumbledore. Among them was Filius Flitwick. After Dumbledore's death, McGonagall, Lupin and several other individuals were devastated; they all discussed about the way Snape killed Dumbledore. Actors technically only need one of each award to be considered a Triple Crown winner, but Smith has a few extra, too. Margolyes has discussed the alarming reputation surrounding Smith in more than one interview, stating that the multi-award-winning actress is a "great lady" as long as one doesn't get on her bad side. 2010 found her as a regular on the drama Downton Abbey (2010-2015) where she plays the Dowager Countess of Grantham. It seemed even from a young age, Smith was destined to be a star. Once the Second Wizarding War had begun, Minerva joined the Order of the Phoenix and spent much of the summer of 1995 doing work for the Order. She was also the only person ever seen to produce three Patronus charms at once, which she additionally did non-verbally. However, she proved him wrong when she defended the school against his army and, along with Kingsley Shacklebolt and Horace Slughorn, bravely duelled Voldemort himself during the second part of the Battle of Hogwarts. Thus, for the first time in years, McGonagall's house was the current house cup champions. She has recently received several awards and honors for the Downton Abbey series. During this term, the school also guided those who would have otherwise completed their studies had it not been for the Magic is Might Campaign of Lord Voldemort and his followers, such as Muggle-borns like Hermione Granger, in finishing their N.E.W.T.s. [26], On 1 September, 2009, among the group of new students to arrive at the castle to start their magical education that term were Edward Lupin, a young man who had, like Grim Fawley, lost his parents to the Death Eaters. Voldemort's curse was rebounded, signalling his final defeat at Harry's hands. Maggie Smith was born in Ilford, Essex on 28 December, 1934 to Margaret and Nathaniel Smith. Magical characteristics Many wizards and witches alike are unable to produce one Patronus whilst saying the incantation, so this is further evidence of Minerva's world class ability. After learning the nature of the event Hagrid carried Katie to the castle, accompanied by Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Leanne. She may be the elderly matriarch of the Crawley family, but how old is Maggie Smith in real life, and will she be retiring soon? McGonagall as she appears in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, Minerva in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Minerva McGonagall as seen in Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, Minerva McGonagall (in her Yule Ball robes) as a POP! Even when Dolores took over Hogwarts, replacing Albus Dumbledore as Head of the school, Minerva continued to help undermine Umbridge's reign, preferring to watch her struggle with the chaos that was being caused by the students and Peeves (and sometimes even helping with it). Harry Potter was selected as a Triwizard Champion, despite being under age and McGonagall worried for his safety after having looked after him for so many years. In the return of the Dark Lord, Hufflepuff student Cedric Diggory was carelessly murdered and a memorial feast was held at the end of the school year. Professor McGonagall Continued Serving As Hogwarts' Headmistress. Even though McGonagall's age has been the topic of much debate, she was rumored to be in her mid-60s during the Battle of Hogwarts. After the war ended, she was awarded the Order of Merlin by Minister for Magic Kingsley Shacklebolt due to her loyalty to the Order of the Phoenix. [14], Minerva behind Newt's army in the Great Hall, During Gellert Grindelwald's rise to power, in 1927, Minerva stayed a close confidant to Dumbledore. Via: Instar. As a result, Neville received a Howler from her during breakfast. She full-heartedly supported Snape sending Lockhart to deal with the monster within in the hopes of scaring her incompetent colleague away. My House in Umbria (2003)Downton Abbey (2011) After two years at the Ministry, she was offered a prestigious promotion, yet found herself turning it down as she missed her home in Scotland. Amycus then horrified her by stating his plan to push the blame for Alecto summoning Voldemort on the children in the dormitories, without remorse or concern that they would likely be killed or horribly tortured. Harry then explained that he and Ron had gone into the Chamber to find Ginny, having realised the mystery, and had slain the monster within. She had no control of her magic and thus inadvertently summoned toys that had been left on upper shelves to her cot, made the family cat do her bidding, and her father's bagpipes play themselves which would cause her to chuckle happily. Nationality '), and that she would be writing to Minister Granger and inform her about the admirable service that the Calamity Investigators involved in putting down the new outbreak had done to the old school. Previously, she was suspicious of Riddle in spite of the fact that she wasn't his teacher and thus shared her fears with Dumbledore in private. WebThe scene was filmed when Smith was 76 years old. [66], Headmistress McGonagall, along with the rest of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force, subsequently received a letter about this from Constance Pickering, informing them about their suspicions about the cabal of said and instructed them all to report any anomalities they saw in the Calamity's behaviour. He and McGonagall were allies during the Battle of the Astronomy Tower and the Battle of Hogwarts, surviving the Second Wizarding War. She was the couple's first child and was named after her mother's grandmother, a very powerful witch. McGonagall seems to have had a good relationship with James's future wife, Lily Evans. [60], Around the same time, Minerva also received owls from no less than three students in Ravenclaw House asking if they could receive their lesson plans early as not to fall behind in their studies, an exchange she noted that it was not uncommon for her to have with students of that house at the beginning of each term.