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The entrance hall is a large rectangular room lit by many torches. This room leads you into the great hall, the dungeons, and to the grounds. In the middle of this room is a staircase that will lead you straight to the first floor, followed by the moving spiral staircases.

When you venture into the great hall you will find four tables side by side. Above each table you will see large banners with each of the houses displayed on them. Every table is assigned to each house group. The great hall is graced with floating lit candles and a magical view of the sky, when your eyes glance upwards. Beyond all it's wonderful beauty, at the very front of the hall, is the head table. The head table is where all professors and the Headmaster sit and enjoy dinner, plus give announcements.

The staff room is located near the Great Hall. Inside you’ll find mismatched, dark wooden chairs, a glowing fire place, and a few large set of wardrobes, many containing boggarts. The staff room is off-limits to students, only faculty may enter. This shouldn't be a problem.

Unfortunately, classroom seven is one of the many empty classrooms scattered throughout Hogwarts. This one happens to be located on the ground floor. Dumbledore found no use for it but decided to turn it into a room that looks exactly like the Forbidden Forest. Sneak inside and you will see trees covered in vines that go all along the floor. The floor boards appear to be grass and dirt, and the whole thing is pretty surreal. At night the ceiling mimics the night sky as if you were outdoors.

Located in the same corridor as the empty classrooms is Filch’s office. This is a place no student wants to find themselves. The room is unbearably small and smells of fried fish. The only light source in the room is an oil lantern that hangs from the ceiling. Each drawer of Filch’s desk is filled with banned instruments, sorted according to their danger. One drawer is even filled up with the Weasley Twins best prank items.

There are many dungeons located underneath the castle. These dungeons are numbered. The most popular one is dungeon number five. It held the death day party for Nearly Headless Nick. All the dungeons are almost identical. What is not identical about them is what is stored within. Trolls are known to inhabit a few of the vast dungeons. One through four are all dungeons used for potions class, many of them contain cauldrons or ingredients.

Near the kitchens, underneath a hidden trap door is the Hufflepuff common room. This common room is much different from the rest of them, for one it is square, and there are two fire places on each side. The room has a humble feeling to it, plastered on the high ceiling are yellow and black banners that read Hufflepuff. Upon the lower walls are a few portraits and a cork board. Both fires are surrounded by black & yellow chairs, couches, and on one side even beanbag chairs. Like all the houses this one too has tables to study at.

The kitchen is located right under the Great Hall. It is hidden behind a portrait of a bowl of fruit. To get past it all you have to do it tickle the pear. Once inside it is hard not to notice the resemblance it has to the Great Hall. In the middle of the room stand four tables, identical to the ones above. House elves work preparing food for the meals, and if you happen to stumble into the kitchen at night they may prepare you a snack. It is prohibited to be out of bed though, so watch for Filch.

Travel through the door opposite of the Great Hall and you’ll find yourself in the damp, dark, cold, and murky dungeons. If you follow the corridor long enough you’ll come to a door that reads, ‘Potions Classroom’. The room beyond the door is square, and filled with long tables, which cauldrons sit upon. A large cauldron sits in front of the desks. This large cauldron belongs to the professor. It is unwise to venture into the potions classroom without permission.

Right below the lake in the dungeons is the Slytherin common room, hidden behind a portrait of a silver haired gaunt looking man, from what appears to the eighteenth century. Inside you’ll find a circular, low-ceilinged room. Unlike any other house the torches give off a green light. The room itself is a cold, damp, murky place just like the dungeons. Near the burning fire in this room, are green couches, and close to that there are tables for studying. On the walls there are scruffy looking portraits, some of which have secret hiding places behind them.

One of the most intriguing subjects at Hogwarts is Defense Against the Dark Arts. This class teaches the students how to protect themselves from dark magic, or dark creatures they may encounter. The subject is taught on the first floor, in a huge rectangular room, which in the day is well lit due to the many windows that align against one of the walls. At night oil lamps light the room, giving it a dim lit glow. In the center of the room are rows of chairs, all of which point towards the professor's desk.

