Hogsmede Trip: February 13th 2016

[evanesko]

 

Image from Pottermore.com
(This was the only decent picture I could find.)

 

Just down the road from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry lies the village of Hogsmede, known for being the only non-muggle settlement in Britain. The town is known for its shops, which are frequented by the students of Hogwarts during the year, as well as for establishments like The Three Broomsticks. 

Notable locations include:

The Three Broomsticks
Run by Madame Rosmerta, The Three Broomsticks is the perfect place to warm up on a cold day. It's a pleasant little bar known for it's Butterbeer.

Honeyduke's  Sweet Shop
A favourite of Hogwarts students, Honeydukes is a purveyor of a wide variety of sweets including it's world-famous chocolate, Fizzing Whizzbees, Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans, Chocolate Frogs, Acid Pops and so much more. Might want to watch out for the Cockroach Cluster though.

Zonko's Joke Shop
Another favourite for the Hogwarts crowd, Zonko's is the best place to buy all your magical jokes and pranks. A perfect place to pick up dungbombs, Dr. Filibusters wet-start no heat fireworks, and if you're in the right mood, skiving snackboxes.
in honor of Valentine's Day, Zonko's is offering discounts on some love potion chocolates. Said chocolates may induce a day dreamy like state as you think about your true love, or have you suddenly spouting sonnets or poetry at random. 
*Zonko's proprietors take no responsibility of any resulting moments of extreme embarrassment that may come as a result of use.

Madame Puddifoot's 
Another little cafe, run by Madame Puddifoot. Typically favored by couples due to it's cozy atmosphere.
True to the season, Madame Puddifoot has taken the opportunity to decorate. The air is filled with confetti and sparkles in red and pink and cute little cherubs hover in the air. 

The Shrieking Shack
Rumoured to be one of the most haunted locations in Britain, so much so that the locals avoid it. While it's stood silent for years, it's still worth seeing.

The Hog's Head
Run by Aberforth Dumbledore, The Hog's Head is another pub that has been known to attract a less than reputable clientele. However, it's something of a tourist spot as well, due to it being the starting point for Dumbledore's Army and the role the pub played in the Battle of Hogwarts, much to Aberforth's chagrin.

The Post Office
Need to send an owl? The post office has you covered with owls of all shapes and sizes to send anywhere in the world.