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| - The decision to close Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has been considered many times in the past. Most of the time, a dramatic or heroic turn-around or event has occurred and those who wished to close the school reconsidered, etc. The most notable times that the school's closure was considered was 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. Later on, in 1997, Albus Dumbledore was murdered and many teachers did not think that the school should remain open, since the Headmaster's death at the han
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| - The decision to close Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has been considered many times in the past. Most of the time, a dramatic or heroic turn-around or event has occurred and those who wished to close the school reconsidered, etc. The most notable times that the school's closure was considered was 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. Later on, in 1997, Albus Dumbledore was murdered and many teachers did not think that the school should remain open, since the Headmaster's death at the hands of the Severus Snape was considered a terrible stain on Hogwarts' history. In the end, the staff decided they should consult the Hogwarts Board of Governors. The Board's decision, if any, is uncertain, because the British Ministry of Magic's takeover by the Death Eaters meant that they forced it to remain open for the 1997–1998 school year, under their rule.
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