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Pub trivia – fun facts you didn't know about wizarding inns

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__Spoiler warning! There are some mild spoilers ahead – turn back now if you’re not familiar with the stories…__

## The Leaky Cauldron is the oldest pub in London

Despite what many [Muggles](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/muggles) think, the title of oldest pub in London goes to this well-loved wizarding establishment. Found on Charing Cross Road, the [Leaky Cauldron](/fact-file/locations/the-leaky-cauldron) was built in the 1500s – long before Charing Cross Road was even planned! Its true address is number one, [Diagon Alley](/fact-file/locations/diagon-alley).

## Muggles used to frequent the Leaky Cauldron

This wizarding institution wasn’t always a place that where only magical folk congregated. As it was built two centuries before the imposition of the International Statute of Secrecy, it was initially visible to Muggle eyes too. Muggles weren’t made to feel unwelcome or turned away. Having said that, thanks to the *interesting* conversations and even more *interesting* magical pets, many scarpered before finishing their mead.

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## Neville Longbottom and Hannah Abbott lived above the Leaky Cauldron

In a turn of events that we find extremely adorable, after leaving [Hogwarts](/fact-file/locations/hogwarts) not only did [Neville](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/neville-longbottom) continue his passion for magical plants as [Herbology](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/herbology) professor, but he also married [Hufflepuff](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/hufflepuff), [Hannah Abbott](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/hannah-abbott-fact-file). The happy couple decided to make a home for themselves living above the one-and-only Leaky Cauldron.

## A pub was the headquarters of a rebellion

Although we never learnt which one it was, according to *Sites of Historical Sorcery*, one of the wizarding pubs in [Hogsmeade](/fact-file/locations/hogsmeade) was said to have been the headquarters of the 1612 [goblin](/fact-file/creatures/goblin) rebellion. Could it have been the [Hog’s Head Inn](/fact-file/locations/the-hogs-head) which was known for its dubious dealings and schemes? Or perhaps it was the cosiness of the [Three Broomsticks](/fact-file/locations/the-three-broomsticks) that convinced the goblins to make it their base?

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## The Hog’s Head Inn was run by a Dumbledore

While [Albus Dumbledore](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/albus-dumbledore) ran Hogwarts, just down the road his brother, [Aberforth Dumbledore](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/aberforth-dumbledore-fact-file), ran the Hog’s Head Inn. Crochety and a big fan of goats, he and his brother didn’t always see eye-to-eye. Ultimately, they were both extremely good people and Aberforth even helped the resistance at Hogwarts after Albus’ death – thanks to a secret passage that connected the [Room of Requirement](/fact-file/locations/the-room-of-requirement) to his pub.

## Sybill Trelawney made her infamous prediction at the Hog’s Head Inn

The Hog’s Head Inn was the location of many crucial story moments from the founding of [Dumbledore’s Army](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/dumbledores-army) to [Hagrid](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/rubeus-hagrid) winning a dragon egg in a game of cards. However, there was one particular moment that changed the course of wizarding history forever. On a gloomy night, Albus Dumbledore went to interview [Sybill Trelawney](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/sybill-trelawney) for the role of [Divination](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/divination) teacher. He was thoroughly unimpressed until, among the ramshackle décor and sticky floor, she made her prediction about the boy destined to end [Voldemort](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/lord-voldemort) and rid the world of his evil!

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## Katie Bell was given the cursed opal necklace at The Three Broomsticks

Run by Madam Rosmerta, the Three Broomsticks was a warm and welcoming establishment in Hogsmeade. Yet Dark Magic still managed to worm its way in there in the form of the cursed opal necklace. Part of a clumsy attempt on Dumbledore’s life, [Gryffindor](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/gryffindor) Quidditch team member, [Katie Bell](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/katie-bell), took the necklace from the pub while under the influence of the [Imperius Curse](/fact-file/spells/the-imperius-curse) and narrowly escaped its deadly power.

## It wasn’t just witches and wizards who frequented the Three Broomsticks

Said to be as old as the only all-wizard village in Britain, the Three Broomsticks was a bit of a haven for all sorts of magical beings, such as hags, who couldn’t disguise themselves particularly well in the Muggle world. In fact, Ron and Hermione once thought they spotted an ogre!

Every quote to live by from your favourite witches

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

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## The importance of keeping things in perspective

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‘Books! And cleverness! There are more important things – friendship and bravery…’

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Hermione Granger: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

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Despite being known for her exceptional brain power, [Hermione](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/hermione-granger) also knew the importance of nurturing the other elements of her personality too. It’s a lesson she learnt in her first year after finding genuine friendship. It is also one that we could do with remembering too.