[60]. On the other hand, Minerva had very little patience for the field of Divination, due to its impreciseness and rarity of true Seers. It is possible that, after the war, McGonagall and Filch were still co-workers. [27] Unbeknownst to the other involved parties, however, by the time the missing students was finally been found, they had meddled in time and made it so Ron and Hermione never married, Albus was sorted into Gryffindor, and Ron married Padma Patil, and Rose Granger-Weasley had become un-born. Brown Boggart She attended the Yule Ball with Albus Dumbledore and notably wore her hair down for the first time since Harry started his education at Hogwarts. Honest to God, I have no idea where the urge came from, she told the Evening Standard in 2019. [64], As though the Calamity was not bad enough; conceding with the ongoing catastrophe was also the discovery that various dark and dangerous magical creatures that had once allied themselves with the Dark Lord had began to behave rather conspicuously. Cat[9] Gryffindor[3] This was shown when McGonagall was hit by four Stunners on the chest, as Madam Pomfrey said that it would have killed most witches of her age. Flitwick fought alongside McGonagall in the upstart of the Battle of Hogwarts. Additionally, she has won five BAFTAs, and one Tony Award for her stage work. Dame Smith was born December 28, 1934, making her 83 years old. At the Academy Awards in 2002, Sir Ian McKellen explained to Maggie Smith that he had worn a traditional New Zealand pounamu pendant to bring him good luck in the Best Supporting Actor categoryhe had been nominated for playing Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Born She wore square spectacles that matched the markings around the eyes of her Animagus and Patronus: a silver tabby cat. McGonagall was friendly with Argus Filch, the caretaker, although they argued many times. Robert McGonagall Snr (father)[1]Isobel McGonagall (ne Ross) (mother)[1]Malcolm McGonagall (younger brother)[1]Robert McGonagall Jnr (younger brother) [1]Elphinstone Urquart (husband) [1]Nieces and nephews[1]William McGonagall (possible paternal ancestor)[1]M. G. McGonagall (possible paternal relative)[1]Minerva (maternal great-grandmother)[1]Mr Ross (maternal grandfather)[1]Mrs Ross (maternal grandmother)[1]McGonagall familyRoss family The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)California Suite (1978) Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall for all eight "Harry Potter" movies from 2001 to 2011. Warner Bros. Although her relationship with him remained mostly normal, she kept a watchful eye on him and his friends Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger to ensure his safety. Draco also trusted her into using the Marauder's Map to find his son and Albus and fully accepted whatever punishment would be given to Scorpius, acknowledging he believed her decision would be fair. Minerva always had a very prim expression. Hagrid once kissed McGonagall on her cheek when he had drunk very much and she was noted giving a flushed giggle in the event's festivities. Smiths parents were far from avid theatergoers, and her interest in the performing arts came as a surpriseeven to her. Through her efforts and work, Minerva proved to be a strict yet inspirational teacher, maintaining control of her students with a stern hand that made her someone not to be crossed. As part of its protection duty, it required that the person or persons seeking to get past would have to take the place of a piece on the board and play an actual game of wizard's chess, at great physical risk to themselves. Jan 1, 2022, 6:21 AM. Maggie Smiths 2018 plus voice acting roles including an animated fantasy adventure movie titled Sherlock Gnomes and an action video game named Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery.. After the war, McGonagall sent the Carrows to Azkaban. Similarly, she stood up to Amycus Carrow, despite the Death Eater's higher authority at the time, refusing to let him blame the students for Alecto's blunder and looked down at him with pure disgust. Minerva had no use for Sybill's subject, Divination, believing that Trelawney was a fraud. [21], At the start of the year, when McGonagall demonstrated her Animagus form to her first class, she notes how quiet they were, as every class she demonstrated it to prior clapped. They were loyal Death Eaters, and befitting their status, they taught Dark Arts rather than Defence Against the Dark Arts, devoted Muggle Studies to explaining how Muggles were filthy animals, and often took delight in punishing students with the Cruciatus Curse. A Room With a View (1985)The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987)Gosford Park (2001) Minerva, though not present for the death-defying skirmish that took place at St Jerome's Church in an alternate reality of 31 October 1981, had previously declared her decision not to expel them for their misadventures through time, would have been relieved to have Albus and Scorpius returned to the school safe and sound following their return from the past, as well as pleased to hear that the one responsible for the murder of one of her students had been taken into custody and due to be locked up in Azkaban for her crimes. There is also the possibility that there was another, older Scottish witch of the same name who also taught at Hogwarts before the birth