Spotted in Harry PotterHow closely have you paid attention to every line in every novel and every frame of every film? Read up on these little details fans noticed about the wizarding world and its characters to become the ultimate Harry Potter expert.
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft And Wizardry lives at the center of the Harry Potter universe, acting as a main hub for many of the protagonist's antics and important events in the books. The massive school is filled with mystery, marvels, and the occasional dangers, making it the perfect setting for magical mischief. Here are a few small details and magical facts about the school. Vote up the tidbits you find the most interesting.
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Hogwarts Was Built In The 10th Century In The Scottish Highlands
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Accoring to Pottermore, Hogwarts was originally built in the 10th century in the Scottish Highlands to avoid Muggles. It was placed under a charm so that any non-magical folks who looked upon it would just see ruins and signs warning them of potential danger.
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There Is A Giraffe That Wonders Through Its Paintings
Photo: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban / Warner Bros.
Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban: Not only is a giraffe seen walking through the paintings, but its size adjusts to the scale of the artwork it travels through.
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Anne Boleyn's Portrait Hangs In The Hall
Photo: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets / Warner Bros.
In Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, is [featured] painting hanging in the hall at Hogwarts. She was thought to be a witch.
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If You Think The Staircases Are Confusing, The Doors Are Even Worse
Photo: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix / Warner Bros.
Some of the doors are not doors, nor will they open in any conventional way. According to Pottermore, some doors will only open if you ask nicely, while other won't open at all unless tickled. And some doors are just walls pretending to be doors.
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The Hogwarts Express Is A Real Train
Photo: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone / Warner Bros.
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, during the Fat Lady scene, you can see a moving version of the real painting "The Osteology Lesson of Dr. Sebastiaen Egbertsz."
