*"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends," *said Albus Dumbledore, Hogwarts headmaster. The Great Hall plays a significant role in the Harry Potter films and is the setting for many memorable sequences. In the first film, upon Harry's arrival at Hogwarts, he and his fellow students are led to the Great Hall to be sorted into their respective houses.
Throughout the movies, headmaster Dumbledore has several iconic speeches in this location too. Among the most famous sets from the Harry Potter books, the Great Hall plays host to several pivotal occasions. Originally built for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2000, the Great Hall subsequently hosted the Yule Ball, the Battle of Hogwarts, and other crucial settings spanning 7 more films. Relive some of your favorite scenes, as you begin your magical journey here, with the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio tour!