of Minerva who appears in the Harry Potter books and films, although it would be unlikely that the two are related as the latter inherited her surname from her Muggle father. [11], Umbridge is chosen as Headmistress over McGonagall, After Dumbledore escaped arrest, Umbridge was appointed Headmistress over Minerva, but had virtually no support. Even so, Minerva vehemently vouched for Harry during their Career Advice session, claiming that she would coach him nightly if she had to in order to realise his dream of becoming an Auror, after Umbridge's furious protests that Harry would never become one. In her gratitude for Harry accepting the position, she bought him a Nimbus 2000 for his first Quidditch game. Still and all, he had remained an outstanding student that embodied all of the qualities that marked a true Hufflepuff, and given his perseverance and impressive record, Minerva was happy to help him land a job at the Ministry, where he was later taken on by the Department of Magical Law Enforcement as a research assistant at the Auror Office. Shortly before the annual Start-of-Term Feast, Headmistress McGonagall was informed by Mr Filch that a rather temperamental ghoul had found its way into an empty classroom on the third floor, a notice she passed onto the student body upon their arrival with the instruction to stay clear of said area until the intruding creature had been dealt with. [20][23] She also served more than once to bring Dumbledore back on track when he became distracted from the matter currently at hand. While Ivy was noted to have yet to turn up the following day, the missing pupil was eventually found later that evening by her schoolmates, who had decided organising a search party of their own. First on 29 June, 1967 to actor Robert Stephens and had two sons with him, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, both actors. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); You have entered an incorrect email address! [23], Within minutes of this happening, Minerva, Filius Flitwick, and the two trios of students and Order members discovered that group of no less than six Death Eaters heading in the direction of the Astronomy Tower and, having immediately chase and thereby forced them to scatter, they were all quickly engaged in a fierce skirmish to try and stop the tresspassers: Although they were greater in numbers, the Death Eaters they fought were relentless, cursed-to-kill and seemingly prepared to duel to the death, and before long they had gained the upper hand, with Neville and Bill both having been brutally incapacitated in the struggle. Though Minerva initially tried to convince Harry to flee out of concern for his safety, she immediately joined Harry in retaking the castle and preparing for battle. Minerva had a good relationship with Sirius Black. [27] As it had been the case with Rowan Khanna and Cedric Diggory, it can be assumed that memorial ceremony was subsequently held in memory of Craig Bowker in the Great Hall. [1], At the age of eleven, Minerva attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. [Source] Her magical prowess allowed her to be the teacher of Transfiguration, a remarkably complex field of magic which she proved to be an expert in. [11] Minerva was devastated when Dumbledore was killed in 1997 during the Battle of the Astronomy Tower and arranged his funeral. How Old Is Maggie Smith? Addressing the students, she held a brief speech about the importance of unity in spite of their individual differences, citing their victory at the Battle of Hogwarts as a prime example of what the castle's residents may accomplish when they work together, and put nervous students at ease by reminding them that even the famous Harry Potter had once stood where they did, having both started out as a student like themselves and looked just as nervous. As part of his curriculum, Professor Gorski had the students search for clues to magical secrets within Hogwarts Castle, an assignment Minerva would later discover had been more than it seemed; with his course aims and lesson plan having been a little more than a means to an end. [14], In 1932, Minerva went to the Hog's Head Inn and alerted Albus to Anton Vogel's decision to absolve Grindelwald's crimes. She returned to her family's manse to spend one last summer with her family before moving to London. Well, if youre ready, lets start. Hence, Minerva was extremely shocked and disappointed in Hermione when she said she had gone looking for the Troll that invaded Hogwarts, under the impression that she could stop it. During this exchange, Scrimgeour also agreed to let Minerva follow through with Dumbledore's previously stated wish of being put to rest at the school grounds. She has more than 200 award winnings and nominations in her credit. Later in the year, Minerva was summoned to Gryffindor Tower when Ron Weasley claimed to have been attacked by Black. At first Minerva was baffled due to how advanced the charm was but ultimately agreed to teach them if they proved themselves sufficiently adept, impressed by their desire to help Hogwarts and study Transfiguration. Charging out of the castle, she shouted at the Aurors to leave Hagrid alone. The two dated while waiting for Cross to finalize his divorce, but their relationship was interrupted when Smith joined Laurence Oliviers National Theater and fell in love with another company member, Robert Stephens. Maggie Smith has experienced making history for being in the Harry Potter movies. Blue [24] To ensure the advantage of chaos on their side, she also ordered Argus Filch to find Peeves and bring him to her, which he did in response to her agitation. She, along with everyone else in the Great Hall, hugged Harry in an uncharacteristic display of great emotion, being one of