## Don’t be afraid to be bold

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‘…anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.'

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Ginny Weasley: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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If you don’t ask you don’t get! As [Ginny](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ginny-weasley) reminds us, if we shy away from a challenge, we’re never going to achieve our dreams. If we find our courage? Well, the world is our oyster.

## Be proud of who you are

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‘It’s high time your grandmother learned to be proud of the grandson she’s got, rather than the one she thinks she ought to have...’

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Minerva McGonagall: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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The no-nonsense [McGonagall](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/minerva-mcgonagall) was a witch worth listening to! It’s all too easy to get caught up in the comparison trap, trying to think about who you *should* be and feeling inadequate next to others. However, you are brilliant just the way you are. You are one-of-a-kind. If the Head of [Gryffindor](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/gryffindor) can see that – so can you.

## There is always hope

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‘The things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end. If not always in the way we expect.’

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Luna Lovegood: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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When times are hard, it can be easy to give up hope and become despondent. Yet this poignant point from the wonderfully eccentric [Ravenclaw](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/ravenclaw) is a reminder that good days are on the horizon – even if we can’t quite see them yet.

## Don’t be afraid to dream big

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‘I’m hoping to do some good in the world!’

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Hermione Granger: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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No matter who you are, you *can* make a difference. If you channel Hermione’s determination, we’re sure you will go on to do great and brilliant things.

## An excellent reminder

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‘A good first impression can work wonders.'

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Molly Weasley: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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A sage piece of advice from [Mrs Weasley](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/molly-weasley)! She might have said this to Harry before his [Ministry](/fact-file/locations/the-ministry-of-magic) hearing, but we think this is something that can be applied to many different areas of your life. From making friends to job interviews, things are always easier if you start off on the right foot.

## Do what is right, not what is easy

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‘Well, if you two are going to chicken out, fine… I don’t want to break rules, you know. I think threatening Muggle-borns is far worse than brewing up a difficult potion.’

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Hermione Granger: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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Hermione was the witch who once declared being expelled to be a fate worse than death. To hear her trying to convince [Harry](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/harry-potter) and [Ron](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ron-weasley) to break the rules was rather shocking. Yet she raises an extremely valuable point. Sometimes you need to push the boundaries to do what is right. Following the rules can only go so far – especially if those rules cause more harm than good. It can be hard to stand up and be counted but we should all try to do so.

## Protect what is important

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‘I feel that if a single pupil wants to come, then the school ought to remain open for that pupil.’

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Pomona Sprout: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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This was a brave statement from [Professor Sprout](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/pomona-sprout) in the wake of [Dumbledore’s](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/albus-dumbledore) death. [Hogwarts](/fact-file/locations/hogwarts) was so much more than a school. For many like Harry, it was a sanctuary and place they could call home. A place that should be protected. This is a sentiment we could all take on board. We should all work hard to take care of what, and who, is important to us.

## Don’t judge a book by its cover

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‘What do I care how ’e looks? I am good-looking enough for both of us, I theenk! All these scars show is zat my husband is brave!’

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Fleur Delacour: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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You might think glamorous and goodlooking [Fleur Delacour](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/fleur-delacour) would also be extremely vain. Yet she wasn’t. Filled with self-confidence, she didn’t judge her husband based on his appearance – she knew it was the content of his character that truly mattered. That attitude is one we think everyone should embody.

## Boundaries are good

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‘I do not generally permit people to talk when I am talking.’

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Minerva McGonagall: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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Quite right too! Don’t let anybody try to take your voice or diminish you. If someone tries to talk over you, channel your inner McGonagall and lay down the law – they’ll soon learn a valuable lesson.

Your birth month tells us your Harry Potter soulmate

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## January: The determined and dedicated Oliver Wood is your perfect match

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When considering your ideal partner, you don’t want someone who is afraid of commitment and isn’t willing to put the work in. You want someone who is going to give the relationship their all. This is why you and [Oliver Wood](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/oliver-wood) make a perfect pair. This [Gryffindor](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/gryffindor) proved his determination time and time again as [Quidditch](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/quidditch) Captain. He was always coming up with training techniques and drills to make the team better. Yes, some of his teammates might have complained about the early starts, but it didn’t put Oliver off… and it worked. That’s the type of dedication you admire.

## February: Your soulmate is the creative and eccentric Luna Lovegood

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There is nothing that bores you more than blending into the crowd. From your curious insights to your wacky wardrobe, you march to the beat of your own drum. You are proud to celebrate your uniqueness, and you are looking for a partner that doesn’t shy away from their individuality too. This is why [Luna Lovegood](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/luna-lovegood) with her [Spectrespecs](/fact-file/objects/spectrespecs) and radish-like earrings is your ideal match. The two of you would have a joyful relationship that celebrated creativity, eccentricity and a shared belief in the Crumple-Horned Snorkack.

