First-Year students will require: Uniform: ~Three sets of plain work robes (black) ~One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear ~One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar) ~One winter cloak (black with silver fastenings) Books: ~The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1 by Miranda Goshawk ~A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot ~Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling ~A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch ~One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore ~Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger ~Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander ~The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble Other Equipment: ~One Wand ~One Cauldron (pewter, standard size 2) ~One set of Glass or Crystal phials ~One telescope ~One set of brass scales ~Students may bring, if desired, an owl, a cat, or a toad. PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS First-years will be joining in on these seven core subjects: ~Potions ~Transfiguration ~Herbology ~Astronomy ~Defense Against the Dark Arts (DADA) ~Charms ~History of Magic Flying lessons will be given until second year.