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Harry was born 31 July 1980. He started Hogwarts 1 September 1991.

Chronology Philosopher's Stone = 1991-92 Chamber of Secrets = 1992-93 Prisoner of Azkaban = 1993-94 Goblet of Fire = 1994-95 Order of the Phoenix = 1995-96 Half-Blood Prince = 1996-97 Deathly Hallows = 1997-98

THEREFORETherefore: 1997 + 19 years later = 2016

In 2014, James Sirius Potter starts at Hogwarts. In 2016, Albus Severus Potter will start at Hogwarts. In 2018, Lily Potter will start at Hogwarts.

WHY ADD 19 YEARS ONTO 1997 NOT 1998 yesWhy add 19 years onto 1997 and not 1998?

Yes you could argue that the 19 years gets added onto 1998 because thats the year the books ended. If this is the case then it would be set in 2017. HOWEVERHowever, it should be taken from the start of that year of school, in my opinion, why? becauseBecause it makes more sense. itIt all depends if you read the 19 years later from the year of the book as in 1st september 1997 - August 1998 or as the year the last chapter was set in. I believe that years mean 1st september 1997 - August 1998 as that is how all of the books have portayedportrayed a year as being.

Harry was born 31 July 1980. He started Hogwarts 1 September 1991.

Chronology Philosopher's Stone = 1991-92 Chamber of Secrets = 1992-93 Prisoner of Azkaban = 1993-94 Goblet of Fire = 1994-95 Order of the Phoenix = 1995-96 Half-Blood Prince = 1996-97 Deathly Hallows = 1997-98

THEREFORE: 1997 + 19 years later = 2016

In 2014, James Sirius Potter starts at Hogwarts. In 2016, Albus Severus Potter will start at Hogwarts. In 2018, Lily Potter will start at Hogwarts.

WHY ADD 19 YEARS ONTO 1997 NOT 1998 yes you could argue that the 19 years gets added onto 1998 because thats the year the books ended. If this is the case then it would be set in 2017. HOWEVER it should be taken from the start of that year of school, in my opinion, why? because it makes more sense. it all depends if you read the 19 years later from the year of the book as in 1st september 1997 - August 1998 or as the year the last chapter was set in. I believe that years mean 1st september 1997 - August 1998 as that is how all of the books have portayed a year as being.

Harry was born 31 July 1980. He started Hogwarts 1 September 1991.

Chronology Philosopher's Stone = 1991-92 Chamber of Secrets = 1992-93 Prisoner of Azkaban = 1993-94 Goblet of Fire = 1994-95 Order of the Phoenix = 1995-96 Half-Blood Prince = 1996-97 Deathly Hallows = 1997-98

Therefore: 1997 + 19 years later = 2016

In 2014, James Sirius Potter starts at Hogwarts. In 2016, Albus Severus Potter will start at Hogwarts. In 2018, Lily Potter will start at Hogwarts.

Why add 19 years onto 1997 and not 1998?

Yes you could argue that the 19 years gets added onto 1998 because thats the year the books ended. If this is the case then it would be set in 2017. However, it should be taken from the start of that year of school, in my opinion, why? Because it makes more sense. It all depends if you read the 19 years later from the year of the book as in 1st september 1997 - August 1998 or as the year the last chapter was set in. I believe that years mean 1st september 1997 - August 1998 as that is how all of the books have portrayed a year as being.

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Harry was born 31 July 1980. He started Hogwarts 1 September 1991.

Chronology Philosopher's Stone = 1991-92 Chamber of Secrets = 1992-93 Prisoner of Azkaban = 1993-94 Goblet of Fire = 1994-95 Order of the Phoenix = 1995-96 Half-Blood Prince = 1996-97 Deathly Hallows = 1997-98

THEREFORE: 1997 + 19 years later = 2016

In 2014, James Sirius Potter starts at Hogwarts. In 2016, Albus Severus Potter will start at Hogwarts. In 2018, Lily Potter will start at Hogwarts.

WHY ADD 19 YEARS ONTO 1997 NOT 1998 yes you could argue that the 19 years gets added onto 1998 because thats the year the books ended. If this is the case then it would be set in 2017. HOWEVER it should be taken from the start of that year of school, in my opinion, why? because it makes more sense. it all depends if you read the 19 years later from the year of the book as in 1st september 1997 - August 1998 or as the year the last chapter was set in. I believe that years mean 1st september 1997 - August 1998 as that is how all of the books have portayed a year as being.