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Topic: Durmstrang Institute


  
  Durmstrang Institute - Harry Potter Wiki - a Wikia wiki
The Durmstrang Institute is a wizarding school located somewhere in northern Europe, possibly in Russia or in the Scandinavia.
Durmstrang was one of the three schools that competed in the Triwizard Tournament.
In the Goblet of Fire (film), it is implied that the Coat of Arms for Durmstrang is a double-headed eagle, as that symbol was seen on the on the sails of the Durmstrang ship and on Victor Krum's school clothing.
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  Station Information - Durmstrang
Durmstrang Institute is a fictional magic school in the Harry Potter books, similar to Hogwarts.
Durmstrang is located in northern Europe, and existed at least 700 years ago, as that was when they began participating in the Triwizard Tournament.
Durmstrang has a reputation for teaching the Dark Arts, which is due to its headmaster, Igor Karkaroff.
www.stationinformation.com /encyclopedia/d/du/durmstrang.html   (239 words)

  
 Durmstrang - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Durmstrang Institute for Magical Study is a fictional magic school in the Harry Potter books, similar to Hogwarts.
Durmstrang is thought to be located in eastern or northern Europe, probably in Bulgaria, or less likely, northwestern Russia, although the name points to its German origin (thought to be a play on the phrase Sturm und Drang, a German literary movement).
Durmstrang has a reputation for teaching the Dark Arts, possibly because of its former headmaster, Igor Karkaroff.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Durmstrang   (348 words)

  
 Durmstrang -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Durmstrang Institute is a fictional (Any art that invokes supernatural powers) magic school in the (additional info and facts about Harry Potter) Harry Potter books, similar to (additional info and facts about Hogwarts) Hogwarts.
As Durmstrang actually teaches the Dark Arts, it is possible that it was founded by Slytherin after he left Hogwarts.
Durmstrang has a reputation for teaching the (additional info and facts about Dark Arts) Dark Arts, possibly because of its former headmaster, Igor Karkaroff.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/D/Du/Durmstrang.htm   (395 words)

  
 HPL: Wizarding Schools
The Durmstrang Intitute also has a castle, but it is not as big as Hogwarts, having only four floors.
Durmstrang has the reputation of teaching Dark Arts, and it does not admit Muggle-born students (GF11).
The name Durmstrang comes from the German phrase "Sturm und Drang" which translates to "Storm and Stress." The phrase refers to a movement in German literature in the late 1700s which emphasized "subjectivity and the unease of man in contemporary society" (
www.hp-lexicon.org /wizworld/places/schools.html   (586 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Durmstrang   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Sturm und Drang (literally: storm and stress) was a Germany literary movement that developed during the latter half of the 18th century.
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Fictional schools Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a fictional school of magic that is the main setting of the Harry Potter series of novels.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Durmstrang   (863 words)

  
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 MYSTERIOUS: The Durmstrang Institute Fanlisting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Durmstrang Institute really caught my attention and I very much want to learn more about it and see more of it in the Harry Potter books.
Viktor was judged but pretty much proved himself not to fall under that the Durmstrang stereotype, especially since he took Hermione Granger to the Yule Ball, when she is in fact and Muggle-born herself.
It is not known who took over Durmstrang or whether the school's reputation improved or worsened because of this.
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 MuggleNet | Harry Potter Encyclopedia: Places Section
Durmstrang was founded over seven hundred years ago.
In spite of their spartan surroundings within the Durmstrang castle, however, students there have a great deal of freedom; they are permitted to fly over the extensive grounds.
Like the Durmstrang castle, the ship was dimly lit and probably quite cold during the winter months, while it tossed around its anchor on the waves of the lake.
www.mugglenet.com /infosection/places/durmstrang.shtml   (453 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Durmstrang Institute   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Durmstrang is located in northern Europe, possibly in Scandinavia, and existed at least 700 years ago, as that was when they began participating in the Triwizard Tournament.
He does not admit Muggle-borns to his school, and is said to have not only been teaching them Defence against the Dark Arts but Dark Arts themselves.
It was ironic that Krum attended the Yule Ball with Hermione, who is Muggle-born and wouldn't have been admitted at his school (Karkaroff wasn't pleased with Krum's choice, but didn't say anything.)
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Durmstrang-Institute   (312 words)

