Also held within the Magical Records Section of the Great Library at the Ministry of Magic resides a bronze plated book. Open to the general public, here one can find information on all the wizards and witches living in the United Kingdom.

In a more secluded part of the school library in a section more often than not is home to dust is a large purple-dyed leather book. Despite the cracking binding, the pages are new and fresh. Inside are some blurbs on the current Faculty and Staff of Hogwarts. Read with caution.

"You might belong in Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart, their daring, nerve, and chivalry set Gryffindors apart.." -- This phrase is etched on a large book bound in scarlet and gold; worn and tattered with age. Within its pages resides a brief glimpse into the lives of Gryffindor House's residents.

"You might belong in Hufflepuff, where they are just and loyal, those patient Hufflepuffs are true and unafraid of toil..." -- This phrase is etched on a large book bound in yellow and black; worn and tattered with age. Within its pages resides a brief glimpse into the lives of Hufflepuff House's current residents.

"Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, if you've a ready mind, where those of wit and learning, will always find their kind..." -- This phrase is etched on a large book bound in blue and bronze; worn and tattered with age. Within its pages resides a brief glimpse into the lives of Ravenclaw House's current residents.

"Or perhaps in Slytherin, you'll make your real friends, those cunning folk use any means, to achieve their ends..." -- This phrase is etched on a large book bound in green and silver; worn and tattered with age. Within its pages resides a brief glimpse into the lives of Slytherin House's current residents.