## March: The brilliantly hilarious Ron Weasley is the one for you

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Life’s too short not to have fun. Who wants to be miserable? Yes, serious things happen but you still want to find the joy in life, and you want a partner who can do that too. This is why you and [Ron Weasley](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ron-weasley) would make the perfect pair. From his ‘Merlin's most baggy Y-fronts’ exclamations to quippy ‘Oh, of course… I forgot we’ll be hunting down [Voldemort](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/lord-voldemort) in a mobile library’ comebacks – his quick with would keep you entertained for life.

## April: The elegant and poised Fleur Delacour is your ideal soulmate

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Graceful, elegant and gliding through life – that’s the ultimate dream. You aren’t interested in awkward situations and embarrassing encounters; you want life to be as serene as possible. As you want this from your partner too, you and [Fleur Delacour](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/fleur-delacour) would make a flawless duo. No matter what situation she faced – from walking into the [Great Hall](/fact-file/locations/the-great-hall) for the first time to rejecting [Yule Ball](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/yule-ball) dates, she was always perfectly poised which is something you appreciate.

## May: The thoroughly good Cedric Diggory is who you’re drawn to

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You have no time for people that like to play games in relationships. You abhor anyone who has a mean streak. You really can’t stand when people are rude to those around them. This is why [Cedric Diggory](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/cedric-diggory) is the perfect person for you. Despite being handsome, intelligent and an extremely talented wizard, this [Hufflepuff](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/hufflepuff) was also humble. He was *good*. He helped Harry despite him being his [Triwizard](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/triwizard-tournament) rival and never let being the rising star at [Hogwarts](/fact-file/locations/hogwarts) go to his head. Cedric is a partner you would always feel safe with… and he is perfect for you.

## June: Your soulmate is Lavender Brown who wears her heart on her sleeve

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As someone who is often described as vivacious and an open book, you have real difficulty bonding with people who are closed off or reserved. You find those who keep their cards close to their chest rather unsettling – which is why [Lavender Brown](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/lavender-brown) is your soulmate. Whether she was snogging Ron in front of the whole [Gryffindor common room](/fact-file/locations/the-gryffindor-common-room) or giving him gaudy necklaces as a token of her affection, she was not afraid of her emotions or letting everyone else see them. This type of openness is something you can’t help but be drawn to.

## July: Your perfect match is loyal Neville Longbottom

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Don’t underestimate [Neville](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/neville-longbottom). He might have initially been a clumsy underdog, but he soon surpassed that and became a [sword-of-Gryffindor-wielding](/fact-file/objects/the-sword-of-gryffindor) hero. One who was loyal to his friends, his school and loyal to what was right. As someone born in July, this is what you would like to find in a partner. You don’t want a person who could easily be swayed. You want someone who is as committed to you as Neville is to his [Mimbulus mimbletonia](/fact-file/plants-and-potions/mimbulus-mimbletonia), which is why he is the one for you.

## August: The logical and intelligent Hermione Granger is the one for you

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As somebody who is known for their sharp mind and love of learning, we think you and the [cleverest witch of her age](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/hermione-granger), who takes the largest books out of the [Hogwarts library](/fact-file/locations/the-hogwarts-library) for ‘light reading’, would get on like a house on fire. Your days would be spent verbally sparring with each other, debating Ancient Rune translations and generally broadening your minds and you wouldn’t want it any other way.

## September: The discerning Draco Malfoy is your wizarding soulmate

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There’s nothing wrong with being shrewd or ambitious, these are traits that you rather admire. In fact, you find someone who knows exactly what they want and how to get it extremely attractive. This is why [Draco Malfoy](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/draco-malfoy) is the one for you. We are in no way saying you are prejudiced or a bully like he was. However, the embodiment of [Slytherin](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/slytherin) traits, he was not afraid to openly say he liked the finer things in life or believe he deserved them – just like you.

## October: Fiery Ginny Weasley is your magical match

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If there was a witch that knew exactly who she was, it was [Ginny Weasley](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ginny-weasley). Having had a rough start at Hogwarts she blossomed into a fierce and phenomenal person – with an excellent talent for the [Bat-Bogey Hex](/fact-file/spells/the-bat-bogey-hex). That self-assuredness is something that you are looking for in a partner. You don’t want somebody who doesn’t take the time to work on being the best version of themselves. You want someone who is confident and powerful – exactly like Ginny.

