In the past, only a lucky few were able to tour the actual movie set of Harry Potter.  Most of us can only dream of walking through the halls of Hogwarts or sitting on Gryffindor's table in the Great Hall. 

However, now that Warner Brothers' plans to purchase the UK studio in Leavesden (according to Financial Times), the studio that has been home to Harry Potter since the mid-90's, fans may finally have a chance to actually see the real live set used for the Harry Potter movies.  Although the movie was shot in numerous locations throughout England, mainly London and Oxford, the majority of the filming took place in the studio. This will include the Great Hall which is actually located in Christ Church College, part of Oxford University.  See the similarities?

Great Hall at Hogwarts



Great Hall, Christ Church




Of course since this is an actual school, with actual students eating here, they couldn't very well have Bellatrix Lestrange romping around and making a mess, so they built a replica. 

Just take a look at all the old portraits on the walls of Christ Church, don't they look like they were brought in straight from Hogwarts? Too bad they can't talk.

Spell of the day

"Portus" - Use this spell to make a portkey and save money on traveling expenses.  Just make yourself a portkey and zip your way over to Oxford to visit the Great Hall.  (Approval from the Ministry of Magic is required)

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LOVING these spells of the day! : )