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The '''Viaduct''' was a bridge at [[Hogwarts Castle]]. It was constructed of stone, and spanned a [[Ravine|large chasm]], connecting the grounds with the [[Viaduct Courtyard]]. There is a safety balustrade made of stone on each side of the Viaduct walkway to prevent people from falling, as well as iron torches to provide lighting.
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The '''Viaduct''' was a bridge at [[Hogwarts Castle]]. It was constructed of stone, spanned a [[Ravine|large chasm]], and connected the grounds with the [[Viaduct Courtyard]]. There is a safety balustrade made of stone on each side of the Viaduct walkway to prevent people from falling, as well as iron torches to provide lighting.
==History==
==History==
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===1994-1995 school year===
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The Viaduct suffered serious damages during the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. During the First Task, [[Harry Potter]] flew by the Viaduct, trying to avoid the [[Hungarian Horntail]]. The [[Dragon]] crashed into it, causing severe damage to the walkway and to [[Lonely Male Gargoyle's friend|one of the talking gargoyles]] that flanked the Viaduct, which fell into the chasm below. The Viaduct was repaired shortly after, but the broken gargoyle remained missing.<ref name="OPg">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]''</ref>
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===1997-1998 school year===
===1997-1998 school year===
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{{Main|Onslaught at the Viaduct}}
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During the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], [[Minerva McGonagall]]'s [[Piertotum Locomotor|enchanted]] [[suits of armour]] were stationed on the Viaduct to prevent the [[Death Eaters]] to enter the Castle proper. Once the magical protections around Hogwarts were broken, many [[Death Eaters]] charged through the Viaduct, as well as the [[Giants]], damaging a great deal of the walkway and destroying much of the balustrade.<ref name="DHpt2">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''</ref>
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In [[1998]] during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], [[Minerva McGonagall]]'s [[Piertotum Locomotor|enchanted]] [[Suit of armour|suits of armour]] were stationed on the Viaduct to prevent the [[Death Eaters]] to enter the Castle proper. Once the magical protections around Hogwarts were broken, many [[Death Eaters]] charged through the Viaduct, as well as the [[Giant]]s, destroying much of the balustrade.<ref name="DHpt2">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''</ref>
==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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[[File:Viaduct.jpg|thumb|right|The Viaduct in ''Goblet of Fire'']]
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*The viaduct is one of the few areas of Hogwarts which has stayed consistently the same throughout the first six [[Harry Potter films|film adaptations]]. However, in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'', the Viaduct changes places, this time connecting a bigger [[Viaduct Courtyard]] to some nearby hills, part of the [[Forbidden Forest]]. This likely happened as the development of the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] requires a direct connection from the grounds to the [[Entrance Hall|main entrance]] and enough real estate for many occupants to battle.
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*The viaduct is one of the few areas of Hogwarts which has stayed consistently the same throughout the first six [[Harry Potter films|film adaptations]]. However, in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'', the Viaduct changes places, this time connecting a bigger [[Viaduct Courtyard]] to some nearby hills, part of the [[Forbidden Forest]]. There also seems to be a second viaduct that is still connected from the corner of the courtyard to the entrance between the Left and Right Viaduct Towers. This likely happened as the development of the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] requires a direct connection from the grounds to the [[Entrance Hall|main entrance]] and enough area for many occupants to battle. However the Viaduct possibly always there in the start of [[1994-1995 school year]], as the [[Hogwarts carriages]] can go to to the [[Entrance Courtyard]] during the [[Yule Ball]] in the [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]] and during the term, Viaduct are concealed by magic for the safety of students.
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*In the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)|PlayStation One version]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'', there is a bridge connecting the [[Entrance Hall|main entrance]] (that resembles the [[Viaduct Entrance]] façade) and the [[Quidditch Training Pitch]], that closely resembles the Viaduct.
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*In the [[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)|videogame]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', it is required thatyourepair the Viaductinordertogetacrosstodoamission.Thedebristhatyourepairismost likely from the Triwizard Tournament events.
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*In the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)|PlayStation One version]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'', there is a bridge connecting the [[Entrance Hall|main entrance]] (that resembles the [[Viaduct Entrance]] façade) and the [[Quidditch Training Pitch]], that closely resembles the Viaduct.[[File:Screen_Shot_2012-03-09_at_8.34.32_PM.png|thumb]]
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)|video game adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', [[Harry Potter]] chases [[Draco Malfoy]] across the Viaduct when he was pursuing him after talking to [[Katie Bell]] in the [[Great Hall]].
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)|video game adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', [[Harry Potter]] chases [[Draco Malfoy]] across the Viaduct when he was pursuing him after talking to [[Katie Bell]] in the [[Great Hall]].
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*In the [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)|video game adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' the viaduct's length was exaggerated because there is one particular part in the game where [[Minerva McGonagall]] is fighting and preventing [[giant]]s and [[Death Eaters]] to gain access to the [[Viaduct Entrance]]. So, the length shown in the game is not equal to the one in the movie.[[File:Viaduct_Deathly_Hallows_Night.png|thumb]]
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*In the films, althrough it appears in all films, except ''Deathly Hallows: Part 1'', the only time it is seen used is in ''Deathly Hallows: Part 2'' during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. The same goes for the [[Boathouse staircase]].
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)]]''
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book]]''
*''[[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]]''
*''[[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]]''
*''[[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey]]''
*''[[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey]]''
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]''
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]''
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*''[[The Queen's Handbag]]''
==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==
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Revision as of 17:02, 19 July 2015
The Viaduct was a bridge at Hogwarts Castle. It was constructed of stone, spanned a large chasm, and connected the grounds with the Viaduct Courtyard. There is a safety balustrade made of stone on each side of the Viaduct walkway to prevent people from falling, as well as iron torches to provide lighting.
The viaduct is one of the few areas of Hogwarts which has stayed consistently the same throughout the first six film adaptations. However, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the Viaduct changes places, this time connecting a bigger Viaduct Courtyard to some nearby hills, part of the Forbidden Forest. There also seems to be a second viaduct that is still connected from the corner of the courtyard to the entrance between the Left and Right Viaduct Towers. This likely happened as the development of the Battle of Hogwarts requires a direct connection from the grounds to the main entrance and enough area for many occupants to battle. However the Viaduct possibly always there in the start of 1994-1995 school year, as the Hogwarts carriages can go to to the Entrance Courtyard during the Yule Ball in the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) and during the term, Viaduct are concealed by magic for the safety of students.
In the films, althrough it appears in all films, except Deathly Hallows: Part 1, the only time it is seen used is in Deathly Hallows: Part 2 during the Battle of Hogwarts. The same goes for the Boathouse staircase.
