This is where Harry, Ron, and Hermione buy their school books most years. This is also the scene of a confrontation between Lucius Malfoy and Arthur Weasley which escalates to physical violence, in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Gringotts Wizarding Bank is the one place where Wizards keep their money.

During the summer before his third year, Harry spent several weeks in Diagon Alley, staying in a room at the Leaky Cauldron by night and roaming the street by day, marvelling at the incredible shops and the witches and wizards, in from all over the country, who came by to do their shopping.

Pets. Moving on from food and drink, Diagon Alley is also an ideal place to buy a new pet. There's the Magical Managerie, where Hermione Granger acquires Crookshanks shortly after the cat had nearly chewed Ron's fingers off (and is also the setting for one of the scariest video game levels from the Chamber of Secrets).

Perhaps the most famous shop in Diagon Alley, Ollivanders is where wizards come to find their wands.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley at Universal Studios is one seriously impressive and richly themed land, from the fire-breathing dragon atop Gringotts Bank to the props scattered throughout the shops - many recreated by the films' prop designer or straight from the set itself.

Diagon Alley is a high street located in London. It is accessible to the wizarding world, to which it is something of an economic hub, but hidden from Muggles (non-magical people). However, Muggles are allowed access to it if they need to accompany their Muggle-born magical children.

Harry's Triwizard Tournament prize winnings of 1,000 gold galleons would total $25,000.

Q: How much is the Butterbeer at Harry Potter World? You can purchase a cup of hot, cold or frozen butterbeer for $7.99 at either Harry Potter World. You can also purchase the frozen or cold butterbeer in a souvenir mug for $13.49.

Call the Ministry of Magic from the red telephone booth outside King's Cross. It may seem like an unassuming prop, but if you dial M-A-G-I-C (62442), it'll direct you someone from the Ministry of Magic.

Diagon Alley / Victoria Street It's easy to see where J.K. Rowling got her inspiration for Diagon Alley. Victoria Street curves down towards the Grassmarket and is within Edinburgh's Old Town - recognised as a World Heritage site. The eclectic mix of narrow, medieval buildings and Gothic spires is pure Potter magic.

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Its open world map absolutely nails the vibe of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, it has spellcasting combat that's stupefyingly good, the characters that inhabit it are charming and unforgettable, and it is positively brimming with countless diversions to soak up dozens of hours of your time.

YORK'S Shambles YORK'S Shambles, with its cobbled streets and overhanging buildings, has become widely known as the inspiration behind Diagon Alley in the much-loved Harry Potter films.