1988

The following events occurred in the year 1988:

Events

 * Neville Longbottom is accidentally dropped from an upstairs window by his Great-Uncle Algie. When he bounces instead of falling to his death, it proves he is not a Squib.
 * Charles Weasley is made a Prefect.
 * Bill Weasley is made Head Boy.

Behind the scenes

 * Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley in the films, is born on August 24th.