Beauxbatons Academy of Magic is a school for young witches and wizards, like Hogwarts but in France.
Introduction[]
| “ | Beauxbatons Academy of Magic is a school for young witches and wizards. | ” |
New from J. K. Rowling[]
This content can be unlocked in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 15, "The Carriage"[1] by clicking on the crossed golden wand coat of arms on the door of the carriage.
| “ | Beauxbatons [Bo - batton]
Thought to be situated somewhere in the Pyrenees, visitors speak of the breath-taking beauty of a chateau surrounded by formal gardens and lawns created out of the mountainous landscape by magic. Beauxbatons Academy has a preponderance of French students, though Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Luxembourgians and Belgians also attend in large numbers (both Beauxbatons and Durmstrang have a larger studentship than Hogwarts). It is said that the stunning castle and grounds of this prestigious school were part-funded by alchemist gold, for Nicolas and Perenelle Flamel met at Beauxbatons in their youth, and a magnificent fountain in the middle of the school’s park, believed to have healing and beautifying properties, is named for them. Beauxbatons has always enjoyed a cordial relationship with Hogwarts, though there has been a healthy rivalry in international competitions such as the Triwizard Tournament, in which Beauxbatons has sixty-two wins to Hogwarts' sixty-three. Apart from the Flamels, famous ex-students of Beauxbatons include Vincent Duc de Trefle-Picques, who escaped the Terror by casting a concealment charm on his neck and pretending that his head had already been cut off; Luc Millefeuille, the infamous pastry-maker and Muggle-poisoner, and Fleur Delacour, who fought in the world-famous Battle of Hogwarts and was awarded medals of bravery from both the French and British Ministries of Magic. Headmistress Olympe Maxime is (in spite of her protestations to the contrary) half-giantess; brilliant, elegant and undeniably awe-inspiring. |
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From the Story[]
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire[]
Discovered in chapter 11, Aboard the Hogwarts Express[]
"A Hundred Horseless Carriages"[2]
| “ | Traditionally, there is a great rivalry between Beauxbatons, Hogwarts and Durmstrang. The school is concealed by magic, to ensure that nobody can steal their secrets. | ” |
Discovered in chapter 12, The Triwizard Tournament[]
| “ | Beauxbatons will be taking part in the Triwizard Tournament during the year. The delegates from the school will be arriving in October, at the same time as those from Durmstrang, and will remain at Hogwarts for the greater part of the year. | ” |
Discovered in chapter 15, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang[]
| “ | The Beauxbatons coat of arms depicts two crossed, golden wands, each emitting three stars. The headmistress of the school is Madame Maxime. The students wear pale blue robes made of fine silk. | ” |
Discovered in chapter 23, The Yule Ball[]
| “ | The Dining Chamber in the Beauxbatons palace is decorated with ice sculptures at Christmas. The statues are magically prevented from melting. Choirs of wood-nymphs serenade the students as they eat and the food is superb. Fleur Delacour says that if a poltergeist such as Peeves ever tried to enter Beauxbatons they would be expelled immediately. | ” |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Beauxbatons Academy of Magic (as of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 15) on Pottermore
- ↑ Beauxbatons Academy of Magic (as of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 11) on Pottermore
- ↑ Beauxbatons Academy of Magic (as of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 12) on Pottermore