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+ | |name = Hogwarts Castle |
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+ | |location = [[Highlands]], [[Scotland]], [[Great Britain]] |
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+ | |owner = [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]<ref name="PS6">{{PS|B|6}}</ref> |
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+ | *[[Hogwarts house-elves|House-elves]]<ref name="GOF21">{{GOF|B|21}}</ref> |
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+ | *[[Ghost]]s<ref name="PS7">{{PS|B|7}}</ref><ref name="PMHG">{{WW|hogwarts-ghosts}}</ref> |
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+ | |affiliation = [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]<ref name="PS7"/> |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{Quote|The castle is a stronghold of [[ancient magic]].|[[Albus Dumbledore]] regarding the ancient castle|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}} |
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+ | '''Hogwarts Castle''' was a large, seven-storey high building supported by [[magic]],<ref name="HBP20">{{HBP|B|20}}</ref> with a hundred and forty-two staircases<ref>{{tweet|wizardingworld|Wizarding World|1464141895127519233|Did you know Hogwarts has 142 staircases? (what a great leg workout). What's the most obscure piece of Harry Potter knowledge you know?}}</ref> throughout its many towers and turrets and very deep dungeons. The castle was built in the late Early Middle Ages (c. [[First millennium A.D.|993]]) by a [[Architect of Hogwarts|wizard architect]] and the four most celebrated [[wizardkind|wizards]] of the age: [[Godric Gryffindor]], [[Helga Hufflepuff]], [[Rowena Ravenclaw]] and [[Salazar Slytherin]].<ref name="COS9">{{COS|B|9}}</ref> The castle was the main building of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], regarded as the finest [[wizarding school]] in the world.<ref name="PS4">{{PS|B|4}}</ref> |
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− | {{Quote|The castle is a stronghold of ancient magic.|[[Albus Dumbledore]] to [[Harry Potter]]|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}} |
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+ | Hogwarts was built in a valley area — surrounding mountains were part of the landscape — with the fairly large [[Great Lake]] to the south of the main building. The huge main oak front doors that led into the [[Entrance Hall]] faced west, and opened up to sloping lawns.<ref name="PS7"/> The deep [[Forbidden Forest]] extended around to the west of the castle.<ref name="PS15">{{PS|B|15}}</ref> There were also exterior [[Hogwarts greenhouses|greenhouses]] and vegetable patches on the school grounds.<ref name="COS6"/><ref name="HBP22">{{HBP|B|22}}</ref> |
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− | '''Hogwarts Castle''' is a large, seven-story high building supported by magic, with many towers and turrets and very deep dungeons, built in the late Early Middle Ages (c. [[First millennium A.D.|993]]) by a [[Architect of Hogwarts|wizard architect]] and the four most celebrated [[wizardkind|wizards]] of the age: [[Godric Gryffindor]], [[Helga Hufflepuff]], [[Rowena Ravenclaw]] and [[Salazar Slytherin]]. The Castle houses [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], regarded as the finest wizarding school in the world. |
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+ | Hogwarts was located in the [[Scotland|Scottish Highlands]], near the all-[[wizardkind|wizard]] village of [[Hogsmeade]] and "not far" from [[Dufftown]],<ref name="POA7"/> in {{W|Moray}}, and [[Achintee]], in {{W|Lochaber}}. |
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− | Hogwarts is built in a valley area — surrounding mountains are part of the landscape — with the fairly large [[Black Lake]] to the south of the main building. The huge main oak front doors leading into the [[Entrance Hall]] face the west, and open up to sloping lawns. The deep [[Forbidden Forest]] extends around to the west of the Castle. There are also exterior [[Herbology greenhouses|greenhouses]] and vegetable patches on the school grounds. |
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+ | It was the setting of the final battle of the [[Second Wizarding War]], the [[Battle of Hogwarts]],<ref name="DH31">{{DH|B|31}}</ref> which resulted in the deaths of several witches and wizards who fought in defence of the castle, including [[Remus Lupin]], [[Nymphadora Tonks]], [[Fred Weasley]],<ref name="DH32">{{DH|B|32}}</ref> [[Colin Creevey]],<ref name="DH34">{{DH|B|34}}</ref> [[Lavender Brown]], and [[Severus Snape]].<ref name="DH32"/> The castle was badly damaged in the battle, but ultimately the [[Order of the Phoenix]] won when [[Harry Potter]] defeated his nemesis, [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], in the [[Great Hall]].<ref name="DH36">{{DH|B|36}}</ref> |
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− | Hogwarts is located in the [[Scotland|Scottish Highlands]], near the all-[[wizardkind|wizard]] village of [[Hogsmeade]] and "not far" from [[Dufftown]], in [[Wikipedia:Banffshire|Banffshire]]. |
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+ | Due to its extremely advanced age and the sheer amount of magic present in or around it, the castle was implied to have developed some form of sentience or awareness, such as when it sealed the [[Headmaster's Tower]] against [[Dolores Umbridge]] in 1996,<ref name="OOTP28">{{OOTP|B|28}}</ref> and the various trick steps and false doors.<ref name="PS8">{{PS|B|8}}</ref> |
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− | It was the setting of the final battle of the Second Wizarding War, the Battle of Hogwarts, which saw members of Order of the Phoenix, Remus Lupin, Nymphadora Tonks, Fred Weasley, Colin Creevey, Lavender Brown and Severus Snape die. The castle was severely damaged, but ultimately the Order of the Phoenix won, when Harry Potter defeated his evil nemesis, Lord Voldemort in the Great Hall. |
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+ | Hogwarts Castle was also the most haunted location in [[Great Britain]], being home to many [[ghost]]s.<ref name="PMHG"/> |
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==Magic== |
==Magic== |
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+ | [[File:HogwartsCastle WB F5 HogwartsAndHogsmeadeStation Illust 100615 Port.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Hogwarts Castle in daylight]] |
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− | [[File:Bscap0008.jpg|thumb|328px|Hogwarts in [[1998]]]]The castle is supported by magic (unable to be maintained or constructed by any other means)<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/0200-scholastic-chat.htm#living Scholastic interview with JKR 2000]</ref>, a good example being the moving staircases, a feature contributed by one of the four Hogwarts founders, [[Rowena Ravenclaw]]. |
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+ | The castle was supported by magic (unable to be maintained or constructed by any other means),<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/0200-scholastic-chat.htm#living Scholastic interview with JKR 2000]</ref> a good example being the moving staircases, a feature contributed by one of the four Hogwarts founders, [[Rowena Ravenclaw]]. Hogwarts was also protected by numerous ancient spells, such as the [[Anti-Disapparition Jinx]]; this could, however, be overridden by the Head of the school when necessary. It was also [[Unplottability|unplottable]] and bewitched so that, if [[Non-magic people|Muggle]]s approached the castle, all they would see would be a mouldering ruin with a sign warning them to keep out and that it was unsafe. Nevertheless, Muggles could presumably see the castle if they were invited or otherwise aware of its existence, as was the case with [[Jacob Kowalski]] in [[1932]].<ref name="SOD">{{SOD}}</ref> The protective magic over Hogwarts appeared to repel even talented [[Dark wizard]]s. |
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+ | [[Rubeus Hagrid]] claimed that Hogwarts was the safest place there was, even more so than [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank]], a reason why the [[Philosopher's Stone]] was sent to the castle for protection.<ref name="PS5">{{PS|B|5}}</ref> After the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry]] finally admitted that [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] had returned in [[1996]], the castle's defences were further increased, much of them were cast by Albus Dumbledore himself, such as gates being locked with spells that can only be undone by teachers, and spells to prevent entrance via [[broomstick]]s. All of the secret passageways that were previously allegedly unknown were given more protection. Additionally, with members of the [[Order of the Phoenix]] and [[Auror]]s placed as guards, and [[Hogwarts Caretaker|Caretaker]] [[Argus Filch]] checking all incoming and outgoing students for dangerous materials, intrusion seemed completely impossible.<ref name="HBP8">{{HBP|B|8}}</ref> |
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+ | However, [[Draco Malfoy]] utilised a [[Hogwarts-Borgin and Burkes Vanishing Cabinet pair|pair]] of [[Vanishing Cabinet]]s as a passageway, which none of the castle's defences could negate, to allow [[Death Eaters]] into the castle.<ref name="HBP27">{{HBP|B|27}}</ref> This devastatingly horrified the [[wizarding world|wizarding community]], as they realised that Hogwarts, the most powerful and reputably safest magical stronghold in the entire wizarding world, had been breached, no less than by a student from the inside, meaning there was no longer anywhere safe from Voldemort and his [[Death Eaters]]. |
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− | Hogwarts is also protected by numerous ancient spells and incantations, such as the [[Anti-Disapparition Jinx]]. It is also [[Unplottability|unplottable]] and has been bewitched so that, if [[Muggle]]s approach the castle, all they will see is a mouldering ruin with a sign warning them to keep out and that it is unsafe. The protective magic over Hogwarts is not only strong enough to apparently resist the dispelling effects of the Taboo but also to repel even talented dark wizards. |
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+ | As a result of all the magic that occurred on the premises (both from learning students, magical artefacts therein and the enchantments cast over the building itself) a magical atmosphere pervaded the entire structure, causing any technology that was not adapted to run off of it to fail. This was presumably why candles and lanterns were used for light. Mechanical things like watches seemed to do alright, as [[Colin Creevey]]'s traditional [[non-magic people|Muggle]] camera seemed to have worked until it was destroyed by the [[Serpent of Slytherin|Basilisk]]'s eyes. (Colin mentioned that another student told him that he could develop the pictures in a potion so that they moved. One of his pictures showed Harry trying to escape a picture of him and [[Gilderoy Lockhart]].)<ref name="COS6">{{COS|B|6}}</ref> |
+ | ==Layout== |
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− | ==Below Ground Floor== |
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+ | ===Below the ground floor=== |
+ | ====Chamber of Secrets==== |
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{{Main|Chamber of Secrets}} |
{{Main|Chamber of Secrets}} |
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− | {{Quote|He was standing at the end of a long, dimly lit chamber. Towering stone pillars entwined with more serpents, rose to a ceiling lost in darkness, casting long, black shadows through the odd, greenish gloom that filled the place|Harry |
+ | {{Quote|He was standing at the end of a long, dimly lit chamber. Towering stone pillars entwined with more serpents, rose to a ceiling lost in darkness, casting long, black shadows through the odd, greenish gloom that filled the place.|Harry exploring the Chamber|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}} |
+ | [[File:Chamber.png|250px|thumb|right|The Chamber of Secrets]] |
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− | [[File:Chamber.png|thumb|left|260px|The Chamber of Secrets]]The [[Chamber of Secrets]] was allegedly created deep under the [[dungeons]] of Hogwarts Castle during the Medieval times by [[Salazar Slytherin]], who disagreed with the other [[Hogwarts Founders]] on the merits of [[blood status|blood purity]]. The Chamber of Secrets was home to an ancient [[Basilisk]], which was intended to be used to purge the school of [[Muggle-born]] students. The entrance can be found in [[Myrtle|Moaning Myrtle's]] [[Second-floor girls' lavatory|bathroom]] on the second floor. In order to gain entrance one must say "open" in Parseltongue and a sink will open into a slide. While falling down the large, dark pipe, one can see hundreds of other pipes leading off. At the end of the pipe, one is launched into a damp, stone chamber. This room is stated to be ''"miles beneath the school and under the Black Lake"''. This is where Tom Marvolo Riddle used his ability to speak parseltongue and attack [[Harry Potter]]. |
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+ | The [[Chamber of Secrets]] was allegedly created deep under the [[dungeons]] of Hogwarts Castle during the Medieval times by [[Salazar Slytherin]], who disagreed with the other [[Hogwarts founders]] on the merits of [[blood status|blood purity]].<ref name="COS9"/> The Chamber of Secrets was home to an ancient [[Basilisk]], which was intended to be used to purge the school of [[Muggle-born]] students. |
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+ | The entrance could be found in [[Myrtle Warren|Moaning Myrtle's]] [[Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom|bathroom]] on the second floor. In order to gain entrance one had to say "open" in [[Parseltongue]], and a sink would open into a slide. While falling down the large, dark pipe, one could see hundreds of other pipes leading off. At the end of the pipe, one was launched into a damp, stone chamber.<ref name="COS16">{{COS|B|16}}</ref> This room was stated to be ''"miles beneath the school''" and under the Lake. This was where Tom Marvolo Riddle used his ability to speak Parseltongue and attack [[Harry Potter]].<ref name="COS17">{{COS|B|17}}</ref> |
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+ | [[File:Dungeons Memory.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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{{Main|Dungeons}} |
{{Main|Dungeons}} |
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+ | The dungeons of Hogwarts Castle were located under the school, and it was colder there than in the main castle.<ref name="PS8"/> |
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− | The dungeons of Hogwarts Castle are located under the school, and it is colder there than in the main castle. |
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+ | [[File:Tom Riddle framing Hagrid.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Dungeon cupboard}} |
{{Main|Dungeon cupboard}} |
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+ | This cupboard was a small room off the [[Dungeon Corridor]], just before the [[dungeon hall]].<ref name="COS13">{{COS|B|13}}</ref> |
− | ====Deathday Party Hall==== |
+ | =====Deathday Party Hall===== |
{{Main|Deathday Party Hall}} |
{{Main|Deathday Party Hall}} |
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+ | [[File:Deathday Party Pottermore.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | This was one of the roomier dungeons at Hogwarts Castle. The room is accessible via the [[Dungeon Staircase]]. On [[31 October]], [[1992]], this dungeon was where [[Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington|Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington]]'s [[Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington's five-hundredth Deathday Party|five-hundredth Deathday Party]] was held. |
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+ | This was one of the roomier dungeons at Hogwarts Castle. The room was accessible via the [[Dungeon Staircase]]. On [[31 October]] [[1992]], this dungeon was where [[Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington|Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington]]'s [[Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington's five-hundredth Deathday Party|five-hundredth Deathday Party]] was held.<ref name="COS8">{{COS|B|8}}</ref> |
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+ | =====Potions Classroom===== |
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{{Main|Potions Classroom}} |
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− | The [[Potions Classroom]] |
+ | The [[Potions Classroom]] was where [[Potions (class)|Potions]] classes were taught.<ref name="PS8"/> The classroom used to be squared-sized, very large, with large tables and windows.<ref name="PSF">{{PS|F}}</ref> From [[1995–1996 school year|1995-1996]], the classroom was an oval shape and relatively smaller, with small work tables.<ref name="OOTPF">{{OOTP|F}}</ref> In [[1996]], the classroom was extended, adding space for more work tables.<ref name="HBPF">{{HBP|F}}</ref> |
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+ | =====Potions basement===== |
{{Main|Potions basement}} |
{{Main|Potions basement}} |
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+ | There was a storage basement under the Potions classroom at Hogwarts Castle. It was accessible via a trapdoor and it was used to store [[cauldron]]s, ingredients and phials.<ref name="PSG">{{PS|G}}</ref> |
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+ | =====Head of Slytherin's office===== |
− | [[File:Snapes_Office.jpg|thumb|right|[[Severus Snape]]'s [[Severus Snape's office|office]].]] |
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− | This office was used by [[Severus Snape]] during his long tenure as [[Potions master]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. It was a gloomy and dimly-lit room found in the school [[Dungeons]]. The shadowy walls were lined with shelves of large glass jars filled with slimy, revolting things, such as bits of animals and plants, floating in potions of varying colours<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''</ref>. The office had a fireplace. In a corner, there was a cupboard containing Snape's private stock of [[potion]] ingredients. The office is sealed with a spell only wizards can break<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref>. |
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+ | This office was used by [[Severus Snape]] during his long tenure as [[Potions Master]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. It was a gloomy and dimly-lit room found in the school [[Dungeons]]. The shadowy walls were lined with shelves of large glass jars filled with slimy, revolting things, such as bits of animals and plants, floating in potions of varying colours.<ref name="COS5">{{COS|B|5}}</ref><ref name="POA14">{{POA|B|14}}</ref> |
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+ | The office had a fireplace. In a corner, there was a cupboard containing Snape's private stock of [[potion]] ingredients. The office was sealed with a [[Room-sealing spell|spell]] only wizards could break.<ref name="GOF25">{{GOF|B|25}}</ref> |
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− | [[File:Slytherin_common_room_COS_UE_booklet_1.jpg|thumb|150px|The Slytherin Common Room]] |
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− | The [[Slytherin]] Dungeon is located behind a wall in the dungeons of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. A [[Password]] spoken to the wall is required to enter it; whereupon a passage is revealed leading to the [[Common room]] -- a low-ceilinged, dungeon-like room with greenish lamps and chairs. This dungeon extends partway under the [[Black Lake|lake]]. Off of this room also includes the [[Slytherin Boys Dormitory]]. |
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+ | =====Slytherin common room===== |
+ | {{Main|Slytherin common room}} |
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+ | The [[Slytherin Dungeon]] was located behind a wall in the dungeons of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. A [[Password]] spoken to the wall was required to enter it; whereupon a passage was revealed leading to the [[common room]] — a low-ceilinged, dungeon-like room with greenish lamps and chairs. The room also contained black leather couches and a fireplace. This dungeon extended partway under the [[Great Lake|lake]], which allowed students to glimpse the inhabitants of the Great Lake. |
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+ | Off of this room also included the [[Slytherin Boys' Dormitory]].<ref name="COS12">{{COS|B|12}}</ref> |
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+ | =====Philosopher's Stone chambers===== |
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{{Main|Philosopher's Stone chambers}} |
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− | These chambers were a series of rooms underneath [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] that served as the defences surrounding the [[Philosopher's Stone]] during the [[1991–1992 school year]]. There were seven chambers in total that contained an obstacle or task that guarded the stone |
+ | These chambers were a series of rooms underneath [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] that served as the defences surrounding the [[Philosopher's Stone]] during the [[1991–1992 school year]]. There were seven chambers in total that contained an obstacle or task that guarded the stone against being stolen.<ref name="PS16">{{PS|B|16}}</ref> |
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− | #[[Fluffy]] (Stationed in the [[Third Floor Corridor]] guarding the trap door entrance to the chambers below) |
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+ | #[[Fluffy]] (Stationed in the [[third-floor corridor]] guarding the trap door entrance to the chambers below)<ref name="PS9">{{PS|B|9}}</ref><ref name="PS16" /> |
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− | #[[Devil's Snare]] |
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+ | #[[Devil's Snare]]<ref name="PS16" /> |
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− | #[[Winged Keys]] |
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+ | #[[Winged Keys]]<ref name="PS16" /> |
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− | #[[Human Chess Game]] |
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+ | #[[Chessboard Chamber]]<ref name="PS16" /> |
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− | #[[Troll]] |
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+ | #[[Troll]]<ref name="PS16" /> |
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− | #Logic riddle <ref>[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]</ref> |
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+ | #[[Potion riddle]]<ref name="PS16" /> |
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− | #[[Mirror of Erised]] |
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+ | #[[Mirror of Erised]]<ref name="PS17">{{PS|B|17}}</ref> |
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− | ====Other locations in the Dungeons==== |
+ | =====Other locations in the Dungeons===== |
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+ | ====Basement==== |
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+ | =====Hufflepuff common room===== |
+ | {{Main|Hufflepuff common room}} |
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− | [[File:HUFFLEPUFF_CELLAR.jpg|thumb|153px|The Hufflepuff Common Room]] |
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{{Quote|It is a very cosy and welcoming place, as dissimilar as possible from Snape’s dungeon. Lots of yellow hangings, and fat armchairs, and little underground tunnels leading to the dormitories, all of which have perfectly round doors, like barrel tops|Description|J. K. Rowling}} |
{{Quote|It is a very cosy and welcoming place, as dissimilar as possible from Snape’s dungeon. Lots of yellow hangings, and fat armchairs, and little underground tunnels leading to the dormitories, all of which have perfectly round doors, like barrel tops|Description|J. K. Rowling}} |
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+ | The [[Hufflepuff Basement]] was the [[common room]] for [[Hufflepuff]] students at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. The entrance to the Hufflepuff Basement was hidden behind a stack of barrels. It could be entered by tapping a certain rhythm on the barrels. It was located near the [[Hogwarts kitchens|kitchens]]. The cellar was decorated with yellow hangings and filled with fat armchairs. Underground tunnels led off to the students' dormitories and all the doors were perfectly circular, like barrel tops.<ref name="PM-hufflepuff">{{PM}} - [https://web.archive.org/web/20110818075027/http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/j-k-rowlings-pottermore-releases-backstories-and-history-of-four-hogwarts-houses-84167/ archived here]</ref><ref name="PM-hufflepuff-common-room">{{WW|hufflepuff-common-room}}</ref> |
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+ | This was the only common room [[Harry Potter]] did not enter at some point during his years at Hogwarts.<ref name="PM-hufflepuff-common-room"/> |
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− | The Hufflepuff Basement is the [[common room]] for [[Hufflepuff]] students at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. The entrance to the Hufflepuff Basement is hidden behind a stack of barrels. It can be entered by tapping a certain rhythm on the barrels. It is located near the [[Hogwarts kitchen|kitchens]]. The cellar is decorated with yellow hangings and filled with fat armchairs. Underground tunnels lead off to the students' dormitories and all the doors are perfectly circular, like barrel tops. This is the only common room [[Harry Potter]] does not enter at some point during his years at Hogwarts. |
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+ | =====Kitchens===== |
− | [[File:GF 21.jpg|thumb|right|Tickling the pear]] |
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{{Main|Hogwarts kitchen}} |
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− | The Hogwarts kitchen is located directly under the [[Great Hall]], down the same staircase that leads to the [[Hufflepuff Basement|Hufflepuff Common Room]]. It contains tables identical to those in the [[Great Hall]] and are directly below them; food must simply be placed on the tables in the kitchens, and it [[magic]]ally appears in the [[Great Hall]]. The kitchens are staffed by over 100 [[House-elf|house-elves]] including [[Dobby]], [[Winky]], and [[Kreacher]] (after [[Harry Potter]] inherited him and ordered him there in [[1996]]). To gain access to the kitchens, one must tickle the pear on a fruit portrait, which then turns into a door knob. |
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+ | The Hogwarts kitchen was located directly under the [[Great Hall]], down the same staircase that led to the [[Hufflepuff common room]]. It contained tables identical to those in the [[Great Hall]] and were directly below them; food had to simply be placed on the tables in the kitchens, and it [[magic]]ally appeared in the [[Great Hall]]. The kitchens were staffed by over 100 [[Hogwarts house-elves|house-elves]], including [[Dobby]], [[Winky]], and [[Kreacher]] (after [[Harry Potter]] inherited him and ordered him there in [[1996]]). |
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+ | To gain access to the kitchens, one had to tickle the pear on a fruit portrait, which would then turn into a door knob.<ref name="GOF21" /> |
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− | [[File:Boathouse.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Boathouse]].]] |
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+ | ====Boathouse==== |
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{{Main|Boathouse}} |
{{Main|Boathouse}} |
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+ | [[File:BOAT HOUSE.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The [[Boathouse]] is an underground harbour at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] where the boats are stored and docked after bringing the [[first year]]s to the castle every [[1 September]]. Up until [[1995]] a [[Portraits|portrait]] of [[Percival Pratt]], hung on the walls, concealing a short-cut to the [[Grand Staircase]]. After [[Percival Pratt|Pratt]]'s portrait was removed, there were only three entrances to this building: the [[Boathouse path|path]] outside the [[Paved Courtyard]], the [[Boathouse staircase|stairs]] down from the [[Viaduct Courtyard]], and the [[Black Lake|Lake]]. |
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+ | The [[Boathouse]] was an underground harbour at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] where the boats were stored and docked after bringing the [[first year]]s to the castle every [[1 September]].<ref name="PS6" /> Up until [[1995]] a [[portrait]] of [[Percival Pratt]] hung on the walls, concealing a shortcut to the [[Grand Staircase]]. |
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+ | |||
+ | After Pratt's portrait was removed, there were only three entrances to this building: the [[Landing Strip for Carriage|path]] outside the [[The Quad|Paved Courtyard]], the [[Boathouse Steps|stairs]] down from the [[Viaduct Courtyard]], and the [[Great Lake]].<ref name="OOTPG">{{OOTP|G}}</ref> |
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− | ==Ground |
+ | ===Ground floor=== |
{{Main|Ground floor}} |
{{Main|Ground floor}} |
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+ | |||
− | ===Entrance Hall=== |
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+ | ====Entrance Hall==== |
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{{Main|Entrance Hall}} |
{{Main|Entrance Hall}} |
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− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:B1C7M1 Entrance Hall.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
− | The [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] [[Entrance Hall]] |
+ | The [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] [[Entrance Hall]] was located on the ground floor of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, with a wide marble staircase opposite the oak doors. Double doors to the right led into the [[Great Hall]].<ref name="PS7" /> The [[Hogwarts Basement|basement]], the [[Hogwarts kitchens|kitchens]], the [[dungeons]], and the [[Grand Staircase]] could also be accessed via the Entrance Hall.<ref name="PSG" /> |
− | + | ====Chamber of Reception==== |
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+ | [[File:Chamber of Reception 2.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | ===Chamber of Reception=== |
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{{Main|Chamber of Reception}} |
{{Main|Chamber of Reception}} |
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− | The |
+ | The Chamber of Reception was a little building before the [[Entrance Hall]] where [[Professor]] [[Minerva McGonagall]] made the [[first year]] students wait before the [[Sorting ceremony]] and the [[Welcoming Feast]].<ref name="PS7" /> |
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− | [[File:Vlcsnap-2011-10-27-15h37m00s157.png|thumb|The Viaduct Courtyard]] |
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− | ===Viaduct Courtyard=== |
+ | ====Viaduct Courtyard==== |
+ | [[File:Vlcsnap-2011-10-27-15h37m00s157.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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{{Main|Viaduct Courtyard}} |
{{Main|Viaduct Courtyard}} |
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− | The [[Viaduct Courtyard]] |
+ | The [[Viaduct Courtyard]] was located off the [[Entrance Hall]]. This courtyard replaced the [[Chamber of Reception|Entrance Hall antechamber]] beyond [[1994]].<ref name="GOFF">{{GOF|F}}</ref> |
− | ===Great Hall=== |
+ | ====Great Hall==== |
− | [[File:Great_hall.jpg|thumb|The Great Hall.]] |
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{{Main|Great Hall}} |
{{Main|Great Hall}} |
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+ | [[File:Great hall.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The [[Great Hall]] in Hogwarts is the main gathering area in the school. Students eat their meals, receive daily [[owl]] [[Owl post|posts]], and have certain special events. The Great Hall is a large hall that can easily hold all of the school's students, staff and guests. It has tall walls that reach up to the [[Enchanted Ceiling|ceiling]], which is enchanted to look like the sky above. It was the scene of Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort's final showdown, which was the Dark Lord's ultimate defeat. This was because the Elder Wand refuse to kill its true master, so Harry was not killed. Since Voldemort was now a mortal man, the curse rebounded on him, killing Tom Marvolo Riddle once and for all. |
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+ | The [[Great Hall]] in Hogwarts was the main gathering area in the school.<ref name="PS7" /> Students ate their meals, received daily [[owl]] [[Owl Postal Service|posts]],<ref name="PS8" /> and had certain special events. The Great Hall was a large hall that could easily hold all of the school's students, staff and guests. It had tall walls that reached up to the [[Enchanted Ceiling|ceiling]], which was enchanted to look like the sky above.<ref name="PS7" /> |
