Bathilda Bagshot was a highly respected magical historian and author in the wizarding world. She was born in the early 20th century and lived in Godric's Hollow, a village in England. Bagshot is best known for her book "A History of Magic," which is considered an authoritative text on the subject. It covers a wide range of magical topics, including the origins of magic, the development of spells and potions, magical creatures, and the history of famous wizards and witches. Bagshot's book became a reference guide for students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where it was required reading for many years. It provided a comprehensive overview of magical history and helped students deepen their understanding of the magical world.

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Thank you for this, but I was curious, how come the ending of the book has events of Scrimgeour's death and more, isn't that after Bathilda died? Or is the idea that this was finished and published after as it is the 2nd Edition. I see the 2nd edition has an unknown publishing date.

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@omar, thank you very much for making this and sharing here with us. but is it only me the link really doesnt work? i couldnt download it, is it possible for you to share it on another platform? thank you so much again

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so I've been working on this for a while ad it's finally done!
a perfect complete printable file of Bathilda Bagshot's A History of Magic!!
link: http://www.4shared.com/office/fU6tH9ylba/a_history_of_magic.html

@omar, thank you very much for making this and sharing here with us. but is it only me the link really doesnt work? i couldnt download it, is it possible for you to share it on another platform? thank you so much again

It's actually a PDF under 1 mb, If omartalaat98 wants to he can post the PDF here on RPF. Or, with his permission, I can post the file.

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@omar, thank you very much for making this and sharing here with us. but is it only me the link really doesnt work? i couldnt download it, is it possible for you to share it on another platform? thank you so much again

Monkey540

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the first edition of "A History of Magic" was released when tom ridde was still in Hogwarts (1940), so the first edition was about everything before the first rise of Voldemort and the first Wizarding war, so when the second one was released, Bathilda was already killed, and didnt live to the end of the second war, but she did document everything till her death, and the publishing house (M. L. Books), completed the few remaining pages for her, and released it! hope i helped!

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@Monkey540 u could go ahead and post it wherever u like!

Thank you for the explanation. I'm almost done making my book, I just need to bind it, I figure I'll leave it "like new" rather than aged for now.

Here is the PDF file if people are having trouble with the link.

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Thank you for this, but I was curious, how come the ending of the book has events of Scrimgeour's death and more, isn't that after Bathilda died? Or is the idea that this was finished and published after as it is the 2nd Edition. I see the 2nd edition has an unknown publishing date.

the first edition of "A History of Magic" was released when tom ridde was still in Hogwarts (1940), so the first edition was about everything before the first rise of Voldemort and the first Wizarding war, so when the second one was released, Bathilda was already killed, and didnt live to the end of the second war, but she did document everything till her death, and the publishing house (M. L. Books), completed the few remaining pages for her, and released it! hope i helped!

u already printed it!! WOW, i need to see it, can u please send me some pics after ur done and i think that it's better to leave it like new, since it's a new "second" edition!

A History of Magic, by Bathilda Bagshot, is published by Little Red Books

The book becomes a required textbook at Hogwarts (PS5, PA1).

It provided a comprehensive overview of magical history and helped students deepen their understanding of the magical world. Bagshot's expertise and knowledge were widely recognized, and she was highly regarded by her peers in the wizarding community. Many magical historians and scholars sought her counsel and consulted her works.

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The book does not cover anything later than the end of the nineteenth century (DH16).

The book is one of the books Hermione chose to store in her small pouch with the magically enlarged interior, in case it might prove useful during the quest to find and destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes (DH16).

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• September 1st, 1944 : Tom Riddle begins his seventh year at Hogwarts and is made Head Boy
• 1945 : Devlin Whitehorn is born
• 1945 : Dumbledore defeats Grindelwald
• June, 1945 : Galatea Merrythought retires from Hogwarts
• circa June, 1945 : Tom Riddle finishes his seventh year and applies for a job teaching at Hogwarts
• 1947 : A History of Magic is published
• 1947 : Darren O'Hare joins the Kenmare Kestrels
• 1947 : Laurentia Fletwock is born
• 1947 : Newt Scamander creates the Werewolf Register
• 1947 : Minerva McGonagall starts at Hogwarts
• 1948 : Leonard Spencer-Moon steps down as Minister for Magic
• 1948 : Wilhemina Tuft becomes Minister for Magic
• 1949 : A blue roan hippocampus is caught by merpeople
• 1949 : Snallygaster Protection League founded
• 20th Century : Amelia Bones is born
• February 6th, 1950 : Arthur Weasley is born
• 1951 : Rita Skeeter is born