## November: Harry Potter’s bravery is what makes him your soulmate

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[Harry Potter](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/harry-potter) is not afraid to confront the difficult things in life. He doesn’t shy away from a challenge or let fear stop him. He puts himself out there whether that’s soaring through the sky on his [broomstick](/fact-file/objects/broomstick), fighting the forces of evil or summoning up the courage to ask his crush to the Yule Ball. This is something that you strongly relate to. You’re not one to be called timid and you can’t stand cowardice. We’re not saying you’re necessarily an extrovert, but you stand up when it matters and that’s why Harry is your ultimate wizarding soulmate.

## December: The glass half-empty Moaning Myrtle is your perfect match

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There is no person that gets on your nerves more than the one who is relentlessly optimistic. You don’t have time from all that chirpiness and being constantly told to look on the bright side. In fact, being stuck with someone like that would be your worst nightmare. You want someone who will always look on the gloomy side – which is why [Moaning Myrtle](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/moaning-myrtle) (emphasis on the *Moaning*) is your perfect match. Despite her crush on Harry Potter, with your maudlin outlook, we’re sure you could win her over and many (un)happy centuries sitting in the [u-bend of a Hogwarts toilet](/fact-file/locations/moaning-myrtles-bathroom) discussing all the reasons why everything is awful.

For beginners, for novices, for Harry Potter superfans going 20 years-strong, dig deep into the wizarding world with our collection of features.

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What if Sirius Black had cleared his name in the Prisoner of Azkaban?

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Before we think about what could have happened, let’s recap why he was falsely accused in the first place and remained a wanted man.  

When Voldemort heard the prophecy that spoke of a baby ‘born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies’, he assumed it was talking about the son of James and Lily Potter and marked Harry and his parents for death.

So, the Potters went into hiding under the protection of the Fidelius Charm. This is a complex spell, where a secret is hidden within a single, living soul. The person who the information is hidden in, is known as the Secret Keeper. In this instance, as long as Lily and James’s Secret Keeper didn’t divulge the information to Voldemort, they would always be impossible to find. 

Originally Sirius Black was entrusted with this role. Yet, unbeknownst to most, he persuaded Peter Pettigrew to switch places with him. He thought it was the perfect plan. There would be no way that Voldemort would suspect snivelling Peter. However, Pettigrew being the weak and selfish person he was, betrayed James and Lily to Voldemort, sealing their fate.

When Sirius realised what Wormtail had done, he tracked him down. Peter faked his own death to escape and framed his supposed friend. Before transforming into a rat, Pettigrew cut off his finger, screamed that Sirius had betrayed Lily and James and blew apart the street – killing everyone in a twenty-foot radius. He then sped off down into the sewers to hide.

Peter was taken in by the Weasleys and for twelve years lived with them as Scabbers. One day, while in Azkaban, Sirius asked Cornelius Fudge for his newspaper and saw a photo of Scabbers (aka Peter). Realising he was at Hogwarts, Sirius escaped to come and find him. And while he was able to convince Lupin and the golden trio of the truth, disaster struck before he could clear his name. 

After a confrontation in the Shrieking Shack, Sirius, Remus Harry, Ron and Hermione were bringing Peter to the castle to face the Dementors. It also happened to be a full moon that night and Lupin transformed into a werewolf. In the chaos, Peter turned back into a rat and escaped – leaving Sirius with no evidence to prove his innocence. 

If Lupin hadn’t transformed and they had made it back to the castle we wonder how different things would have been. Would Harry have lived with him? Would he have been so reckless? And would he have gone to the Department of Mysteries?

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## Would Peter Pettigrew have been brought to justice?
Wormtail’s story could have looked rather different if he hadn’t been able to escape at that crucial moment. Instead, if he was brought to the castle, we think that there would have been a good chance that he would finally have to face the music. 

We think that the moment Dumbledore saw Peter he would realise the truth. After all, when Peter did escape during *Prisoner of Azkaban*, he was the one to believe the story of Sirius’s innocence.

Although, we also believe it would have been more difficult to convince Cornelius Fudge. The bumbling Minister for Magic was someone who refused to believe in something if it scared him – like the return of Voldemort. We think he wouldn’t believe that it was Peter Pettigrew in front of him without some serious convincing. Then we think it is possible that he would try to suggest Sirius and Peter were in cahoots and working together. Nonetheless, we imagine he could have eventually realised the truth with a lot of cajoling. 

If that was the case, we think Peter would have been sent to Azkaban to face the Dementors’ Kiss. He would have been brought to justice. More importantly, if he was locked up, he wouldn’t have helped Voldemort return to power and things could have looked very different indeed.