History of Magic is the only class in Hogwarts that is taught by a ghost. Many students find History of Magic a drag. During classes the room is usually lit by a fire near the back of the class, giving the room a dim and distant feel.

The muggle studies classroom is located on the first floor. It is the one of the first classrooms you come upon. If you don’t know much about muggles you could better yourself with a lesson. The room is small round chamber-like room, where you’ll find all sorts of muggle artifacts, from automotive to VCRs.

Around the corner from the suit of armor and adjacent to the gargoyle outside of the Headmasters' office is the classroom of Arithmancy. The well lit room, with easy access to Moaning Myrtle's abandoned bathroom, is identical to that of the History of Magic room. With three rows of desks facing the usually blank chalkboard, one would be surprised that the subject is far less dull than learning about the Goblin Rebellion. With wide windows and a magnificent view of the Hogwart's grounds, the method of fortune-telling based on names and numbers awaits you through the ever-open door.

The corridor located on the second floor is desolate. The only time it is packed full of students is when they need to get to their classes. In the past there have been duels in the abandoned corridor. That is why it is Mrs. Norris’ favorite place to venture at night. The hall has collected a few spider webs around its portraits, and ghouls in its armor knights that line the halls. During the day the portraits are seen going in and out of their frame, but by night they’re back in their frame fast asleep.

It has been a half a century since Moaning Myrtle died in the girls bathroom, yet she still resides there. This bathroom has since been abandoned. On occasion Myrtle will have a fit and flood the bathroom and even the halls, using the bathroom sinks and clogging the toilets. She’s a wreck, you’d be crazy to venture into this bathroom.

One of the most important places in the school is the Hospital Wing. If someone is injured due to Quidditch, or sick they come here. The room is a large rectangle room, lined with many stain glass windows, beds, and cupboards. From inside the hospital wing one can hear a Quidditch Match going on, just not very well. Within the cupboards are many potions to make one well. In the winter one can come here for pepper up potion, to keep the colds away.

This corridor has been abandoned by students and teachers alike. There are plenty of rumors that beasts lie behind the door. What does lie behind the door is a desolate hallway, lined with many suits of armor and torches, all covered in cobwebs. Do you dare venture behind the sealed door?

Awards, trophies, plates, shields, and metals are all displayed behind a crystal case, inside of the Trophy Room. The case shimmers with the fire that burns in its fire place beside it. This room is a popular place for Peeves to act up, and wreck havoc for Filch. It is unwise to host a duel within it. During the day the room is quiet, peaceful and warm, even though no one visits it.

The charms classroom is located near the front of the building on the Third Floor. The front wall of classroom is all windows, giving the room a very bright and up beat appeal. A few rows of desks stand before a tall pile of books, which Flitwick use to stands on to teach class. Off to the side of the large windows are two cabinets, which hold cushions, extra books, feathers, and everything else the professor needs to teach his class.

Every book ever written by a Wizard, Witch or even by a Muggle can be found within the Library. The library is a large room filled with all sorts of books, some of which you have to get permission from a teacher to read, these books are located in the restricted section. Where there isn’t a shelf there is a table, for students to study at. Each table is near a stain glass window much like the ones located in the Hospital Wing that is right below it.

This large empty rectangular room once held the Mirror of Erised. Now it is just bare, with only windows to light it. At night it carries a creepy feel, in the day it is just a deserted room, however lately Slytherin’s have been getting together to perform unauthorized duels here. In the dead of night it is not rare to hear, clunks, clinks, and the occasional yell of Slytherin’s dueling. This is risk, any student caught could face expulsion.

Beside the statue of Boris the Bewildered on the Fourth Floor Corridor lays the prefects bathroom. This Bathroom is only for prefects. You must have a password to get into it. Once inside there is a portrait of a mermaid upon the wall, and in the middle of the room is a bathtub, one which many faucets run into. The room and the water are always usually warm, and comforting. It is not rare for prefects to slip away from their activities just to soak in the bath.