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+ | It was the scene of Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort's final showdown, which was the Dark Lord's ultimate defeat. This was because the [[Elder Wand]] refuse to kill its true master, so Harry was not killed. Since Voldemort was now a mortal man, the curse rebounded on him, killing Tom Marvolo Riddle once and for all.<ref name="DH36" /> |
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− | ===Staffroom=== |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Staffroom==== |
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{{Main|Staffroom}} |
{{Main|Staffroom}} |
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− | + | The staffroom was a long, panelled room with mismatched, dark wooden chairs.<ref name="COS16" /><ref name="POA7">{{POA|B|7}}</ref> There was a wardrobe inside it which was once home to a [[Boggart]]. The entrance to this room was guarded by two talking stone [[gargoyle]]s.<ref name="DH31" /> |
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− | ===Caretaker's |
+ | ====Caretaker's office==== |
{{Main|Room 234-00}} |
{{Main|Room 234-00}} |
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− | The caretaker's office |
+ | The caretaker's office was the room where [[Argus Filch]] lived in Hogwarts Castle. It was connected to the [[Entrance Hall]], on the Ground Floor of Hogwarts Castle. It was a small, simple, windowless room with a single oil lamp in the ceiling. It smelled vaguely of fried fish.<ref name="COS8" /> |
+ | ====Transfiguration Courtyard==== |
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− | [[File:HBP_Dumbledore's_Death_-_Exclusive_@_Olumencia.jpg|thumb|145px|The Tranfiguration Courtyard]] |
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+ | [[File:MiddleCourtyardHBP.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | ===Transfiguration Courtyard=== |
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{{Main|Middle Courtyard}} |
{{Main|Middle Courtyard}} |
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− | This |
+ | This was one of the cloisters in the inner part of Hogwarts Castle. This courtyard had grass in the open area, in which a big tree had grown over the centuries. There was one massive iron {{w|armillary sphere}} that stood in the centre of the courtyard.<ref name="HBPF" /> |
− | ===Transfiguration department=== |
+ | ====Transfiguration department==== |
− | + | {{Main|Transfiguration department}} |
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+ | [[File:Transfiguration classroom.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | This is a wing at Hogwarts Castle containing the rooms dedicated to the teaching of [[Transfiguration (class)|Transfiguration]]. The Transfiguration department is presumably located around the [[Middle Courtyard]] area, including such rooms as [[Classroom 1B]]. |
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+ | This was a wing at Hogwarts Castle containing the rooms dedicated to the teaching of [[Transfiguration (class)|Transfiguration]]. The Transfiguration department was presumably located around the [[Middle Courtyard]] area, including such rooms as [[Classroom 1B]].<ref name="OOTPG" /> |
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− | ===Transfiguration Classroom=== |
+ | ====Transfiguration Classroom==== |
− | [[File:Assembly_Hall.jpg|thumb|The Transfiguration Classroom ]] |
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{{Main|Classroom 1B}} |
{{Main|Classroom 1B}} |
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+ | [[File:Assembly Hall.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | This classroom is where [[Transfiguration (class)|Transfiguration class]] is taught. The classroom is located on the ground floor around the [[Middle Courtyard]]. The classroom itself is big, surrounded by high windows, has four rows of three desks, and still has enough room for several cages and bookshelves, two chalkboards, and a desk. |
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+ | This classroom was where [[Transfiguration (class)|Transfiguration class]] was taught. The classroom was located on the ground floor around the [[Middle Courtyard]]. The classroom itself was big, surrounded by high windows, had four rows of three desks, and still had enough room for several cages and bookshelves, two chalkboards, and a desk.<ref name="PSF">{{PS|F}}</ref><ref name="COSF" /> |
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− | ===Classroom Eleven=== |
+ | ====Classroom Eleven==== |
{{Main|Classroom Eleven}} |
{{Main|Classroom Eleven}} |
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− | [[Classroom Eleven]] |
+ | [[Classroom Eleven]] was on the ground floor of Hogwarts Castle. It was used by the [[Centaur]] [[Firenze]], who taught the subject of [[Divination]]. [[Albus Dumbledore]] changed the room to look like the [[Forbidden Forest]], Firenze's home.<ref name="OOTP27">{{OOTP|B|27}}</ref> |
− | + | ====Viaduct Entrance==== |
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− | + | [[File:Viaduct Entrance.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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{{Main|Viaduct Entrance}} |
{{Main|Viaduct Entrance}} |
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− | + | This was a big chamber which connected the [[Viaduct]] to the first floor by a staircase that led to the [[Tapestry Corridor]]. There was also an archway that led down the [[Slughorn's Stairs|Potions staircase]] to the [[Dungeon Corridor]]. |
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− | ===The Quad=== |
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− | [[File:The_Quad.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Paved Courtyard during the Battle of Hogwarts ]] |
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+ | ====The Quad==== |
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+ | [[File:TheQuadDHVG.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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{{Main|The Quad}} |
{{Main|The Quad}} |
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− | This courtyard |
+ | This courtyard was located on the Hogwarts Castle exterior area. It was connected to the [[Viaduct]] and the [[boathouse]]. |
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− | ===Viaduct=== |
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− | [[File:Viaduct_(II)-DH.jpg|thumb|The Viaduct ]] |
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+ | ====Viaduct==== |
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{{Main|Viaduct}} |
{{Main|Viaduct}} |
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+ | [[File:Viaduct (II)-DH.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | This viaduct is constructed of stone, and extends all the way down to the lake. It is connected to the [[Viaduct Courtyard]] at one end and extends out into some nearby hills (presumably part of the [[Forbidden Forest]]). It is possible that the [[Entrance footpath|entrance footpath]] leads here. |
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+ | This viaduct was constructed out of stone, and extended all the way down to the lake. It was connected to the [[Viaduct Courtyard]] at one end and was connected to the left long viaduct tower and the right long viaduct tower. |
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+ | ====Other locations on the ground floor==== |
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+ | {| width="100%" |
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+ | | valign="top" width="33%" | |
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− | ===Other locations on the ground floor=== |
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+ | *[[House Point Ceremony chamber]] |
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− | *[[House point ceremony chamber]] |
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*[[Herbology Store]] |
*[[Herbology Store]] |
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+ | *[[Corridor off the Entrance Hall]] |
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− | *[[Ground Floor Corridor]] |
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+ | *[[Ground-floor corridor]] |
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*[[Central tower courtyard]] |
*[[Central tower courtyard]] |
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+ | | valign="top" width="33%" | |
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− | *[[Northern Courtyard]] |
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− | *[[Northern Courtyard Annex]] |
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*[[Portrait Room]] |
*[[Portrait Room]] |
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*[[Training Grounds Entrance]] |
*[[Training Grounds Entrance]] |
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*[[Suspension Bridge entrance]] |
*[[Suspension Bridge entrance]] |
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− | *[[Temporary Defence Against the Dark Arts |
+ | *[[Temporary Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom]] |
+ | |} |
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− | ==Grand Staircase== |
+ | ===Grand Staircase=== |
− | [[File:Hogwart_Grand_Staircase.jpg|thumb|300px|Grand Staircase]] |
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{{Main|Grand Staircase}} |
{{Main|Grand Staircase}} |
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+ | [[File:Hogwart Grand Staircase.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The [[Grand Staircase]] is a massive structure in Hogwarts Castle, mainly used to access each floor of the castle, including the dungeons. There are hundreds of Portraits covering the walls in this tower, some of which conceal secret passages to other areas within the school. The multiple staircases in the Grand Staircase lead from platform to platform and go as high as the seventh floor where they come to an end. |
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+ | The [[Grand Staircase]] was a massive structure in Hogwarts Castle, mainly used to access each floor of the castle, including the dungeons. There were hundreds of Portraits covering the walls in this tower, some of which concealed secret passages to other areas within the school. |
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+ | The multiple staircases in the Grand Staircase led from platform to platform and went as high as the seventh floor where they came to an end.<ref name="PS8" /> |
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− | ==First Floor== |
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+ | |||
− | ===History of Magic Classroom=== |
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+ | ===First floor=== |
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− | [[File:Hom_class.png|thumb|The History of Magic classroom]] |
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+ | ====Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom==== |
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+ | {{Main|Classroom 3C}} |
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+ | [[File:DADA.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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+ | This classroom was where [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] class was taught. An iron chandelier hung from the ceiling, as well as a [[Dragon]]'s skeleton. On one end of the classroom stood a projector that was activated by magic. Several desks and tables could be found in the classroom as well as some sets of large windows.<ref name="POAF">{{POA|F}}</ref> |
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+ | |||
+ | The classroom decoration had several changes over the years, spanning from lots of pictures of [[Gilderoy Lockhart]]<ref name="COSF">{{COS|F}}</ref> to tons of skeletons and [[Shrunken head|Shrunken Head]]s.<ref name="HBP9">{{HBP|B|9}}</ref> |
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+ | |||
+ | ====History of Magic Classroom==== |
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{{Main|Classroom 4F}} |
{{Main|Classroom 4F}} |
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+ | [[File:B3C12M1 Remus Harry Anti-Dementor lessons.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | This classroom is where [[History of Magic]] classes are taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. The subject is taught by [[Professor]] [[Cuthbert Binns]], a [[ghost]], who is widely regarded by almost all Hogwarts students as the most monotonous and boring teacher in existence. |
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+ | This classroom was where [[History of Magic]] classes were taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. The subject was taught by [[Professor]] [[Cuthbert Binns]], a [[ghost]], who was widely regarded by almost all Hogwarts students as the most monotonous and boring teacher in existence.<ref name="PS8" /><ref name="COS9" /> |
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− | ===Muggle Studies Classroom=== |
+ | ====Muggle Studies Classroom==== |
+ | [[File:Muggle Studies Classroom 3 HM.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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{{Main|Muggle Studies Classroom}} |
{{Main|Muggle Studies Classroom}} |
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− | This classroom |
+ | This classroom was where [[Muggle Studies]] classes were taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]].<ref name="PSG" /><ref name="COSG">{{COS|G}}</ref><ref name="POAG">{{POA|G}}</ref> |
− | ===Hospital Wing=== |
+ | ====Hospital Wing==== |
− | [[File:Infirmerie.jpg|thumb|The Hospital Wing ]] |
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{{Main|Hospital wing}} |
{{Main|Hospital wing}} |
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+ | [[File:B1C17M2 Harry's first Hospital Wing stay.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The Hospital wing was run by [[Poppy Pomfrey]]. Students who suffer mishaps during the school year are sent or brought to the hospital wing for treatment. The hospital wing is well equipped to deal with all manner of magical and mundane injuries, from broken limbs to regrowing lost bones. Only in the most severe cases are students sent to [[St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries]] for further treatment, such as when [[Katie Bell]] touched a cursed Opal necklace in 1996. |
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+ | The Hospital wing was run by [[Poppy Pomfrey]]. Students who suffered mishaps during the school year were sent or brought to the hospital wing for treatment.<ref name="PS17" /> The hospital wing was well equipped to deal with all manner of magical and mundane injuries, from broken limbs to regrowing lost bones.<ref name="COS10">{{COS|B|10}}</ref> |
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+ | |||
+ | Only in the most severe cases were students sent to [[St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries]] for further treatment, such as when [[Katie Bell]] touched a [[Opal Necklace|cursed Opal necklace]] in 1996.<ref name="HBP12">{{HBP|B|12}}</ref> |
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− | ===Matron's |
+ | ====Matron's office==== |
− | [[File:Poppisoffices.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Poppy Pomfrey's office]] |
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{{Main|Poppy Pomfrey's office}} |
{{Main|Poppy Pomfrey's office}} |
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− | This office |
+ | This office was a large room adjacent to the [[Hospital Wing]] at Hogwarts Castle owned by [[Poppy Pomfrey]], the matron. It contained a bookcase, a desk, two closets, two beds for patients, and another bed closed off from the room by a curtain.<ref name="PSG" /> |
− | ===Gryffindor Head's |
+ | ====Gryffindor Head's office==== |
− | [[File:Tranf-office.jpg|thumb|The Gryffindor Head's Office]] |
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{{Main|Minerva McGonagall's office}} |
{{Main|Minerva McGonagall's office}} |
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+ | [[File:B2C18M1 Sword of Gryffindor engraving.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The [[Gryffindor]] Head Office is positioned on a corridor which may be accessed by climbing the large staircase in [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]' [[Entrance Hall]]. This office was occupied by [[Minerva McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]], head of [[Gryffindor]] house, for many years. |
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+ | The [[Gryffindor]] Head's Office was positioned on a corridor which could be accessed by climbing the large staircase in [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]' [[Entrance Hall]]. This office was occupied by [[Minerva McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]], head of [[Gryffindor]] house, for many years.<ref name="COS18">{{COS|B|18}}</ref> The room had an adjacent [[Minerva McGonagall's bedroom|bedroom]] accessible by a [[hidden doors|concealed door]].<ref name="professor-mcgonagall">{{WW|professor-mcgonagall}}</ref> |
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− | ===Stone Bridge=== |
+ | ====Stone Bridge==== |
− | [[File:StoneBridge.jpg| |
+ | [[File:StoneBridge.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Stone Bridge}} |
{{Main|Stone Bridge}} |
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− | The Stone Bridge |
+ | The Stone Bridge was next to the [[Suspension Bridge]]. It connected the main [[First-floor corridor]] of the [[Lookout Tower|Stone Bridge Tower]] with the [[Tapestry Corridor]] in the [[Viaduct Entrance]]. |
− | ===Tapestry |
+ | ====Tapestry Corridor==== |
− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:Tapestry Corridor OotP.JPG|250px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Tapestry Corridor}} |
{{Main|Tapestry Corridor}} |
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− | This corridor located on the first floor of Hogwarts Castle. It |
+ | This corridor was located on the first floor of Hogwarts Castle. It connected the [[Viaduct Entrance]] to the main first floor. Its walls were covered in tapestries and, hung over the tapestries, [[portrait]]s of [[Wizardkind|wizards]]. |
− | ===Storeroom=== |
+ | ====Storeroom==== |
+ | {{Main|Potions Storeroom}} |
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− | [[File:Potions_storeroom_1.jpg|thumb|left|The Storeroom ]] |
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+ | [[File:Potions storeroom 1.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | {{Main|Severus Snape's storeroom}} |
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− | This storeroom |
+ | This storeroom was located in the [[Tapestry Corridor]], this was where [[Severus Snape]] stored his private supply of [[potion]]s and potion ingredients. It was one of two known potions storerooms in the castle; this being his private store; the other being the student store cupboard.<ref name="GOF25" /> The students cupboard was located in the dungeons. Items stored in Snape's store room included [[Veritaserum]]<ref name="GOF27">{{GOF|B|27}}</ref> and ingredients for [[Polyjuice Potion]].<ref name="COS11">{{COS|B|11}}</ref> |
− | ===Girls' |
+ | ====First-Floor Girls' Toilets==== |
− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:First floor girls bathroom.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
− | {{Main|First- |
+ | {{Main|First-Floor Girls' Toilets}} |
− | Located on the first floor this was where a [[ |
+ | Located on the first floor, this was where a [[mountain troll]] attacked [[Hermione Granger]] on [[31 October]], [[1991]].<ref name="PS10">{{PS|B|10}}</ref> |
− | ===The Quad battlements=== |
+ | ====The Quad battlements==== |
− | [[File:Hp7b_trl10441.jpg|thumb|left|The Quad battlement ]] |
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{{Main|The Quad battlements}} |
{{Main|The Quad battlements}} |
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+ | [[File:Snape as Headmaster DHF2.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | There were battlements all around the top of The Quad, at Hogwarts Castle. |
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+ | There were battlements all around the top of [[The Quad]] at Hogwarts Castle. |
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− | These battlements were used by the Hogwarts defence during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. They were heavily damaged during the course of the |
+ | These battlements were used by the Hogwarts defence during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. They were heavily damaged during the course of the battle, with parts of the floor falling in, revealing the corridors below. |
+ | ====Other locations on the first floor==== |
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+ | {| width="100%" |
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+ | | valign="top" width="33%" | |
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− | ===Other locations on the first floor=== |
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*[[Advanced Arithmancy Studies classroom]] |
*[[Advanced Arithmancy Studies classroom]] |
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*[[Classroom 1A]] |
*[[Classroom 1A]] |
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*[[Classroom 1E]] |
*[[Classroom 1E]] |
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*[[Detention Chamber]] |
*[[Detention Chamber]] |
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*[[First-floor empty classroom (I)|Duelling Classroom I]] |
*[[First-floor empty classroom (I)|Duelling Classroom I]] |
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*[[First-floor empty classroom (II)|Duelling Classroom II]] |
*[[First-floor empty classroom (II)|Duelling Classroom II]] |
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− | *[[First |
+ | *[[First-floor corridor]] |
*[[Passage of the Fouls]] |
*[[Passage of the Fouls]] |
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*[[Rear Hall]] |
*[[Rear Hall]] |
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+ | |} |
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− | ==Second |
+ | ===Second floor=== |
− | === |
+ | ====Second-floor corridor==== |
− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:Second Floor Corridor.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Main|Second-floor corridor}} |
− | The |
+ | The second-floor corridor was located on both sides of the castle on the second floor. |
+ | ====Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor's office==== |
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− | ===Girl's Lavatory - Out of Order=== |
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− | [[File:Lavgirls.JPG|thumb|left|The Girl's Lavatory - Out of Order]] |
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− | {{Main|Second-floor girls' lavatory}} |
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− | This girls' lavatory (also known as [[Myrtle|Moaning Myrtle]]'s bathroom) is situated on the second floor of Hogwarts Castle. It has been out of order ever since a student named [[Myrtle]] was [[Salazar Slytherin's Basilisk|killed]] there by Salazar Slytherin's Basilisk on the orders of Tom Riddle, the Heir of Slytherin. Myrtle has haunted the bathroom ever since, leading it to be a place most students do not want to enter. This bathroom holds the entrance to the [[Chamber of Secrets]]. |
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− | ===Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor's Office=== |
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− | [[File:Lockhart_DADA_office.jpg|thumb|The Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor's Office]] |
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{{Main|Defence Against the Dark Arts professor's office}} |
{{Main|Defence Against the Dark Arts professor's office}} |
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+ | [[File:Lockhart DADA office.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The [[Defence Against the Dark Arts professor's office|office]] used by the [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] [[Professor]] at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is located on the second floor of Hogwarts Castle. It is connected to the [[Classroom 3C|Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom]] by two staircases. |
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+ | The [[Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher's office|office]] used by the [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] [[Professor]] at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was located on the second floor of Hogwarts Castle. It was connected to the [[Classroom 3C|Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom]] by two staircases.<ref name="COS7">{{COS|B|7}}</ref><ref name="POA8">{{POA|B|8}}</ref><ref name="OOTP13">{{OOTP|B|13}}</ref> |
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+ | ====Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom==== |
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− | ==Third Floor== |
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+ | {{Main|Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom}} |
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− | ===Armoury === |
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− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:B2C9M2 Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
+ | This girls' lavatory (also known as [[Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom]]) was situated on the second floor of Hogwarts Castle.<ref name="COS9" /> It had been out of order ever since a student named [[Myrtle Warren|Myrtle]] was killed there by [[Serpent of Slytherin|Salazar Slytherin's Basilisk]] on the orders of [[Tom Riddle]], the Heir of [[Salazar Slytherin|Slytherin]]. |
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− | {{main|Armoury}} |
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− | The Armoury is a corridor adjacent to the [[Trophy Room]]. There are a bunch of suits of armour on exhibition in this corridor. |
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+ | Myrtle haunted the bathroom ever since, leading it to be a place most students did not want to enter. This bathroom held the entrance to the [[Chamber of Secrets]].<ref name="COS16" /> |
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− | ===Charms Classroom=== |
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+ | |||
− | [[File:Charms_class2.jpg|thumb|left|The Charms Classroom.]] |
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+ | ===Third floor=== |
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+ | ====Armoury==== |
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+ | {{Main|Armoury}} |
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+ | [[File:TrophyRoom.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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+ | The Armoury was a corridor adjacent to the [[Trophy Room]]. There were a large amount of suits of armour on exhibition in this corridor.<ref name="PS9" /> |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Charms Classroom==== |
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{{Main|Classroom 2E}} |
{{Main|Classroom 2E}} |
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+ | [[File:Charms class2.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | This classroom is where [[Charms (class)|Charms]] classes are taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The classroom has four long, large desks that are built like stairs, and are located on both sides of the classroom. There is also a large fireplace in the room, as well as several stacks of books, where [[Filius Flitwick|Professor Flitwick]] lectured his pupils. |
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+ | This classroom was where [[Charms (class)|Charms]] classes were taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The classroom had four long, large desks that were built like stairs, and were located on both sides of the classroom. There was also a large fireplace in the room, as well as several stacks of books, where [[Filius Flitwick|Professor Flitwick]] lectured his pupils.<ref name="PS10" /> |
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− | ===Clock Tower Entrance=== |
+ | ====Clock Tower Entrance==== |
+ | {{Main|Clock Tower Entrance}} |
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− | [[File:Clock_Tower_Entrance.jpg|thumb|the [[Clock Tower Entrance]] ]]{{Main|Clock Tower Entrance}} This is one of the three main entrances of Hogwarts Castle. It consists of a large open space at the base of the [[Clock Tower]] with two stairwells going up towards the upper levels of the tower. Opposite the main entry there is a large window. A portrait of [[Damara Dodderidge]] was hung here and, in [[1995]], so was a portrait of [[Termeritus Shanks]]. The massive pendulum of the Clock swings over this entrance. The entrance can be sealed with a portcullis (which can be lowered and raised with the aid of a lever) and the massive double doors can be locked with numerous bolts. |
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+ | [[File:Clock Tower Entrance.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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+ | This was one of the three main entrances of Hogwarts Castle. It consisted of a large open space at the base of the [[Clock Tower]], with two stairwells going up towards the upper levels of the tower.<ref name="POAF" /> Opposite the main entry was a large window. A portrait of [[Damara Dodderidge]] was hung here, and in [[1995]], so was a portrait of [[Temeritus Shanks]]. |
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+ | The massive pendulum of the clock swung over this entrance. The entrance could be sealed with a portcullis (which could be lowered and raised with the aid of a lever) and the massive double doors could be locked with numerous bolts.<ref name="HBPG">{{HBP|G}}</ref> |
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− | ===Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom=== |
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− | [[File:DADA.jpg|thumb|The Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom]]{{Main|Classroom 3C}} This classroom is where [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] class is taught. It is located on the third floor. Although in [[1991]], [[Professor]] [[Quirinus Quirrell]] taught in a [[Temporary Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom|different classroom]] because the third floor was out of bounds. An iron chandelier hung from the ceiling, as well as a [[Dragon]]'s skeleton. On one end of the classroom stands a projector that is activated by magic. Several desks and tables can be found in the classroom as well as some sets of large windows. The classroom decoration had several changes over the years, spanning from lots of pictures of [[Gilderoy Lockhart]] to tons of skeletons and [[Shrunken Head]]s. |
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− | ===Library=== |
+ | ====Library==== |
+ | {{Main|Hogwarts Library}} |
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− | [[File:LibraryPottermore3.JPG|thumb|left|The Library]] |
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+ | [[File:LibraryPottermore3.JPG|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | {{Main|Hogwarts Library}} The Library is located on the third and fourth floors of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] and contains tens of thousands of books on thousands of shelves. Overseen by Madam [[Irma Pince]], the library is where students can go to peruse or borrow books to supplement their studies (or for personal enjoyment). The library closes at 8 pm. |
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+ | The Library was located on the third and fourth floors of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] and contained tens of thousands of books on thousands of shelves. Overseen by Madam [[Irma Pince]], the library was where students could go to peruse or borrow books to supplement their studies (or for personal enjoyment). The library closed at 8pm every day.<ref name="PS12">{{PS|B|12}}</ref> |
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− | ===One-Eyed Witch Passage=== |
+ | ====One-Eyed Witch Passage==== |
− | [[File:Spiral_Stairs_One-Eyed_Witch_Passage.gif|thumb|250px|The One-Eyed Witch Passage]] |
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{{Main|One-Eyed Witch Passage}} |
{{Main|One-Eyed Witch Passage}} |
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+ | [[File:Spiral Stairs One-Eyed Witch Passage.gif|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The [[One-Eyed Witch Passage]] is a secret tunnel that leads from [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] to the cellar of [[Honeydukes]] Sweetshop in [[Hogsmeade]]. Harry Potter first learned of it from [[Fred and George Weasley]] when they gave him the [[Marauder's Map]] in [[1993]]. |
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+ | The [[One-Eyed Witch Passage]] was a secret tunnel that led from [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] to the cellar of [[Honeydukes|Honeydukes Sweetshop]] in [[Hogsmeade]]. Harry Potter first learned of it from [[Fred Weasley|Fred]] and [[George Weasley]] when they gave him the [[Marauder's Map]] in [[1993]].<ref name="POA10">{{POA|B|10}}</ref> |