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## Would Harry have gone to live with Sirius? 
As we know in *Prisoner of Azkaban*, Sirius made Harry a tentative offer of coming to live with him once his name had been cleared – which Harry was more than thrilled about. However, because of Lupin’s transformation and Pettigrew’s escape, Sirius remained a wanted fugitive. Any hope that Harry had of moving away from the Dursleys was dashed and he was set to spend many more miserable moments stuck in Privet Drive.

But would Harry have been able to live with Sirius even if things had gone to plan? While we would have liked them to, we can’t help but believe it would never have come to pass. In fact, we think Dumbledore probably wouldn’t have allowed it because of the sacrifice Harry’s mother made.

When Voldemort came to murder Harry, he gave Lily a choice. If she stepped aside and allowed him to kill her baby, he would let her live. As we found out later in the series, Voldemort extended this offer after Snape pleaded with him to spare the life of the woman he had always loved. Nevertheless, Lily refused. She placed herself in front of Harry and Voldemort and her love and sacrifice were what gave Harry his protection. 

Lily’s choice invoked an ancient magic which gave Harry a protection that flowed through his veins. Dumbledore knew that Voldemort would most likely return one day and so decided to place his trust in Lily’s blood and leave Harry with his mother’s remaining blood relative. 

When Petunia Dursley begrudgingly brought Harry into her home, she sealed the Charm that had been placed upon him. While Harry could still claim the place where his mother’s blood dwells as his home, he could not be touched or harmed by Voldemort. Lily’s blood and protection lived on and would last until he came of age. 

Therefore, if Harry had gone to live with Sirius while he was still underage, he would not be safe from Voldemort. The miserable years he spent with the Dursleys would have been for nothing and he would be without the protective shield of his mother’s blood. 

Consequently, we reckon Harry would have had to wait until he was at least seventeen before he could officially move in with his godfather. Though we also reckon he would have visited Sirius rather frequently – there’s only so much Vernon, Petunia and Dudley that a person can take.

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## Would Sirius have been as reckless? 
After Sirius escaped from Azkaban, it must have been difficult for someone like him to have to keep a low profile. He was a natural risktaker, rulebreaker and it was clear that he hated to be cooped up. We know that he really struggled once he was confined to Grimmauld Place. As a result, he started to take some stupidly big risks. 

One example of his irresponsible attitude was when he went to see Harry onto the Hogwarts Express while in his Animagus form. Sirius was incredibly blasé about the whole thing, but he really should have exercised more caution. Not only was he spotted, but it was by Lucius Malfoy – someone who could really cause Sirius problems. 

Hermione even realised that Sirius was becoming more reckless the longer he stayed in hiding. She even suggested he was trying to live vicariously through them. But as is often the way, her concerns fell on deaf ears.

So, while we think that Sirius would still have thrown himself headfirst into any situation if he were a free man, we also believe he might not have been quite so desperate to see any form of action. He wouldn’t feel like he had to prove himself – especially when faced by antagonistic people like Snape who called him a coward – as he would have been able to contribute more. 

Hopefully, without the cabin fever and the feeling of uselessness, Sirius would have been able to regulate his emotions and may not have been quite so foolhardy.

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## Would there have been a Battle of the Department of Mysteries? 
We think that there is a small chance that the Battle of the Department of Mysteries might never have occurred if Sirius had been free. 

When Voldemort placed false images of Sirius being tortured in Harry’s mind – he was relying on the fact that Harry would want to rescue him. Harry fell for it hook, line and sinker and went to save his godfather.

But if Sirius hadn’t been stuck at Grimmauld Place and had been able to communicate with Harry more easily and openly, this misunderstanding may never have occurred. Harry would have been able to confirm with Sirius that he was safe, realised that Voldemort was tricking him and may have even been startled into working a bit harder at Occlumency.

Nevertheless, that is not to say that Voldemort would have not found another way to lure Harry to the Ministry. Once he realised that there was a connection between them, he would have exploited it anyway. If he had managed to trick Harry using a different person or scenario to lure him, we think the battle would still have occurred.

Sirius and the rest of the Order of the Phoenix would have gone to try and save him no matter what. There would still have been a fight for the prophecy with the Death Eaters, and Voldemort would probably still have made an appearance. 

However, if Sirius had been able to be a more active member of the Order of the Phoenix his battle skills might not have been quite so out of practice, and it is possible he may not have lost his life there that night. Though as Bellatrix was a fearsome foe, it may still have been his fate.

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## Would Remus Lupin still have been a teacher?
Now this entirely depends on what happened the night of the full moon in *Prisoner of Azkaban*. We believe that for Sirius to have cleared his name, Lupin would have had to have remembered to take his Wolfsbane Potion – which would allow him to transform into a sleepy wolf rather than a fearsome werewolf. If that had been the situation, and the ensuing chaos hadn’t happened, Peter may not have slipped away and there wouldn’t have been a full-blown werewolf running around the grounds. 

