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The Potions Classroom is very large and oval in shape and houses several rows of work tables, where students are taught how to brew potions of varying levels of difficulty.

A gloomy and dimly-lit room is where the potions master spends most of their time when not teaching. Shelves line the room, filled with books and jars containing less-than-pleasant ingredients. the Potions Master's private storage is in a small storage room through a doorway in the back of the office.

The Potions Cupboard stores all types of various potions ingredients need by the Potions Professor in order to brew up stocked potions need by the Hospital Whing. This cupboard also serves as a back-up area for Potions students should they run out of a required potions ingredient.

The Kitchen are on the Sub-Level of the Hogwarts Castle. Located behind a portrait of a bowl of fruit, the Kitchens are run by house-elves.

Come here if you go in the kitchen and don't see any House Elves working in the kitchen. This where the House Elves stay when they are not working in the Kitchen.

With an enormously tall ceiling, bewitched to look like the sky outside, the Ggreat hall is home to the four long House Tables, and a perpendicular staff table at the front of the hall. hundreds of Candles float in the air, and food rises up through the tables from the kitchens down below. students eat all of their meals here, and are known to spend quite a good deal of studying here as well. Every morning during breakfast, the daily owl post arrives.

Sub-boards: CHAMBER OF RECEPTION, THE SCHOOL STAFF'S TABLE, GRYFFINDOR'S TABLE, HUFFLEPUFF'S TABLE, RAVENCLAW'S TABLE, SLYTHERIN'S TABLE

The Broom Closet is where all the School Brooms for First Year Flying Lessons are kept. Although students use it for other reasons not to be mentioned.

The Performance Hall is where lectures in Choir, Dance, Theatre, and Band take place. The room is a circular room that can hold up to seventy students and one professor. Choir, Dance, Theatre, and Band are only offered as an extracurricular activity to Third Year through Seventh Year students.

This is where the Caretaker sleeps.

Guarded by two talking stone gargoyles, the Staff Room is a safe haven from students, where Professors can relax amongst themselves.

This professor's office is located just across the hall from their classroom, and is home to some of their favorite muggle contraptions.

One of most simple classrooms in the castle, this large classroom is filled with desks. the dark and dusty space is lit with soft light from the large windows that line one of the walls.

The transfiguration professor's office is a small, yet homey one. it contains a desk and a fireplace, as well as any other items or decorations that the Professor desires.

The school nurse runs the hospital wing, where students and staff can go for some of the best magical treatment around. The Hospital wing is large and open, the large windows letting in plenty of natural light into the very clean space.

Make sure that you have a backup route to get to your classes because the staircases at Hogwarts like to move in order to create different paths.

A girl's bathroom that is seldom used because of it's primary occupant: a ghost named myrtle who died in the mid 1900's. she is best known for flooding the bathroom and her crying wails, which are what gave her the nickname of moaning myrtle. most in the school today do not know how she died.

Connected by a small staircase to the classroom upstairs, the defense against the dark Arts professor's office is a fairly large one and hosts a number of magical trinkets and useful items.

This classroom is very large, with high windows that let in dusty beams of light. there are four rows of three desks, and has several cages, bookshelves, and a few chalkboards, as well as a desk at the front of the class for the Professor.

Make sure that you have a backup route to get to your classes because the staircases at Hogwarts like to move in order to create different paths.

One distinguishing feature of the charm's professor's office is she sheer number of items with magical charms put on them. It is a fairly small, but very bright room, with windows and portraits lining the walls.

The defense classroom consists of rows of desks, with large bay windows on each side of the room. there is a magically-activated projector, and the other classroom decorations change with each new Professor.

With thousands of bookshelves, one can find almost anything they are looking for within the tens of thousands of books within the hogwarts library, maybe even in the restricted section if they have a permission slip from a professor.

Sub-boards: RESTRICTED SECTION, STUDY AREA

The armory is a corridor adjacent to the trophy room. there are a bunch of suits of armor on exhibition in this corridor.

In glass display cases, trophies, awards, medals, and more can be found in the trophy room. it is not uncommon to be sentenced to detention here, shining every award on display.

Make sure that you have a backup route to get to your classes because the staircases at Hogwarts like to move in order to create different paths.

The fourth Floor bathroom is one of the more commonly used ones, as it is on the way between many student's classes. There is both a girl's and a boy's bathroom.

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This office is well known for it's enormous supply of history books, that seem to be in no particular order, but the history of Magic Professor doesn't seem to mind. There is a fireplace and small windows on one of the walls.

Make sure that you have a backup route to get to your classes because the staircases at Hogwarts like to move in order to create different paths.

Magical and muggle art are both taught and practiced in this classroom. art and photography clubs also tend to spend much of their time here.

Magical and muggle music are taught in the hogwarts music Classroom. depending on the level of the class, one may or may not enjoy the sounds that are produced by the students here.

This office, though very small and cramped, hosts walls filled with impressive works of muggle and magical art, as well as boxes and boxes of sheet music, and at least a dozen instrument cases.