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− | ===Trophy Room=== |
+ | ====Trophy Room==== |
− | [[File:TrophyRoom.png|thumb|left|The Trophy Room]] |
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{{Main|Trophy Room}} |
{{Main|Trophy Room}} |
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+ | [[File:TrophyRoom.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The [[Trophy Room]] is where awards, trophies, cups, plates, shields, statues, and medals are kept in crystal glass displays. This room also contains a list of [[Head Boy]]s and Head Girls. Prominently displayed are Hogwarts Awards for Services to the School, with known recipients being [[Tom Riddle|Tom Marvolo Riddle]], [[Harry Potter]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]]. Probably, in [[1995]], the [[Triwizard Cup]] was placed here as well. The Trophy Room is connected to an [[Armoury|Armour Gallery]]. |
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+ | The [[Trophy Room]] was where awards, trophies, cups, plates, shields, statues, and medals were kept in crystal glass displays. This room also contained a list of [[Head Boy or Girl|Head Boys and Head Girls]]. Prominently displayed were Hogwarts Awards for Services to the School, with known recipients being [[Tom Riddle|Tom Marvolo Riddle]],<ref name="COS13" /> [[Harry Potter]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]].<ref name="COS18" /> |
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+ | |||
+ | Probably, in [[1995]], the [[Triwizard Cup]] was placed here as well. The Trophy Room was connected to an [[Armoury|Armour Gallery]].<ref name="PS9" /> |
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− | ===Third Floor Corridor=== |
+ | ====Third Floor Corridor==== |
− | [[File:Third_Floor_Corridor.jpg|thumb|The Third Floor Corridor ]] |
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{{Main|Third Floor Corridor}} |
{{Main|Third Floor Corridor}} |
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+ | [[File:Third Floor Corridor.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The Third Floor Corridor on the right side of the Castle was out of bounds during the [[1991–1992 school year]] because it was the access point to the [[Philosopher's Stone Chambers|Chambers]] where the [[Philosopher's Stone]] was being hidden. [[Fluffy]], a [[three-headed dog]] owned by [[Rubeus Hagrid]], guarded a trap door that led into the Chambers. |
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+ | The Third Floor Corridor on the right side of the Castle was out of bounds during the [[1991–1992 school year]] because it was the access point to the [[Underground Chambers#Sixth|Chambers]] where the [[Philosopher's Stone]] was being hidden. [[Fluffy]], a [[three-headed dog]] owned by [[Rubeus Hagrid]], guarded a trap door that led into the Chambers.<ref name="PS9" /><ref name="PS16" /> |
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− | ===Other locations on the third floor=== |
+ | ====Other locations on the third floor==== |
− | *[[Charms |
+ | *[[Charms corridor]] |
*[[Classroom 3D]] |
*[[Classroom 3D]] |
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*[[Gunhilda of Gorsemoor Corridor]] |
*[[Gunhilda of Gorsemoor Corridor]] |
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*[[Storeroom (third floor)]] |
*[[Storeroom (third floor)]] |
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− | ==Fourth |
+ | ===Fourth floor=== |
− | ===Restricted Section=== |
+ | ====Restricted Section==== |
− | [[File:RestrictedLibrary.JPG|thumb|The Restricted Section]] |
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{{Main|Restricted Section}} |
{{Main|Restricted Section}} |
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+ | [[File:RestrictedLibrary.JPG|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The Restricted Section is an area in fourth floor section of the Hogwarts Library closed off by a rope and only accessible to students with permission from a [[professor]]. In order to enter, they must present a signed note from a professor. The books within the Restricted Section typically discuss the [[Dark Arts]] or other information not for the general public or young children. They may be studied by older students for [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]]. |
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+ | The Restricted Section was an area in the fourth floor section of the Hogwarts Library closed off by a rope and only accessible to students with permission from a [[professor]]. In order to enter, they had to present a signed note from a professor. The books within the Restricted Section typically discussed the [[Dark Arts]] or other information not for the general public or young children. They could be studied by older students for [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]].<ref name="COS10" /> |
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− | ===Study |
+ | ====Study Area==== |
{{Main|Study Area}} |
{{Main|Study Area}} |
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− | This study area |
+ | This study area was a library on the fourth floor of Hogwarts Castle, located near [[History of Magic Classroom|Classroom 4F]]. There was a secret passageway hidden behind a bookshelf which led to the [[Seventh-floor corridor]], just opposite a [[portrait]] of [[Cadogan|Sir Cadogan]], as well as another behind a tapestry, which [[Hermione Granger]] accessed using ''[[Draconifors Spell|Draconifors]]''. There was a large fireplace, and a door leading to the [[Fourth-floor corridor|Fourth Floor Corridor]]. |
− | === |
+ | ====Disused classroom==== |
+ | {{Main|Disused classroom}} |
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− | [[File:Erised_storage_room.jpg|thumb|The Mirror of Erised storage room]] |
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− | + | [[File:Erised storage room.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | This room |
+ | This room was where the [[Mirror of Erised]] was kept from [[September]] to [[December]] [[1991]], and where [[Harry Potter|Harry]] saw the image of himself and his deceased relatives, including his parents. After this, it was moved under orders from [[Albus Dumbledore|Dumbledore]] to protect the Philosopher's Stone.<ref name="PS12" /> |
− | ===Bathroom=== |
+ | ====Bathroom==== |
+ | {{Main|Fourth-floor bathroom}} |
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− | This is the bathroom where [[Graham Montague]] appeared after entering the [[Vanishing Cabinet]] in [[1995]]. |
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+ | This was the bathroom where [[Graham Montague]] appeared after entering the [[Vanishing Cabinet]] in [[1995]].<ref name="OOTP28" /> |
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− | ===Cuthbert Binns's office=== |
+ | ====Cuthbert Binns's office==== |
{{Main|Cuthbert Binns's office}} |
{{Main|Cuthbert Binns's office}} |
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− | This office was used by [[Cuthbert Binns]] as [[Professor]] of [[History of Magic]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. The office had a fireplace. It also had two closets, the teacher's desk and a table. Behind a curtain was Cuthbert's bed, although since becoming a [[ghost]] it is unlikely that he used it. |
+ | This office was used by [[Cuthbert Binns]] as [[Professor]] of [[History of Magic]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. The office had a fireplace. It also had two closets, the teacher's desk and a table. Behind a curtain was Cuthbert's bed, although since becoming a [[ghost]] it is unlikely that he used it.<ref name="PS8" /> |
− | ===Other locations on the fourth floor=== |
+ | ====Other locations on the fourth floor==== |
− | *[[Fourth |
+ | *[[Fourth-floor balcony]] |
− | *[[Fourth |
+ | *[[Fourth-floor corridor]] |
− | *[[Fourth |
+ | *[[Fourth-floor hospital tower corridor]] |
+ | *[[Mirror passage]] |
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− | ==Fifth |
+ | ===Fifth floor=== |
− | ===Prefects' bathroom=== |
+ | ====Prefects' bathroom==== |
− | [[File:Prefects_Bath.jpg|thumb|The Prefects' Bathroom]] |
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{{Main|Prefects' bathroom}} |
{{Main|Prefects' bathroom}} |
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+ | [[File:B4C25M1 Harry in the Prefects' bathroom.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | This is a special bathroom that is restricted to use by school [[Prefect]]s, [[Head Boy]]s, [[Head Girl]]s and [[Quidditch]] captains. It is located on the fifth floor behind the fourth door to the left of a statue of [[Boris the Bewildered]], which only opens when given the correct [[password]], which when mentioned in the fourth book; by Cedric Diggory, is 'Pine Fresh.' |
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+ | This was a special bathroom that was restricted to use by school [[Prefect]]s, [[Head Boy or Girl|Head Boy]]s, [[Head Boy or Girl|Head Girl]]s and [[Quidditch]] captains. It was located on the fifth floor behind the fourth door to the left of a statue of [[Boris the Bewildered]], which only opened when given the correct [[password]], which, as mentioned by [[Cedric Diggory]], was 'Pine Fresh' in the [[1994–1995 school year]].<ref name="GOF25" /> |
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− | ===Art classroom=== |
+ | ====Art classroom==== |
{{Main|Art Classroom}} |
{{Main|Art Classroom}} |
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− | This |
+ | This was where both [[Art]] and [[Muggle Art]] classes were taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. This classroom had six easels, three paintings on the walls, a cabinet, a table, and the teacher's desk.<ref name="PSG" /><ref name="COSG" /> |
− | ===Music classroom=== |
+ | ====Music classroom==== |
{{Main|Music Classroom}} |
{{Main|Music Classroom}} |
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− | This classroom |
+ | This classroom was located in the [[Fifth-floor corridor]] of Hogwarts Castle. It was in this classroom that both the [[Music]] and [[Muggle Music]] classes were taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]].<ref name="PSG" /><ref name="COSG" /> |
− | ===Other locations on the fifth floor=== |
+ | ====Other locations on the fifth floor==== |
+ | {| width="100%" |
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− | *[[Boys' Restroom]] |
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+ | | valign="top" width="33%" | |
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+ | *[[Fifth-floor boys' restroom]] |
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*[[Classroom 5B]] |
*[[Classroom 5B]] |
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− | *[[Fifth |
+ | *[[Fifth-floor corridor]] |
*[[Fifth Floor hospital tower corridor]] |
*[[Fifth Floor hospital tower corridor]] |
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*[[Fifth Floor classroom]] |
*[[Fifth Floor classroom]] |
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+ | | valign="top" width="33%" | |
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*[[Muggle Studies showroom]] |
*[[Muggle Studies showroom]] |
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+ | *[[Icy Corridor]] and one of the [[Cursed Vaults]] |
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− | *[[Wizard Card Collectors' Club room]] |
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+ | *[[Ravenclaw Tower staircase]] |
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+ | |} |
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− | ==Sixth |
+ | ===Sixth floor=== |
− | ===Sixth |
+ | ====Sixth-floor corridor==== |
− | {{ |
+ | {{Main|Sixth-floor corridor}} |
+ | [[File:Rorentrance.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The Sixth Floor Corridor is one of the many corridors in Hogwarts Castle. It includes [[Horace Slughorn's second office|a professor's office]] and some kind of birds that [[Draco Malfoy]] used in his plan to mend the [[Vanishing Cabinet]] in the [[Room of Requirement]]. It is very similar to the [[Seventh Floor Corridor]]. |
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+ | The sixth-floor corridor was one of the many corridors in Hogwarts Castle. It included [[Horace Slughorn's office|a professor's office]] and some kind of bird that [[Draco Malfoy]] used in his plan to mend the [[Vanishing Cabinet]] in the [[Room of Requirement]]. It was very similar to the [[Seventh-floor corridor]].<ref name="HBPF" /> |
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− | It |
+ | It was also connected to [[Slughorn's Staircase|Horace Slughorn's Staircase]] to the [[North Tower]] and to the sixth floor of the [[Grand Staircase]] in the [[Marble Staircase Tower|Grand Staircase Tower]].<ref name="HBPF" /> |
− | ===East Wing=== |
+ | ====East Wing==== |
{{Main|East Wing}} |
{{Main|East Wing}} |
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− | This |
+ | This was a large hall located on the sixth floor of Hogwarts Castle. There was a huge fireplace in the centre of the room and some portraits hung on the walls. There were various suits of armour, which guarded the room after the sun was down. The entrance was located on [[Glanmore Peakes' Corridor]], and it had an entryway to the room where [[Fred Weasley|Fred]] and [[George Weasley]] hid the [[Marauder's Map]].<ref name="POA10" /> |
− | === |
+ | ====Sixth-floor boys' bathroom==== |
+ | [[File:3.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | {{main|Sixth Floor boy's lavatory}} |
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+ | {{Main|Sixth-floor boys' bathroom}} |
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− | [[File:3.png|thumb|250px|Severus healing Draco in the Sixth-Floor Boy's Lavatory]] |
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− | There |
+ | There was a passage leading from this bathroom to the seventh floor. |
− | ===Disused |
+ | ====Disused bathroom==== |
{{Main|Disused sixth floor bathroom}} |
{{Main|Disused sixth floor bathroom}} |
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− | This bathroom |
+ | This bathroom was accessible through a portrait in the [[Gryffindor Tower reading room|reading room]], as well as a door on the other side of the castle, adjacent to [[Glanmore Peakes' Corridor]]. It was unused prior to [[1991]], by which time [[Fred and George Weasley]] had taken up residence there and set up their own shop for [[Gryffindor]] students.<ref name="PSG" /> In [[1993]], the twins abandoned the bathroom and set up their shop in [[Disused seventh-floor bathroom|a different bathroom]] on the seventh floor.<ref name="POAG" /> |
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− | ===Study of Ancient Runes Classroom=== |
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+ | ====Study of Ancient Runes Classroom==== |
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{{Main|Classroom 6A}} |
{{Main|Classroom 6A}} |
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− | This classroom |
+ | This classroom was where [[Study of Ancient Runes]] and [[Ancient Studies]] classes were taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. It included some desks, a bookcase and a lectern for the [[Bathsheda Babbling|professor]]. |
− | ===Horace Slughorn's office=== |
+ | ====Horace Slughorn's office==== |
− | [[File:Slughorn's_Second_office.jpg|thumb|left|[[Horace Slughorn's office]] in 1996]] |
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{{Main|Horace Slughorn's office}} |
{{Main|Horace Slughorn's office}} |
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+ | [[File:Slughorn's Second office.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | This [[Horace Slughorn's second office|office]] was once used by then-[[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] [[Professor]] [[Galatea Merrythought]], it is now used by [[Horace Slughorn]], [[Potions (class)|Potions]] [[Potions master|Master]]. Fairly roomy, this office included a fireplace with two large sofas surrounding it, a round dinner table big enough to sit ten people and access to a private balcony. It had enough space to hold a [[Slug Club Christmas party|Christmas party]]. Also, the room has two entrance doors, with at least one connecting to the sixth floor. |
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+ | This [[Horace Slughorn's office|office]] was once used by then-[[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] [[Professor]] [[Galatea Merrythought]], it was later used by [[Horace Slughorn]], [[Potions (class)|Potions]] [[Potions Master|Master]]. Fairly roomy, this office included a fireplace with two large sofas surrounding it, a round dinner table big enough to sit ten people, and access to a private balcony.<ref name="HBPF" /> It had enough space to hold a [[Slug Club Christmas party|Christmas party]].<ref name="HBP15">{{HBP|B|15}}</ref> Also, the room had two entrance doors, with at least one connecting to the sixth-floor corridor.<ref name="HBPF" /> |
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− | ===Room of Rewards=== |
+ | ====Room of Rewards==== |
− | [[File:RoomofRewards.png|thumb| |
+ | [[File:RoomofRewards.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Room of Rewards}} |
{{Main|Room of Rewards}} |
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− | + | Not to be confused with the [[Trophy Room]], the Room of Rewards was a secret room at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] that noted students' various achievements. It could be accessed via the portrait of [[Vindictus Viridian]] on the [[Grand Staircase]].<ref name="OOTPG" /> |
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− | ===Other locations on the sixth floor=== |
+ | ====Other locations on the sixth floor==== |
*[[Classroom 6A]] |
*[[Classroom 6A]] |
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*[[Storeroom (sixth floor)|Storeroom]] |
*[[Storeroom (sixth floor)|Storeroom]] |
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− | *[[ |
+ | *[[Sixth-floor empty classroom]] |
*[[Glanmore Peakes' Corridor]] |
*[[Glanmore Peakes' Corridor]] |
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*[[Writing Supplies Room]] |
*[[Writing Supplies Room]] |
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*[[West Tower battlements]] |
*[[West Tower battlements]] |
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− | ==Seventh |
+ | ===Seventh floor=== |
− | ===Ravenclaw Head's |
+ | ====Ravenclaw Head's office==== |
{{Main|Filius Flitwick's office}} |
{{Main|Filius Flitwick's office}} |
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− | The [[Ravenclaw]] Head's office |
+ | The [[Ravenclaw]] Head's office was the thirteenth window from the right of the [[West Tower]]. The office contained [[portrait]]s, a desk, and sleeping quarters. This was where [[Sirius Black]] was held captive, awaiting the [[Dementor's Kiss]] in [[1993]]. He was rescued by [[Harry Potter]] and [[Hermione Granger]], and escaped on [[Buckbeak]] the [[Hippogriff]].<ref name="POA21">{{POA|B|21}}</ref> |
− | ===Room of Requirement=== |
+ | ====Room of Requirement==== |
− | [[File:Ror_ootp_movie.png|thumb|the [[Room of Requirement]] ]] |
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{{Main|Room of Requirement}} |
{{Main|Room of Requirement}} |
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+ | [[File:Ror ootp movie.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The [[Room of Requirement]] is a secret room in [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] that only appears when a person is in great need of it. The room then transforms itself into whatever the witch or wizard needs it to be at that moment. It is believed that the room is [[Unplottability|Unplottable]], as it does not appear on the [[Marauder's Map]], nor do its occupants, although this could simply be because [[James Potter I|James Potter]], [[Remus Lupin]], [[Sirius Black]], and [[Peter Pettigrew]] never found the room. |
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+ | The [[Room of Requirement]] was a secret room in [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] that only appeared when a person was in great need of it. The room transformed itself into whatever the witch or wizard needed it to be at that moment.<ref name="OOTP18">{{OOTP|B|18}}</ref> It was believed that the room was [[Unplottability|Unplottable]], as it did not appear on the [[Marauder's Map]], nor did its occupants, although this could simply be because [[James Potter I|James Potter]], [[Remus Lupin]], [[Sirius Black]], and [[Peter Pettigrew]], who were the [[Marauders]], never found the room. |
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− | ===Hall of Hexes=== |
+ | ====Hall of Hexes==== |
− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:Hall of Hexes.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Hall of Hexes}} |
{{Main|Hall of Hexes}} |
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− | The [[Hall of Hexes]] |
+ | The [[Hall of Hexes]] was a hall on the seventh-floor of Hogwarts Castle, close to the [[Room of Requirement]].<ref name="OOTPF" /> |
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− | ===Arithmancy classroom=== |
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+ | ====Arithmancy classroom==== |
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{{Main|Classroom 7A}} |
{{Main|Classroom 7A}} |
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− | The Arithmancy Classroom |
+ | The Arithmancy Classroom was where [[Arithmancy]] classes were taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. It was located on the seventh floor of Hogwarts Castle. It included number charts, a blackboard and large rows of tables for students to sit in. It might also have been where [[Advanced Arithmancy Studies]] was taught. |
− | ===Fat Lady's Corridor=== |
+ | ====Fat Lady's Corridor==== |
− | [[File:Fat Lady corridor PS 1.jpg|thumb|150px|The Fat Lady's Corridor]] |
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{{Main|Fat Lady's Corridor}} |
{{Main|Fat Lady's Corridor}} |
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+ | [[File:Fat Lady corridor PS 1.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | This corridor contains the portrait of the [[Fat Lady]] that serves as the entrance to [[Gryffindor Tower]]. The corridor is at least one turn away from the [[Grand Staircase]]. In the [[1993-1994 school year]], security [[troll]]s were stationed here to protect the Fat Lady following the attack on her by [[Sirius Black]]. |
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+ | This corridor contained the portrait of the [[Fat Lady]] that served as the entrance to [[Gryffindor Tower]]. The corridor was at least one turn away from the [[Grand Staircase]].<ref name="PS7" /> In the [[1993–1994 school year]], security [[troll]]s were stationed here to protect the Fat Lady following the attack on her by [[Sirius Black]].<ref name="POA14" /> |
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− | ===North Wing=== |
+ | ====North Wing==== |
− | [[File:Northwing.png| |
+ | [[File:Northwing.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|North Wing}} |
{{Main|North Wing}} |
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− | This wing |
+ | This wing had hundreds of bookshelves lined along the walls and various tables and furniture placed around the room. It served the Castle as a reading room and study hall. There were two entrances; one in the seventh floor corridor and the other by the [[Fat Lady]]'s portrait. |
− | ===Disused |
+ | ====Disused bathroom==== |
− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:Fred and George's Bathroom.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Disused seventh floor bathroom}} |
{{Main|Disused seventh floor bathroom}} |
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− | This bathroom |
+ | This bathroom was accessible through a portrait in the [[Gryffindor Tower reading room|reading room]], it had not been used since sometime prior to [[1993]]. In that year, [[Fred and George Weasley]] moved their shop from [[Disused sixth floor bathroom|a bathroom on the sixth floor]] to this one.<ref name="POAG" /> |
− | ===Divination Classroom=== |
+ | ====Divination Classroom==== |
− | + | {{Main|Divination Classroom}} |
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+ | [[File:B3C6M2 Trelawney's first Divination lesson in the trio's third year.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | This is where [[Divination]] classes are taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. It is located in the [[North Tower]]. It is accessible through a circular trapdoor and is described as looking like a cross between somebody's attic and an old-fashioned teashop. The [[Divination Staircase]] leads to this classroom. |
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+ | This was where [[Divination (class)|Divination]] classes were taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. It was located in the [[North Tower]]. It was accessible through a circular trapdoor and was described as looking like a cross between somebody's attic and an old-fashioned teashop. The [[Divination Stairwell|Divination Staircase]] led to this classroom.<ref name="POA6">{{POA|B|6}}</ref> |
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− | ===Divination Professor's office=== |
+ | ====Divination Professor's office==== |
{{Main|Sybill Trelawney's office}} |
{{Main|Sybill Trelawney's office}} |
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− | This office |
+ | This office was the workplace and residence of the Divination professor.<ref name="POA6" /> It was located up a small staircase from the [[Divination Classroom]].<ref name="OOTPG" /> |
− | ===Other locations on the seventh floor=== |
+ | ====Other locations on the seventh floor==== |
*[[Classroom 7B]] |
*[[Classroom 7B]] |
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*[[Classroom 7C]] |
*[[Classroom 7C]] |
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− | *[[Gryffindor Tower |
+ | *[[Gryffindor Tower]] |
+ | *[[Ravenclaw Tower]] |
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− | *[[Gryffindor Boys' Dormitory]] |
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+ | *[[Seventh-floor corridor]] |
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− | *[[Gryffindor girls' staircase]] |
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− | *[[Seventh Floor Corridor]] |
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+ | ===Staircases=== |
+ | The castle had a hundred and forty two staircases. |
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+ | ====Staircases between levels below ground==== |
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+ | *[[Dungeon Staircase]] ([[Deathday Party Hall]] to the [[Dungeon Corridor]]) |
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+ | ====Staircases ascending from below ground-level==== |
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− | ===Astronomy Tower=== |
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+ | *[[Entrance Dungeon]] [[Entrance Dungeon staircase|staircase]] ([[Entrance Dungeon]] to [[the Quad]]) |
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+ | *[[Quidditch staircase]] (from [[Quidditch Gate]] to the [[Training Grounds]]) |
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+ | *[[Slughorn's Staircase]] ([[dungeons]] to the [[seventh-floor corridor]]; also allowing access to the [[sixth-floor corridor]]) |
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+ | *[[Slughorn's Stairs]] ([[Dungeon Corridor]] to the [[Entrance Hall]]) |
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+ | ====Staircases ascending from ground-floor==== |
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+ | *[[Herbology staircase]] (ground-floor of the [[greenhouse tower]] upwards) |
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+ | *[[Hogwarts Turris Magnus]] [[Hogwarts Turris Magnus staircase|staircase]] |
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+ | *[[Marble Staircase]] ([[Entrance Hall]] to the [[first-floor corridor]]) |
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+ | *[[Staircase between the courtyard and Serpentine corridors|Staircase]] between the [[courtyard corridor]] and the [[Serpentine Corridor]] |
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+ | *[[Staircase between the ground-floor and second-floor corridor|Staircase]] between the ground-floor and the [[second-floor corridor]] |
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+ | *[[Staircase between the ground-floor corridor and second-floor corridor|Staircase]] between the [[Ground floor corridor|ground-floor corridor]] and the [[second-floor corridor]] |
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+ | *[[Suspension Bridge staircase]] ([[Ground-floor corridor|ground-floor corridor]] to the [[third-floor corridor]]) |
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+ | ====Staircases ascending from first-floor==== |
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− | The [[Astronomy Tower]] is the tallest tower at Hogwarts Castle surrounded by a parapet and turret. It is where [[File:Astronomytower.jpeg|thumb|330px|Astronomy Tower]]students study the stars and planets through their telescopes in [[Astronomy]] lessons with [[Professor]] [[Aurora Sinistra]]. This is usually done at midnight where the stars are best seen. The tower is usually out-of-bounds except for classes. All the way down from the boathouse you can see the huge window of the Astronomy Tower. Located within this tower is the [[Astronomy Corridor]], [[Astronomy reading room]], [[Astronomy classroom]], [[Astronomy stairwell]], [[Astronomy department]] and the [[Astronomy Room]]. In 1997, Hogwarts' headmaster, Albus Dumbledore was killed here on this tower by his eventual successor, Severus Snape. However, it was planned between Dumbledore and Snape to spare Draco Malfoy being a murderer and spare the headmaster from a slow painful death. This was because Dumbledore's hand was poisoned by a dangerous curse created by Tom Marvolo Riddle, to protect his Horcrux (Marvolo Gaunt's ring). |
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+ | *[[Staircase between the first and second-floor corridors|Staircase]] between the [[first-floor corridor]] and the [[second-floor corridor]] |
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+ | *[[Staircase between the first-floor and Serpentine corridors|Staircase]] between the [[first-floor corridor]] and the [[Serpentine Corridor]] |
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+ | *[[Staircase between the library and second-floor corridors|Staircase]] between the [[library corridor]] and the [[second-floor corridor]] |
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+ | ====Staircases ascending from the second-floor==== |
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− | ===Bell Towers=== |
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+ | *[[Staircase between the second and third-floors|Staircase]] between the [[second-floor arcade]] and the third-floor |
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− | [[File:Copy_of_Harry-Potter-Studio-Tour-Hogwarts-Model-HeyUGuys-48.jpg|thumb|left|124px]] |
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+ | ====Staircases ascending from the third-floor==== |
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− | {{Main|Bell Tower}} |
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+ | *[[Clock Tower]] [[Clock Tower staircase|staircase]] ([[Clock Tower Entrance]] to the [[Fifth Floor hospital tower corridor|fifth-floor hospital tower corridor]]; also allowing access to the [[fourth-floor hospital tower corridor]]) |
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− | The [[Bell Tower]]s are two towers that rise over the main entrance to the Herbology Greenhouses. Between the two towers are a set of double wooden doors which lead along the first floor corridor. Inside the left Bell Tower is Filch's Office.In the first two films, the towers were quite short and had small "balcony-like areas" below the turrets at the top. |
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+ | *[[Turret Stairwell]] (third-floor to a turret) |
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+ | ====Staircases ascending from the fourth-floor==== |
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− | ===Clock Tower=== |
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+ | *[[Hospital tower]] [[Hospital tower staircase|staircase]] ([[fourth-floor corridor]] to the [[fourth-floor hospital tower corridor]]) |
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− | [[File:Clocktower.jpg|thumb|150px|The Clock Tower]] |
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+ | *[[Secret stairway from the fourth floor to the seventh floor]] ([[fourth-floor corridor]] to the [[Fat Lady's Corridor]]) |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Staircases ascending from the sixth-floor==== |
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+ | *[[Staircase between the sixth-floor and seventh-floor corridor|Staircase]] between the sixth-floor and the [[seventh-floor corridor]] |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Staircases ascending from the seventh-floor==== |
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+ | *[[Divination Stairwell]] ([[Divination corridor]] to the [[Divination Classroom]]'s landing) |
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+ | *[[Griffin Stairwell]] ([[seventh-floor corridor]] to the [[Headmaster's Tower]]) |