This room located on the Sixth Floor vanishes in the morning, and appears at night. Many who venture into it claim that it is filled with Blast-Ended Skrewts. Others say it is filled with chocolate frogs. Dumbledore once walked into this room and found himself in a room of chamber pots. Beware of this room; you don’t know what lies behind the door.

It is rare to find this office unlocked, though Filch has been known to get lazy. Behind the door lies an empty office that is home to Peeves, the pultergeist. It is common to hear him laughing, changing to himself, even resiting, not so nice, poatry. Be careful if you enter here.

On the seventh floor you’ll find a ladder that leads up from a tower into a circular room, where Divination is taught. If you’ve ever wondered about your future, you might want to attend one of these classes. The inside of the room usually smells of a heavy perfume from a fire that burns along one of the walls. Around the students are small windows, but there aren’t many.

The Gryffindor Common Room is hidden behind a portrait of a fat lady in a pink dress. The circular room itself is made up of red and gold banners, the couches all aligned around the large fire place. A spiral staircase leads up to the dormitories and once up the stairs there is a hall where tables stay, and students are often seen studying by them.

Need a place to hide from Filch? Try the Room of Requirement, located on the Seventh Floor. The room alters to what you want it to be, the instant you pull open the door; whether it be a room filled with candy or just a normal broom closet. This room is a relatively well kept secret. The door isn't always there, leaving many students to not know of its existence.

Pass through a door on the right floor on the seventh floor and you’ll find yourself going up a spiral staircase. At the top you’ll find a flat surfaced, circular roof, a guard rail surrounds the tower, and one each hand rail is a golden telescoped use to observe the stars at night. This place is peaceful in the morning and even more so at night.

Located near the charms classroom is the Clock Tower. This large tower faces the front golden gates of the school. A pendulum at the bottom of the tower swings back and forth, as the hands move at the top. This is the perfect place to study, since it is usually quiet.

Hidden behind a gargoyle on the third floor is a spiral staircase that leads up to the Headmasters Office. The office itself is a round room filled with many metal interments that do all kinds of things, some play music while others float above the tables. Almost every inch of the walls is taken up by portraits of old Headmasters, or very great Wizards in history. In the middle of the room is a desk, next to it is a perch where a phoenix is suppose to sit.

If you need to send someone a letter, you’ll find your owl in this round tower. The floor of the owlery is covered in owl droppings. Upon perch after perch, you’ll find different types of owls. The school itself lets students take their owls to send to their fathers, mothers, friends and family.

It may appear as a simple wardrobe, but if you are to pass through it, you’ll find yourself in the Ravenclaw Tower. This circular tower is the Ravenclaw’s common room. Much like the Gryffindor common room, blue couches sit by the glowing fire place, bronze and blue banners hang off walls, tables are set up around the fire place for students to study, and there are two spiral staircases that lead to the dormitories.

South of Hogwarts Castle, nestled between two hills, lies the lake. This is a gathering spot for many students for a lot of reason. It is one of the most peaceful places, to go that isn’t in Hogsmeade or in the castle. The sound of calm waves washing up against the shore fills the air around it. Mermaids swim below it, along with the many other water dwellers such as, Grindylows and a Giant Squid.

This class is held just inside of the Forbidden Forest, where there is a gap in the trees. It is located off the stone path that leads down to Hagrid's hut. There is a sign that reads, 'Care of Magical Creatures' near it. Beware. this class sometimes results in loss of limbs.

The Hogwarts courtyard is a great place to study. Located outside of the Hogwarts, the courtyard is enclosed by four walls. A fountain of a bird with its wings spread stands in the middle of the courtyard. A few benches are set around this fountain. It is a great meeting place for all students. It is also the place that the students get together to proceed down to Hogsmeade.

