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Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory.

Today we're going to be diving into some common misconceptions about the wizarding world,

uncovering aspects of the wizarding universe that even diehard fans sometimes get wrong.

If you fancy yourself a Harry Potter expert, then sit back, relax, and see if any of these

Harry Potter misconceptions apply to you.

Let's get into it.

Hogwarts letters arrive on 11th birthdays. You might believe that

receiving your Hogwarts acceptance letter is magically synchronized to your 11th birthday for a

truly unforgettable celebration. However, facts revealed that Hogwarts sent letters to all students

at the same time every year, regardless of their birth date.

This momentous occasion typically occurs a couple of weeks before the start of the new

term, giving all students, from wondrous wizards to marvelous muggleborns, ample time to

prepare for their magical education.

Ravenclaw's symbol is a raven.

It's easy to assume that Rowena Ravenclaw's house, with its raven-like name, would adopt

the raven at its symbol.

However, the emblem representing this esteemed house is actually the noble eagle, a bird

renowned for its keen intelligence and piercing vision.

The eagle perfectly embodies the house's core values of wit, wisdom, and the pursuit

of knowledge.

Ravenclaw colours aren't silver and blue.

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