  
             krumdiddlyumptious             a viktor krum ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Durmstrang Institute is Viktor Krum's alma mater, and is one of the three schools (along with Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry) to participate in the ancient Triwizard Tournament.
Hermione reckoned that Durmstrang was located "up north," but as Durmstrang, Beauxbatons, and Hogwarts are all hidden from outsiders and Muggles alike, no one knows where exactly Durmstrang is. In fact, Karkaroff showed clear discomfort in Viktor telling Hermione too much about the school.
Durmstrang students all wear large, shaggy, matted fur cloaks over their blood-red robes, and when they arrived at Hogwarts they all seemed very impressed with it.
viktor.angryface.org /durmstrang.html   (745 words)

  
 Durmstrang Institute of Magic
Durmstrang Institute of Magic latest news: I may be here on and off...
Durmstrang Institute is located in a secluded section of the northern Belarusian forest, near the Druksiai lake, and is home to many bright and aspiring young minds.
Durmstrang students are allowed to ride Hippogriffs around the castle and beyond (in special cases).
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 Durmstrang Institute of Magic @ www.ezboard.com
The secret deck where Durmstrang students and their parents say good-byes before going to school.
The large ship that takes Durmstrang students to school.
There are multiple rooms that students can explore, including a room that will shackle a student to the wall upon entry.
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 Durmstrang School of the Dark Arts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Of course, most of the students who attend Durmstrang are of Slavic descent and speak langues such as Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish.
Another class taught at Durmstrang that is not taught at Hogwarts is the Dark Arts.
It only makes sense, as Durmstrang is in Northern Europe, and not all roleplayers here will be fluent in German.
groups.msn.com /DurmstrangSchooloftheDarkArts/aboutdurmstrang.msnw   (795 words)

  
 Harry Potter - The Official Site
The Triwizard Tournament is a challenging and dangerous international magic competition between the three main wizarding schools: Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang.
It pits champions from each of the three wizarding schools (Hogwarts, Durmstrang and Beauxbatons) against one another as they tackle a series of dangerous tasks.
Durmstrang Institute’s Triwizard champion, Viktor Krum is also a star member of the Bulgarian National Quidditch Team.
harrypotter.warnerbros.com   (937 words)

  
 Durmstrang University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Durmstrang Institute was built in 998 A.D. and The University was built in 1001 A.D. Both are situated in the mountains of Bulgaria.
Durmstrang University is much harder to enroll in after the 7 years of magical education.
The other, less well known schools have virtually nil chances of entering Durmstrang University as their standard of magic tends to be lower.
nl.msnusers.com /DurmstrangUniversity/historyofdurmstranguni.msnw   (135 words)

  
 Durmstrang Institute - Home
The things in the grounds are: the caves, stables, fl lake, dark forest, courtyard, greenhouses, quidditch pitch, the towers, and the paddock.
The location of Durmstrang is hidden from students until they arrive at the school.
Since students come from all over the world, the Durmstrang Ship stops by certain docking points in certain countries to pick up the students.
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 Durmstrang Institute   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
I will be the new and hopefully the permanent Headmaster at Durmstrang because of the contreversey Headmaster Vylar submerged himself in.
Potential students should sign up for the next term on the Potential Student's board and procceed to Phantom Bay to be sorted.
If you'd like to help in Durmstrang's remodeling or have any questions, please e-mail Headmaster Storm.
www.angelfire.com /rpg/Durmstrang   (74 words)

  
 [PP] Durmstrang Institute
The caretaker is one of the scariest employed at Durmstrang.
This is the tallest tower belonging to Durmstrang.
Durmstrang students are warned not to venture too close, as it is a very dangerous tree.
s9.invisionfree.com /Durmstrang   (2143 words)

  
 Durmstrang Institute
Wit, charm, and grace are just a few of your qualities if you were sorted into this house.
Durmstrang is known for its raise-and-release program of endangered dragons.
Since Durmstrang has recently begun to admit Muggle-born students, many of those students come here to meet up with parents during break or on weekends.
s9.invisionfree.com /Durmstrangrp2   (675 words)