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+ | *[[Grumpy Staircase]] ([[seventh-floor corridor]] to a turret) |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Staircases ascending from an unknown floor==== |
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+ | *[[Astronomy Stairs]] (to the [[Astronomy classroom]]) |
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+ | *[[Ravenclaw Tower]] [[Ravenclaw Tower Staircase|staircase]] (to the [[Ravenclaw]] common room) |
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+ | *[[Staircase to the West Tower battlements|Staircase]] to the [[West Tower]] [[West Tower battlements|battlements]] |
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+ | *[[Swivelling staircase]] |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Towers=== |
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+ | ====Astronomy Tower==== |
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+ | {{Main|Astronomy Tower}} |
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+ | [[File:B1C14M3 Astronomy Tower farewell Norbert.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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+ | The [[Astronomy Tower]] was the tallest tower at Hogwarts Castle, surrounded by a parapet and turret. It is where students studied the stars and planets through their telescopes in [[Astronomy (class)|Astronomy]] lessons with [[Professor]] [[Aurora Sinistra]].<ref name="PS8" /> This was usually done at midnight when the stars were best seen.<ref name="PS8" /> The tower was usually out-of-bounds except for classes. All the way down from the boathouse, one could see the huge window of the Astronomy Tower. [[File:Astronomy Classroom.jpg|thumb|251x251px]]Located within this tower was the [[Astronomy Corridor]], [[Astronomy reading room]], [[Astronomy classroom]], [[Astronomy Stairs|Astronomy stairwell]], [[Astronomy department]] and the [[Astronomy Room]].<ref name="HBPG" /> In 1997, Hogwarts' headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, was killed here on this tower by his eventual successor, Severus Snape.<ref name="HBP27" /> However, it was planned between Dumbledore and Snape to spare [[Draco Malfoy]] being a murderer and spare the headmaster from a slow painful death. This was because Dumbledore's hand was affected by a [[Curse on Marvolo Gaunt's ring|dangerous curse]] created by Tom Marvolo Riddle, to protect his [[Horcrux]] ([[Marvolo Gaunt's ring]]).<ref name="DH33">{{DH|B|33}}</ref> |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Bell towers==== |
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+ | [[File:Bell Towers and Middle Tower in 1991.png|150px|thumb|right]] |
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+ | {{Main|Bell towers}} |
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+ | The Bell towers were two towers that rose over the main entrance to the [[Herbology]] Greenhouses. Between the two towers were a set of double wooden doors which led along the Ground Floor Corridor. Inside the left bell tower was Filch's Office. |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Clock Tower==== |
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{{Main|Clock Tower}} |
{{Main|Clock Tower}} |
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+ | [[File:Clocktower.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The [[Clock Tower]] does not begin at the Ground Floor level. Because it is placed on top of a hill, the Tower begins at the Third Floor level. When you enter the Tower, there is a huge space, like an Entrance Hall with flights of wooden stairs at the right and left side. The first landing is at the Fourth Floor level. It is at this landing that are the clock's gears and face. This same corridor connects the Tower to the remaining castle. If you go up another flight of wooden stairs, you will get to another landing, this time at the Fifth Floor level. It is in this landing that are the clock's bells; some massive gold and copper bells. There is another corridor at this landing; like the other, it links the Tower to the main castle. |
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+ | The [[Clock Tower]] did not begin at the Ground Floor level. Because it was placed on top of a hill, the Tower began at the Third Floor level. In the entrance to the Tower, there was a huge space, like an Entrance Hall with flights of wooden stairs at the right and left side. The first landing was at the Fourth Floor level. It was at this landing where the clock's gears and face were. |
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+ | This same corridor connected the Tower to the remaining castle. Up another flight of wooden stairs was another landing, this time at the Fifth Floor level. It was in this landing that the clock's bells were; some massive gold and copper bells. There was another corridor at this landing; like the other, it linked the Tower to the main castle.<ref name="POAF" /> |
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− | ===Dark Tower=== |
+ | ====Dark Tower==== |
− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:The Dark Tower.jpg|150px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Dark Tower}} |
{{Main|Dark Tower}} |
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− | The Dark Tower |
+ | The Dark Tower was a small but high tower near the [[Middle Courtyard|Transfiguration Courtyard]] at Hogwarts Castle. This tower seemed to be used as a prison. It had several prison cells, with the topmost being at the roof. The cells were not, however, charmed or otherwise protected against breaking-in from the outside. It had seven floors. |
+ | {{Clear}} |
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− | ===Defence Against the Dark Arts Tower=== |
+ | ====Defence Against the Dark Arts Tower==== |
− | [[File:Dadatower.jpg|thumb| |
+ | [[File:Dadatower.jpg|150px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Defence Against the Dark Arts tower}} |
{{Main|Defence Against the Dark Arts tower}} |
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+ | Hogwarts Turris Magnus<ref name="POAF2">{{POA|F}}</ref> was among the largest towers of the Hogwarts Castle. It stood next to the [[Viaduct Entrance]], overlooking the [[Suspension Bridge]] and the [[Training Grounds]]. It had a semi-circular shape.<ref name="PSF2">{{PS|F}}</ref> |
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− | The [[Defence Against the Dark Arts Tower]] stands next to the [[Viaduct Entrance]] and overlooks the [[Suspension Bridge]]. The tower has a "semi-circular" shape and is where DADA lessons are held and where the DADA professor's office is. [[Minerva McGonagall]]'s office is located on the first floor of this tower. The Defence Against the Dark Arts staircase runs through the centre of this tower. |
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+ | The tower was home to [[Minerva McGonagall]]'s [[Minerva McGonagall's office|office]] on the first floor, the [[Third-floor corridor|third floor]] and [[Serpentine Corridor]]s, [[Classroom 3C|Classrooms 3C]] and [[Classroom 7A|7A]], [[Lost Wands]] store and the [[Ghoul Studies]] [[Ghoul Studies classroom|classroom]] on the third. A [[Hogwarts Turris Magnus staircase|staircase]] ran through the centre of the tower.<ref name="POAF2" /> |
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− | ===Grand Staircase Tower=== |
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+ | |||
− | [[File:Copy_of_x_film_harry_courtyard.jpg|thumb|75px|The Grand Staircase Tower]] |
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+ | ====Grand Staircase Tower==== |
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+ | [[File:Copy of x film harry courtyard.jpg|150px|thumb|right]] |
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{{Main|Grand Staircase Tower}} |
{{Main|Grand Staircase Tower}} |
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+ | The Marble Staircase Tower<ref>{{HPWC}}</ref><ref>{{DH|F2}} {{See image|File:Hogwarts_amendments.jpg}}</ref> was one of the many towers of Hogwarts Castle. It was one of the most prominent and recognisable features of the castle, dominating the skyline near the [[Great Hall]] and [[the Quad]]. The tower was extremely large, spanning all seven floors as well as the [[Hogwarts Basement|basement]] level and countless attic-level rooms, judging from the many dormer windows in its conical roof. There were three smaller turrets on the roof of the tower. |
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− | This tower is probably the most prominent and recognisable feature of Hogwarts Castle. The tower is a circular shape and has a cone shaped roof. The [[Grand Staircase]] is located here, and at the top of this tower, are three smaller towers which make up the the [[Headmaster's Tower|Headmaster's tower]] and serve as the [[Headmaster's office]] and residence. |
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+ | The Marble Staircase Tower received its name from the [[Marble Staircase]], a large staircase which connected the [[Entrance Hall]] to the [[Grand Staircase]]. The Grand Staircase itself, consuming most of the space in the tower in a large, rectangular room, spanned at least eight storeys and had large windows that looked out over [[the Quad]].<ref name="OOTPG2">{{OOTP|G}}</ref><ref name="HBPG2">{{HBP|G}}</ref> |
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− | ===Gryffindor Tower=== |
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+ | {{Clear}} |
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− | [[File:Gryffindor_tower.jpg|thumb|left|120px|The Gryffindor Tower]] |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Gryffindor Tower==== |
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{{Main|Gryffindor Tower}} |
{{Main|Gryffindor Tower}} |
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+ | [[File:Gryffindor common room.jpg|150px|thumb|right]] |
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− | [[Gryffindor Tower]] is located behind the [[Portraits|portrait]] of the [[Fat Lady]] on the Seventh Floor of Hogwarts Castle. A [[Password]] is required to enter it, which is spoken to the [[Portraits|portrait]]. A circular hole is behind the painting, leading to the [[Common room]], which is a circular room where [[Gryffindor]] students can relax after a long day of studying. The Common room is full of squashy armchairs, tables, and a bulletin board where school notices, ads, lost posters, etc. can be posted. A window looks out onto the grounds of the school, and a large fireplace dominates one wall. |
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+ | Gryffindor Tower was located behind the [[portrait]] of the [[Fat Lady]] on the Seventh Floor of Hogwarts Castle. A [[Password]] was required to enter it, which was spoken to the [[portrait]]. A circular hole was behind the painting, leading to the [[Gryffindor common room|common room]], which was a circular room where [[Gryffindor]] students could relax after a long day of studying. The common room was full of squashy armchairs, tables, and a bulletin board where school notices, ads, lost posters, etc. could be posted. A window looked out onto the grounds of the school, and a large fireplace dominated one wall.<ref name="PS7" /> |
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− | The [[Gryffindor]] dormitories are also located in the Tower, with two doors leading off from the [[Common room]] that open to spiral staircases. One of them leads to the girls dormitory, the other to the boys. The stairs to the girls dormitories are enchanted to become a slide if any boy attempts to climb them, but not vice-versa, since it was deemed that girls were more trustworthy than boys. |
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− | ===Headmaster's Tower=== |
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+ | The Gryffindor dormitories were also located in the Tower, with two doors leading off from the common room that opened to spiral staircases. One of them led to the girls dormitory, the other to the boys. The stairs to the girls dormitories were enchanted to become a slide if any boy attempted to climb them, but not vice-versa, since it was deemed that girls were more trustworthy than boys.<ref name="OOTP17">{{OOTP|B|17}}</ref> |
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+ | ====Headmaster's Tower==== |
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+ | [[File:Headmaster's Tower 2.jpg|150px|thumb|right]] |
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{{Main|Headmaster's Tower}} |
{{Main|Headmaster's Tower}} |
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− | The [[Headmaster's office]] |
+ | The [[Headmaster's office]] was located within this tower. To gain entrance, a password had to be given to a [[Stairwell Gargoyle|stone gargoyle]], which would move aside at the correct password to reveal a spiral staircase with moving steps. The office was a circular room with windows, decorated with portraits of previous Headmasters including [[Dilys Derwent]] and [[Phineas Nigellus Black]]. Many magical instruments were kept here, such as the [[Sorting Hat]] and the [[Pensieve]].<ref name="COS12" /> |
+ | {{Clear}} |
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− | ===Hospital Tower=== |
+ | ====Hospital Tower==== |
− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:Hospital tower.jpg|150px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Hospital tower}} |
{{Main|Hospital tower}} |
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+ | The hospital tower was one of the many towers of Hogwarts Castle which had a semi-ovular shape. It was located on one side of [[The Quad]] and was at the end of the hospital corridor which connected the [[Clock Tower]] to the rest of the castle. On the fourth floor of the tower was the [[Hospital Wing]] and [[Poppy Pomfrey's office|school matron's office]]. There was also a staircase that led to the fourth-floor corridor and, by extension, to the [[Grand Staircase]].<ref>{{OOTP|G}}</ref> |
+ | There was also a secret passage behind a bookshelf in the matron's office.<ref>{{HBP|G}}</ref> The [[Prefects' Bathroom]] was located on the fifth floor, just above the hospital wing. |
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− | ===North Tower=== |
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− | [[File:North_tower.png|thumb|130px|The North Tower]] |
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+ | he [[Hospital Wing]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] was run by [[Poppy Pomfrey|Madam Poppy Pomfrey]]. Students who suffered mishaps during the school year were sent or brought to the hospital wing for treatment. |
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+ | |||
+ | ====North Tower==== |
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+ | [[File:North tower.png|150px|thumb|right]] |
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{{Main|North Tower}} |
{{Main|North Tower}} |
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+ | The North Tower was one of the many towers in the castle. The tower was the location for [[Divination (class)|Divination]] classes and the Divination teacher's [[Sybill Trelawney's office|office]]. The entrance consisted of a ladder leading through a trap door. |
− | ===Ravenclaw Tower=== |
+ | ====Ravenclaw Tower==== |
− | [[File:Ravenclaw_Tower.jpg|thumb|left|The Ravenclaw Tower]] |
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{{Main|Ravenclaw Tower}} |
{{Main|Ravenclaw Tower}} |
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+ | [[File:Ravenclaw Tower.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The [[Ravenclaw Tower]] is located on the west side of Hogwarts, the staircase leading up to the common room is presumably located on the fifth floor, and is the location of the Ravenclaw common room and dormitories. The entrance to the room is at the top of a spiral staircase, and is a door without doorknob or keyhole but a bronze knocker in the shape of an eagle. In order to enter the room, you must answer a question asked by the eagle knocker; if you answer wrong, you must wait for someone who gets it right. |
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+ | Ravenclaw Tower was located on the west side of Hogwarts. The staircas leading up to the common room was presumably located on the fifth floor, and was the location of the [[Ravenclaw common room]] and dormitories. |
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+ | The entrance to the room was at the top of a spiral staircase, and was a door without doorknob or keyhole but a bronze knocker in the shape of an eagle. In order to enter the room, one had to answer a question asked by the eagle knocker; if a student answered wrong, they had to wait for someone who got it right.<ref name="DH29">{{DH|B|29}}</ref><ref name="DH30">{{DH|B|30}}</ref> |
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− | ===Stone Bridge Tower=== |
+ | ====Stone Bridge Tower==== |
− | [[File:StoneBridgeTowerDHpt.2.jpg|thumb| |
+ | [[File:StoneBridgeTowerDHpt.2.jpg|150px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Stone Bridge tower}} |
{{Main|Stone Bridge tower}} |
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+ | This was one of the four towers surrounding [[The Quad]]. It overlooked the [[Stone Bridge]]. The first floor landing of the tower went over here connecting the [[First-floor corridor]] to the Stone Bridge. |
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− | ===West Tower=== |
+ | ====West Tower==== |
+ | [[File:HarryInTheOwlery PM.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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{{Main|West Tower}} |
{{Main|West Tower}} |
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+ | The [[Owlery]] was located on the top of this tower. During the winter months, the tower was very cold, to the point that one had to be careful with ice on the higher landings. A tightly spiralling staircase led from the bottom of the tower on the seventh floor up to a door leading out onto the battlements. |
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− | [[File:West_Tower.jpg|thumb|125px|The West Tower]] |
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+ | {{Clear}} |
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− | The Owlery is located on the top of this tower. During the winter months, the tower is very cold, to the point that one has to be careful with ice on the higher landings. A tightly spiraling staircase leads from the bottom of the tower on the seventh floor up to a door leading out onto the battlements.{{clear}} |
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− | ===Other |
+ | ====Other towers==== |
*[[Central tower]] |
*[[Central tower]] |
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*[[Founders' Tower]] |
*[[Founders' Tower]] |
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*[[Herbology tower]] |
*[[Herbology tower]] |
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+ | *[[Octagon Tower]] |
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− | *[[Left Long Gallery tower]] |
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*[[Right Long Gallery tower]] |
*[[Right Long Gallery tower]] |
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*[[Suspension Bridge towers]] |
*[[Suspension Bridge towers]] |
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*[[Second-floor girls' lavatory tower]] |
*[[Second-floor girls' lavatory tower]] |
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− | *[[Training Grounds |
+ | *[[Training Grounds tower]] |
*[[Hogwarts Turris Magnus|Turris Magnus]] |
*[[Hogwarts Turris Magnus|Turris Magnus]] |
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*[[Hogwarts Turris Medius|Turris Medius]] |
*[[Hogwarts Turris Medius|Turris Medius]] |
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*[[Quidditch tower]] |
*[[Quidditch tower]] |
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+ | ===The grounds=== |
− | ===Gamekeeper's Hut=== |
+ | ====Gamekeeper's Hut==== |
− | [[File:Hagrid' |
+ | [[File:Hagrid's hut view from the stone circle.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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+ | {{Main|Hagrid's Hut}} |
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+ | The [[Hagrid's Hut|gamekeeper's hut]] was located on the edge of the [[Forbidden Forest]]. [[Rubeus Hagrid]], the gamekeeper during [[Harry Potter]]'s time at Hogwarts, lived here for many years.<ref name="PS8" /> |
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+ | ====Forbidden Forest==== |
− | [[File:Forest.JPG|thumb|The Forbidden Forest]] |
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{{Main|Forbidden Forest}} |
{{Main|Forbidden Forest}} |
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+ | [[File:Forbidden Forest.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | Also known as Dark Forest or Black Forest, the forest borders the edges of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry grounds. As its name suggests, it is strictly off limits to students - except in the case of detention, or Care of Magical Creatures lessons that occasionally take place there. Of course, with the various dangerous creatures, such as [[centaur]]s, [[Thestral]]s, [[unicorn]]s, [[Hippogriff]]s and [[Acromantula]] living in the Forest, few students would probably even want to venture into it. |
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+ | Also known as Dark Forest or Black Forest, the forest bordered the edges of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry grounds.<ref name="PS15" /> As its name suggests, it was strictly off limits to students<ref name="PS7" /> - except in the case of detention,<ref name="PS15" /> or [[Care of Magical Creatures]] lessons that occasionally took place there.<ref name="OOTP21">{{OOTP|B|21}}</ref> Of course, with the various dangerous creatures, such as [[centaur]]s,<ref name="PS15" /> [[Thestral]]s,<ref name="OOTP21" /> [[unicorn]]s,<ref name="PS15" /> [[Hippogriff]]s and [[Acromantula]]s<ref name="COS15">{{COS|B|15}}</ref> living in the Forest, few students would probably even want to venture into it. |
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− | ===Greenhouses and |
+ | ====Greenhouses and gardens==== |
− | + | {{Main|Herbology greenhouses}} |
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− | + | [[File:Herbology greenhouses 1.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | There |
+ | There were at least three greenhouses in which [[Herbology]] classes were held, under [[Pomona Sprout|Professor Sprout]]'s supervision. [[Greenhouse Three]] was restricted to students as it housed dangerous plants such as [[Venomous Tentacula]]s, [[Mandrake]]s, and others.<ref name="COS6" /> |
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+ | ====Great Lake==== |
+ | {{Main|Great Lake}} |
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− | [[File:1000px-Lke.jpg|thumb|The Black Lake]] |
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− | + | [[File:Black Lake.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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+ | The [[Great Lake]] was a large body of water located to the south of the castle. It was about half a mile in diameter and the Hogwarts plumbing network drained into it. It was home to a [[Hogwarts Giant Squid|giant squid]] and a colony of [[Merpeople]]. The lake was also used as the site of the Second Task of the [[Triwizard Tournament]].<ref name="GOF26">{{GOF|B|26}}</ref> |
− | ===Quidditch |
+ | ====Quidditch pitch==== |
− | [[File:Quidditch_pitch_hogwarts.jpg|thumb|[[Hogwarts Quidditch pitch]]]] |
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{{Main|Hogwarts Quidditch pitch}} |
{{Main|Hogwarts Quidditch pitch}} |
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+ | [[File:PottermoreQuidditchPitch.png|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The school has its own [[Quidditch pitch]] where each house's [[Quidditch]] teams practice and play games against each other. Each year will see a total of six inter-house matches, along with numerous training sessions by each house team. |
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+ | The school had its own [[Quidditch pitch]], where each house's [[Quidditch team]]s practised and played games against each other. Each year would see a total of six inter-house matches, along with numerous training sessions by each house team.<ref name="PS11">{{PS|B|11}}</ref> |
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− | ===Quidditch Gate=== |
+ | ====Quidditch Gate==== |
− | [[File:QuidditchGate.jpg| |
+ | [[File:QuidditchGate.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Quidditch Gate}} |
{{Main|Quidditch Gate}} |
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− | The Quidditch Gate |
+ | The Quidditch Gate was the entrance to the Quidditch Pitch. It was flanked by two stone structures which resembled two of the spectator towers surrounding the pitch. Inside the gate, several trophies and shields were housed. Through the gates led to a steep winding downhill decent from the vicinity of the [[Wooden Bridge]]. |
− | ===Entrance Gates=== |
+ | ====Entrance Gates==== |
− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:Entrance gates HBP.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Entrance Gates}} |
{{Main|Entrance Gates}} |
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− | The Entrance Gates to [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] |
+ | The Entrance Gates to [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] were located a short distance from [[Hogsmeade station]]. The gates would be opened on the first day of term and [[Hogwarts Carriages|carriages]] pulled by [[Thestral]]s would take students up to the castle. The Entrance Gates were made of magnificent wrought iron and were flanked by two columns topped with statues of winged boars. Just a few yards from the gates was a small guardhouse with a tall chimney. |
− | ===Clock Tower Courtyard=== |
+ | ====Clock Tower Courtyard==== |
− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:ClocktowerCourtyard POA.JPG|250px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Clock Tower Courtyard}} |
{{Main|Clock Tower Courtyard}} |
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− | The [[Clock Tower Courtyard]] |
+ | The [[Clock Tower Courtyard]] was a cloister on the base of the [[Clock Tower]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. This cloister seemed to be one of the older parts of the castle, and the ceiling and walls were dilapidated. It also led to the [[Wooden Bridge]].<ref name="POAF" /> |
− | === |
+ | ====Wooden Bridge==== |
+ | {{Main|Wooden Bridge}} |
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− | [[File:Covered_bridge_GOF_2.jpg|thumb|The Covered Bridge]] |
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+ | [[File:Covered bridge GOF 2.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | {{Main|Covered Bridge}} |
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− | The [[ |
+ | The [[Wooden Bridge]] was a feature of Hogwarts Castle. The bridge appeared derelict, and was constructed of wood beams which extended to the floor of the ravine it lay across. The roof of the Wooden Bridge was sagging and appeared thatched and tarred. The bridge blended in with the natural environment surrounding it.<ref name="POAF" /> |
− | The |
+ | The Wooden Bridge began at one end of the [[Clock Tower Courtyard]], at the base of the [[Clock Tower]]. At the end of the Wooden Bridge there was a small stone gazebo with benches. Outside of it was the [[Stone Circle|Sundial Garden]]. Given its unstable look it was possibly held up by magic.<ref name="POAF" /> |
− | ===Training Grounds=== |
+ | ====Training Grounds==== |
− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:Training Grounds.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
{{Main|Training Grounds}} |
{{Main|Training Grounds}} |
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− | This |
+ | This was where [[Flying (class)|Flying]] classes were taught to [[first year]]s at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] by [[Rolanda Hooch|Madam Hooch]]. The grounds were flat, short-cut grassy areas and were located near the [[Herbology]] greenhouses. It was overlooked by the [[Training Grounds tower]].<ref name="PS9" /> |
− | ===White Tomb=== |
+ | ====White Tomb==== |
− | [[File:Tomb.jpg|thumb|left|Dumbledore's tomb.]] |
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{{Main|White Tomb}} |
{{Main|White Tomb}} |
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+ | [[File:Tomb.jpg|250px|thumb|right]] |
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− | The White Tomb is the only grave at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. Located on the shores of the Lake, it is the final resting place of [[Albus Dumbledore]], who willingly gave his life in the service of the [[Order of the Phoenix]] fighting [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Death Eaters]] in the course of the [[Second Wizarding War]]. |
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+ | The White Tomb was the only grave at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. Located on the shores of the Lake, it was the final resting place of [[Albus Dumbledore]], who willingly gave his life in the service of the [[Order of the Phoenix]] fighting [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Death Eaters]] in the course of the [[Second Wizarding War]].<ref name="HBP30">{{HBP|B|30}}</ref> |
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+ | ====Castle Ramparts==== |
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− | ===Other locations on the grounds=== |
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+ | The Castle Ramparts were a series of ancient rooms and corridors which surrounded the castle grounds. Along with the magical protective enchantments that Hogwarts employed, these ramparts served as a physical barrier of entry to anyone wishing to access Hogwarts. The many rooms hidden within these ramparts also served as good hiding locations, such as for the [[Caged Bathtub]] during the 19th century.<ref name="HL">{{HL}}</ref> |
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− | *[[Covered Bridge entrance]] |
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− | *[[Entrance Footpath]] |
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+ | ====Other locations on the grounds==== |
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+ | *[[Entrance footpath]] |
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*[[Gargoyle Gate]] |
*[[Gargoyle Gate]] |
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*[[Road to Hogwarts]] |
*[[Road to Hogwarts]] |
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*[[Secret room near the Training Grounds]] |
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*[[Rubeus Hagrid's garden]] |
*[[Rubeus Hagrid's garden]] |
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− | *[[Waterfall by Hogwarts Castle |
+ | *[[Waterfall by Hogwarts Castle]] |
+ | *[[Bowtruckle Island]] |
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− | ==Unknown locations== |
+ | ===Unknown locations=== |
− | ===Book of Monster's Repair Workshop=== |
+ | ====Book of Monster's Repair Workshop==== |
{{Main|Book of Monster's Repair Workshop}} |
{{Main|Book of Monster's Repair Workshop}} |
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− | The [[Book of Monster's Repair Workshop]] |
+ | The [[Book of Monster's Repair Workshop]] was one of the rooms at Hogwarts Castle that was seen on the [[Marauder's Map]]. It was, presumably, the place where damaged copies of ''[[The Monster Book of Monsters]]'' were repaired. |
− | ===Cauldron cupboard=== |
+ | ====Cauldron cupboard==== |
{{Main|Cauldron cupboard}} |
{{Main|Cauldron cupboard}} |
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− | The [[Cauldron cupboard]] |
+ | The [[Cauldron cupboard]] was one of the rooms seen on the [[Marauder's Map]]. It was possibly a store room where [[cauldron]]s were kept. It is possible that the cupboard was close to the Potions Classroom or Snape's provisions cupboard. |
− | ===Stink Bomb Store=== |
+ | ====Stink Bomb Store==== |
{{Main|Stink Bomb Store}} |
{{Main|Stink Bomb Store}} |
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− | The [[Stink Bomb Store]] |
+ | The [[Stink Bomb Store]] was one of the rooms seen on the [[Marauder's Map]]. It was possibly an illegal store, because when a [[Professor|Hogwarts Professor]] burst in, the students inside it ran out of the room. It was (possibly) the place where Stink Bombs and [[Dungbomb]]s were sold. |
− | ===Serpentine Corridor=== |
+ | ====Serpentine Corridor==== |
{{Main|Serpentine Corridor}} |
{{Main|Serpentine Corridor}} |
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− | This |
+ | This was a wide, curved corridor in the [[Hogwarts Turris Magnus]] at Hogwarts Castle. One could access the [[Classroom 3C|Defence Against the Dark Arts]], [[Ghoul Studies classroom|Ghoul Studies]] and [[Classroom 7A|Arithmancy Classrooms]] through this corridor, as well as [[Lost Wands]]. |
− | ===Other unknown locations=== |
+ | ====Other unknown locations==== |
*[[Ghoul Studies classroom]] |
*[[Ghoul Studies classroom]] |
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+ | *[[Runic Corridor]] |
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*[[Lost Wands]] |
*[[Lost Wands]] |
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*[[Hieroglyphic Hall]] |