Beware when you enter this forest, it tends to hide secrets. At first glance the forest doesn’t seem that dense, but venture further in and you’ll find it to be a deadly place. Wild creatures such as Werewolves, Unicorns, Giant Spiders, and Centaurs roam the forest. The ground of the forest has a blue tint to it at night, as well as a fog that lingers in the air. The morning proves to be quite a bit less dangerous than the evening.

The lawns of Hogwarts cover each side, and extend from the lake to the forbidden forest. Pathways from the steps of Hogwarts lead to the Quidditch pitch, the lake, the courtyard and the pumpkin patch. It is common for students to be on the lawns when class is not in session. It is rather peaceful in the morning, and even more so at night. Even though rules prohibit students to get out of bed at night, they still do it.

At the edge of the forbidden forest, near Hagrid’s hut lies the pumpkin patch. It is located in a clearing between the trees. A small wooden fence stands in place around the raw soil, which the huge enchanted pumpkins grow from.

The Quidditch Pitch is located behind the castle, near the lake. Three golden goal post stand at each end of this oval shaped field. In the middle of it is a white circular line where the game starts. Around the field are eight large stands that are high in the sky, for the students to watch the game. On most days the green grass of the field shimmers in the bright sunlight of day.

Hogsmeade is the only settlement in Britain, inhabited solely by magical folk. This village is packed with shops. Anything one would need can be located here. The wide set cobblestone streets curve into alleys, which lead to more shops. A path extends from the village up to Hogwarts. On scheduled weekends students are free to roam the streets for whatever they like.

Hidden beyond a brick wall located behind the Leaky Cauldron, are Diagon and Knockturn Allies. This huge cobblestone alleyway is jam packed with tons of shops. At the end of the alley stands a white marble building, which reads Gringotts Wizarding Bank. Off to one side of this alley you’ll find Knockturn Alley, a dark and dangerous place.

This alley can only be seen by true crooks, scoundrels, and Death Eaters. The alley is lined with dark shops, spanning from one side to the next. In the middle of the alley is a round garden piece. In the middle of the garden stands a tree that looks dead. The street itself is made of black cobblestone.

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The small hidden community of Indigo Haven is filled with many different shops. Those who are not pure of heart cannot step foot in the alley. The streets themselves are paved with red cobblestone. At the end of the alley is the noble phoenix building, which is the main focus of the alley. Indigo Haven always has a warm, humble feeling to it.

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The wizard prison of Azkaban is located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It houses some of the worst criminals of magic kind. The cells are small, and it is a dreadful place to be. Dementors used to guard this prison up until the final war. Now, it is guarded by normal Ministry Officials.

Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. The Knight Bus takes you anywhere you want to be in the Magical World. Be careful, this mode of transportation is not for the faint of heart.

Disguised as a muggle department store by the name of ‘Purge and Dowse’ is St. Mungo’s. One must talk to the ugly dummy, which sits in the window near a ‘closed for refurbishing’ sign. Once the dummy gives you clearance you may step through the window, into the reception area of St. Mungo’s. The reception area is a large square room, where a witch sits behind a desk. There are five floors in St. Mungo’s, each of them a different wing of the hospital for various ailments.

What may look like a normal, broken down, red phone booth may very well be the entrance to The Ministry of Magic. Step into the phone booth, press the right combination of numbers, and the phone booth will start to descend into the ground, where the Atrium is located. The inside of the ministry is made of marble brick. The Fountain of the Magical Brethren lies half way down the Atrium. A group of golden statues, depicting a wizard, a witch, a centaur, a goblin, and a house-elf, spout water into the surrounding pool of water. At the end of this long corridor is a golden gate where you check your wand in and continue on your way.

You probably grew up in a Magical household , or maybe you even own one currently. Whatever your looking for, it's all here. Gringott's has plots available for new construction, as well as previously owned houses to fit any style and budget.

If you ever want to stray away from the magical scene, here is the place to do it. This is where you’ll find all the non-magical towns, such as London, Kent, and Dublin. You may want to take the Knight Bus to the stated locations, depending on how many miles it is.

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