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Hogwarts Moment: Defence Against the Dark Arts Class contains 257 pieces.

LEGO Hogwarts Moment: Defence Against the Dark Arts Class set 76397

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🏛 Harry Potter

Set #76397

Hogwarts Moment: Defence Against the Dark Arts Class

Hogwarts Moment: Defence Against the Dark Arts Class is a charming and portable addition to the Harry Potter LEGO world.

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Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Beginner build Younger Harry Potter fans and casual LEGO builders
Build: 257 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 11.7¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.7 community rating from 141 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's clever design and the inclusion of Mad-Eye Moody, but some find the classroom interior a bit cramped. It's generally considered a good value for the price, especially for younger fans of the Harry Potter series.

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📝 Our Take

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Hogwarts Moment: Defence Against the Dark Arts Class is a charming and portable addition to the Harry Potter LEGO world. This set cleverly captures the essence of a Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom within a book-like structure, providing a delightful display piece and a fun play environment all in one.

This set is perfect for younger Harry Potter fans and those looking for a smaller, more affordable Hogwarts set. The build is relatively simple, making it accessible for beginners, and the included minifigures add to the playability and collectible value.

Skip this if you're looking for a challenging build or a large-scale Hogwarts model. For a more complex and expansive Hogwarts experience, consider sets like the Hogwarts Castle or the Chamber of Secrets.

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🧱 Building Experience

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257

Pieces

⏱

1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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12cm × 9cm × 4cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Clever book-like design that opens to reveal the classroom
Fun play features and accessories
Easy-to-follow instructions
Compact and portable for on-the-go play

📈 Investment Analysis

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B-

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Hogwarts Moment sets offer a unique blend of playability and display, making them potentially attractive to collectors. As a retired set, its value may gradually increase, especially if the Harry Potter theme remains popular. However, its relatively small size and piece count may limit significant appreciation. The set's affordability makes it a low-risk investment, but don't expect massive returns.

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3 Minifigures Included

Alastor Mad-Eye Moody, Odd Legs, Medium Nougat Coat

4 parts

B+

Neville Longbottom, Gryffindor Robes Open, Plain Medium Legs

4 parts

Hermione Granger, Gryffindor Robe Closed, Medium Legs

4 parts

The set includes three minifigures: Alastor Mad-Eye Moody (with unique odd legs), Neville Longbottom, and Hermione Granger. Mad-Eye Moody is the most unique minifigure in this set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 257
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 84 unique parts, 245 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

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Part #: 11203 2× Tan

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Part #: 11610 4× Dark Orange

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Part #: 13965 4× Tan

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Part #: 14716 6× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 14716 4× Tan

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Part #: 15068 8× Black

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Part #: 15573 1× Pearl Gold

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Part #: 15712 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 20310 2× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 22388 1× Trans-Light Blue

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Part #: 2343 1× Pearl Gold

Book Cover [Plain]

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Part #: 2420 3× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 3020 1× Dark Tan

Plate 2 x 2

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Plate 1 x 2

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Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 3× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Dark Tan

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Trans-Clear

Brick Round 1 x 1...

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Part #: 3062b 1× Trans-Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Bright Light Orange

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Part #: 32028 1× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 32828 1× Black

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Part #: 33909 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 6× Dark Tan

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Part #: 35480 2× Dark Tan

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Part #: 35480 4× Dark Orange

Part #: 3666 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Reddish Brown

Equipment Wand [I...

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Equipment Wand [I...

Part #: 36752a 1× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Tan

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Dark Orange

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Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Dark Orange

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Part #: 4070 2× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 3× Dark Tan

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 3× Dark Tan

Treasure Chest Bo...

Part #: 4738c 1× Pearl Titanium

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Part #: 4865b 1× Dark Tan

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Part #: 54200 4× Dark Tan

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Part #: 58176 1× Black

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Part #: 59900 1× Black

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Part #: 60581 1× Tan

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Part #: 6141 1× Dark Tan

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Dark Orange

Leg Skeleton

Part #: 6266 1× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 63965 1× Reddish Brown

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 3× Dark Brown

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Part #: 64647 2× Trans-Orange

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Part #: 65509 1× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 66252 4× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 69934 1× Black

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Part #: 69934pr0006 1× Black

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Part #: 73825 4× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 73983 2× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 73983 2× Reddish Brown

Treasure Chest Li...

Part #: 80835 1× Pearl Titanium

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Part #: 85861 1× Trans-Orange

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 2× Bright Light Orange

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Part #: 87079 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 87580 6× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 90398pr0058 1× White

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Part #: 91704 1× [No Color/Any Color]

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Part #: 93160 1× White

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Part #: 93273 2× Bright Light Orange

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Part #: 93273 4× Black

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Medium Nougat

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Part #: 98283 1× Tan

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Part #: 99207 2× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 99207 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 99563 3× Reddish Brown

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 1× Dark Tan

The set features a variety of reddish brown and dark tan pieces, useful for creating rustic or medieval-themed MOCs. The bright light orange macaroni tiles add a pop of color and can be used for curved details.

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💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (12x) $1.20

Bright Light Orange Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni (8x) $1.20

Dark Bluish Gray Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (6x) $0.90

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$3.30

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the Hogwarts classroom with additional rooms

🧙 Create different Defence Against the Dark Arts scenarios

🏛 Build a miniature Diagon Alley shop

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Bricks by ZIROTCA offers a positive unboxing and speed build of the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Moment: Defense Against the Dark Arts Class set (76397), showing the building process. The video showcases the Mad-Eye Moody, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom minifigures included in the 257-piece set.

LEGO Magic Moment Defense Class Speed Build & Unboxing | LEGO 76397 YouTube video

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

257

Official Piece Count

245

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Inventory Version: 1

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