*[[Hieroglyphic Hall]] |
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− | *[[Ædificium Oriens]] |
+ | *[[Aedificium Oriens|Ædificium Oriens]] |
*[[Room of Doom]] |
*[[Room of Doom]] |
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*[[Room of Runes]] |
*[[Room of Runes]] |
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*[[Porticus Circumscriptus]] |
*[[Porticus Circumscriptus]] |
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*[[Porticus Imago]] |
*[[Porticus Imago]] |
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− | *[ |
+ | *[[Porticus Medius]] |
*[[Porticus Olidus]] |
*[[Porticus Olidus]] |
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*[[Porticus Periculum]] |
*[[Porticus Periculum]] |
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*[[Hogwarts laundry]] |
*[[Hogwarts laundry]] |
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*[[Shop]] |
*[[Shop]] |
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− | *[[Assembly hall]] |
+ | *[[Classroom 1B|Assembly hall]] |
*[[The Grindylow Lagoon]] |
*[[The Grindylow Lagoon]] |
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*[[Hogwarts attic]] |
*[[Hogwarts attic]] |
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*[[Study Hall]] |
*[[Study Hall]] |
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*[[Care of Magical Creatures classroom]] |
*[[Care of Magical Creatures classroom]] |
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− | *[[First |
+ | *[[First year written exams classroom]] |
− | *[[Detention |
+ | *[[Detention Escape Route]] |
*[[Lower Chambers Corridor North-East]] |
*[[Lower Chambers Corridor North-East]] |
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*[[Lower Chambers Corridor West]] |
*[[Lower Chambers Corridor West]] |
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*[[Vestibule of Mischief]] |
*[[Vestibule of Mischief]] |
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− | *[[Resting Chamber of Lord Voldemort]] |
+ | *[[Resting chamber of Lord Voldemort|Resting Chamber of Lord Voldemort]] |
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− | ==Origin of name== |
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− | [[File:Hogwartsmap.jpg|thumb]] |
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− | Before the Four Wizards built the castle, the site was a rocky hill beside the loch; there may have been remains of older fortifications on the site. The name 'Hogwarts' was coined by Rowena Ravenclaw, who picked the site after having a dream where a warted hog led the founders to the site. |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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− | {{ |
+ | {{Quoteurl|When it came to the third film, Alfonso really wanted to put his mark on the films. And then a lot of things altered: anything from character looks, to the actual layout of Hogwarts itself.|[[Warwick Davis]]|url=http://www.mugglenet.com/mugglecast/transcripts/47a.php}} |
+ | [[File:UK Signature Edition 06 HBP back.gif|thumb|Hogwarts castle as depicted on the back book cover of {{HBP}} Signature-edition]] |
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+ | *When explaining the concept of Legilimency to Harry Potter, Snape said that many ancient spells and charms guard the Hogwarts walls and grounds, ensuring the inhabitants' safety. |
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+ | *It's seen that the interiors are not equal to exteriors of Hogwarts. (Ex: Curved walls inside, straight walls outside. Wide inside, narrow outside.) But this is possibly because Hogwarts is supported by magic. |
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+ | *Hogwarts has different architecture in every adaptations and illustrations: Gothic the [[Harry Potter (film series)|film adaptation]], Medieval in the first three games and [[Mary GrandPré|Mary GrandPre]]'s illustration, Japonism in [[Kazu Kibuishi]]'s, Flamboyant/Romanesque in [[Wizarding World (website)|Pottermore,]] and another different styles according to the version. But it is possibly it has its own unique architecture as Hogwarts is supported by magic, making it unique. |
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+ | *In {{COS|FA}}, the entrance to Dumbledore's office is located in the [[Middle Courtyard]], but in the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)|video game adaptation]] of {{HBP}}, the entrance is located next to the [[Viaduct Courtyard]]. In both locations, the gargoyle must have to move quite a way to get to the tower or possibly there could be some kind of magical short-cut. |
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+ | *{{PM}} has a feature on designing Hogwarts Castle. |
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+ | ===Differences between books, films, and video games=== |
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− | *When explaining the concept of Legilimency to Harry Potter, Snape said that many ancient spells and charms guard the Hogwarts walls and grounds, ensuring the inhabitants safety. |
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+ | Throughout the [[Harry Potter (film series)|''Harry Potter'' films]], Hogwarts Castle has changed significantly: |
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− | *In the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'', the entrance to Dumbledore's office is located in the [[Middle Courtyard]]<ref>You can see the windows above the cloister of Durham Cathedral courtyard</ref>, but in the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)|video game adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', the entrance is located next to the [[Viaduct Courtyard]]. In both locations, the gargoyle must have to move quite a way to get to the tower or possibly there could be some kind of magical short-cut. |
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+ | ====''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''==== |
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− | ==Differences between books, films, and [[LEGO Harry Potter|LEGO]] Video Games== |
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+ | [[File:Hogwarts Castle and the Great Lake.jpg|alt=|thumb|250px|Hogwarts in ''Philosopher's Stone'']] |
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− | Throughout the [[Harry Potter films]], Hogwarts Castle has changed significantly: |
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+ | In the ''Philosopher's Stone'' film, only the parts of the castle that were needed for the film were created. This means that many areas of Hogwarts were missed. |
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− | ===''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''=== |
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− | [[File:Hogwarts_boats_1.jpg|right|thumb|Hogwarts in ''Philosopher's Stone'']] |
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− | In the ''Philosopher's Stone''film, only the parts of the castle that were needed for the film were created. This means that many areas of Hogwarts were missed. |
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Areas of the castle included in the film were: |
Areas of the castle included in the film were: |
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*The [[Great Hall]] |
*The [[Great Hall]] |
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− | *The [[Grand Staircase Tower]] |
+ | *The [[Marble Staircase Tower|Grand Staircase Tower]] |
*The [[Chamber of Reception]] |
*The [[Chamber of Reception]] |
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*The [[Viaduct]] |
*The [[Viaduct]] |
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*The [[Viaduct Entrance]] |
*The [[Viaduct Entrance]] |
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− | *The [[Central |
+ | *The [[Central tower]] |
− | *The [[Bell |
+ | *The [[Bell towers]] |
− | *The [[Defence Against the Dark Arts |
+ | *The [[Hogwarts Turris Magnus|Defence Against the Dark Arts Tower]] |
− | *The [[Training Grounds |
+ | *The [[Training Grounds tower]] |
− | *The [[Transfiguration Courtyard]] |
+ | *The [[Middle Courtyard|Transfiguration Courtyard]] |
*The [[The Quad|Quad]] |
*The [[The Quad|Quad]] |
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*The [[Training Grounds]] |
*The [[Training Grounds]] |
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*The [[Suspension Bridge]] |
*The [[Suspension Bridge]] |
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*The [[Boathouse]] |
*The [[Boathouse]] |
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− | *[[ |
+ | *[[Hagrid's Hut]] |
− | *The [[Quidditch Pitch]] |
+ | *The [[Hogwarts Quidditch pitch|Quidditch Pitch]] |
− | ===''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''=== |
+ | ====''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''==== |
− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:Hogwarts - Chamber of Secrets.jpg|alt=|thumb|250x250px|Hogwarts Castle in ''Chamber of Secrets'']] |
+ | In the ''Chamber of Secrets'' film, there are a few small changes: |
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− | *The [[Training Grounds Tower]]'s design has been changed, it now looks similar to the [[Clock Tower]], only without the clock. |
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+ | *The [[Training Grounds tower]]'s design has been changed, it now looks similar to the [[Clock Tower]], only without the clock. |
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*The [[Training Grounds]] have been redesigned to have a more ruined aged design. |
*The [[Training Grounds]] have been redesigned to have a more ruined aged design. |
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− | *The Greenhouses are added to the east corner of the castle below the [[Bell |
+ | *The [[Hogwarts greenhouses|Greenhouses]] are added to the east corner of the castle below the [[Bell towers]]. |
− | *The [[Hogwarts Whomping Willow|Whomping Willow]] is added to the |
+ | *The [[Hogwarts Whomping Willow|Whomping Willow]] is added to the Training Grounds. It is possible that it was there in ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone|Philosopher's Stone]]'', but it was never shown. |
+ | *A new staircase to the ground similar to the [[Boathouse Steps|Boathouse staircase]] is added to the left side of the [[Chamber of Reception]]. It is possible that it was there in ''Philosopher's Stone'', but it was never shown. |
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*A trench is added to the Quidditch stadium. |
*A trench is added to the Quidditch stadium. |
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− | ===''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''=== |
+ | ====''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''==== |
+ | [[File:Hogwarts POA 1.png|220x220px|thumb|Hogwarts in ''Prisoner of Azkaban'']] |
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− | The ''Prisoner of Azkaban'' film sees the most drastic changes to the castle in the series. But, the main shape of Hogwarts is still there. These changes probably came about because of the new director, [[Alfonso Cuarón]]. |
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+ | In the ''Prisoner of Azkaban'' film, there are some drastic changes that probably came about because of the new director, [[Alfonso Cuarón]]. But, the main shape of Hogwarts is still there: |
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− | These are some of the main changes that are seen in this film: |
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+ | |||
− | *The [[Clock Tower]], [[Clock Tower Courtyard]], the [[Covered Bridge]], the [[North Tower]] and [[Stone Circle]] are added to the back of the castle. |
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− | *The [[ |
+ | *The [[Clock Tower]], [[Clock Tower Courtyard]], the [[Wooden Bridge]] and [[Stone Circle|Sundial Garden]] are added to the back of the castle. |
+ | |||
− | *The Dark Tower is added in between the [[Defence Against the Dark Arts tower|DADA Tower]] and Central Tower. [[File:Dementi.jpg|thumb|Hogwarts in the Prisoner of Azkaban]] |
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+ | *The new stair from the [[Chamber of Reception]] is removed |
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− | *[[Rubeus Hagrid's cabin|Hagrid's Hut]] is moved down the hill at the back of the castle and a Pumpkin Patch is added. |
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+ | *The [[Central tower]] and [[Bell towers]] now have taller, more gothic shapes. |
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− | *The [[Hogwarts Whomping Willow|Whomping Willow]] is moved from the Training Grounds to slightly down the hill from the stone circle and off the path toward Hagrid's hut. |
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+ | *The [[Dark Tower]] is added in between the [[Hogwarts Turris Magnus|DADA Tower]] and Central Tower, replacing the [[Classroom 1B|Transfiguration Classroom.]] |
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+ | *The DADA tower is moved slightly and a new Durham-style transept is placed at its base. |
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+ | *[[Hagrid's Hut]] is moved down the hill at the back of the castle and a Pumpkin Patch is added. |
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+ | *The [[Hogwarts Whomping Willow|Whomping Willow]] is moved from the Training Grounds to slightly down the hill from the Sundial Garden and off the path toward Hagrid's hut. |
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+ | |||
Inside the castle there are the following changes: |
Inside the castle there are the following changes: |
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*Dumbledore's Owl Podium makes its first appearance in this film. |
*Dumbledore's Owl Podium makes its first appearance in this film. |
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*The bronze statue of the Hogwarts Architect in the Entrance Hall has been removed (though it returns in the fifth film). |
*The bronze statue of the Hogwarts Architect in the Entrance Hall has been removed (though it returns in the fifth film). |
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*The extra corridor connecting the Entrance Hall to the Grand Staircase has been removed. The Grand Staircase is now directly connected to the Entrance Hall. |
*The extra corridor connecting the Entrance Hall to the Grand Staircase has been removed. The Grand Staircase is now directly connected to the Entrance Hall. |
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− | *The entrance to the Gryffindor |
+ | *The entrance to the Gryffindor common room is moved to the Grand Staircase. |
*The Grand Staircase is made higher, and now has 10 stories. |
*The Grand Staircase is made higher, and now has 10 stories. |
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− | *The furniture in the Gryffindor |
+ | *The furniture in the Gryffindor common room has been re-arranged and there are more portraits on the wall in this film than in the others. This is due to a scene which was cut from the final film in which Sir Cadogan moves through the portraits and talks to Professor McGonagall. |
− | ===''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''=== |
+ | ====''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''==== |
− | [[File: |
+ | [[File:Hogwartsmatte1c2 (2).jpg|250px|thumb|Hogwarts in ''Goblet of Fire'']] |
In the ''Goblet of Fire'' film, there are the following changes: |
In the ''Goblet of Fire'' film, there are the following changes: |
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*The [[Owlery]] is added on a hill behind the castle. |
*The [[Owlery]] is added on a hill behind the castle. |
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− | *A path from the [[Boathouse]] to [[ |
+ | *A path from the [[Boathouse]] to [[the Quad]] is added. |
− | *A new entrance to |
+ | *A new entrance is added to the southern side of the Quad, leading out to the new boathouse path. |
*The Quad no longer has the grass verges, and is now a paved courtyard. |
*The Quad no longer has the grass verges, and is now a paved courtyard. |
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*The [[Viaduct Courtyard]] replaces the [[Chamber of Reception]], which is still wrongly seen in some scenes. |
*The [[Viaduct Courtyard]] replaces the [[Chamber of Reception]], which is still wrongly seen in some scenes. |
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*The cabinets in the Headmaster's Office receive a slight makeover. They now have glass in the doors (as opposed to grilles). Also the Pensieve Cabinet has been added. |
*The cabinets in the Headmaster's Office receive a slight makeover. They now have glass in the doors (as opposed to grilles). Also the Pensieve Cabinet has been added. |
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− | ===''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''=== |
+ | ====''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''==== |
− | + | [[File:Hogwarts - Order of the Phoenix.jpg|alt=|thumb|250x250px|Hogwarts in ''Order of the Phoenix'']] |
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The ''Order of the Phoenix'' film sees the least changes as nothing noticeable happens to the castle. However: |
The ''Order of the Phoenix'' film sees the least changes as nothing noticeable happens to the castle. However: |
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+ | *The roofs of the [[Viaduct Entrance]] towers are made steeper. |
− | * |
+ | *Roofs are added to the turrets of the [[Clock Tower Courtyard]]. |
+ | *Roofs are added to the Northern towers on the [[Central tower|Central Tower]] transepts. |
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− | *The [[Stone Circle]] was removed from the entrance to the [[Covered Bridge]] and is now seen lined up behind [[Rubeus Hagrid's cabin]]. |
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+ | *The [[Stone Circle|Sundial Garden]] was removed from the entrance to the [[Wooden Bridge]]. |
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− | ===''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''=== |
+ | ====''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''==== |
+ | In the ''Half-Blood Prince'' film, there are two major changes from the earlier films: |
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+ | *The [[Astronomy Tower]] is added replaces the [[Dark Tower]]. |
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− | [[File:Snape_duelling_with_Harry.JPG|thumb|Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]In the ''Half-Blood Prince'' film, there are two major changes from the earlier films: |
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+ | *The [[Hogwarts Turris Magnus|DADA Tower]] is removed. |
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− | *The [[Astronomy Tower]] is added which means that the [[Defence Against the Dark Arts tower|D.A.D.A. Tower]] and [[Dark Tower]] are removed. |
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− | *The [[Training Grounds Tower]] is |
+ | *The [[Training Grounds tower|Training Grounds Tower]] is redesigned once again. |
*The [[Entrance Gates]] are added further down the hill to the back of Hogwarts. It is possible that these were present in the previous film adaptations but were not shown. |
*The [[Entrance Gates]] are added further down the hill to the back of Hogwarts. It is possible that these were present in the previous film adaptations but were not shown. |
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− | *The [[Central Tower]] |
+ | *The [[Central tower|Central Tower]] is shortened by two stories to make the new Astronomy Tower seem taller. |
+ | *The [[Hogwarts Quidditch pitch|Quidditch Pitch]] is moved to the opposite side of the Wooden Bridge beyond Hagrid's Hut. It is possible this change was there before, but not seen until ''Half-Blood Prince''. |
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− | *Two towers instead of one are now placed on the left side of the [[Clock Tower Courtyard]]. The right side remained with one tower. |
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+ | *An unnamed tower is removed from the front side of the Quad. |
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− | *<span style="font-style: normal; ">The </span>[[Quidditch pitch|Quidditch Pitch]]<span style="font-style: normal; "> was moved to the opposite side of the covered bridge beyond Hagrid's Hut. </span>It is possible this change was there before, but not seen until ''Half-Blood Prince'' |
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+ | *The [[Lookout Tower]] has been redesigned, being thinner and taller than before. The turrey protruding from its side has been moved from the back to the front and steepened. |
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− | ===''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''=== |
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+ | ===={{DH|F2}}==== |
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− | While omitted from ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]'' aside from a brief cameo appearance, once the film was released, it was shown that although the third film had the highest number of modifications to date, ''Deathly Hallows: Part 2 ''has arguably the highest number of changes to prominent features and locations in and around Hogwarts. The noticeable changes to the castle are as follows: |
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+ | [[File:Harry-potter7-movie-screencaps.com-5424.jpg|250px|thumb|Hogwarts Castle minutes before the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]]] |
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+ | [[File:Hogwarts Castle in the Daethly Hallows.png|250px|thumb|The castle after the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]|alt=]] |
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+ | While omitted from {{DH|F1}} aside from a brief cameo appearance, once the film was released, it was shown that although the third film had the highest number of modifications to date, ''Deathly Hallows: Part 2'' has arguably the highest number of changes to prominent features and locations in and around Hogwarts. The noticeable changes to the castle are as follows: |
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*[[Viaduct Courtyard]]: It has been enlarged. Also, an archway opposite to the [[Entrance Hall]] doors connects it to the [[Viaduct]] and the floor has been modified. A short flight of stone steps that lead up to the castle doors has also been added. |
*[[Viaduct Courtyard]]: It has been enlarged. Also, an archway opposite to the [[Entrance Hall]] doors connects it to the [[Viaduct]] and the floor has been modified. A short flight of stone steps that lead up to the castle doors has also been added. |
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*[[Entrance Hall]]: The walls are filled with Statues of Armour. The [[Architect of Hogwarts]] statue is replaced by the [[First Headmaster of Hogwarts]] statue. |
*[[Entrance Hall]]: The walls are filled with Statues of Armour. The [[Architect of Hogwarts]] statue is replaced by the [[First Headmaster of Hogwarts]] statue. |
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*[[Viaduct Entrance]]: The two main larger towers on either side of the entrance have been made taller. |
*[[Viaduct Entrance]]: The two main larger towers on either side of the entrance have been made taller. |
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− | *[[The Quad]]: The [[Stone Bridge Tower]] has been changed into a tower resembling the one on top of the [[Astronomy |
+ | *[[The Quad]]: The [[Lookout Tower|Stone Bridge Tower]] has been changed into a tower resembling the one on top of the [[Astronomy Tower]]. A ''bridge'' has been added to the tower, connecting it to a little tower overlooking the Quad. |
*[[Boathouse]]: It has a new design. |
*[[Boathouse]]: It has a new design. |
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*[[Viaduct]]: It no longer connects the courtyard with the [[Viaduct Entrance]], but now to land on the other side. |
*[[Viaduct]]: It no longer connects the courtyard with the [[Viaduct Entrance]], but now to land on the other side. |
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*The [[Grand Staircase]] has changed and has now taken on the appearance of a much bigger [[Marble Staircase]], as in the books, there are fewer portraits, and the stairs do not move. |
*The [[Grand Staircase]] has changed and has now taken on the appearance of a much bigger [[Marble Staircase]], as in the books, there are fewer portraits, and the stairs do not move. |
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− | *The [[ |
+ | *The [[Wooden Bridge]] was made longer. |
− | *The [[ |
+ | *The [[central tower]] design has ''a little'' modification. |
− | *The [[Great Hall]] is higher and a Hogwarts crest is added to the |
+ | *The [[Great Hall]] is higher and a Hogwarts crest is added to the centre of the back window, although it was broken at the end of Half Blood Prince, so it could have been replaced. |
− | *The structure connecting the [[Entrance Hall]] to the [[Grand Staircase Tower]] has been shortened by 1 floor and has two small windows looking out onto the courtyard as opposed to one large one. |
+ | *The structure connecting the [[Entrance Hall]] to the [[Marble Staircase Tower|Grand Staircase Tower]] has been shortened by 1 floor and has two small windows looking out onto the courtyard as opposed to one large one. |
It should be noted that the castle shown burning in the teaser poster is actually the look of Hogwarts in ''Half-Blood Prince''. |
It should be noted that the castle shown burning in the teaser poster is actually the look of Hogwarts in ''Half-Blood Prince''. |
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− | Most of these modifications were made in order to make the castle more convenient for the battle scene in the film. |
+ | Most of these modifications were made in order to make the castle more convenient for the battle scene in the film. Changes were also made to match the tone of the film, as many of the fanciful elements of the castle that were present in the previous films were removed to match the darker and more violent tone of the final film. |
Many of these edits to the castle's layout throughout the films can be explained as the effect of the school's ability to change its architecture by magic. However, certain elements, such as the [[Ravenclaw Tower]], can be considered to have always been a part of the castle and simply never seen until the film they are introduced in, and the movement of the [[Viaduct]] and the redesign of the [[Grand Staircase]] in Deathly Hallows. The grounds around the castle seem to have change great throughout the films too, most notably in Prisoner of Azkaban and Deathly Hallows Part 2. |
Many of these edits to the castle's layout throughout the films can be explained as the effect of the school's ability to change its architecture by magic. However, certain elements, such as the [[Ravenclaw Tower]], can be considered to have always been a part of the castle and simply never seen until the film they are introduced in, and the movement of the [[Viaduct]] and the redesign of the [[Grand Staircase]] in Deathly Hallows. The grounds around the castle seem to have change great throughout the films too, most notably in Prisoner of Azkaban and Deathly Hallows Part 2. |
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+ | ===={{WWHP}}==== |
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− | ===[[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]]=== |
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− | [[File:Castleww.jpg|thumb|Hogwarts in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]] |
+ | [[File:Castleww.jpg|250px|thumb|Hogwarts in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]] |
+ | [[File:Officialpw castle1.jpg|thumb|First Concept Art of Hogwarts WWHP]] |
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− | A castle has been built in [http://www.universalorlandoresort.com/harrypotter/ Universal Orlando Studios] for the [[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey|Forbidden Journey]]in the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park". |
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+ | [[File:Hogwarts 3.jpg|thumb|Final Concept Art of Hogwarts WWHP]] |
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+ | A castle has been built in [http://www.universalorlandoresort.com/harrypotter/ Universal Orlando Studios] for the [[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey|Forbidden Journey]] in the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park". |
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It includes: |
It includes: |
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*The [[Great Hall]] |
*The [[Great Hall]] |
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− | *The [[Grand Staircase Tower]] |
+ | *The [[Marble Staircase Tower|Grand Staircase Tower]] |
*The [[Astronomy Tower]] |
*The [[Astronomy Tower]] |
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*The [[Viaduct]] and [[Viaduct Entrance]] |
*The [[Viaduct]] and [[Viaduct Entrance]] |
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*The [[Viaduct Courtyard]] and the [[Stone Bridge]] |
*The [[Viaduct Courtyard]] and the [[Stone Bridge]] |
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− | *[[ |
+ | *[[Hagrid's Hut]] and the [[Hogwarts Whomping Willow|Whomping Willow]] |
*Filch's office |
*Filch's office |
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Although it is based on the castle seen in ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|Half-Blood Prince]]'', most of it is missing and it differs greatly from the one seen in the films: |
Although it is based on the castle seen in ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|Half-Blood Prince]]'', most of it is missing and it differs greatly from the one seen in the films: |
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*The [[Viaduct]] is not connected to the [[Viaduct Courtyard]]. |
*The [[Viaduct]] is not connected to the [[Viaduct Courtyard]]. |
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− | *The [[Entrance Hall]] is not connected to the [[Grand Staircase Tower]]. |
+ | *The [[Entrance Hall]] is not connected to the [[Marble Staircase Tower|Grand Staircase Tower]]. |
− | *The [[Astronomy Tower |
+ | *The [[Astronomy Tower]] takes the place of the [[Central tower]]. |
− | *The [[Stone Bridge]] is only connected to the [[ |
+ | *The [[Stone Bridge]] is only connected to the [[Marble Staircase Tower|Grand Staircase Tower]] not the right Viaduct Entrance Tower. |
*The stone bridge took the place of an archway building connecting the Grand Staircase Tower to the Stone Bridge Tower. |
*The stone bridge took the place of an archway building connecting the Grand Staircase Tower to the Stone Bridge Tower. |
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− | *Elements such as the [[Boathouse]], the [[Stone Circle]], and the [[ |
+ | *Elements such as the [[Boathouse]], the [[Stone Circle|Sundial Garden]], and the [[Wooden Bridge]] are missing. |
− | *The [[ |
+ | *The [[Great Lake]] is also missing, but this is understandable as the lake takes up a great deal of space around the castle that was unavailable to the park. Also, it was required that the castle be easily accessible to visitors. |
− | [[File:Officialpw_castle1.jpg|thumb|left|First Concept Art of Hogwarts WWHP]][[File:Hogwarts_3.jpg|thumb|Final Concept Art of Hogwarts WWHP]] |
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+ | ===={{HPFJ}}==== |
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− | ===[[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey]]=== |
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The castle seen during the ride is Hogwarts as seen in ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|Half-Blood Prince]]'', but there are some differences: |
The castle seen during the ride is Hogwarts as seen in ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|Half-Blood Prince]]'', but there are some differences: |
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*The new Boathouse from ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2|Deathly Hallows]]'' is added. |
*The new Boathouse from ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2|Deathly Hallows]]'' is added. |
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− | *A skinnier version of the new tower seen in the ''Deathly Hallows'' trailers, adjacent to the [[Stone Bridge Tower]], can be seen. |
+ | *A skinnier version of the new tower seen in the ''Deathly Hallows'' trailers, adjacent to the [[Lookout Tower|Stone Bridge Tower]], can be seen. |
+ | ===={{QH}}==== |
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− | ===''[[The Queen's Handbag]]''=== |
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The castle seen here is the same as seen in the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|first film]]. |
The castle seen here is the same as seen in the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|first film]]. |
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− | === |
+ | ===={{LEGO|Y1}}==== |
+ | [[File:Hogwarts - Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Hogwarts as seen in {{LEGO|Y1}}]] |
