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Harry Potter travelling on the Floo Network from the Weasleys fireplace to Diagon Alley.[HP2]

The Floo Network is governed by the Department of Magical Transportation of the Ministry of Magic. This department is located on Level Six of the Ministry. The network is overseen by the Floo Regulation Panel, which controls which fireplaces are connected to the Floo Network. This cannot be done without specialized magic.

This network connects all wizarding fireplaces that utilise Floo powder as a mode of transportation. Muggle homes are not connected to the Floo Network unless special, temporary arrangements are made, which do not require that the Authority visit the location. The connection can be made from the Ministry of Magic.

Sirius Black communicating through the Floo Network

To access the network, one must toss a handful of Floo Powder into a fireplace, walk into the heatless, green fire, and declare the desired destination. It is apparently also important for the traveller to keep their elbows close to their body. During the trip, the traveller will notice other fireplaces and hearths zooming past, but it is not possible for the traveller to see these locations clearly as the speed of travel is too great. One may also use the Floo Network to speak to someone in another location by merely putting their head through the green fire.

Harry Potter first travelled via the Floo Network in 1992 when he journeyed from The Burrow to London. Unfortunately, instead of stating Diagon Alley, Harry got nervous and instead said "diagonally." Therefore he accidentally ended up at Borgin and Burkes on Knockturn Alley.

In 1997, when the Ministry was overthrown by Lord Voldemort, only the homes and offices of senior Ministry officials were connected to the Network.

[edit] Known Floo Network Connections

Bellatrix Lestrange using the Floo Network to escape the Ministry of Magic.

[edit] See Also

Harry uses the Floo Network for the first time to go to Diagon Alley in 1992.

[edit] Appearances

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