Where is Harry Potter set?
Britain
Harry Potter’s story is set in a magical, largely fictional Britain, but the film series used many real locations as evocative backdrops. Other settings, like Diagon Alley, exist only at Leavesden Film Studios (20 miles north of London).
Where is Hogwarts located in Scotland?
The University of Glasgow… or Hogwarts? Whilst it was actually Alnwick Castle in the North East of England that was used for the exterior shots of Hogwarts in the first few films, pretty much everyone who sees the University of Glasgow’s main building is struck by its uncanny resemblance to Hogwarts.
Was Harry Potter filmed in Ireland?
The only real Harry Potter filming location in Ireland is the Cliffs of Moher. A cave at the cliffs was used during the filming of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
Where was Harry Potter born?
Turns out “the boy who lived” was born in a flat above 94 St John’s Road in south west London. Bad luck Edinburgh. JK Rowling has revealed that Harry Potter’s true birthplace is south west London, and not Edinburgh as widely believed.
Is Harry Potter set in the 90s?
The entire Harry Potter series is set from 1991 to 1998 aside from the opening chapter of the first book, which takes place on 1 November 1981, and the epilogue of the seventh book, which takes place on 1 September 2017.
Is Hogwarts Castle a real place?
Harry Potter fans may not know the exact location of an American Hogwarts, but the real one exists in England. Alnwick Castle stood in for the famed wizarding school in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Where is Dumbledores grave?
Eilean na Moine Island
Harry Potter Location: Dumbledore’s Grave Eilean na Moine Island in the loch was used as Dumbledore’s grave; it was filmed, then digitally placed in Loch Arkaig. Loch Eilt is a freshwater loch in Lochaber in the West Highlands.
What is Harry’s full name?
Harry James Potter
Harry Potter (character)
| Harry Potter | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Harry James Potter |
| Nicknames | The Boy Who Lived The Chosen One |
| Family | James Potter (father) Lily J. Potter née Evans (mother) |
| Spouse | Ginny Weasley |