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− | Hogwarts in the LEGO Harry Potter game seems to be based on the castle seen in ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', although it is based on the first four films. Presumably this is because it includes the [[Entrance Hall Antechamber]] which only appears in the [[Harry Potter films|first three films]]; also, the [[Central Tower|Central]] and [[Bell Tower]]s have the shape used from the third film onwards. However, the [[Clock Tower]] is not connected to the castle like in the films. Additionally, it seems that the [[Hogwarts Whomping Willow|Whomping Willow]] will change location from the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|second]] to [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|third]] year as it does in the films. The North Tower also receives its own courtyard, the [[North Tower courtyard]]. |
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+ | Hogwarts in the LEGO Harry Potter game seems to be based on the castle seen in ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', although it is based on the first four films. Presumably this is because it includes the [[Chamber of Reception|Entrance Hall Antechamber]] which only appears in the [[Harry Potter (film series)|first three films]]; also, the [[Central tower|Central]] and [[Bell towers]] have the shape used from the third film onwards. However, the [[Clock Tower]] is not connected to the castle like in the films. Additionally, it seems that the [[Hogwarts Whomping Willow|Whomping Willow]] will change location from the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|second]] to [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|third]] year as it does in the films. The North Tower also receives its own courtyard, the [[North Tower courtyard]]. |
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− | === |
+ | ===={{LEGO|Y2}}==== |
+ | [[File:Lego Hogwarts - Years 5-7.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Hogwarts as seen in {{LEGO|Y2}}]] |
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− | Hogwarts in ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]'' seems to be based on the castle seen in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''. However, there are some diferences. The [[Astronomy Tower]] does not overlook the [[Middle Courtyard]], and the [[Dark Tower]] is there instead, last seen in ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]''. The [[Boathouse]], the [[Training Grounds Tower]] and the [[Stone Bridge tower]] remain unchanged, and there are two [[Viaduct]]s: one connecting the [[Viaduct Courtyard]] to the [[Viaduct Entrance]], and the other connecting the same courtyard to the grounds, as it does in the last film adaptation. Despite that, the two [[Viaduct Courtyard checkpoint towers|checkpoint towers]] are not there. Finally, The [[Defence Against the Dark Arts tower]] is still there. |
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+ | Hogwarts in {{LEGO|Y2}} seems to be based on the castle seen in {{DH|F2}}. However, there are some differences. The [[Astronomy Tower]] does not overlook the [[Middle Courtyard]], and the [[Dark Tower]] is there instead, last seen in {{OOTP|F}}. The [[Boathouse]], the [[Training Grounds tower]] and the [[Lookout Tower|Stone Bridge tower]] remain unchanged, and there are two [[Viaduct]]s: one connecting the [[Viaduct Courtyard]] to the [[Viaduct Entrance]], and the other connecting the same courtyard to the grounds, as it does in the last film adaptation. Despite that, the two [[Viaduct Courtyard Gatehouses|checkpoint towers]] are not there. Finally, the [[Hogwarts Turris Magnus|Defence Against the Dark Arts tower]] is still there. |
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− | * |
+ | *[[Entrance Hall]] |
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+ | **[[Great Hall]] |
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+ | **Fountain Courtyard |
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+ | ***Storage Room |
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+ | *[[Grand Staircase]] |
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+ | *[[West Tower courtyard]] |
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+ | *[[North Tower courtyard]] |
− | ** |
+ | **[[Astronomy Tower]] |
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+ | **[[Divination Classroom]] |
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+ | *[[Common room]] Corridor |
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+ | **[[Gryffindor common room]] |
− | ** |
+ | **[[Ravenclaw Tower]] |
− | ** |
+ | **[[Hufflepuff Basement]] |
− | ** |
+ | **[[Slytherin Dungeon]] |
− | * |
+ | *Classroom Foyer |
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+ | **[[Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher's office|Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor's office]] |
− | ** |
+ | **[[Potions Classroom]] |
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+ | *[[Charms corridor]] |
− | ** |
+ | **[[Charms Classroom]] |
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+ | *Hogwarts Foyer |
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+ | **Library |
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+ | *[[Chamber of Secrets]] |
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+ | *[[Boathouse]] |
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+ | *[[Seventh-floor corridor]] |
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+ | **[[Room of Requirement]] |
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+ | **[[Horace Slughorn's office|Horace Slughorn's second office]] |
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+ | *[[Viaduct Courtyard]] |
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+ | *[[Headmaster's office]] |
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+ | *Grounds |
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+ | **[[Wooden Bridge]] |
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+ | **[[Stone Circle|Sundial Garden]] |
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+ | **[[Hagrid's Hut]] |
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+ | **[[Hogwarts Quidditch pitch|Quidditch pitch]] |
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+ | **[[Thestral]] Clearing |
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+ | **[[Forbidden Forest]] |
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+ | *[[Entrance Gates]] |
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+ | **Entrance Gates Courtyard |
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+ | ===={{HM}}==== |
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+ | {{Main|Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery#Areas|l1 = Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery § Areas}} |
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+ | The Hogwarts Castle shown in cutscenes, etc. are from the film adaption of ''Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince''. However, there are some changes present: |
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+ | *The suits of armour is present in the Entrance Hall |
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+ | *Hagrid's Hut is just off the Training Grounds |
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+ | |||
+ | ===={{COG}}==== |
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+ | [[File:Hogwarts Castle 1927.gif|250px|thumb|right|Hogwarts as seen in {{COG}}]] |
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+ | The Hogwarts shown in {{COG}} is based off of the design set in {{DH|F2}} prior to the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===={{SOD}}==== |
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+ | [[File:Hogwarts - Secrets of Dumbledore.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Hogwarts as seen in {{SOD}}]] |
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+ | The castle shown in {{SOD}} is based off the design in {{DH|F2}} like {{COG}}. |
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+ | ===Design mistakes=== |
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+ | The castle was not designed as a perfect marriage between the exterior models and the interior film sets. While great efforts were made to design a seamless castle, many mistakes were made. These have resulted in real-life problems when trying to make models of the castle that include the interiors. The developers of the tie-in video games sometimes created interiors that could not possibly fit inside the exterior walls. The video game developers were able to hide these mistakes with clever loading zones and camera angles, as well as using different exterior models (that sometimes have missing areas) depending on where the player is. Starting with {{OOTP|G}}, the interior of the castle was designed to precisely match what was seen in the corresponding film while using the same official exterior model. |
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+ | ===={{PS|F}}==== |
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+ | *The Great Hall is positioned much higher than it should be. As a result, the Chamber of Reception is positioned far too low for corresponding interior to meet at the Great Hall's floor level. It is therefore impossible for the Chamber of Reception's stairs to get high enough to connect to the Entrance Hall. |
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+ | *The side windows of the Chamber of Reception do not exactly match the corresponding windows on the model. |
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+ | *The windows inside the Chamber of Reception are two units wide, while the corresponding windows on the model are three units wide. |
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+ | *The small staircase behind the staff table in the Great Hall is architecturally impossible because the exterior wall is right where the door opens. |
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+ | *The Gryffindor common room's film set does not match the model. There is a window to the left of the fireplace than cannot possibly fit unless the entire area protrudes from the rest of the Quad by more than several metres. This area is only shown to protrude a metre or two on {{GOF|F}}'s model. |
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+ | *Despite the need for a dormitory for each gender by year, the Gryffindor common room shows that there are only two rooms, and Harry's year lives in the same boys' room every year. There should be at least fourteen rooms in total. |
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+ | *The Library's windows do not match up. The smaller windows on the side should be lower and taller on the model. |
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+ | ===={{COS|F}}==== |
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+ | *The Entrance Hall has a new, larger window to the left that is not represented on the exterior model. The model uses the architecture from the previous film, which presumably had the Entrance Hall's window represented by the fourth window (in the lower set) of the Chamber of Reception building. That other window is also still on the model. |
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+ | *The new film set for the Hospital Wing was introduced without it being represented by the exterior model of the castle. |
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+ | *There is no tower that supports the shape or windows of the Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom. |
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+ | *The entrance to Dumbledore's office is shown to be near the Middle Courtyard, despite the office being located at the top of the Marble Staircase Tower. |
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+ | *The Middle Courtyard as shown at the end of the film is architecturally impossible. Sunlight can be seen from both sides of the cloister pathway and the end of the pathway shows the valley area, despite the entire courtyard being surrounded by the castle. |
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+ | *The set for Dumbledore's office is larger in scale than it is represented on the model. The windows are also incorrect. This happened because the area of the model was not updated when they designed the film set. |
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+ | ===={{POA|F}}==== |
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+ | *The Entrance Hall's window is made even larger but is still not represented on the model. |
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+ | *The Grand Staircase is now directly connected to the Entrance Hall. However, this is impossible on the exterior model, which retains the link building from the previous films that is much lower than the Great Hall's window level. In fact, the Great Hall building's lower balcony (which is at the floor level of the Hogwarts kitchens) also partly serves as the ''roof'' of the link building. |
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+ | *The new location of the Gryffindor common room at the top of the Grand Staircase does not fit the shape of the Marble Staircase Tower. Because exterior shots of the common room later in the series still show the original location, it is possible that the Fat Lady painting now is a portrait passage. |
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+ | *The Clock Tower is only connected to the rest of the castle by the Hospital Wing. This means that the only way to physically access the clock tower would be to go to the back of the Quad and go up a small set of stairs that lead up to directly outside the Hospital Wing. It is possible that there are secret passages or portrait passages used by students in-universe. |
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+ | *The big window in the back of the Grand Staircase room is shown to have moved inward so that it lines up with the wall. However, this is impossible because blueprints show that that Quad has extra space between the room's wall and the exterior, meaning that the window must be outward from the Grand Staircase room's wall like it was in the first film. |
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+ | *The Divination classroom appears to be too large to fit inside the top of the North Tower. Its film set, recycled from the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, also does not fit anywhere. |
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+ | *The Divination stairwell's windows require that it be located inside a small circular tower, none of which exist on the model in the correct location. |
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+ | *Several shots used a previous Hogwarts model instead of the ''Prisoner of Azkaban ''model in order to get a better view of the lake. These shots are notably missing the Clock Tower and the Wooden Bridge, both of which replaced what used to be a lake behind the castle. These shots include Buckbeak's flight over the lake and the end of the film when Harry rides his Firebolt. |
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+ | ===={{GOF|F}}==== |
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+ | *With the addition of the Viaduct Courtyard, the designers forgot to add the stairs up to the Great Hall that were previously represented by the Chamber of Reception. As a result, the Great Hall is now positioned lower than it had been previously. The designers also forgot to adjust the windows to make the exterior model match the film set. The model has the smaller set of windows at the bottom, while the film set only has the larger set of windows. It is believed that the smaller set of windows were originally designed to represent the Hogwarts Kitchens, but that area was never seen in the films. This issue remained unfixed until {{DH|F2}}. |
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+ | *The new model also added a connector hallway between the Entrance Hall and the Grand Staircase. This is not seen at all in the films until {{DH|F2}}, where its size was decreased. |
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+ | *There is no tower that supports the shape and windows of the new Defence Against the Dark Arts staircase. |
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+ | *The extended area of the Defence Against the Dark Arts office doesn't fit anywhere on the model. |
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+ | *Despite Harry's dormitory being shown as the highest one in the tower but being on the same level as the girl's dormitory, the model's version of the tower has at least one extra floor that exceeds the height of the corresponding area where the girls' dormitories are. |
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+ | *A larger model used to film closeups for the First Task revised the design of Dumbledore's office to make it more accurate to the film set (but still not entirely accurate). However, the main model has remained unfixed. The improved version does appear at the Universal ''Wizarding World of Harry Potter ''versions of the castle though. |
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+ | *The Middle Courtyard's scene was filmed at a new location that has trees and bushes. The courtyard on the model does not reflect this and still has only grass. |
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+ | *There is a shot during the Second Task that uses a previous Hogwarts model in the background, which still has the Chamber of Reception. |
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+ | *The establishing shot of the Defence Against the Dark Arts Tower after the Third Task is a mirrored shot, which was done for unknown reasons. The Training Grounds tower appears to the right when it is supposed to be to the left. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===={{OOTP|F}}==== |
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+ | *There is no part of the castle's exterior that directly corresponds with the hallway (Hall of Hexes) near the Room of Requirement's entrance. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===={{HBP|F}}==== |
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+ | *The Potions classroom was redesigned to be in a plus shape. This version has windows on eleven of the twelve sides. This is impossible, not only because it is housed in a circular tower, but because many of the sides are blocked by terrain and thus cannot have windows emitting light (although the concept of [[enchanted window]]s in seemingly impossible locations features in the books, i.e. the underground [[British Ministry of Magic Headquarters]]). Only the window in the back of the room is possible, and it was shown in the Occlumency establishing shot in {{OOTP|F}}. |
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+ | *The close-up establishing shot of the Astronomy Tower shortly after Ron's Quidditch victory appears to use a different model than the full-castle one that has differing details. The windows are bigger with a different pattern (and are closer to the top) and it shows a protruding spiral staircase on the right side of the rear. The main model has smaller windows and only a protruding tower on the left side of the rear. The interior set for this scene also seems to suggest that there are cloisters inside the Astronomy Tower. |
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+ | *The set for the Herbology greenhouses has a tall wall with a doorway facing the lake, and may even be an interior area based on the lighting. The model does not have such an area and all of the greenhouses are located outside, unobstructed. Such a wall does exist on the other side of the greenhouses, however the door and the short wall behind it suggest that this shot is looking toward the lake, which is impossible. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===={{DH|F2}}==== |
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+ | *The exterior model fixes the Great Hall's corresponding window issue by switching the positions of the smaller and larger sets of windows. However, the interior film set did not change from the previous versions and thus does not include these windows, which should now be visible below the ceiling. |
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+ | *Students from a house in which the dormitories are located on the east side of the castle are shown marching to the Great Hall through the Viaduct Courtyard, even though the viaduct bridge that connects the two areas together was removed. |
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+ | *The redesign of the Grand Staircase shows that the area of the stairs far exceeds the area of the Marble Staircase Tower. |
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+ | *There is no tower that supports the shape and windows of the narrow staircase that leads up to the Ravenclaw common room. |
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+ | *The cloister where Harry talks to the Grey Lady does not appear to correspond with any of the model's courtyards. It might be a new elevated cloister surrounding the Quad, but its size is too small and its nearby windows do not match up with that Quad. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===={{COG}}==== |
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+ | *The circular window at the top of the front of the Great Hall is emitting sunlight. This is impossible. The window was left over from the first iteration of Hogwarts that does not include the revised Entrance Hall. The revised Entrance Hall should be blocking any means of the window accessing sunlight. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===={{SOD}}==== |
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+ | *The Hall of Hexes has been moved to right outside of the Hospital Wing's location since {{POA|F}}. The exterior of the Hospital Wing area is the same. However, the interior set of the Hall of Hexes has not been updated to match the exterior of the Hospital Wing area. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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+ | *{{PS}} {{1st}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' {{1st}} |
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+ | *{{PS|F}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)]]'' |
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+ | *{{PS|G}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' |
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+ | *{{COS}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' |
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+ | *{{COS|F}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' |
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+ | *{{COS|G}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' |
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+ | *{{POA}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' |
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+ | *{{POA|F}} |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]'' |
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Warning!
At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery & Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells & Harry Potter: Magic Awakened & Hogwarts Legacy. |
- "The castle is a stronghold of ancient magic."
- — Albus Dumbledore regarding the ancient castle[src]
Hogwarts Castle was a large, seven-storey high building supported by magic,[5] with a hundred and forty-two staircases[6] throughout its many towers and turrets and very deep dungeons. The castle was built in the late Early Middle Ages (c. 993) by a wizard architect and the four most celebrated wizards of the age: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin.[7] The castle was the main building of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, regarded as the finest wizarding school in the world.[8]
Hogwarts was built in a valley area — surrounding mountains were part of the landscape — with the fairly large Great Lake to the south of the main building. The huge main oak front doors that led into the Entrance Hall faced west, and opened up to sloping lawns.[2] The deep Forbidden Forest extended around to the west of the castle.[9] There were also exterior greenhouses and vegetable patches on the school grounds.[10][11]
Hogwarts was located in the Scottish Highlands, near the all-wizard village of Hogsmeade and "not far" from Dufftown,[12] in Moray, and Achintee, in Lochaber.
It was the setting of the final battle of the Second Wizarding War, the Battle of Hogwarts,[13] which resulted in the deaths of several witches and wizards who fought in defence of the castle, including Remus Lupin, Nymphadora Tonks, Fred Weasley,[14] Colin Creevey,[15] Lavender Brown, and Severus Snape.[14] The castle was badly damaged in the battle, but ultimately the Order of the Phoenix won when Harry Potter defeated his nemesis, Lord Voldemort, in the Great Hall.[16]
Due to its extremely advanced age and the sheer amount of magic present in or around it, the castle was implied to have developed some form of sentience or awareness, such as when it sealed the Headmaster's Tower against Dolores Umbridge in 1996,[17] and the various trick steps and false doors.[18]
Hogwarts Castle was also the most haunted location in Great Britain, being home to many ghosts.[4]
Magic
The castle was supported by magic (unable to be maintained or constructed by any other means),[19] a good example being the moving staircases, a feature contributed by one of the four Hogwarts founders, Rowena Ravenclaw. Hogwarts was also protected by numerous ancient spells, such as the Anti-Disapparition Jinx; this could, however, be overridden by the Head of the school when necessary. It was also unplottable and bewitched so that, if Muggles approached the castle, all they would see would be a mouldering ruin with a sign warning them to keep out and that it was unsafe. Nevertheless, Muggles could presumably see the castle if they were invited or otherwise aware of its existence, as was the case with Jacob Kowalski in 1932.[20] The protective magic over Hogwarts appeared to repel even talented Dark wizards.
Rubeus Hagrid claimed that Hogwarts was the safest place there was, even more so than Gringotts Wizarding Bank, a reason why the Philosopher's Stone was sent to the castle for protection.[21] After the Ministry finally admitted that Lord Voldemort had returned in 1996, the castle's defences were further increased, much of them were cast by Albus Dumbledore himself, such as gates being locked with spells that can only be undone by teachers, and spells to prevent entrance via broomsticks. All of the secret passageways that were previously allegedly unknown were given more protection. Additionally, with members of the Order of the Phoenix and Aurors placed as guards, and Caretaker Argus Filch checking all incoming and outgoing students for dangerous materials, intrusion seemed completely impossible.[22]
However, Draco Malfoy utilised a pair of Vanishing Cabinets as a passageway, which none of the castle's defences could negate, to allow Death Eaters into the castle.[23] This devastatingly horrified the wizarding community, as they realised that Hogwarts, the most powerful and reputably safest magical stronghold in the entire wizarding world, had been breached, no less than by a student from the inside, meaning there was no longer anywhere safe from Voldemort and his Death Eaters.
As a result of all the magic that occurred on the premises (both from learning students, magical artefacts therein and the enchantments cast over the building itself) a magical atmosphere pervaded the entire structure, causing any technology that was not adapted to run off of it to fail. This was presumably why candles and lanterns were used for light. Mechanical things like watches seemed to do alright, as Colin Creevey's traditional Muggle camera seemed to have worked until it was destroyed by the Basilisk's eyes. (Colin mentioned that another student told him that he could develop the pictures in a potion so that they moved. One of his pictures showed Harry trying to escape a picture of him and Gilderoy Lockhart.)[10]
Layout
Below the ground floor
Chamber of Secrets
- "He was standing at the end of a long, dimly lit chamber. Towering stone pillars entwined with more serpents, rose to a ceiling lost in darkness, casting long, black shadows through the odd, greenish gloom that filled the place."
- — Harry exploring the Chamber[src]
The Chamber of Secrets was allegedly created deep under the dungeons of Hogwarts Castle during the Medieval times by Salazar Slytherin, who disagreed with the other Hogwarts founders on the merits of blood purity.[7] The Chamber of Secrets was home to an ancient Basilisk, which was intended to be used to purge the school of Muggle-born students.
The entrance could be found in Moaning Myrtle's bathroom on the second floor. In order to gain entrance one had to say "open" in Parseltongue, and a sink would open into a slide. While falling down the large, dark pipe, one could see hundreds of other pipes leading off. At the end of the pipe, one was launched into a damp, stone chamber.[24] This room was stated to be "miles beneath the school" and under the Lake. This was where Tom Marvolo Riddle used his ability to speak Parseltongue and attack Harry Potter.[25]
Dungeons
The dungeons of Hogwarts Castle were located under the school, and it was colder there than in the main castle.[18]
Dungeon cupboard
This cupboard was a small room off the Dungeon Corridor, just before the dungeon hall.[26]
Deathday Party Hall
This was one of the roomier dungeons at Hogwarts Castle. The room was accessible via the Dungeon Staircase. On 31 October 1992, this dungeon was where Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington's five-hundredth Deathday Party was held.[27]
Potions Classroom
The Potions Classroom was where Potions classes were taught.[18] The classroom used to be squared-sized, very large, with large tables and windows.[28] From 1995-1996, the classroom was an oval shape and relatively smaller, with small work tables.[29] In 1996, the classroom was extended, adding space for more work tables.[30]
Potions basement
There was a storage basement under the Potions classroom at Hogwarts Castle. It was accessible via a trapdoor and it was used to store cauldrons, ingredients and phials.[31]
Head of Slytherin's office
This office was used by Severus Snape during his long tenure as Potions Master at Hogwarts. It was a gloomy and dimly-lit room found in the school Dungeons. The shadowy walls were lined with shelves of large glass jars filled with slimy, revolting things, such as bits of animals and plants, floating in potions of varying colours.[32][33]
The office had a fireplace. In a corner, there was a cupboard containing Snape's private stock of potion ingredients. The office was sealed with a spell only wizards could break.[34]
Slytherin common room
The Slytherin Dungeon was located behind a wall in the dungeons of Hogwarts. A Password spoken to the wall was required to enter it; whereupon a passage was revealed leading to the common room — a low-ceilinged, dungeon-like room with greenish lamps and chairs. The room also contained black leather couches and a fireplace. This dungeon extended partway under the lake, which allowed students to glimpse the inhabitants of the Great Lake.
Off of this room also included the Slytherin Boys' Dormitory.[35]
Philosopher's Stone chambers
These chambers were a series of rooms underneath Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry that served as the defences surrounding the Philosopher's Stone during the 1991–1992 school year. There were seven chambers in total that contained an obstacle or task that guarded the stone against being stolen.[36]
- Fluffy (Stationed in the third-floor corridor guarding the trap door entrance to the chambers below)[37][36]
- Devil's Snare[36]
- Winged Keys[36]
- Chessboard Chamber[36]
- Troll[36]
- Potion riddle[36]
- Mirror of Erised[38]
Other locations in the Dungeons
Basement
Hufflepuff common room
- "It is a very cosy and welcoming place, as dissimilar as possible from Snape’s dungeon. Lots of yellow hangings, and fat armchairs, and little underground tunnels leading to the dormitories, all of which have perfectly round doors, like barrel tops"
- — Description[src]
The Hufflepuff Basement was the common room for Hufflepuff students at Hogwarts. The entrance to the Hufflepuff Basement was hidden behind a stack of barrels. It could be entered by tapping a certain rhythm on the barrels. It was located near the kitchens. The cellar was decorated with yellow hangings and filled with fat armchairs. Underground tunnels led off to the students' dormitories and all the doors were perfectly circular, like barrel tops.[39][40]
This was the only common room Harry Potter did not enter at some point during his years at Hogwarts.[40]
Kitchens
The Hogwarts kitchen was located directly under the Great Hall, down the same staircase that led to the Hufflepuff common room. It contained tables identical to those in the Great Hall and were directly below them; food had to simply be placed on the tables in the kitchens, and it magically appeared in the Great Hall. The kitchens were staffed by over 100 house-elves, including Dobby, Winky, and Kreacher (after Harry Potter inherited him and ordered him there in 1996).
To gain access to the kitchens, one had to tickle the pear on a fruit portrait, which would then turn into a door knob.[3]
Boathouse
The Boathouse was an underground harbour at Hogwarts where the boats were stored and docked after bringing the first years to the castle every 1 September.[1] Up until 1995 a portrait of Percival Pratt hung on the walls, concealing a shortcut to the Grand Staircase.
