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 24 August to Joanna and Nigel Grint
 * Alfred Enoch, who plays Dean Thomas, is born on 2 December to Balbina Gutierrez Russell and Russel Enoch
 * Devon Murray who plays Seamus Finnegan, is born on 28 October to Fidelma and Michael Murray.