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The famous platform 9 3/4 from Harry Potter is a real place and this video proves it!
Part of the blog post about what you see at: http://www.londontoolkit.com/blog/visiting/minor/harry-potter-platform-9-34-experience-at-kings-cross-railway-station/

While it was not called Spoon at the time, this cafe was the initial writing spot for Rowling when she started Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. At the time it was called Nicholson's Cafe and was owned by her brother-in-law who allowed her a…

The Balmoral is a five-star hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland and the spot where Rowling stayed while she finished writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The famous room she stayed in is room 552, now listed as the JK Rowling suite, which anyone…

The grave of a gentleman named Thomas Riddell who passed away in 1806. The grave is found in Greyfriars Kirkyard, which is right next to both The Elephant House and George Heriot's School. It is believed that Rowling drew inspiration for the Dark…

George Heriot's School is a primary and secondary school located in the Old Town section of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is believed to be the direct inspiration for Hogwarts castle due to its close proximity to the Elephant House, where Rowling would…

In the image: Victoria Street can be found in the Old Town district of Edinburgh and is a popular tourist not only for its colorful shops and beautiful architecture. It is believed to serve as the direct inspiration for the Diagon Alley shopping…

In the image: Diagon Alley found at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter located in Universal Studios in Florida.

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London has restored the set for Diagon Alley, which Potter fans can visit beginning April 6, 2019. This article highlights conversations with actor Warwick Davis and creature effects artist Sarita Allison and includes…

In the image: Malham Cove, Yorkshire. This limestone pavement serves as a hiding place for Harry Potter and Hermione Granger during the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 movie. Hermione and Harry hide from the Death Eaters while they search…

In the image: the Millennium Bridge which is a part of the opening scenes in the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film. Lord Voldemort ordered Cornelius Fudge to step down as Minister of Magic and as a result of refusing, Voldemort ordered…