After Pratt's portrait was removed, there were only three entrances to this building: the path outside the Paved Courtyard, the stairs down from the Viaduct Courtyard, and the Great Lake.[41]
Ground floor
Entrance Hall
The Hogwarts Entrance Hall was located on the ground floor of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, with a wide marble staircase opposite the oak doors. Double doors to the right led into the Great Hall.[2] The basement, the kitchens, the dungeons, and the Grand Staircase could also be accessed via the Entrance Hall.[31]
Chamber of Reception
The Chamber of Reception was a little building before the Entrance Hall where Professor Minerva McGonagall made the first year students wait before the Sorting ceremony and the Welcoming Feast.[2]
Viaduct Courtyard
The Viaduct Courtyard was located off the Entrance Hall. This courtyard replaced the Entrance Hall antechamber beyond 1994.[42]
Great Hall
The Great Hall in Hogwarts was the main gathering area in the school.[2] Students ate their meals, received daily owl posts,[18] and had certain special events. The Great Hall was a large hall that could easily hold all of the school's students, staff and guests. It had tall walls that reached up to the ceiling, which was enchanted to look like the sky above.[2]
It was the scene of Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort's final showdown, which was the Dark Lord's ultimate defeat. This was because the Elder Wand refuse to kill its true master, so Harry was not killed. Since Voldemort was now a mortal man, the curse rebounded on him, killing Tom Marvolo Riddle once and for all.[16]
Staffroom
The staffroom was a long, panelled room with mismatched, dark wooden chairs.[24][12] There was a wardrobe inside it which was once home to a Boggart. The entrance to this room was guarded by two talking stone gargoyles.[13]
Caretaker's office
The caretaker's office was the room where Argus Filch lived in Hogwarts Castle. It was connected to the Entrance Hall, on the Ground Floor of Hogwarts Castle. It was a small, simple, windowless room with a single oil lamp in the ceiling. It smelled vaguely of fried fish.[27]
Transfiguration Courtyard
This was one of the cloisters in the inner part of Hogwarts Castle. This courtyard had grass in the open area, in which a big tree had grown over the centuries. There was one massive iron armillary sphere that stood in the centre of the courtyard.[30]
Transfiguration department
This was a wing at Hogwarts Castle containing the rooms dedicated to the teaching of Transfiguration. The Transfiguration department was presumably located around the Middle Courtyard area, including such rooms as Classroom 1B.[41]
Transfiguration Classroom
This classroom was where Transfiguration class was taught. The classroom was located on the ground floor around the Middle Courtyard. The classroom itself was big, surrounded by high windows, had four rows of three desks, and still had enough room for several cages and bookshelves, two chalkboards, and a desk.[28][43]
Classroom Eleven
Classroom Eleven was on the ground floor of Hogwarts Castle. It was used by the Centaur Firenze, who taught the subject of Divination. Albus Dumbledore changed the room to look like the Forbidden Forest, Firenze's home.[44]
Viaduct Entrance
This was a big chamber which connected the Viaduct to the first floor by a staircase that led to the Tapestry Corridor. There was also an archway that led down the Potions staircase to the Dungeon Corridor.
The Quad
This courtyard was located on the Hogwarts Castle exterior area. It was connected to the Viaduct and the boathouse.
Viaduct
This viaduct was constructed out of stone, and extended all the way down to the lake. It was connected to the Viaduct Courtyard at one end and was connected to the left long viaduct tower and the right long viaduct tower.
Other locations on the ground floor
Grand Staircase
The Grand Staircase was a massive structure in Hogwarts Castle, mainly used to access each floor of the castle, including the dungeons. There were hundreds of Portraits covering the walls in this tower, some of which concealed secret passages to other areas within the school.
The multiple staircases in the Grand Staircase led from platform to platform and went as high as the seventh floor where they came to an end.[18]
First floor
Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom
This classroom was where Defence Against the Dark Arts class was taught. An iron chandelier hung from the ceiling, as well as a Dragon's skeleton. On one end of the classroom stood a projector that was activated by magic. Several desks and tables could be found in the classroom as well as some sets of large windows.[45]
The classroom decoration had several changes over the years, spanning from lots of pictures of Gilderoy Lockhart[43] to tons of skeletons and Shrunken Heads.[46]
History of Magic Classroom
This classroom was where History of Magic classes were taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The subject was taught by Professor Cuthbert Binns, a ghost, who was widely regarded by almost all Hogwarts students as the most monotonous and boring teacher in existence.[18][7]
Muggle Studies Classroom
This classroom was where Muggle Studies classes were taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[31][47][48]
Hospital Wing
The Hospital wing was run by Poppy Pomfrey. Students who suffered mishaps during the school year were sent or brought to the hospital wing for treatment.[38] The hospital wing was well equipped to deal with all manner of magical and mundane injuries, from broken limbs to regrowing lost bones.[49]
Only in the most severe cases were students sent to St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries for further treatment, such as when Katie Bell touched a cursed Opal necklace in 1996.[50]
Matron's office
This office was a large room adjacent to the Hospital Wing at Hogwarts Castle owned by Poppy Pomfrey, the matron. It contained a bookcase, a desk, two closets, two beds for patients, and another bed closed off from the room by a curtain.[31]
Gryffindor Head's office
The Gryffindor Head's Office was positioned on a corridor which could be accessed by climbing the large staircase in Hogwarts' Entrance Hall. This office was occupied by Professor McGonagall, head of Gryffindor house, for many years.[51] The room had an adjacent bedroom accessible by a concealed door.[52]
Stone Bridge
The Stone Bridge was next to the Suspension Bridge. It connected the main First-floor corridor of the Stone Bridge Tower with the Tapestry Corridor in the Viaduct Entrance.
Tapestry Corridor
This corridor was located on the first floor of Hogwarts Castle. It connected the Viaduct Entrance to the main first floor. Its walls were covered in tapestries and, hung over the tapestries, portraits of wizards.
Storeroom
This storeroom was located in the Tapestry Corridor, this was where Severus Snape stored his private supply of potions and potion ingredients. It was one of two known potions storerooms in the castle; this being his private store; the other being the student store cupboard.[34] The students cupboard was located in the dungeons. Items stored in Snape's store room included Veritaserum[53] and ingredients for Polyjuice Potion.[54]
First-Floor Girls' Toilets
Located on the first floor, this was where a mountain troll attacked Hermione Granger on 31 October, 1991.[55]
The Quad battlements
There were battlements all around the top of The Quad at Hogwarts Castle.
These battlements were used by the Hogwarts defence during the Battle of Hogwarts. They were heavily damaged during the course of the battle, with parts of the floor falling in, revealing the corridors below.
Other locations on the first floor
Second floor
Second-floor corridor
The second-floor corridor was located on both sides of the castle on the second floor.
Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor's office
The office used by the Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was located on the second floor of Hogwarts Castle. It was connected to the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom by two staircases.[56][57][58]
Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom
This girls' lavatory (also known as Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom) was situated on the second floor of Hogwarts Castle.[7] It had been out of order ever since a student named Myrtle was killed there by Salazar Slytherin's Basilisk on the orders of Tom Riddle, the Heir of Slytherin.
Myrtle haunted the bathroom ever since, leading it to be a place most students did not want to enter. This bathroom held the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets.[24]
Third floor
Armoury
The Armoury was a corridor adjacent to the Trophy Room. There were a large amount of suits of armour on exhibition in this corridor.[37]
Charms Classroom
This classroom was where Charms classes were taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The classroom had four long, large desks that were built like stairs, and were located on both sides of the classroom. There was also a large fireplace in the room, as well as several stacks of books, where Professor Flitwick lectured his pupils.[55]
Clock Tower Entrance
This was one of the three main entrances of Hogwarts Castle. It consisted of a large open space at the base of the Clock Tower, with two stairwells going up towards the upper levels of the tower.[45] Opposite the main entry was a large window. A portrait of Damara Dodderidge was hung here, and in 1995, so was a portrait of Temeritus Shanks.
The massive pendulum of the clock swung over this entrance. The entrance could be sealed with a portcullis (which could be lowered and raised with the aid of a lever) and the massive double doors could be locked with numerous bolts.[59]
Library
The Library was located on the third and fourth floors of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and contained tens of thousands of books on thousands of shelves. Overseen by Madam Irma Pince, the library was where students could go to peruse or borrow books to supplement their studies (or for personal enjoyment). The library closed at 8pm every day.[60]
One-Eyed Witch Passage
The One-Eyed Witch Passage was a secret tunnel that led from Hogwarts to the cellar of Honeydukes Sweetshop in Hogsmeade. Harry Potter first learned of it from Fred and George Weasley when they gave him the Marauder's Map in 1993.[61]
Trophy Room
The Trophy Room was where awards, trophies, cups, plates, shields, statues, and medals were kept in crystal glass displays. This room also contained a list of Head Boys and Head Girls. Prominently displayed were Hogwarts Awards for Services to the School, with known recipients being Tom Marvolo Riddle,[26] Harry Potter and Ron Weasley.[51]
Probably, in 1995, the Triwizard Cup was placed here as well. The Trophy Room was connected to an Armour Gallery.[37]
Third Floor Corridor
The Third Floor Corridor on the right side of the Castle was out of bounds during the 1991–1992 school year because it was the access point to the Chambers where the Philosopher's Stone was being hidden. Fluffy, a three-headed dog owned by Rubeus Hagrid, guarded a trap door that led into the Chambers.[37][36]
Other locations on the third floor
Fourth floor
Restricted Section
The Restricted Section was an area in the fourth floor section of the Hogwarts Library closed off by a rope and only accessible to students with permission from a professor. In order to enter, they had to present a signed note from a professor. The books within the Restricted Section typically discussed the Dark Arts or other information not for the general public or young children. They could be studied by older students for Defence Against the Dark Arts.[49]
Study Area
This study area was a library on the fourth floor of Hogwarts Castle, located near Classroom 4F. There was a secret passageway hidden behind a bookshelf which led to the Seventh-floor corridor, just opposite a portrait of Sir Cadogan, as well as another behind a tapestry, which Hermione Granger accessed using Draconifors. There was a large fireplace, and a door leading to the Fourth Floor Corridor.
Disused classroom
This room was where the Mirror of Erised was kept from September to December 1991, and where Harry saw the image of himself and his deceased relatives, including his parents. After this, it was moved under orders from Dumbledore to protect the Philosopher's Stone.[60]
Bathroom
This was the bathroom where Graham Montague appeared after entering the Vanishing Cabinet in 1995.[17]
Cuthbert Binns's office
This office was used by Cuthbert Binns as Professor of History of Magic at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The office had a fireplace. It also had two closets, the teacher's desk and a table. Behind a curtain was Cuthbert's bed, although since becoming a ghost it is unlikely that he used it.[18]
Other locations on the fourth floor
Fifth floor
Prefects' bathroom
This was a special bathroom that was restricted to use by school Prefects, Head Boys, Head Girls and Quidditch captains. It was located on the fifth floor behind the fourth door to the left of a statue of Boris the Bewildered, which only opened when given the correct password, which, as mentioned by Cedric Diggory, was 'Pine Fresh' in the 1994–1995 school year.[34]
Art classroom
This was where both Art and Muggle Art classes were taught at Hogwarts. This classroom had six easels, three paintings on the walls, a cabinet, a table, and the teacher's desk.[31][47]
Music classroom
This classroom was located in the Fifth-floor corridor of Hogwarts Castle. It was in this classroom that both the Music and Muggle Music classes were taught at Hogwarts.[31][47]
Other locations on the fifth floor
Sixth floor
Sixth-floor corridor
The sixth-floor corridor was one of the many corridors in Hogwarts Castle. It included a professor's office and some kind of bird that Draco Malfoy used in his plan to mend the Vanishing Cabinet in the Room of Requirement. It was very similar to the Seventh-floor corridor.[30]
It was also connected to Horace Slughorn's Staircase to the North Tower and to the sixth floor of the Grand Staircase in the Grand Staircase Tower.[30]
East Wing
This was a large hall located on the sixth floor of Hogwarts Castle. There was a huge fireplace in the centre of the room and some portraits hung on the walls. There were various suits of armour, which guarded the room after the sun was down. The entrance was located on Glanmore Peakes' Corridor, and it had an entryway to the room where Fred and George Weasley hid the Marauder's Map.[61]
Sixth-floor boys' bathroom
There was a passage leading from this bathroom to the seventh floor.
Disused bathroom
This bathroom was accessible through a portrait in the reading room, as well as a door on the other side of the castle, adjacent to Glanmore Peakes' Corridor. It was unused prior to 1991, by which time Fred and George Weasley had taken up residence there and set up their own shop for Gryffindor students.[31] In 1993, the twins abandoned the bathroom and set up their shop in a different bathroom on the seventh floor.[48]
Study of Ancient Runes Classroom
This classroom was where Study of Ancient Runes and Ancient Studies classes were taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It included some desks, a bookcase and a lectern for the professor.
Horace Slughorn's office
This office was once used by then-Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor Galatea Merrythought, it was later used by Horace Slughorn, Potions Master. Fairly roomy, this office included a fireplace with two large sofas surrounding it, a round dinner table big enough to sit ten people, and access to a private balcony.[30] It had enough space to hold a Christmas party.[62] Also, the room had two entrance doors, with at least one connecting to the sixth-floor corridor.[30]
Room of Rewards
Not to be confused with the Trophy Room, the Room of Rewards was a secret room at Hogwarts that noted students' various achievements. It could be accessed via the portrait of Vindictus Viridian on the Grand Staircase.[41]
Other locations on the sixth floor
- Classroom 6A
- Storeroom
- Sixth-floor empty classroom
- Glanmore Peakes' Corridor
- Writing Supplies Room
- West Tower battlements
Seventh floor
Ravenclaw Head's office
The Ravenclaw Head's office was the thirteenth window from the right of the West Tower. The office contained portraits, a desk, and sleeping quarters. This was where Sirius Black was held captive, awaiting the Dementor's Kiss in 1993. He was rescued by Harry Potter and Hermione Granger, and escaped on Buckbeak the Hippogriff.[63]
Room of Requirement
The Room of Requirement was a secret room in Hogwarts that only appeared when a person was in great need of it. The room transformed itself into whatever the witch or wizard needed it to be at that moment.[64] It was believed that the room was Unplottable, as it did not appear on the Marauder's Map, nor did its occupants, although this could simply be because James Potter, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew, who were the Marauders, never found the room.
Hall of Hexes
The Hall of Hexes was a hall on the seventh-floor of Hogwarts Castle, close to the Room of Requirement.[29]
Arithmancy classroom
The Arithmancy Classroom was where Arithmancy classes were taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It was located on the seventh floor of Hogwarts Castle. It included number charts, a blackboard and large rows of tables for students to sit in. It might also have been where Advanced Arithmancy Studies was taught.
Fat Lady's Corridor
This corridor contained the portrait of the Fat Lady that served as the entrance to Gryffindor Tower. The corridor was at least one turn away from the Grand Staircase.[2] In the 1993–1994 school year, security trolls were stationed here to protect the Fat Lady following the attack on her by Sirius Black.[33]
North Wing
This wing had hundreds of bookshelves lined along the walls and various tables and furniture placed around the room. It served the Castle as a reading room and study hall. There were two entrances; one in the seventh floor corridor and the other by the Fat Lady's portrait.
Disused bathroom
This bathroom was accessible through a portrait in the reading room, it had not been used since sometime prior to 1993. In that year, Fred and George Weasley moved their shop from a bathroom on the sixth floor to this one.[48]
Divination Classroom
This was where Divination classes were taught at Hogwarts. It was located in the North Tower. It was accessible through a circular trapdoor and was described as looking like a cross between somebody's attic and an old-fashioned teashop. The Divination Staircase led to this classroom.[65]
Divination Professor's office
This office was the workplace and residence of the Divination professor.[65] It was located up a small staircase from the Divination Classroom.[41]
Other locations on the seventh floor
Staircases
The castle had a hundred and forty two staircases.
Staircases between levels below ground
Staircases ascending from below ground-level
- Entrance Dungeon staircase (Entrance Dungeon to the Quad)
- Quidditch staircase (from Quidditch Gate to the Training Grounds)
- Slughorn's Staircase (dungeons to the seventh-floor corridor; also allowing access to the sixth-floor corridor)
- Slughorn's Stairs (Dungeon Corridor to the Entrance Hall)
Staircases ascending from ground-floor
- Herbology staircase (ground-floor of the greenhouse tower upwards)
- Hogwarts Turris Magnus staircase
- Marble Staircase (Entrance Hall to the first-floor corridor)
- Staircase between the courtyard corridor and the Serpentine Corridor
- Staircase between the ground-floor and the second-floor corridor
- Staircase between the ground-floor corridor and the second-floor corridor
- Suspension Bridge staircase (ground-floor corridor to the third-floor corridor)
Staircases ascending from first-floor
- Staircase between the first-floor corridor and the second-floor corridor
- Staircase between the first-floor corridor and the Serpentine Corridor
- Staircase between the library corridor and the second-floor corridor
Staircases ascending from the second-floor
- Staircase between the second-floor arcade and the third-floor
Staircases ascending from the third-floor
- Clock Tower staircase (Clock Tower Entrance to the fifth-floor hospital tower corridor; also allowing access to the fourth-floor hospital tower corridor)
- Turret Stairwell (third-floor to a turret)
Staircases ascending from the fourth-floor
- Hospital tower staircase (fourth-floor corridor to the fourth-floor hospital tower corridor)
- Secret stairway from the fourth floor to the seventh floor (fourth-floor corridor to the Fat Lady's Corridor)
Staircases ascending from the sixth-floor
- Staircase between the sixth-floor and the seventh-floor corridor
Staircases ascending from the seventh-floor
- Divination Stairwell (Divination corridor to the Divination Classroom's landing)
- Griffin Stairwell (seventh-floor corridor to the Headmaster's Tower)
- Grumpy Staircase (seventh-floor corridor to a turret)
Staircases ascending from an unknown floor
- Astronomy Stairs (to the Astronomy classroom)
- Ravenclaw Tower staircase (to the Ravenclaw common room)
- Staircase to the West Tower battlements
- Swivelling staircase
Towers
Astronomy Tower
The Astronomy Tower was the tallest tower at Hogwarts Castle, surrounded by a parapet and turret. It is where students studied the stars and planets through their telescopes in Astronomy lessons with Professor Aurora Sinistra.[18] This was usually done at midnight when the stars were best seen.[18] The tower was usually out-of-bounds except for classes. All the way down from the boathouse, one could see the huge window of the Astronomy Tower.
Located within this tower was the Astronomy Corridor, Astronomy reading room, Astronomy classroom, Astronomy stairwell, Astronomy department and the Astronomy Room.[59] In 1997, Hogwarts' headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, was killed here on this tower by his eventual successor, Severus Snape.[23] However, it was planned between Dumbledore and Snape to spare Draco Malfoy being a murderer and spare the headmaster from a slow painful death. This was because Dumbledore's hand was affected by a dangerous curse created by Tom Marvolo Riddle, to protect his Horcrux (Marvolo Gaunt's ring).[66]
Bell towers
The Bell towers were two towers that rose over the main entrance to the Herbology Greenhouses. Between the two towers were a set of double wooden doors which led along the Ground Floor Corridor. Inside the left bell tower was Filch's Office.
Clock Tower
The Clock Tower did not begin at the Ground Floor level. Because it was placed on top of a hill, the Tower began at the Third Floor level. In the entrance to the Tower, there was a huge space, like an Entrance Hall with flights of wooden stairs at the right and left side. The first landing was at the Fourth Floor level. It was at this landing where the clock's gears and face were.
This same corridor connected the Tower to the remaining castle. Up another flight of wooden stairs was another landing, this time at the Fifth Floor level. It was in this landing that the clock's bells were; some massive gold and copper bells. There was another corridor at this landing; like the other, it linked the Tower to the main castle.[45]
Dark Tower
The Dark Tower was a small but high tower near the Transfiguration Courtyard at Hogwarts Castle. This tower seemed to be used as a prison. It had several prison cells, with the topmost being at the roof. The cells were not, however, charmed or otherwise protected against breaking-in from the outside. It had seven floors.
Defence Against the Dark Arts Tower
Hogwarts Turris Magnus[67] was among the largest towers of the Hogwarts Castle. It stood next to the Viaduct Entrance, overlooking the Suspension Bridge and the Training Grounds. It had a semi-circular shape.[68]
The tower was home to Minerva McGonagall's office on the first floor, the third floor and Serpentine Corridors, Classrooms 3C and 7A, Lost Wands store and the Ghoul Studies classroom on the third. A staircase ran through the centre of the tower.[67]
Grand Staircase Tower
The Marble Staircase Tower[69][70] was one of the many towers of Hogwarts Castle. It was one of the most prominent and recognisable features of the castle, dominating the skyline near the Great Hall and the Quad. The tower was extremely large, spanning all seven floors as well as the basement level and countless attic-level rooms, judging from the many dormer windows in its conical roof. There were three smaller turrets on the roof of the tower.
The Marble Staircase Tower received its name from the Marble Staircase, a large staircase which connected the Entrance Hall to the Grand Staircase. The Grand Staircase itself, consuming most of the space in the tower in a large, rectangular room, spanned at least eight storeys and had large windows that looked out over the Quad.[71][72]
Gryffindor Tower
Gryffindor Tower was located behind the portrait of the Fat Lady on the Seventh Floor of Hogwarts Castle. A Password was required to enter it, which was spoken to the portrait. A circular hole was behind the painting, leading to the common room, which was a circular room where Gryffindor students could relax after a long day of studying. The common room was full of squashy armchairs, tables, and a bulletin board where school notices, ads, lost posters, etc. could be posted. A window looked out onto the grounds of the school, and a large fireplace dominated one wall.[2]
The Gryffindor dormitories were also located in the Tower, with two doors leading off from the common room that opened to spiral staircases. One of them led to the girls dormitory, the other to the boys. The stairs to the girls dormitories were enchanted to become a slide if any boy attempted to climb them, but not vice-versa, since it was deemed that girls were more trustworthy than boys.[73]
Headmaster's Tower
The Headmaster's office was located within this tower. To gain entrance, a password had to be given to a stone gargoyle, which would move aside at the correct password to reveal a spiral staircase with moving steps. The office was a circular room with windows, decorated with portraits of previous Headmasters including Dilys Derwent and Phineas Nigellus Black. Many magical instruments were kept here, such as the Sorting Hat and the Pensieve.[35]
Hospital Tower
The hospital tower was one of the many towers of Hogwarts Castle which had a semi-ovular shape. It was located on one side of The Quad and was at the end of the hospital corridor which connected the Clock Tower to the rest of the castle. On the fourth floor of the tower was the Hospital Wing and school matron's office. There was also a staircase that led to the fourth-floor corridor and, by extension, to the Grand Staircase.[74]
There was also a secret passage behind a bookshelf in the matron's office.[75] The Prefects' Bathroom was located on the fifth floor, just above the hospital wing.
he Hospital Wing at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was run by Madam Poppy Pomfrey. Students who suffered mishaps during the school year were sent or brought to the hospital wing for treatment.
North Tower
The North Tower was one of the many towers in the castle. The tower was the location for Divination classes and the Divination teacher's office. The entrance consisted of a ladder leading through a trap door.
Ravenclaw Tower
Ravenclaw Tower was located on the west side of Hogwarts. The staircas leading up to the common room was presumably located on the fifth floor, and was the location of the Ravenclaw common room and dormitories.
The entrance to the room was at the top of a spiral staircase, and was a door without doorknob or keyhole but a bronze knocker in the shape of an eagle. In order to enter the room, one had to answer a question asked by the eagle knocker; if a student answered wrong, they had to wait for someone who got it right.[76][77]
Stone Bridge Tower
This was one of the four towers surrounding The Quad. It overlooked the Stone Bridge. The first floor landing of the tower went over here connecting the First-floor corridor to the Stone Bridge.
West Tower
The Owlery was located on the top of this tower. During the winter months, the tower was very cold, to the point that one had to be careful with ice on the higher landings. A tightly spiralling staircase led from the bottom of the tower on the seventh floor up to a door leading out onto the battlements.
Other towers
- Central tower
- Founders' Tower
- Herbology tower
- Octagon Tower
- Right Long Gallery tower
- Suspension Bridge towers
- Second-floor girls' lavatory tower
- Training Grounds tower
- Turris Magnus
- Turris Medius
- Quidditch tower
The grounds
Gamekeeper's Hut
The gamekeeper's hut was located on the edge of the Forbidden Forest. Rubeus Hagrid, the gamekeeper during Harry Potter's time at Hogwarts, lived here for many years.[18]
Forbidden Forest
Also known as Dark Forest or Black Forest, the forest bordered the edges of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry grounds.[9] As its name suggests, it was strictly off limits to students[2] - except in the case of detention,[9] or Care of Magical Creatures lessons that occasionally took place there.[78] Of course, with the various dangerous creatures, such as centaurs,[9] Thestrals,[78] unicorns,[9] Hippogriffs and Acromantulas[79] living in the Forest, few students would probably even want to venture into it.
Greenhouses and gardens
There were at least three greenhouses in which Herbology classes were held, under Professor Sprout's supervision. Greenhouse Three was restricted to students as it housed dangerous plants such as Venomous Tentaculas, Mandrakes, and others.[10]
Great Lake
The Great Lake was a large body of water located to the south of the castle. It was about half a mile in diameter and the Hogwarts plumbing network drained into it. It was home to a giant squid and a colony of Merpeople. The lake was also used as the site of the Second Task of the Triwizard Tournament.[80]
Quidditch pitch
The school had its own Quidditch pitch, where each house's Quidditch teams practised and played games against each other. Each year would see a total of six inter-house matches, along with numerous training sessions by each house team.[81]
Quidditch Gate
The Quidditch Gate was the entrance to the Quidditch Pitch. It was flanked by two stone structures which resembled two of the spectator towers surrounding the pitch. Inside the gate, several trophies and shields were housed. Through the gates led to a steep winding downhill decent from the vicinity of the Wooden Bridge.
Entrance Gates
The Entrance Gates to Hogwarts were located a short distance from Hogsmeade station. The gates would be opened on the first day of term and carriages pulled by Thestrals would take students up to the castle. The Entrance Gates were made of magnificent wrought iron and were flanked by two columns topped with statues of winged boars. Just a few yards from the gates was a small guardhouse with a tall chimney.
