Places: The Great Hall

‘Harry had never even imagined such a strange and splendid place. It was lit by thousands and thousands of candles which were floating in mid-air over four long tables, where the rest of the students were sitting. These tables were laid with glittering golden plates and goblets.’

- Chapter Seven, The Sorting Hat, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

A number of special, momentous and fun events take place within the Great Hall at Hogwarts. It is here that Harry is Sorted and learns which house he belongs to. It is also where, at the end of his first year, Gryffindor find out that they have won the House Championship for the first time in seven years.

The Great Hall has a most impressive bewitched ceiling, charmed to look like the sky outside. During special feasts and celebrations, the Great Hall is decked out with fantastic decorations, such as tiny icicles at Christmas and live bats at Hallowe’en.

We’ve received some very creative and artistic depictions of the Great Hall. Below are a few of our chosen favourites, submitted to the Pottermore Galleries:












You’ve also been telling us whether you felt that the Great Hall is one of the more interesting places at Hogwarts. Here are what Pottermore fans have been commenting and tweeting:

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