This leaves the possibility that Lupin’s secret could have still been kept under wraps. Especially if Fudge hadn’t hailed Snape as a hero, promised him an Order of Merlin, then backtracked when Sirius vanished.  

Though, we think it is more likely that he still would have had to resign. Professor Snape was the one to make sure that Lupin’s ‘furry little problem’ didn’t remain private, and we reckon he would have found another reason to reveal his secret. His hatred for Sirius and Remus ran deep and if Sirius had been able to clear his name, we can imagine Snape would have still lashed out. 

You also have to remember that the position of Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher was cursed – nobody lasted more than a year and that would probably have applied to Lupin too.

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## Would Sirius have joined Harry, Ron and Hermione on their hunt for Horcruxes?
If we believe that Sirius was free and hadn’t died during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, he may have joined the golden trio on their Horcrux hunt. We doubt he would want to miss out on such an adventure. 

While we do know that Lupin’s request to join Harry, Ron and Hermione was turned down, we think it could have been different if it was Sirius who had asked. At that moment in time, Lupin had a pregnant wife waiting for him at home. Whereas the most important person in Sirius’s life was Harry. So, in some ways it makes sense that he would accompany them on their journey. He was a skilled, intelligent wizard who was unafraid of danger and would want to keep Harry safe.

Yet, Harry would also want to keep Sirius safe. He was always reluctant to involve anyone he loved in anything dangerous. This might have meant Sirius could not come along. Sirius was one of the strongest father figures in his life and we don’t think Harry would have wanted to risk losing him if he could help it.

Then there is the secrecy surrounding the Horcruxes themselves. Dumbledore had warned Harry to not talk to anyone outside of Ron and Hermione about them. If Harry were to stick to Dumbledore’s rules, it would be highly awkward to have Sirius tagging along with no real understanding of what they were doing. 

Still, we reckon Sirius probably would have tried to wheedle the truth from Harry. Though as both godfather and godson are stubborn, we think that… discussion would have been quite heated. Both would be trying to protect the other, and both would find it difficult to back down.

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Do you agree with our thoughts about what would have happened if Sirius had been free? Or do you have a different view?

If this has made you wonder about more ‘what if’ scenarios – then take a look at some of our previous musings.

[What if Remus Lupin had never become a werewolf?](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/what-if-remus-lupin-was-never-werewolf)

[What if Ginny Weasley had never possessed Tom Riddle's diary?](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/what-if-ginny-had-never-possessed-tom-riddles-diary)

[What if Snape had never been in love with Lily Potter?](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/what-if-snape-had-never-been-in-love-with-lily-potter)

Ranked: The shops in Diagon Alley from worst to best

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## 11: Borgin and Burkes 
In last place it has to be Borgin and Burkes. Though the items they have in their shop are… interesting, it is overwhelmingly a place full of Dark magic and artefacts. It is where Draco Malfoy purchased his sinister ‘Hand of Glory’ that only gives light to the holder. It was also home to the Vanishing Cabinet that the Death Eaters used to break into Hogwarts on the night that Dumbledore died. One of the most notorious Dark wizards even worked there, when Voldemort took a job with them after leaving school. Overall, it’s a place to be avoided.

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## 10: The apothecary 
Next on our list has to be the apothecary. While Harry may have been fascinated by all the strange potion ingredients, dragon livers and unicorn horns, we don’t think we’d be able to get past the smell. The pungent aroma that emanated from the shop was described as ‘a mixture of bad eggs and rotted cabbages’. That is enough to put us off any shop – no matter what it may contain.

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## 9: Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions
Luckily our next shop, Madam Malkin’s, was not known for its bad smell. Instead, it was known for its wonderful robes for all occasions. From dress robes to school uniforms, you could find everything you needed there. We are sure it was a firm favourite of the fashionistas of the wizarding world. However, while this shop was full of excellent fabrics and designs, it is not higher on our list because how exciting can a shop where you buy your school uniform actually be?

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## 8: Gambol and Japes Wizarding Joke Shop
Poor old Gambol and Japes. When Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes came to Diagon Alley you can’t help but wonder what impact that had on their business. Though before the appearance of Fred and George’s shop, it was the go-to place for all your magical pranking needs. We certainly know that Fred, George and Lee Jordan were fans. In the *Chamber of Secrets*. Harry, Ron and Hermione caught them stocking up Dr Filibuster’s Fabulous Wet-Start, No-Heat Fireworks – and who knows what mischief they were planning.


