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-# The-Hogwarts-Bestiary
+# Hogwarts Bestiary
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+## Introduction
+"The Hogwarts Bestiary: An Analytical Journey into Creature-House Affinities" is a unique exploration into the magical creatures of the wizarding world, inspired by the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series. Created by Brittany Phelps, this project classifies various magical beasts into their respective Hogwarts houses based on their intrinsic qualities, descriptions, and symbolic essences. The analysis is grounded in datasets meticulously assembled through web scraping and thorough research, ensuring a rich and accurate exploration.
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+This notebook, available as an interactive HTML file, invites readers on a fascinating journey to uncover the links between legendary creatures and the four houses of Hogwarts.
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+## Viewing the HTML Notebook
+Check out the interactive Hogwarts Bestiary [here](https://phelpsbp.github.io/The-Hogwarts-Bestiary/).
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+## Features
+- **Interactive Visualizations:** The notebook utilizes Plotly to create dynamic, interactive visualizations that bring the data to life.
+- **Comprehensive Data Analysis:** Through the use of Pandas and custom research, the notebook offers a thorough analytical perspective on the affinity of magical creatures to Hogwarts houses.
+- **Engaging Content:** Crafted with care, the narrative and analyses are designed to engage Harry Potter fans and data enthusiasts alike.
+
+## Prerequisites
+While the HTML format allows for easy access without the need for a specific software environment, viewing the notebook's interactive features will require a modern web browser.
+
+## Contributing
+Contributions to the "Hogwarts Bestiary" project are welcome. If you have ideas for improvement, additional analyses, or corrections, please consider contributing:
+1. Fork the repository.
+2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/add-new-creature`).
+3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`).
+4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`).
+5. Open a pull request.
+
+## License
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file in the GitHub repository for details.
+
+## Acknowledgements
+- Brittany Phelps for the creation and analysis.
+- The wider Harry Potter community for inspiration and support.
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