Make sure that you have a backup route to get to your classes because the staircases at Hogwarts like to move in order to create different paths

Connected to their classroom, the ancient runes professor can often be found here, among their books, when they are not elsewhere in the Castle.

The Mythology class is where lectures in Magical and Muggle Mythology take place. The room is set as out as a basic lecture hall set up with several rows of desks starting from the front of the hall and going back to the hall doors. The hall can hold up to thirty students and one professor. Around the lecture hall there are various mythology concept charts and random muggle/magical mythology tales.

Make sure that you have a backup route to get to your classes because the staircases at Hogwarts like to move in order to create different paths.

This office is across the hall from the arithmacy classroom, and contains two floor-to-ceiling windows with stacks of books around the room.

The Room of Requirements is a room that only appears to those that are in great need of its services. The room can become anything the person desires; a bedroom for the night, a sanctuary for the day, a place to hide something important, or even an area to practice magic without far of getting into trouble.

Make sure that you have a backup route to get to your classes because the staircases at Hogwarts like to move in order to create different paths.

Up a small staircase is the divination classroom, where the air is heavy with the scent of tea and the light that shines in through closed drapes is reflected off of crystal balls.

Containing even more divination-related items, the divination professor's office is located off of a small staircase beyond their classroom.

A cobblestone area that is filled with several stone benches. The area is a fairly popular gathering place for students who have a free period and want to enjoy the good weather.

The Herbology Greenhouses are the closest to the Hogwart Castle entrance doors. There are six separate greenhouses in which different plants call home. Four out of the six are reserved for magical plants ranging from non-toxic to deadly-toxic. The last two are reserved for non-magical plants ranging from non-toxic to deadly-toxic.

Sub-boards: GREENHOUSE ONE, GREENHOUSE TWO, GREENHOUSE THREE, GREENHOUSE FOUR, GREENHOUSE FIVE, GREENHOUSE SIX

The Clock Tower is the tallest free-standing form on the Hogwart Grounds. At the top of the Tower, there is a balcony that overlooks the entire Hogwarts Lawns out towards the Forbidden Forest and Black Lake.

Sub-board: THE BALCONY

The Owlery Tower is home to the various owls that are the pets of the students and staff. The Owlery Tower had once been apart of Hogwarts Castle, but had been rebuilt onto the Grounds of Hogwarts due to the need for more observation areas for Astronomy and Divination students.

The Wooden Bridge is a main connector for students who are traveling towards Hogsmeade via carriage. The structure is also used to gain access to the more remote areas of the Castle Lawns.

This Cottage is home to Hogwarts' Gamekeeper. The Cottage is made of stone and contains several different room including a full bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living room.

Sub-boards: PUMPKIN PATCH, VEGETABLE GARDEN

The Lawns of Hogwarts are vast and green during the summer, autumn, and spring months. They are vast and white during the winter months. It is on the Lawns that there is a wide flat where first year students take their flying lessons. While the sloping lawns lead down to the Forbidden Forest and the edge of Black Lake.

Sub-board: FIRST YEARS' FLYING LESSONS

The Castle Gardens is a place where students may come to reflect upon their thoughts. In the center of the garden is a marble fountain with the Latin inscription of 'urbes constituit aetas, hora dissolvit'. Memorial Garden was a gift to the school from the Class of 2000.

Sub-board: GREY-WHITE MARBLE FOUNTAIN

The Quidditch Pitch is used for inter-house competition and Quidditch practice. The Pitch has four separate locker rooms; one for each of the Hogwart Houses. As well as designated sitting areas for Professors, Hogwart guests, and the four Hogwart Houses pupils.

Sub-board: VIEWING STANDS

The White Tomb is the final resting place to one of Hogwarts' greatest Headmasters, Albus Dumbledore. This is the only tomb that is located on Hogwarts Grounds.

The Black Lake is located to the south of Hogwarts Castle. Black Lake is approximately a half-mile in diameter. Black Lake is home to various magical water creatures such as Merpeople and Grindylows.

Sub-board: THE DOCK

The Forbidden Forest is considered to be off limits to all students due to the several dangerous species of plants and animals. Students must have permission from a Professor to enter.

Florean Flortescque's Ice-Cream is one of the most popular places in Diagon Alley on a hot summer day after shopping for school supplies. Florean Flortescque's offers over one hundred types of ice-cream flavors, over twenty flavors of sorbet, and over fifteen flavors of frozen yogurt.

Flourish and Blotts is a book store that carries a wide range of books including those that students require for classes at Hogwarts.

A wizarding joke shop that offers students and customers a few good laughs. Gambol & Japes is constantly in competition with Weasley Wizarding Wheezes.

Gringotts Wizarding Bank stands in the middle of Diagon Alley. Ran by goblins, Gringotts has a history of being one of the most secure places in the Wizarding world.