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## 7: Quality Quidditch Supplies
Next on our list must be the place you can get all your Quidditch bits and bobs. Packed full of broomsticks and robes it has everything a budding player could desire. Whether you’re Ron wistfully gazing at a set of Chudley Cannon robes, or Harry wrestling with himself to not give in and buy a Firebolt, it’s a treasure trove to those who love the wizarding sport. We haven’t placed it higher on the list because it seems to be rather expensive and more of a place to window shop.

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## 6: Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlour
Who doesn’t love an ice-cream? And we reckon that the ones you could get at Florean Fortescue’s were some of the very best. We were very jealous when Hagrid greeted Harry with a large chocolate and raspberry ice-cream with chopped nuts. And even though we don’t hear much about him, we were rather fond of the owner Florean. Not only did he help Harry with his homework on medieval witch-burnings in *Prisoner of Azkaban*, but he also gave him free sundaes every half an hour – what a guy! Unfortunately, when Voldemort was returning to power, he was one of the casualties and his splendid ice-cream parlour was no more.

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## 5: Flourish and Blotts
Bookshops are wonderful places full of hidden gems – whether that is in the magical world or the Muggle world. Flourish and Blotts was no different and had everything a curious witch or wizard could desire. It was a place you could expand your knowledge on spells or wizarding history, a place to buy your school textbooks and (if you really fancied) it was where you could pick up a copy of one of Gilderoy Lockhart’s many works. It was also the shop where we saw Mr Weasley lose his cool and start a fight with Lucius Malfoy – but we should probably gloss over that.

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## 4: Magical Menagerie 
A wizarding shop full of wonderful creatures? What’s not to love. Especially when this shop was where the delightful Crookshanks came from! Half-cat and half-Kneazle, this squashy ginger ball of fur was not only adorable but helpful too. A great judge of character, he saw straight through Scabbers and tried to help Sirius in any way he could. He stole the passwords to the Gryffindor common room and tried to defend him when confronted by Harry, Ron and Hermione (before they knew the truth). And if it wasn’t for the Magical Menagerie then this marvellous moggie would not have been in our favourite trio’s life.

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## 3: Eeylops Owl Emporium
Similar to the Magical Menagerie, Eeylops Owl Emporium was the reason one of our favourite characters became a part of Harry’s story. We are talking about Hedwig of course! She was Harry’s first companion in the wizarding world and his connection to it when he was stuck at the Dursleys’ during summer. Bought by Hagrid on Harry’s first trip to Diagon Alley, she was also a reminder of the best birthday he ever had. And Eeylop’s was great place to buy all the owl nuts your owl could ever need.

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## 2: Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes 
In second place is the one and only Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes. Bright, colourful and crammed full of everything a mischief-maker could possibly want, it was probably the most fun shop to ever open in Diagon Alley. There were Pygmy Puffs in various shades of pink and purple. There was U-No-Poo. There were Skiving Snackboxes. There was Peruvian Instant Darkness Power. The list goes on and on. And to top it all off, it was founded by two incredibly funny wizards who knew exactly what their customers were after. And even when Fred passed away, George continued on (with help from Ron) and brought joy and laughter to thousands of witches and wizards.

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## 1: Ollivanders
How could the top spot not be Ollivanders? Nearly every youngster who passes through the doors of Hogwarts comes equipped with a wand from this famous shop. We can only dream of how it would feel to hold your first wand in your hand knowing it had chosen you. From that moment on, you really are a part of the wizarding world and ready to start your journey to become the best witch or wizard you can possibly be.

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A handy guide to the Hogwarts library books

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[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them](https://www.wizardingworld.com/discover/books/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them), by world-famous magizoologist Newt Scamander is both a fun and fascinating guide to magical creatures and an indispensable introduction to the beasts of the wizarding world.

[Quidditch Through the Ages](https://www.wizardingworld.com/discover/books/quidditch-through-the-ages) is a comprehensive guide to the wizarding world’s favourite sport.

[Lastly, The Tales of Beedle the Bard](https://www.wizardingworld.com/discover/books/tales-of-beedle-the-bard) is a collection of popular fairy tales written for young witches and wizards, as familiar to Hogwarts students as ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and ‘Cinderella’ are to us.

Visit the [Pottermore Publishing website](https://www.pottermorepublishing.com/when-in-doubt-go-to-the-library/) to delve into the three Hogwarts Library titles as eBooks and audiobooks.

Graphic design team MinaLima explain how they made the Hogwarts letter prop

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Miraphora Mina had to channel Professor McGonagall when designing the famous Hogwarts letter. Take a look at how the team got into that mindset and how it felt to be creating such an important movie artefact.

