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wide marble staircase opposite the front doors (east wall) leads up to first floor. double doors to the right (south wall) lead into the great hall. on the east wall are two doors, one on either side of the staircase. to the north of the staircase is a door leading down a flight of steps to the first dungeon level. to the south is a door leading to the kitchens.

Where all the meals in Hogwarts are cooked. Hundreds of house elves work their butts off to make the meals

Just the random corridors that the students just follow around when they have some time on their hands or are trying to clear their mind.

A circular room that holds all the owls of hogwarts.the room is drafty because none of the windows have glass in it.

Each house has a different common room and you have to know the password to get in.

Sub-boards: slytherin common, ravenclaw common, hufflepuff common, gryffindor common

If you have any injuries that need to be treated the nurse is here 24/7 and happy to help

Hogwart's library has any possible book you can think of. A great place to study, its always quiet and the librarian makes sure of that

A steep spiral staircase leads to the top of the tower, with a door leading out onto the ramparts, which are crenelated.

In the very middle of the castle is a courtyard with nothing but grass, trees and benches for your sitting pleasure.

A large lake that can be found in the front lawn of Hogwarts
Beware of the Giant Squid!

A large field surrounded by pillars where all the quidditch players come for the games or where they just come to practice.

A very dangerous tree planted semi close to the school. The whomping willow will hurt you

A wizard store that sells clothing

located a block or so off high street, the hog's head inn has been a fixture of hogsmeade for hundreds of years. a worn-out wooden sign hangs over the door, advertising with a wild boar's severed head leaking blood onto the white cloth around it. it's known for its cheapness, at least relative to the three broomsticks down the street, and attracts a very interesting clientele.

a small, dark platform where the hogwarts express ends its journey north from platform nine-and-three-quarters. the station is actually quite a distance from the town itself, being on the opposite side of the hogwarts grounds.

Well established makers of confectionery and chocolates. By far one of the most popular shops in Hogsmeade.

a small, cramped tea shop with decor on the tacky side of frilly, located just off high street. The only hogwarts students who seem to enjoy the place are trysting couples.

the quill shop is a nice place to get stationary stuff for classes, before heading off to hogwarts. students also head there to replenish their supplies during hogsmead visits.

falsely rumored to be the most haunted building in britain, the shrieking shack is a favorite stop on any hogsmeade visit. however, the wails that are heard emanating from this creepy building are not in fact ghosts.

a well-known inn and a frequent haunt of hogwarts students. it's warm and comfortable, and is a great spot to drink your favourite wizard drink.

muggle london is a great place to shop at at any time of the year. you can buy the latest trends, or enjoy some muggle refreshments. just make sure not to get caught using magic!

any locations that are part of the magical world and are located in london can be found here

founded in late 1500s or early 1600s by mungo bonham, st. mungo's hospital is the primary wizarding hospital in britain. located in an abandoned department store in london, the hospital's healers treat wizards for all sorts of magic-related illnesses and injuries, and in extreme circumstances has been known to treat muggles as well. the hospital's logo is a wand and a bone, crossed, and donations are welcome.