Clock Tower Courtyard
The Clock Tower Courtyard was a cloister on the base of the Clock Tower at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This cloister seemed to be one of the older parts of the castle, and the ceiling and walls were dilapidated. It also led to the Wooden Bridge.[45]
Wooden Bridge
The Wooden Bridge was a feature of Hogwarts Castle. The bridge appeared derelict, and was constructed of wood beams which extended to the floor of the ravine it lay across. The roof of the Wooden Bridge was sagging and appeared thatched and tarred. The bridge blended in with the natural environment surrounding it.[45]
The Wooden Bridge began at one end of the Clock Tower Courtyard, at the base of the Clock Tower. At the end of the Wooden Bridge there was a small stone gazebo with benches. Outside of it was the Sundial Garden. Given its unstable look it was possibly held up by magic.[45]
Training Grounds
This was where Flying classes were taught to first years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by Madam Hooch. The grounds were flat, short-cut grassy areas and were located near the Herbology greenhouses. It was overlooked by the Training Grounds tower.[37]
White Tomb
The White Tomb was the only grave at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Located on the shores of the Lake, it was the final resting place of Albus Dumbledore, who willingly gave his life in the service of the Order of the Phoenix fighting Lord Voldemort's Death Eaters in the course of the Second Wizarding War.[82]
Castle Ramparts
The Castle Ramparts were a series of ancient rooms and corridors which surrounded the castle grounds. Along with the magical protective enchantments that Hogwarts employed, these ramparts served as a physical barrier of entry to anyone wishing to access Hogwarts. The many rooms hidden within these ramparts also served as good hiding locations, such as for the Caged Bathtub during the 19th century.[83]
Other locations on the grounds
- Entrance footpath
- Gargoyle Gate
- Road to Hogwarts
- Rubeus Hagrid's pumpkin patch
- Stone Circle
- Secret room near the Training Grounds
- Rubeus Hagrid's garden
- Waterfall by Hogwarts Castle
- Bowtruckle Island
Unknown locations
Book of Monster's Repair Workshop
The Book of Monster's Repair Workshop was one of the rooms at Hogwarts Castle that was seen on the Marauder's Map. It was, presumably, the place where damaged copies of The Monster Book of Monsters were repaired.
Cauldron cupboard
The Cauldron cupboard was one of the rooms seen on the Marauder's Map. It was possibly a store room where cauldrons were kept. It is possible that the cupboard was close to the Potions Classroom or Snape's provisions cupboard.
Stink Bomb Store
The Stink Bomb Store was one of the rooms seen on the Marauder's Map. It was possibly an illegal store, because when a Hogwarts Professor burst in, the students inside it ran out of the room. It was (possibly) the place where Stink Bombs and Dungbombs were sold.
Serpentine Corridor
This was a wide, curved corridor in the Hogwarts Turris Magnus at Hogwarts Castle. One could access the Defence Against the Dark Arts, Ghoul Studies and Arithmancy Classrooms through this corridor, as well as Lost Wands.
Other unknown locations
- Ghoul Studies classroom
- Runic Corridor
- Lost Wands
- Hieroglyphic Hall
- Ædificium Oriens
- Room of Doom
- Room of Runes
- Way to Courtyard
- Porticus Circumscriptus
- Porticus Imago
- Porticus Medius
- Porticus Olidus
- Porticus Periculum
- Lower Chambers Portrait Corridor
- Apothecary department
- Horace Slughorn's first office
- Rolanda Hooch's office
- Hogwarts laundry
- Shop
- Assembly hall
- The Grindylow Lagoon
- Hogwarts attic
- Prowling Passage
- Poltergeist Passage
- Undercover route to the Kitchens
- Study Hall
- Care of Magical Creatures classroom
- First year written exams classroom
- Detention Escape Route
- Lower Chambers Corridor North-East
- Lower Chambers Corridor West
- Vestibule of Mischief
- Resting Chamber of Lord Voldemort
Behind the scenes
- "When it came to the third film, Alfonso really wanted to put his mark on the films. And then a lot of things altered: anything from character looks, to the actual layout of Hogwarts itself."
- — Warwick Davis[src]
- When explaining the concept of Legilimency to Harry Potter, Snape said that many ancient spells and charms guard the Hogwarts walls and grounds, ensuring the inhabitants' safety.
- It's seen that the interiors are not equal to exteriors of Hogwarts. (Ex: Curved walls inside, straight walls outside. Wide inside, narrow outside.) But this is possibly because Hogwarts is supported by magic.
- Hogwarts has different architecture in every adaptations and illustrations: Gothic the film adaptation, Medieval in the first three games and Mary GrandPre's illustration, Japonism in Kazu Kibuishi's, Flamboyant/Romanesque in Pottermore, and another different styles according to the version. But it is possibly it has its own unique architecture as Hogwarts is supported by magic, making it unique.
- In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the entrance to Dumbledore's office is located in the Middle Courtyard, but in the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the entrance is located next to the Viaduct Courtyard. In both locations, the gargoyle must have to move quite a way to get to the tower or possibly there could be some kind of magical short-cut.
- Pottermore has a feature on designing Hogwarts Castle.
Differences between books, films, and video games
Throughout the Harry Potter films, Hogwarts Castle has changed significantly:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
In the Philosopher's Stone film, only the parts of the castle that were needed for the film were created. This means that many areas of Hogwarts were missed. Areas of the castle included in the film were:
- The Great Hall
- The Grand Staircase Tower
- The Chamber of Reception
- The Viaduct
- The Viaduct Entrance
- The Central tower
- The Bell towers
- The Defence Against the Dark Arts Tower
- The Training Grounds tower
- The Transfiguration Courtyard
- The Quad
- The Training Grounds
- The Stone Bridge
- The Suspension Bridge
- The Boathouse
- Hagrid's Hut
- The Quidditch Pitch
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
In the Chamber of Secrets film, there are a few small changes:
- The Training Grounds tower's design has been changed, it now looks similar to the Clock Tower, only without the clock.
- The Training Grounds have been redesigned to have a more ruined aged design.
- The Greenhouses are added to the east corner of the castle below the Bell towers.
- The Whomping Willow is added to the Training Grounds. It is possible that it was there in Philosopher's Stone, but it was never shown.
- A new staircase to the ground similar to the Boathouse staircase is added to the left side of the Chamber of Reception. It is possible that it was there in Philosopher's Stone, but it was never shown.
- A trench is added to the Quidditch stadium.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
In the Prisoner of Azkaban film, there are some drastic changes that probably came about because of the new director, Alfonso Cuarón. But, the main shape of Hogwarts is still there:
- The Clock Tower, Clock Tower Courtyard, the Wooden Bridge and Sundial Garden are added to the back of the castle.
- The new stair from the Chamber of Reception is removed
- The Central tower and Bell towers now have taller, more gothic shapes.
- The Dark Tower is added in between the DADA Tower and Central Tower, replacing the Transfiguration Classroom.
- The DADA tower is moved slightly and a new Durham-style transept is placed at its base.
- Hagrid's Hut is moved down the hill at the back of the castle and a Pumpkin Patch is added.
- The Whomping Willow is moved from the Training Grounds to slightly down the hill from the Sundial Garden and off the path toward Hagrid's hut.
Inside the castle there are the following changes:
- Dumbledore's Owl Podium makes its first appearance in this film.
- The bronze statue of the Hogwarts Architect in the Entrance Hall has been removed (though it returns in the fifth film).
- The extra corridor connecting the Entrance Hall to the Grand Staircase has been removed. The Grand Staircase is now directly connected to the Entrance Hall.
- The entrance to the Gryffindor common room is moved to the Grand Staircase.
- The Grand Staircase is made higher, and now has 10 stories.
- The furniture in the Gryffindor common room has been re-arranged and there are more portraits on the wall in this film than in the others. This is due to a scene which was cut from the final film in which Sir Cadogan moves through the portraits and talks to Professor McGonagall.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
In the Goblet of Fire film, there are the following changes:
- The Owlery is added on a hill behind the castle.
- A path from the Boathouse to the Quad is added.
- A new entrance is added to the southern side of the Quad, leading out to the new boathouse path.
- The Quad no longer has the grass verges, and is now a paved courtyard.
- The Viaduct Courtyard replaces the Chamber of Reception, which is still wrongly seen in some scenes.
Inside the castle there are the following changes:
- In the Great Hall, the raised wooden platform on which the Staff Table sits is modified slightly. A second, higher section is added, allowing for a second table to be placed in front of the existing one. This table appears to be where the people in charge of the Triwizard Tournament sit. The table disappears following this film, but the second raised section remains.
- In the Entrance Hall, the door leading into the Chamber of Reception is replaced with two large wooden doors that connect the Entrance Hall to the Viaduct Courtyard.
- The cabinets in the Headmaster's Office receive a slight makeover. They now have glass in the doors (as opposed to grilles). Also the Pensieve Cabinet has been added.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
The Order of the Phoenix film sees the least changes as nothing noticeable happens to the castle. However:
- The roofs of the Viaduct Entrance towers are made steeper.
- Roofs are added to the turrets of the Clock Tower Courtyard.
- Roofs are added to the Northern towers on the Central Tower transepts.
- The Sundial Garden was removed from the entrance to the Wooden Bridge.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
In the Half-Blood Prince film, there are two major changes from the earlier films:
- The Astronomy Tower is added replaces the Dark Tower.
- The DADA Tower is removed.
- The Training Grounds Tower is redesigned once again.
- The Entrance Gates are added further down the hill to the back of Hogwarts. It is possible that these were present in the previous film adaptations but were not shown.
- The Central Tower is shortened by two stories to make the new Astronomy Tower seem taller.
- The Quidditch Pitch is moved to the opposite side of the Wooden Bridge beyond Hagrid's Hut. It is possible this change was there before, but not seen until Half-Blood Prince.
- An unnamed tower is removed from the front side of the Quad.
- The Lookout Tower has been redesigned, being thinner and taller than before. The turrey protruding from its side has been moved from the back to the front and steepened.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
While omitted from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 aside from a brief cameo appearance, once the film was released, it was shown that although the third film had the highest number of modifications to date, Deathly Hallows: Part 2 has arguably the highest number of changes to prominent features and locations in and around Hogwarts. The noticeable changes to the castle are as follows:
- Viaduct Courtyard: It has been enlarged. Also, an archway opposite to the Entrance Hall doors connects it to the Viaduct and the floor has been modified. A short flight of stone steps that lead up to the castle doors has also been added.
- Entrance Hall: The walls are filled with Statues of Armour. The Architect of Hogwarts statue is replaced by the First Headmaster of Hogwarts statue.
- Viaduct Entrance: The two main larger towers on either side of the entrance have been made taller.
- The Quad: The Stone Bridge Tower has been changed into a tower resembling the one on top of the Astronomy Tower. A bridge has been added to the tower, connecting it to a little tower overlooking the Quad.
- Boathouse: It has a new design.
- Viaduct: It no longer connects the courtyard with the Viaduct Entrance, but now to land on the other side.
- The Grand Staircase has changed and has now taken on the appearance of a much bigger Marble Staircase, as in the books, there are fewer portraits, and the stairs do not move.
- The Wooden Bridge was made longer.
- The central tower design has a little modification.
- The Great Hall is higher and a Hogwarts crest is added to the centre of the back window, although it was broken at the end of Half Blood Prince, so it could have been replaced.
- The structure connecting the Entrance Hall to the Grand Staircase Tower has been shortened by 1 floor and has two small windows looking out onto the courtyard as opposed to one large one.
It should be noted that the castle shown burning in the teaser poster is actually the look of Hogwarts in Half-Blood Prince.
Most of these modifications were made in order to make the castle more convenient for the battle scene in the film. Changes were also made to match the tone of the film, as many of the fanciful elements of the castle that were present in the previous films were removed to match the darker and more violent tone of the final film.
Many of these edits to the castle's layout throughout the films can be explained as the effect of the school's ability to change its architecture by magic. However, certain elements, such as the Ravenclaw Tower, can be considered to have always been a part of the castle and simply never seen until the film they are introduced in, and the movement of the Viaduct and the redesign of the Grand Staircase in Deathly Hallows. The grounds around the castle seem to have change great throughout the films too, most notably in Prisoner of Azkaban and Deathly Hallows Part 2.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
A castle has been built in Universal Orlando Studios for the Forbidden Journey in the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park". It includes:
- The Great Hall
- The Grand Staircase Tower
- The Astronomy Tower
- The Viaduct and Viaduct Entrance
- The Viaduct Courtyard and the Stone Bridge
- Hagrid's Hut and the Whomping Willow
- Filch's office
Although it is based on the castle seen in Half-Blood Prince, most of it is missing and it differs greatly from the one seen in the films:
- The Viaduct is not connected to the Viaduct Courtyard.
- The Entrance Hall is not connected to the Grand Staircase Tower.
- The Astronomy Tower takes the place of the Central tower.
- The Stone Bridge is only connected to the Grand Staircase Tower not the right Viaduct Entrance Tower.
- The stone bridge took the place of an archway building connecting the Grand Staircase Tower to the Stone Bridge Tower.
- Elements such as the Boathouse, the Sundial Garden, and the Wooden Bridge are missing.
- The Great Lake is also missing, but this is understandable as the lake takes up a great deal of space around the castle that was unavailable to the park. Also, it was required that the castle be easily accessible to visitors.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
The castle seen during the ride is Hogwarts as seen in Half-Blood Prince, but there are some differences:
- The new Boathouse from Deathly Hallows is added.
- A skinnier version of the new tower seen in the Deathly Hallows trailers, adjacent to the Stone Bridge Tower, can be seen.
The Queen's Handbag
The castle seen here is the same as seen in the first film.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Hogwarts in the LEGO Harry Potter game seems to be based on the castle seen in Prisoner of Azkaban, although it is based on the first four films. Presumably this is because it includes the Entrance Hall Antechamber which only appears in the first three films; also, the Central and Bell towers have the shape used from the third film onwards. However, the Clock Tower is not connected to the castle like in the films. Additionally, it seems that the Whomping Willow will change location from the second to third year as it does in the films. The North Tower also receives its own courtyard, the North Tower courtyard.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
Hogwarts in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 seems to be based on the castle seen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. However, there are some differences. The Astronomy Tower does not overlook the Middle Courtyard, and the Dark Tower is there instead, last seen in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film). The Boathouse, the Training Grounds tower and the Stone Bridge tower remain unchanged, and there are two Viaducts: one connecting the Viaduct Courtyard to the Viaduct Entrance, and the other connecting the same courtyard to the grounds, as it does in the last film adaptation. Despite that, the two checkpoint towers are not there. Finally, the Defence Against the Dark Arts tower is still there.
- Entrance Hall
- Great Hall
- Fountain Courtyard
- Storage Room
- Grand Staircase
- West Tower courtyard
- North Tower courtyard
- Common room Corridor
- Classroom Foyer
- Charms corridor
- Hogwarts Foyer
- Library
- Chamber of Secrets
- Boathouse
- Seventh-floor corridor
- Viaduct Courtyard
- Headmaster's office
- Grounds
- Entrance Gates
- Entrance Gates Courtyard
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
The Hogwarts Castle shown in cutscenes, etc. are from the film adaption of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. However, there are some changes present:
- The suits of armour is present in the Entrance Hall
- Hagrid's Hut is just off the Training Grounds
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
The Hogwarts shown in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is based off of the design set in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 prior to the Battle of Hogwarts.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
The castle shown in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is based off the design in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 like Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
Design mistakes
The castle was not designed as a perfect marriage between the exterior models and the interior film sets. While great efforts were made to design a seamless castle, many mistakes were made. These have resulted in real-life problems when trying to make models of the castle that include the interiors. The developers of the tie-in video games sometimes created interiors that could not possibly fit inside the exterior walls. The video game developers were able to hide these mistakes with clever loading zones and camera angles, as well as using different exterior models (that sometimes have missing areas) depending on where the player is. Starting with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game), the interior of the castle was designed to precisely match what was seen in the corresponding film while using the same official exterior model.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- The Great Hall is positioned much higher than it should be. As a result, the Chamber of Reception is positioned far too low for corresponding interior to meet at the Great Hall's floor level. It is therefore impossible for the Chamber of Reception's stairs to get high enough to connect to the Entrance Hall.
- The side windows of the Chamber of Reception do not exactly match the corresponding windows on the model.
- The windows inside the Chamber of Reception are two units wide, while the corresponding windows on the model are three units wide.
- The small staircase behind the staff table in the Great Hall is architecturally impossible because the exterior wall is right where the door opens.
- The Gryffindor common room's film set does not match the model. There is a window to the left of the fireplace than cannot possibly fit unless the entire area protrudes from the rest of the Quad by more than several metres. This area is only shown to protrude a metre or two on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)'s model.
- Despite the need for a dormitory for each gender by year, the Gryffindor common room shows that there are only two rooms, and Harry's year lives in the same boys' room every year. There should be at least fourteen rooms in total.
- The Library's windows do not match up. The smaller windows on the side should be lower and taller on the model.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- The Entrance Hall has a new, larger window to the left that is not represented on the exterior model. The model uses the architecture from the previous film, which presumably had the Entrance Hall's window represented by the fourth window (in the lower set) of the Chamber of Reception building. That other window is also still on the model.
- The new film set for the Hospital Wing was introduced without it being represented by the exterior model of the castle.
- There is no tower that supports the shape or windows of the Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom.
- The entrance to Dumbledore's office is shown to be near the Middle Courtyard, despite the office being located at the top of the Marble Staircase Tower.
- The Middle Courtyard as shown at the end of the film is architecturally impossible. Sunlight can be seen from both sides of the cloister pathway and the end of the pathway shows the valley area, despite the entire courtyard being surrounded by the castle.
- The set for Dumbledore's office is larger in scale than it is represented on the model. The windows are also incorrect. This happened because the area of the model was not updated when they designed the film set.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- The Entrance Hall's window is made even larger but is still not represented on the model.
- The Grand Staircase is now directly connected to the Entrance Hall. However, this is impossible on the exterior model, which retains the link building from the previous films that is much lower than the Great Hall's window level. In fact, the Great Hall building's lower balcony (which is at the floor level of the Hogwarts kitchens) also partly serves as the roof of the link building.
- The new location of the Gryffindor common room at the top of the Grand Staircase does not fit the shape of the Marble Staircase Tower. Because exterior shots of the common room later in the series still show the original location, it is possible that the Fat Lady painting now is a portrait passage.
- The Clock Tower is only connected to the rest of the castle by the Hospital Wing. This means that the only way to physically access the clock tower would be to go to the back of the Quad and go up a small set of stairs that lead up to directly outside the Hospital Wing. It is possible that there are secret passages or portrait passages used by students in-universe.
- The big window in the back of the Grand Staircase room is shown to have moved inward so that it lines up with the wall. However, this is impossible because blueprints show that that Quad has extra space between the room's wall and the exterior, meaning that the window must be outward from the Grand Staircase room's wall like it was in the first film.
- The Divination classroom appears to be too large to fit inside the top of the North Tower. Its film set, recycled from the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, also does not fit anywhere.
- The Divination stairwell's windows require that it be located inside a small circular tower, none of which exist on the model in the correct location.
- Several shots used a previous Hogwarts model instead of the Prisoner of Azkaban model in order to get a better view of the lake. These shots are notably missing the Clock Tower and the Wooden Bridge, both of which replaced what used to be a lake behind the castle. These shots include Buckbeak's flight over the lake and the end of the film when Harry rides his Firebolt.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- With the addition of the Viaduct Courtyard, the designers forgot to add the stairs up to the Great Hall that were previously represented by the Chamber of Reception. As a result, the Great Hall is now positioned lower than it had been previously. The designers also forgot to adjust the windows to make the exterior model match the film set. The model has the smaller set of windows at the bottom, while the film set only has the larger set of windows. It is believed that the smaller set of windows were originally designed to represent the Hogwarts Kitchens, but that area was never seen in the films. This issue remained unfixed until Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
- The new model also added a connector hallway between the Entrance Hall and the Grand Staircase. This is not seen at all in the films until Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, where its size was decreased.
- There is no tower that supports the shape and windows of the new Defence Against the Dark Arts staircase.
- The extended area of the Defence Against the Dark Arts office doesn't fit anywhere on the model.
- Despite Harry's dormitory being shown as the highest one in the tower but being on the same level as the girl's dormitory, the model's version of the tower has at least one extra floor that exceeds the height of the corresponding area where the girls' dormitories are.
- A larger model used to film closeups for the First Task revised the design of Dumbledore's office to make it more accurate to the film set (but still not entirely accurate). However, the main model has remained unfixed. The improved version does appear at the Universal Wizarding World of Harry Potter versions of the castle though.
- The Middle Courtyard's scene was filmed at a new location that has trees and bushes. The courtyard on the model does not reflect this and still has only grass.
- There is a shot during the Second Task that uses a previous Hogwarts model in the background, which still has the Chamber of Reception.
- The establishing shot of the Defence Against the Dark Arts Tower after the Third Task is a mirrored shot, which was done for unknown reasons. The Training Grounds tower appears to the right when it is supposed to be to the left.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- There is no part of the castle's exterior that directly corresponds with the hallway (Hall of Hexes) near the Room of Requirement's entrance.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- The Potions classroom was redesigned to be in a plus shape. This version has windows on eleven of the twelve sides. This is impossible, not only because it is housed in a circular tower, but because many of the sides are blocked by terrain and thus cannot have windows emitting light (although the concept of enchanted windows in seemingly impossible locations features in the books, i.e. the underground British Ministry of Magic Headquarters). Only the window in the back of the room is possible, and it was shown in the Occlumency establishing shot in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film).
- The close-up establishing shot of the Astronomy Tower shortly after Ron's Quidditch victory appears to use a different model than the full-castle one that has differing details. The windows are bigger with a different pattern (and are closer to the top) and it shows a protruding spiral staircase on the right side of the rear. The main model has smaller windows and only a protruding tower on the left side of the rear. The interior set for this scene also seems to suggest that there are cloisters inside the Astronomy Tower.
- The set for the Herbology greenhouses has a tall wall with a doorway facing the lake, and may even be an interior area based on the lighting. The model does not have such an area and all of the greenhouses are located outside, unobstructed. Such a wall does exist on the other side of the greenhouses, however the door and the short wall behind it suggest that this shot is looking toward the lake, which is impossible.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- The exterior model fixes the Great Hall's corresponding window issue by switching the positions of the smaller and larger sets of windows. However, the interior film set did not change from the previous versions and thus does not include these windows, which should now be visible below the ceiling.
- Students from a house in which the dormitories are located on the east side of the castle are shown marching to the Great Hall through the Viaduct Courtyard, even though the viaduct bridge that connects the two areas together was removed.
- The redesign of the Grand Staircase shows that the area of the stairs far exceeds the area of the Marble Staircase Tower.
- There is no tower that supports the shape and windows of the narrow staircase that leads up to the Ravenclaw common room.
- The cloister where Harry talks to the Grey Lady does not appear to correspond with any of the model's courtyards. It might be a new elevated cloister surrounding the Quad, but its size is too small and its nearby windows do not match up with that Quad.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
- The circular window at the top of the front of the Great Hall is emitting sunlight. This is impossible. The window was left over from the first iteration of Hogwarts that does not include the revised Entrance Hall. The revised Entrance Hall should be blocking any means of the window accessing sunlight.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
- The Hall of Hexes has been moved to right outside of the Hospital Wing's location since Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film). The exterior of the Hospital Wing area is the same. However, the interior set of the Hall of Hexes has not been updated to match the exterior of the Hospital Wing area.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (play)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (Mentioned only)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film) (Mentioned only)
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
- Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore - The Complete Screenplay
- Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
- The Tales of Beedle the Bard (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore
- Wizarding World
- The Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes
- Harry Potter Official Site
- Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book
- LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World
- LEGO Harry Potter
- LEGO Creator: Harry Potter
- Creator: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- LEGO Dimensions
- LEGO Harry Potter
- Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
- Harry Potter for Kinect
- Wonderbook: Book of Spells
- Wonderbook: Book of Potions
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
- Harry Potter: The Character Vault
- Harry Potter: The Creature Vault
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
- Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Harry Potter: Magic Caster Wand
- Christmas at Hogwarts
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 6 (The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters)
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 7 (The Sorting Hat)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 21 (The House-Elf Liberation Front)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Hogwarts Ghosts" at Wizarding World
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 20 (Lord Voldemort's Request)
- ↑ Wizarding World on Twitter: "Did you know Hogwarts has 142 staircases? (what a great leg workout). What's the most obscure piece of Harry Potter knowledge you know?"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 9 (The Writing on the Wall)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 4 (The Keeper of the Keys)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 15 (The Forbidden Forest)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 6 (Gilderoy Lockhart)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 22 (After the Burial)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 7 (The Boggart in the Wardrobe)
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 31 (The Battle of Hogwarts)
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 32 (The Elder Wand)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 34 (The Forest Again)
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 36 (The Flaw in the Plan)
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 28 (Snape's Worst Memory)
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.7 18.8 18.9 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 8 (The Potions Master)
- ↑ Scholastic interview with JKR 2000
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 5 (Diagon Alley)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 8 (Snape Victorious)
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 27 (The Lightning-Struck Tower)
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 16 (The Chamber of Secrets)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 17 (The Heir of Slytherin)
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 13 (The Very Secret Diary)
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 8 (The Deathday Party)
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 30.5 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 31.4 31.5 31.6 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 5 (The Whomping Willow)
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 14 (Snape's Grudge)
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 25 (The Egg and the Eye)
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 12 (The Polyjuice Potion)
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.7 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 16 (Through the Trapdoor)
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 37.3 37.4 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 9 (The Midnight Duel)
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 17 (The Man with Two Faces)
- ↑ Pottermore - archived here
- ↑ 40.0 40.1 Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Hufflepuff Common Room" at Wizarding World
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 41.2 41.3 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- ↑ 43.0 43.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 27 (The Centaur and the Sneak)
- ↑ 45.0 45.1 45.2 45.3 45.4 45.5 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 9 (The Half-Blood Prince)
- ↑ 47.0 47.1 47.2 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- ↑ 48.0 48.1 48.2 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- ↑ 49.0 49.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 10 (The Rogue Bludger)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 12 (Silver and Opals)
- ↑ 51.0 51.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 18 (Dobby's Reward)
- ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Professor McGonagall" at Wizarding World
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 27 (Padfoot Returns)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 11 (The Duelling Club)
- ↑ 55.0 55.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 10 (Hallowe'en)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 7 (Mudbloods And Murmurs)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 8 (Flight of the Fat Lady)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 13 (Detention with Dolores)
- ↑ 59.0 59.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
- ↑ 60.0 60.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 12 (The Mirror of Erised)
- ↑ 61.0 61.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 10 (The Marauder's Map)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 15 (The Unbreakable Vow)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 21 (Hermione's Secret)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 18 (Dumbledore's Army)
- ↑ 65.0 65.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 6 (Talons and Tea Leaves)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 33 (The Prince's Tale)
- ↑ 67.0 67.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- ↑ Harry Potter Wizard's Collection
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (see this image)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 17 (Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 29 (The Lost Diadem)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 30 (The Sacking of Severus Snape)
- ↑ 78.0 78.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 21 (The Eye of the Snake)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 15 (Aragog)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 26 (The Second Task)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 11 (Quidditch)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 30 (The White Tomb)
- ↑ Hogwarts Legacy
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