Character Class

Spellcaster Class
the Harry Potter d20 uses the Generic Spellcaster class statistics from Unearthed Arcana, listed also in the d20SRD: http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/genericClasses.htm#spellcaster

However, this class does not gain the benefit of a spell-list, and spells known per level, and does not have a daily spell limit. Rather spells are cast using a wand, and the character's spell pool.

Another small change from the spellcaster generic class is an upgrade from 2 to 4 base skill points per level.

You select abilities via point-buy, DMGI p.169, and are granted 22 points.

Backgrounds
As part of the character class a background has to be selected to diversify the character's class features. Select any one of the following backgrounds.

Scholastic Muggleborn
Increase the base skill points of your spellcaster class by 1 point per level (4 at level 1), and pick 2 additional knowledge skills from the list of muggle knowledges. You cannot pick knowledge skills from wizard knowledges as in-class skills. +2 to int, -2 to wis.

Muggleborn
Your level 1 skill points are multiplied by 6 instead of 4. You cannot pick knowledge skills from wizard knowledges as in-class skills. +2 to wis, -2 to cha

Wizardborn
You get +2 on all spellcraft and use magic device checks. You can attempt to make a wizard lore check in place of a wizard knowledge skill, using your spellcaster level + your Int modifier instead of skill ranks, to see if you have heard of a magical thing in story. You cannot pick knowledge skills from muggle knowledges as in-class skills. +2 to cha, -2 to wis.

Mixed Heritage
You may pick any regular knowledge skill, wizard or muggle, as in-class skills. You receive 2 additional in-class skills, and get +2 on all spellcraft checks.

Orphaned
You receive one additional feat at level 1, but are barred from feats related to knowledges, and cannot pick knowledge skills as in-class skills. +2 point-buy points.