the first to reach Harry after Hermione, Ron, and Ginny. McGonagall family[1]Ross family[1]Urquart family[1]Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry[3]Gryffindor[3]Gryffindor Quidditch team[3]Transfiguration department[3]British Ministry of Magic[1] (formerly)Department of Magical Law Enforcement[1]Albus Dumbledore[3]Order of the Phoenix[11]Dumbledore's Army[12] Not too long after these events transpired, however, Minerva received another urgent message from Harry Potter late one evening: Having had a dream about a visit to his parents' grave at St Jerome's graveyard in Godric's Hollow with his Aunt Petunia that had never happened, and heard the Dark Lord's voice, as well as seen his son Albus trying desperately to warn him that Lord Voldemort is still active, he had interpreted it as meaning that they were all in grave danger, and informed her that they would arrive shortly to check on Albus. The couple would later become Head Boy and Head Girl; neither appointment would have happened if their Head of House had not approved, which means she trusted them. The meeting, however, ultimately descend into chaos and name-calling when Draco Malfoy accused them of having invented the pain in Harry's scar as an attention-seeking publicity stunt, and stormed out in a huff on account of the Ministry's previous failure to issue a statement that denied the vicious rumours circulating about his family, which prompted people to leave without taking Harry sufficiently seriously either, and no strategy was agreed on to tackle said possible threat. She watched as Voldemort was defeated by Harry Potter once and for all, finally ending the War. Ron thought she was very strict, however, he did see her good side on a number of occasions. They both survived the war and still taught at Hogwarts. The castle for instance, though rebuilt, still bore scars decades later,[30] and for years after the the Dark Lord's last stand, nearly all of their students were able to see the Thestrals that pulled the Hogwarts carriages, serving as a constant, painful reminder of the cost of said event. This 2009 fantasy drama film starring Maggie Smith and Timothy Spall among others also used Athelhampton House as a key location. Shakespeare is not my thing, she told The Guardian. When Cornelius Fudge brought Aurors to arrest Dumbledore in 1996, she boldly stepped forward and announced her intention to fight the Aurors on his behalf. She was quite critical of the Ministry of Magic's involvement at Hogwarts and was furious when Torquil Travers and a team of Aurors interrupted Dumbledore's Defence Against the Dark Arts lesson, protesting that this was "a school". With this in mind, and in view of Ivy's recent disappearance, Minerva still reached out to the Warringtons to keep Ivy's family informed about the situation, at which point she got in touch with Ivy's grandmother, whom the Headmistress eventually invited to the school in the hopes that she could help shred light on Ivy's erratic behaviour and apparent memory loss. She, along with the rest of the teaching staff, scoured the castle for the Chamber, but to no avail. The rebel alliance Dumbledore's Army founded by the students reformed and McGonagall helped to keep their meetings a secret. Still, darker times lay ahead. Upon learning from Hagrid that Horace Slughorn had notified the Ministry of Magic, Minerva promptly and prudently assumed the role of acting Headmistress of Hogwarts by having the Heads of Houses meet with her in what had now become her new office in the Headteacher's Tower to discuss the future of the school. [3], Minerva directing students during the Sorting Ceremony, Also in this year, Harry Potter, whom Minerva had been watching over for many years, would start his first year of education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, not knowing this, as he did not know that he was a wizard. Both Minerva and Horace battled together against Voldemort alongside Kingsley Shacklebolt in the Battle of Hogwarts. At the time of this writing, Smith is 88-years-old and can be seen in Downton Abbey. Dame Margaret Natalie "Maggie" Smith (born 28 December 1934) is an English actress, who plays Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films. She knew she must confess to her husband about their daughter's wizarding abilities and so she finally did, explaining everything to Robert and telling him that they were bound by the International Statute of Secrecy and that they must conceal the truth about their magical abilities for their safety. Harry Potter raised his hand. WarnerMedia. Coincidentally, it turned out that Harry, Hermione, Draco and Ron, who had all gone to follow up on a lead regarding the kids' whereabout, already had a suspect. [45], After the International Confederation of Wizards and the Ministry of Magic in London partnered to create an International Task Force whose sole purpose would be to investigate and contain the situation, several former members of the Order of the Phoenix, including Arthur Weasley, Aberforth Dumbledore, Hestia Jones and Minerva herself, got personally involved to help the agents of the then recently founded Statute of Secrecy Task Force for the task at hand. [22] Minerva had great faith in Dumbledore, placing great stock in the differences between him and Voldemort. [40], Sometime before 1 September that same year,[41] Headmistress McGonagall charged Rubeus Hagrid with serving as a special messenger to the family of a young Muggle-born that had been admitted to the school in order explain to the child's parents about the existence of magic, to deliver their letter of acceptance and to take said student-to-be to Diagon Alley in London to purchase the necessary school supplies.
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