Major Events Timeline
From Absit Omen Lexicon
Preceding the Series
March - May 1988
Millicent Bagnold's Tour of Britain and Ireland
- Minister for Magic Millicent Bagnold leads a delegation of Ministry officials on a two-month tour of Wizarding Britain and Ireland.
Immediately Following the Series
May 2, 1998
- In which 50 people died defending Hogwarts castle from He-Who-Was-Not-Often-Named and his Death Eaters. In this battle, Harry Potter who was only 17 killed Lord Voldemort. c
June 29, 1998
- Kingsley Shacklebolt becomes Minister of Magic and begins sweeping reforms. ao
September 2, 1998
Hogwarts Resumes
- Hogwarts School resumes as usual, although still somewhat battered. Minerva McGonagall is the new Headmistress. ao
May 2, 1999
The First Remembering Day
- On the one year anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, many mourners, well-wishers and tourists visit Hogwarts castle to pay their respects, and to drink deeply to the victory and sacrifices. Those who took part in the battle tell their stories, or their stories are told by friends or family members. At sundown, the Ministry declares Remembering Day an official holiday. ao
The Absit Omen Saga
June 11, 2004
- Due to lax security procedures, several Death Eaters overpower their Hitwizard guards at Azkaban Prison and take over the fortress. ao
September 1, 2005
- Former History of Magic professor, Knox Greyfriar takes over Hogwarts School
June 4, 2008
- Headmaster Greyfriar resigns and the school governors of Hogwarts select Analiza Snark to replace him.
September 3, 2008
- The Hogwarts Infirmary is destroyed by Feindfyre.
