Hogwarts Castle - The Great Hall

The most magical and breathtaking arrival of all is the very first night when the first-years catch a glimpse of the Great Hall, the stark glow of its towering windows outlining its imposing size but offering warmth from within. It almost feels spooky but in the most wonderfully exciting way, for at Hogwarts anything is possible!

My model of the Great Hall and Staircase Tower was built almost entirely from pieces from the London Tower Bridge set (10214). The Great Hall features floating candles and the opening feast, while the Bloody Baron, Nearly Headless Nick, and Peeves watch from above. The Staircase Tower houses Dumbledore's office in the top, including Fawkes on his perch, the Pensieve, and the Sword of Gryffindor. Behind the castle we find Gryffindor and Slytherin at their first game of the year, and in the distance there is also the Owlery.