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As you can see from the video, it is Miraphora's own handwriting that you see in the film with that notable green ink. The team that created the letters learnt the many nuances were required for making this famous movie prop - such as devising the seals at the back of the letters and having to make lighter versions for owls to carry! 

"Our days at work on films are sometimes very normal and sometimes a bit bizarre," Miraphora admitted. We can only imagine! 

__Over the coming weeks and months, we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Join us at our [20 Years of Movie Magic hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/harrypottermovie20) to explore different iconic moments week-on-week.__

"It all started 20 years ago with a letter" - watch Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima reminisce about creating one of Philosopher's Stone's most iconic props.

Which of Harry's summer holiday destinations would you like to go to?

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## If you’re an avid sports fan… you’d go to the Quidditch World Cup
If you’re someone that lives in their favourite football team’s kit and is happiest when at a match with other fans, then we think you’d appreciate a trip to the Quidditch World Cup. With all the high drama of Bulgaria vs Ireland, the Wronski Feint, the lively mascots and the thrilling final score, you are certainly not going to be bored. We also think you’d enjoy the lively atmosphere of the campsite… well before a certain group of Dark wizards made an appearance that is.

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## If you’re normal thank-you-very-much… you’d stay at 4 Privet Drive
Are you the proud owner of a neatly manicured lawn? Do you like to ensure that your house is just so – with not a throw cushion out of place? Are you proud to be normal and heavily judge those you see as ruffians or eccentrics? Then you would fit in perfectly at 4 Privet Drive. Not only could you and Petunia stare out of the window and gossip about the neighbour’s new car, outfit, haircut or lawn, but you and Vernon could have a good old chat about the price of drills and how to take care of your moustache. As someone who doesn’t hold with any silly nonsense, this is the dream spot for you.

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Petunia and Vernon Dursley sitting close to Dudley in their living room. Dudley looks queasy after his encounter with the Dementors.

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## If you enjoy a pint with friends… you’d stay at The Leaky Cauldron
There’s nothing quite like a good drink and a catch up with friends – especially when you’re in an excellent pub like the Leaky Cauldron. If people watching with a pint of Butterbeer sounds tempting, then this would be a great place for you to spend your summer. With witches, wizards and warlocks from all over, you will definitely hear an interesting story or two. And we are sure that Tom the barman would take good care of you with his own brand of customer service. As someone who is laidback and a fan of excellent conversation, you can’t go wrong.

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Harry turning around in his armchair by the fire at the Leaky Cauldron to talk to Cornelius Fudge 

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## If you’re a fan of dramatic landscapes… you’d stay at the Hut-on-the-Rock
With crashing waves, a howling wind, a pitch-black sky and an imminent sense of danger, the Hut-on-the-Rock might not be the most obvious choice for a summer vacation. But this rustic hut, visited by the Dursleys in *Philosopher’s Stone*, has everything you could possibly want. Only reachable by boat, surrounded by the strong smell of seaweed and with walls that can’t keep the weather out, it certainly has its own… unique charm. So, if you’re a fan of dramatic weather and dramatic scenery, this is where you should go on holiday.

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## If you enjoy spending your money… you’d go to Diagon Alley
Diagon Alley is the perfect place for all your magical shopping needs – whether you fancy getting stuck into a good book at Flourish and Blotts or an excellent chocolate and raspberry ice-cream at Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlour. With its enticing shopfronts packed full of things you can only dream of, it’s a paradise for shopaholics. And who could turn down the opportunity to purchase a wand from the legendary Mr Ollivander? If you’re someone who loves to spend their days browsing the shops while parting with their money, then Diagon Alley should be the top of your summer holiday hotspots.

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## If you’re a homebody… you’d go to The Burrow
If the sound of a squashy armchair, warm fire and excellent homecooked meal appeals to you, then you would fit right in at The Burrow. We reckon you would have a brilliant time surrounded by the Weasley clan – especially if Molly was feeding you all the bacon sandwiches you could possibly eat. It wouldn’t matter if you were hanging out indoors, playing Quidditch in the orchard or pottering about doing some gentle chores (like a good de-gnome of the garden), if you’re someone who is happiest when at home, then this is the summer holiday destination for you.

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The outside of The Burrow in the early hours of the morning

Learn how to make your very own fireplace letter holder

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With the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film around the corner, it seems fitting that today’s crafting video is all about one of Harry’s first introductions to the wizarding world. 

Inspired by the Dursleys’ décor, not only is this a cute reminder of the first movie, it’s also a handy place to store your future owl post.

Craft your own fireplace letter holder

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Recreate the unforgettable letters scene from the first Harry Potter film with this tutorial and learn how to make your own revolving fireplace.

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