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Opening Ceremony 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Keynote speaker: Dr. Lana A. Whited, editor of The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter

Sorting Hat Song and Sorting of Participants

Concurrent Sessions I 10:30 a.m. - noon

Among the classes to be offered:

· Potions Class: Muggle Chemistry in the Magical World

· Charms Class: The Appeal of the Harry Potter Series

· History of Magic I Class: Who Were the Witches?

· Care of Magical Creatures Class: A Mythological Bestiary, from Basilisks to Unicorns

Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

On-your-own lunch options include the Ferrum College cafeteria and Subway (both on campus) and

several nearby restaurants.

Concurrent Sessions II 1:15 - 2:45 p.m.

Among the classes to be offered:

· Muggle Studies Class

· History of Magic II Class: Harry Potter and the Tradition of Fantasy

· Transfiguration Class: The Birth of the Hero

· Defense Against the Dark Arts Class: Racism in the Harry Potter Series

· Care of Magical Creatures Class: A Mythological Bestiary, from Basilisks to Unicorns

· Potions Class: Muggle Chemistry in the Magical World

The Common Room 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

· Divination: Where Does Harry Potter Go from Here?

British Tea with Graduation Ceremony 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.

"Magic for Muggles" Conference Photos November 1, 2003 MAGIC FOR MUGGLES: HARRY POTTER EXPERIENCE TO BE HELD THIS SATURDAY
For immediate release:		Contact:
October 30, 2003		Lisa J. Bowling, (540) 365-4307, lbowling@ferrum.edu
Harry Potter fans wondering what it is like to attend Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will soon have their chance to find out. "Magic for Muggles: A Harry Potter Experience" will be held on the Ferrum College campus this Saturday, November 1, 2003. The event will include discussions, crafts, classes, and a screening of the movie Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets . Sessions will be offered to three age groups: Pre-Hogwarts (under 11 years), Hogwarts (11-18 years), and Hogwarts Alumni (adults). Registration is from 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in Franklin Hall. A partial schedule includes...
	Opening Ceremony 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Keynote speaker: Dr. Lana A. Whited, editor of The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter Sorting Hat Song and Sorting of Participants Concurrent Sessions I 10:30 a.m. - noon Among the classes to be offered: · Potions Class: Muggle Chemistry in the Magical World · Charms Class: The Appeal of the Harry Potter Series · History of Magic I Class: Who Were the Witches? · Care of Magical Creatures Class: A Mythological Bestiary, from Basilisks to Unicorns Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. On-your-own lunch options include the Ferrum College cafeteria and Subway (both on campus) and several nearby restaurants. Concurrent Sessions II 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Among the classes to be offered: · Muggle Studies Class · History of Magic II Class: Harry Potter and the Tradition of Fantasy · Transfiguration Class: The Birth of the Hero · Defense Against the Dark Arts Class: Racism in the Harry Potter Series · Care of Magical Creatures Class: A Mythological Bestiary, from Basilisks to Unicorns · Potions Class: Muggle Chemistry in the Magical World The Common Room 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. · Divination: Where Does Harry Potter Go from Here? British Tea with Graduation Ceremony 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. Film-- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 6:30 p.m.
The admission fee for "Magic for Muggles" is $7.50 for ages under 18, $10 for 18 and older, and $5 with a valid Ferrum ID. Admission price does not include lunch. The admission fee for “Magic for Muggles” is $7.50 for ages under 18, $10 for 18 and older, or $5 for anyone with a valid Ferrum ID. Admission price does not include lunch. Ferrum College is a four-year, private, co-educational, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Ferrum offers a choice of nationally recognized bachelor’s degree programs at a cost well below the national average for private colleges. For more information on Ferrum, visit www.ferrum.edu. # # # More info: www.ferrum.edu/lwhited/hp/ or by calling (540) 365-4202.

CONFERENCE BRINGS HARRY POTTER’S HOGWARTS TO FERRUM “Magic for Muggles: A Harry Potter Experience” To Be Held November 1
For immediate release:	Contact:
October 9, 2003	Lisa J. Bowling, (540) 365-4307, lbowling@ferrum.edu
Harry Potter fans wondering what it is like to attend Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will soon have their chance to find out. “Magic for Muggles: A Harry Potter Experience” will be held on the Ferrum College campus on November 1, 2003. The event will include discussions, crafts, classes, and a screening of the movie Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone. Sessions will be offered to the three age groups: Pre-Hogwarts (under 11 years), Hogwarts (11-17 years), and Post-Hogwarts (adults). Highlights include a “Potions Lesson” with “Severus Snape” and a “Care of Magical Creatures” class for the younger Harry Potter fans, as well as lectures for adults from some contributors to Dr. Lana Whited’s book The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter: Perspective on a Literary Phenomenon (University of Missouri Press, 2002). There will also be an opportunity for the groups to join together to discuss Harry Potter. A traditional British tea, featuring a costume parade where people can show off their best Harry Potter and fellow character outfits, will follow morning and afternoon sessions. In the evening, there will be a discussion following the viewing of one of the Harry Potter movies. The admission fee for “Magic for Muggles” is $7.50 for ages under 18, $10 for 18 and older, or $5 for anyone with a valid Ferrum ID. Admission price does not include lunch. Registration forms are available on the Internet at www.ferrum.edu/lwhited/hp/ or by calling (540) 365-4202. Ferrum College is a four-year, private, co-educational, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Ferrum offers a choice of nationally recognized bachelor’s degree programs at a cost well below the national average for private colleges. For more information on Ferrum, visit www.ferrum.edu. # # #

Concurrent Sessions I 10:30 a.m. - noon

Film-- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 6:30 p.m.