Is Platform 9 3 4 real?

Located in King’s Cross Station, London’s Platform 9 ¾ is quite possibly the most famous railway platform in the world – and it doesn’t even exist. (Well, not really…) Based off of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, Platform 9 ¾ is a fictional train platform located in King’s Cross Station in London.

Where did they film Platform 9 3 4?

King’s Cross station
Platform 9 3/4 was filmed at King’s Cross station in London on platforms 4 and 5. The beautiful exterior shots were of St Pancras Station and the bridge which Harry and Hagrid walk over at Kings Cross was actually shot in York train station.

Where is Harry Potter trolley at Kings Cross?

As any fan of J.K. Rowling’s bestselling series will know, King’s Cross is where students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry catch the Hogwarts Express. In the wizarding world, Harry and his friends get to the platform by dashing through a brick wall between platforms 9 and 10.

Does Albus Potter speak parseltongue?

As J.K Rowling revealed, Albus Dumbledore had mastered Parseltongue too – although he could not speak it aloud. We’re not sure why Albus learnt the language, but perhaps the Hogwarts headmaster wanted a better understanding of Voldemort.

Who built Azkaban?

Well, that’s because originally, Azkaban was a fortress built by the sorcerer Ekrizdis, who himself was a powerful and insane practitioner of the Dark Arts. Ekrizdis actually lured, tortured, and killed Muggle sailors there up until he died and the concealment charms faded.

Why is it called 9 and 3 4?

From the origin of the platform to the way students got to school before it, how much do you know about the Hogwarts Express in Harry Potter? The fascinating Harry Potter train platform hidden within London’s King’s Cross station is called 9 and 3/4, because of its secret placement between platforms 9 & 10.

What is the significance of 9 3 4 in Harry Potter?

On 1 September 1994, the Weasleys and Harry travelled to King’s Cross Station via Muggle taxis. Once the Hogwarts Express arrived at Platform 9¾ in June 1995, Harry Potter gave his Triwizard earnings to Fred and George Weasley, before crossing the magical barrier and being picked up by Vernon Dursley.

Was Merlin a Parselmouth?

His ability to speak Parseltongue is why the Slytherin emblem is a serpent. Merlin himself was sorted into Slytherin when he was at Hogwarts, and the young wizard went on to become one of the most famous wizards in history.

How rare is Parselmouth?

It’s a rare skill The language is incredibly rare, as Harry is told countless times. The only place it isn’t rare is within the bloodline of Salazar Slytherin himself – and as such, is usually hereditary.