Mahoutokoro Robes

• Type: Magical Clothing, School Uniform
• Owners: Students of Mahoutokoro
• Maker: Unknown

The robes worn by students of the Mahoutokoro school of magic are described as ornate and enchanted. A single set of robes is issued to each student upon their arrival, and thanks to a powerful enchantment, the robes grow in size along with the wearer. This magical property allows a student to wear the same set of robes throughout their entire magical education (Pottermore). The most notable feature of these robes is their ability to change color, which serves as a visible indicator of the student's magical learning and moral standing. When a student first receives their robes, they are a faint pink color (Pottermore).

The Mahoutokoro Robes possess two primary magical properties that are deeply integrated into the school's culture and honor system.

• Growth Enchantment: The robes are magically enchanted to grow with their owner. This practical feature means a student never needs to replace their uniform due to outgrowing it, keeping the same set from their first year to their last (Pottermore).
• Color-Changing System: The robes' color reflects the wearer's magical proficiency and adherence to the Japanese wizarding code. This system is a core part of the school's identity (Pottermore).
  • Faint Pink: The initial color of the robes for a new or novice student.
  • Gold: As a student masters various magical subjects and achieves high marks, their robes gradually change color, eventually turning a brilliant gold. Achieving gold robes is a mark of exceptional academic and magical achievement.
  • White: If a student betrays the Japanese wizarding code, such as by practicing the Dark Arts or breaking the International Statute of Secrecy, their robes will immediately turn white. This is considered a sign of ultimate disgrace and dishonor. A student whose robes turn white faces immediate expulsion from Mahoutokoro and must stand trial at the Japanese Ministry of Magic.

The specific origin and creator of the Mahoutokoro Robes are unknown. However, they are a long-standing and integral tradition of the Mahoutokoro school, reflecting the institution's emphasis on academic prowess and a strict code of honor (Pottermore).

The Mahoutokoro Robes do not appear in the original seven *Harry Potter* novels. Their existence expands the lore of the global wizarding community, providing insight into the culture, values, and educational system of the Japanese wizarding school, Mahoutokoro. They highlight a different approach to school life compared to Hogwarts, where achievement and disgrace are made publicly visible through a student's attire.

All known information about the Mahoutokoro Robes comes exclusively from J.K. Rowling's writings on the Pottermore (now Wizarding World) website, specifically in the section detailing the various wizarding schools around the world. They are not mentioned in the books, films, or video games (Pottermore).