January

January is the first month of the year. It is the first month of the year that contains thirty-one days.

Notable events

• January 4:

1995 - Rita Skeeter's article stating that Rubeus Hagrid is a half-giant is published. Hagrid goes into hiding.

• January 9:

1960 - Severus Snape is born to Tobias and Eileen Snape.

1994 - Harry Potter begins his first anti-Dementor lesson with Professor Lupin.

• January 30: 1960 - Lily Evans is born to Mr. and Mrs. Evans.

Birthdays

• January 9 — Severus Snape
• January 26 — Gilderoy Lockhart
• January 30 — Lily Evans