Closure of Rarely Hogwarts School of Witchcraft And Wizardry

The decision to close Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was considered many times throughout the history of the school. On most such occasions, a dramatic turn-around or heroic event occurred and those who wished to close the school reconsidered. The most notable times that closure was considered were during the openings of the Chamber of Secrets, during both the 1942–1943 and 1992–1993 school years. However, the first openings ended when Tom Riddle framed Rubeus Hagrid of being the Heir of Salazar Slytherin, and the second openings ended with Harry Potter's slaying of Salazar Slytherin's Basilisk, so Hogwarts was not shut down.
==Occurrences==
===First openings of the Chamber of Secrets===
During the 1942-1943 school year, the Chamber of Secrets was opened and several students were Petrified. Armando Dippet, a frail old wizard and Headmaster of the school, tried to hush it all up, possibly fearing for his reputation or worried about his responsibility to the pupils. However, once a Ravenclaw student named Myrtle Warren was found dead in the first floor girls' lavatory by Olive Hornby, Professor Dippet was told by the Ministry of Magic that they were considering closing the school. The school ultimately remained open, however, after Tom Riddle presented evidence that the attacks had been carried out by an Acromantula being raised in secret by third year Gryffindor student, Rubeus Hagrid. Riddle was awarded a Special Award for Services to the School and told to keep quiet about it, which he did. The school was not closed as the "perpetrator" was caught.
===Second openings of the Chamber of Secrets===
The second known time that the closure of Hogwarts was considered was when the Chamber of Secrets was opened again during the 1992–1993 school year. The first victim was Mrs Norris, a cat belonging to Argus Filch, the Squib Caretaker, who was petrified on the second floor. Further victims were Colin Creevey, Justin Finch-Fletchley, Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington, Hermione Granger. Near the end of the year, it was thought that Ginny Weasley had been kidnapped and taken down to the Chamber. Minerva McGonagall, the temporary headmistress, decided upon hearing of this to close the school, saying that the students were to be sent home the following morning. However, Harry Potter slew the Basilisk and returned from the Chamber with Ginny Weasley, alive, and the petrified were cured by Pomona Sprout, keeping the school open.
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==Notes and references==
Category:The Entire Plot to Open at The Chamber-Of Secrets