  
 Durmstrang Institute of Magic - Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Durmstrang Institute of Magic is an unofficial fan site here for Harry Potter fans.
We are not in any way affiliated with J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros. or any HP book publishers and do not claim any rights to anything from the HP series.
We do not claim to take any rights to owning the images and/or information regarding Durmstrang, and will gladly remove them if asked to do so by the owners.
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 Durmstrang Institute of Magic @ www.ezboard.com
Students and teachers alike (who do not know the secret passageways) must use the stairs when walking from floor to floor.
Dueling Club, like Quidditch, is a sport here at Durmstrang.
The largest mountain in the Durmstrang Mountain Range.
pub39.ezboard.com /bdurmstranginstituteofmagic   (581 words)

  
 Harry Potter Encyclopeadia Teachers at Hogwarts
JKR says that it seemed to suit the headmaster because one of his passions is music and she imagined him walking around humming to himself.
Karkaroff has a fruity, unctuous voice; he was tall and thin like Dumbledore, but his white hair was short, and his goatee (finishing in a small curl) did not entirely hide his rather weak chin.
The Durmstrang Institute headmaster, a former death eater, now on the run from Lord Voldemort.
www.masterfroggy1.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /Teachers1.htm   (1202 words)

  
 Durmstrang Institute - Home
She has recruited herself an army of Vampires, and she is hell bent on sinking her teeth into the homeland of the bloodsuckers, but, she has met conflict in the form of The League of Dragons.
Under the leadership of the Highmaster of Durmstrang, Vladimir Zarovich, the League is set to crush her before all of the east succumbs to a horde of the undead.
Areas: Durmstrang Ship, Mount Vladislav, Docks of Durmstrang, Shipmaster's Office and Quarters, and Lake Aesir
bulgarianschool.proboards51.com /index.cgi   (825 words)

  
 Review: 'Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Harry (Daniel Radcliffe, more confident than ever), Hermione (Emma Watson, more vibrant than ever) and Ron (Rupert Grint, who's, well, still a little goofy) are beginning to figure out who they are and struggling to understand the opposite sex, something they're forced to do upon the unexpected arrival of students from two other schools.
The sophisticated young women of the Beauxbatons Academy and the virile, vaguely Eastern European young men from the Durmstrang Institute are visiting Hogwarts for the year to compete in the Triwizard Tournament.
As headmaster Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) explains it, this is an opportunity to foster relations in the wizarding community; it's also the first time for us to see that there is indeed a world outside Hogwarts and England.
sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/11/15/entertainment/e084544S37.DTL   (863 words)

  
 A Little Help - A Durmstrang Chronicles Outtake   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
He leaned in her doorway, looking down the long dungeon hallway where the Dark Arts courses were held at the Durmstrang Institute.
Although Durmstrang didn't officially celebrate it, it still honored the fact that most of the students' families did.
She wasn't sure which of her students celebrated Christmas or Chanukah or Rammadan or something else, but none of them had been interested in rituals, spells or even debates about anything other than parties and presents for the last week.
www.albionworks.com /tbray/alittlehelp.htm   (661 words)

  
 Durmstrang Institute of Magic (Discovering Hogwarts)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
I'm gonna sign up for it as soon as I get my new e-mail account fixed (damn AOL) but yeah.
I've always wanted to know what Durmstrang and Beauxbatons would be like and now so far, there's one hell of a good one and that's that Durmstrang place.
I think that it's going to team up with a Hogwarts RPG in the future and hold a Triwizard tournament, so I'll definitely be there for that.
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 durmstranginstitute @ www.ezboard.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This is because of a hot spring that feeds into the lake at some spot, pushing back the cold and ice.
Since it is always snowing, There is an enchantment around Durmstrangs Pitch.
It makes it so that the snow will never fall onto the field.
pub99.ezboard.com /bdurmstranginstitute   (1167 words)

  
 Lucky Guy // The Predrag Bjelac Fanlisting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
I assume you came because you're a fan of this wonderfully talented actor and would like to express your admiration.
Bjelac will be portraying Professor Igor Karkaroff, Headmaster of Durmstrang, in "Goblet of Fire".
The film is set to premiere on November 18, 2005.
www.predrag.org /fans/index.htm   (91 words)

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