Defence Against the Dark Arts (Period TTH 1)

Defence Against the Dark Arts (aka D.A.D.A.) is a core class that teaches its students how to magically defend themselves against dark magic. D.A.D.A. broadly focuses on preparing the student so that they may be able to—if such need arises—magically defend themselves against things pertaining to the Dark Arts. This may include: learning how to block unfriendly spells; and learning how to defeat dark, magical beasts (like the Boggart). It is taught to Hogwarts students from the first year to the fifth as a core class, with the option of N.E.W.T. classes in the sixth and seventh years for students who qualify.