1972

The following events occurred in the year 1972:

Events

 * Muggles Who Notice by Blenheim Stalk is published.
 * James Potter, Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew discover that Remus Lupin was a werewolf, yet refuse to ostracise him.

Quidditch

 * The Slytherin Quidditch team was captained by Emma Vanity.
 * The Chudley Cannons change their motto to "Let's all just keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best," replacing the more audacious "We shall conquer!"

Individuals that started Hogwarts

 * Regulus Black
 * Dirk Cresswell

Births

 * 12 December: Charlie Weasley to Arthur and Molly Weasley.
 * Donaghan Tremlett to Mr. and Mrs. Tremlett.