======Wizarding Equipment======
=====Introduction=====
In the wizarding world, **equipment** refers to the vast array of tools, supplies, clothing, and devices used by witches and wizards in their daily lives. This encompasses everything from essential educational materials for students at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] to specialized gear for professional careers and items for recreation and transportation. Equipment can be entirely magical in nature, enchanted for a specific purpose, or simply mundane items used in a magical context.
=====Hogwarts School Supplies=====
Students attending [[Hogwarts]] are required to purchase a specific list of equipment, which is updated each year. The list for first-year students provides a foundational overview of standard educational equipment.
  * **Core Magical Implements:**
    *   **[[Wand]]:** The most essential tool for any witch or wizard, used to channel magic.
    *   **[[Cauldron]]:** A standard pewter cauldron (size 2) is required for [[Potions]] class.
    *   **[[Scales]]:** A set of brass scales is used for weighing [[potion]] ingredients.
    *   **[[Phials]]:** Glass or crystal phials are used for storing potions.
    *   **[[Telescope]]:** A telescope is required for [[Astronomy]].
  * **Apparel and Uniform:**
    *   Three sets of plain black work **[[robes]]**.
    *   One plain pointed **hat** (black) for day wear.
    *   One pair of protective **[[gloves]]** (often made of [[dragon]] hide or similar material).
    *   One winter **[[cloak]]** (black, with silver fastenings).
  * **Books and Stationery:**
    *   A set of required **[[textbooks]]** which changes depending on the student's year and chosen subjects. First-year books include titles such as //[[The Standard Book of