Sub-boards: FORNT LOBBY, Gringott's VAULTS

Made to look like an old, abandoned Pub and Inn, the Leaky Cauldron is located in Muggle London. However, the moment a witch or wizard enters, they are greeted with a friendly welcome by the Inn-Keeper. Should one slip out towards the back of the Inn, they have an entrance way into Diagon Alley.

Sub-boards: LODGING ROOMS, DINING ROOM & BAR AREA, PRIVATE PARLOUR

A clothing store that is best known for tailoring the robes of Hogwart students. Apart from school uniforms, Madam Malkin's carries Robes for all occasions.

Magical Menagerie is a wizarding pet store. The store offers witches and wizards a chance to gain either a familiar or a life-time companion.

Ollivanders is one of the first stops for all new witches and wizards of school age. Mr. Ollivanders has rows upon rows of wands just waiting to chose its own witch or wizard to wield its power. Also, Ollivanders specializes in finding another wand for witches and wizards who have either broken their first wand or have grown out of their first wand.

A store that sells all different varieties and sizes of cauldrons, including copper, brass, pewter, silver, self-stirring, collapsible, and solid gold.

Quality Quidditch Supplies is a Quidditch player's dream. With various items that pertain to every aspect of Quidditch, it is not hard to get lost shopping for hours in this store. From the latest broom models to protection gear, Quality Quidditch Supplies is sure to have what you need to get your game on.

Slugg & Jiggs is one of the oldest apothecary shops in Diagon Alley. The apothecary sells various bottled potions as well as potion ingredients. The shop itself is quite fascinating despite its very bad smell.

The Stationery Shop sells different shades of ink, a variety of writing quills, and parchment.

This stores sells a variety of telescopes that can be used whether for occupational research or for school based Astronomy.

Twilfitt and Tattings is a store that sells wizard robes and wizard-wear of finer quality. The store is often used by well-to-do Pureblood families.

A clothing store that offers robes, dresses, and other clothing essentials for witches and wizards of all ages and sizes.

The main station from where Hogwarts students arrive to and leave from Hogwarts for the school year.

A glorious candy shop that not only carries a variety of wizarding candies, but also a wide range of muggle candies, chocolates, and fudge that are sure to please anyone's sweet tooth.

This tea shop is a lovely tea place for those who desire to spend some time with their significant other.

A store that sells a range of wizarding stationery like quills, ink, parchment, envelopes, seals, etc.

The Shrieking Shack is a popular destination for Hogwarts students to visit. The word around Hogsmeade is that the Shrieking Shack is haunted.

A shady and dodgy pub that does not get much business when it comes to the students. However, it is a good place to get slam three sheets to the wind if need be.

A popular place for Hogwarts students and staff attend during their visits to Hogsmeade Village. The Three Broomsticks offers a range of cold and hot beverages and delectable pastries and sweets.

Perhaps you weren't here to get to Hogwarts? Whatever the case, here are the other platforms in the station, bustling with muggles coming to and fro. But wait - did someone just disappear into a wall? Nah, you were probably only seeing things.

The Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures is located on the Fourth Level of the Ministry of Magic. This department is divided into three divisions (the Beast Division, the Being Division, and the Spirit Division). Offices include the Goblin Liaison Office and the Centaur Liaison Office.

The Department of International Magical Cooperation is located on the Fifth Level of the Ministry of Magic. This department is an agency that attempts to get wizards from different countries to cooperate in wizarding actions both political and public. Offices include the headquarters of the International Magical Trading Standards Body, the International Magical Office of Law, and the British seats of the International Confederation of Wizards.

The Department of Magical Transportation is located on the Sixth Level of the Ministry of Magic. This department is responsible for various aspects of magical transport. Offices include the Floo Network Authority, the Broom Regulatory Control, the Portkey Office, and the Apparition Test Centre.

The Department of Magical Games & Sports is located on the Seventh Level of the Ministry of Magic. The most relaxed department (posters for favourite Quidditch teams are found tacked to the walls), deals with organizing sports events the likes of the Quidditch World Cup and the Triwizard Tournament.

The Atrium is located on the Eighth Level of the Ministry of Magic. The Atrium is a large hall with fireplaces up and down both long walls. Down the left-hand side of the hall are gilded fireplaces which witches and wizards can use to arrive at the Ministry. The right-hand side contains gilded fireplaces as well, and these are used for departures. The floor is polished dark wood. The ceiling is peacock blue with golden symbols moving across it. The Fountain of Magical Brethren lies halfway 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 the Atrium is a set of golden gates, next to which is a security stand.

This floor is for patients that have experienced an on-going illness that is due to a bug or disease.

This floor is for patients that have experienced side affects from dangerous and complicated potions & plant poisonings given to them by either others or themselves by being too careless.

This floor is for patients that have experienced side affects from dangerous and complicated spells casted upon them by either others or themselves.

The Maternity Ward is a new addition to St. Mungo's. Opened in 2045, the Maternity Ward allows pregnant witches to come for routine check-ups and give birth in the comfort of the Wizarding Community instead of in the Muggle World.

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