It’s January, and in this hemisphere, it’s freakin’ cold. But just because it’s chilly doesn’t mean our disposition has to be. We have Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to thank for that.
It’s the start of a new year. The stinging cold of a January arctic blast hits your face as you step outside to another gray day. But buck up, buttercup. Things ain’t so bad. Pottermore reminds us why January can be fun, and it’s all thanks to our love of Hogwarts.
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January means the holiday season is officially over, meaning it’s back to school for every kind of student. But the reunion season at Hogwarts was a bit different. It wasn’t just “Oh man, gotta go back to hitting the books.” For someone like Harry, it was returning home. He could see all his friends who quickly became his family, and that’s something to never be mad at January about.
Also, who doesn’t enjoy a nice, peaceful snowfall once in a while? Hogwarts looks particularly beautiful all covered in snow, something we get to see until at least March (on this side of the country anyway). And after all,there’s nothing like nestling up to a cozy fire with all your buddies. This is what made the Hogwarts common rooms particularly charming (except for Slytherin House’s. Sorry, snakes).
Sports seasons are also kicking into high gear. For Hogwarts students, they have Quidditch. For us Muggles, the Super Bowl is right around the corner. That’s always a fun time, even if you’re just in it for the Half-Time show.
And although winter is a time of hibernation for most animals, that doesn’t mean their bodies are not working. Think of wintertime as the opportune moment to get yourself into tip-top shape. Remember when Viktor Krum prepared for the Triwizard Tournament by leaping off the Durmstrang ship and into the icy lake surrounding Hogwarts? That’s some real training right there. Maybe you don’t have to do a Polar Plunge to feel similarly, but the sentiment is the same.
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No matter what, we’re confident you’re going to blast through this winter just like all the other winters you’ve endured. Don’t let the darkened skies get you down, since spring is just a few short months away. Remember, Hogwarts is beautiful in every season. So are you.