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Who is Adalbert Waffling

Let’s say you are reading the Harry Potter books in a different language. It is possible you are from a non-speaking English country, as most of the Harry Potter fans are (yes, the Harry Potter phenomenon is worldwide), or you are just trying to learn a different language and thought that reading a book you know very well is a good idea (it is, in fact!). Then, in the first page of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in some foreign language editions, you may find a curious fact: it is not Bathilda Bagshot the author of A History of Magic, but a wizard called Adalbert Waffling. Yes, this happens in the first edition of Harry Potter y el Prisionero de Azkaban (Spanish) and Harry Potter et le Prisonnier d’Azkaban (French), among other translations of the third book.

Who is Adalbert Waffling? The first time we heard of him was in Chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. When Harry receives his Hogwarts letters with indications for his first year, among the books he has to bring to the magical school, it is listed Magical Theory by Mr. Waffling. Magical Theory is shown, in fact, one line below A History of Magic, who every hardcore fan knows was written by Bathilda Bagshot. So how did this error happen in the third book?

I was reading the book in Spanish when I found out about this. My first theory, after checking that the two books were almost together in Philosopher’s Stone, was that maybe the translator went to the first book to check and, on a quick glance, confused both magical authors. Then I realized that this is not how translators work. They don’t check for canon consistency or continuity, they are only responsible for translation continuity. If they didn’t translate the names of the characters, why would they check consistency in this case?

That’s how I realized this error may come directly from the original source. So I got my first edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (published by Bloomsbury in the United Kingdom in 1999) and I opened it. The first page was there, with the error that most of the translations around the world copied.

“…and a large leather-bound book (A History of Magic, by Adalbert Waffling) propped open against the pillow.”

This error was fixed later in the British edition, the American edition, and all the editions around the world. But a simple mistake in the original book wide spreaded around the world like an infection. Of course, it isn’t an important one in canon terms, mainly because it was fixed and cleared up later, but an interesting one.

However, it is not the only canon contradiction of Adalbert Waffling. The last book of the series says Dumbledore was in regular correspondence with him (also with Bathilda Bagshot, of course) while he was a teenager. However, Adalbert Waffling’s Chocolate Frog Card, which is canon because it was written by Rowling, says he was born in 1899, after Dumbledore graduated school. This, of course, would be impossible. However, from here, we prefer The Deathly Hallows version, since its canonicity is higher than the Chocolate Frog Cards, so we still believe Dumbledore and Waffling exchanged letters about the Wizarding World.

During her lifetime, Bagshot also formed a close relationship with the Dumbledore family. She became a trusted friend and confidante of Albus Dumbledore, the renowned Hogwarts headmaster and later a key figure in the fight against Lord Voldemort. Unfortunately, Bagshot was killed during the first Wizarding War, when Voldemort targeted her home in Godric's Hollow. Her death was a significant loss to the magical community, and her contributions to magical history continue to be appreciated to this day. Despite her untimely death, Bagshot's legacy lives on through her book and her impact on magical scholarship. "A History of Magic" remains a vital source of information for those interested in the history and lore of the wizarding world. Her dedication to preserving and sharing knowledge has earned her a lasting place in magical history..

Reviews for "Bathilda Bagshot's Legacy: How Her Works Continue to Shape Wizarding Education"

1. John - 1 star

I found "History of Magic Bathilda Bagshot" to be incredibly dull and uninteresting. The content was dry and lacked any sort of engaging storytelling. It felt more like reading a history textbook than a book about magic. The writing style was also very monotonous, making it difficult to stay engaged. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and would not recommend it to others.

2. Sarah - 2 stars

While "History of Magic Bathilda Bagshot" had some interesting information about the history of magic, I found it challenging to navigate through the dense and convoluted writing. The author seemed to assume a certain level of prior knowledge, making it difficult for someone new to the subject to follow along. Additionally, the lack of illustrations or visual aids made it even more challenging to grasp some of the concepts. Overall, I think this book could benefit from a more accessible writing style and better visual presentation.

3. Alex - 1 star

I was very disappointed with "History of Magic Bathilda Bagshot." The book lacked any sort of coherent structure, often jumping from one topic to another without clear transitions or explanations. The author made assumptions about the reader's understanding of magic history that felt exclusionary and alienating. The writing style was overly verbose and pretentious, making it a chore to read. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for an enjoyable or educational read.

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