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A History of Magic was written by Bathilda Bagshot in 1947. It is the primary textbook used in the History of Magic class taught by Professor Cuthbert Binns and is one of only three required materials in the class, alongside parchment and quills.

Cuthbert Binns is the professor that teaches History of Magic. He is the only professor at Hogwarts that is a ghost. It is said that he died in his sleep, but showed up to teach the next day in his ghostly form. Many students find Professor Binns to…

A set of parchment and quills are required materials for all seven first year courses. They are not required for flying lessons.