The wizarding authorities of the time considered destroying the fortress, but, fearing reprisal by the Dark entities or the island itself, decided against such action, and the Ministry allowed the sizeable colony to remain the island was thus left unmolested and unchecked for many years, perhaps decades, until the International Statute of Secrecy was established. Those who entered the deserted fortress to investigate discovered, among other horrors, an infestation of Dementors. After his death, the various concealment charms placed on the island faded, and the Ministry of Magic became aware of the mysterious site's existence. Its first known resident, Ekrizdis, practised the worst kinds of Dark magic and constructed a fortress on the island, luring Muggle sailors there to torture and murder them. The island in the North Sea on which the wizard prison was built had never appeared on any map, wizard or Muggle. " Those who entered to investigate refused afterwards to talk of what they had found inside, but the least frightening part of it was that the place was infested with dementors." - The unmentionable reality of Azkaban Broomsticks or any other flying devices were also forbidden entry into the prison, and had to be left in the security entrance. Visitors had to weigh their wands with a Wand Weigher and then hand their wands over to the security desk as per the Dementor's wishes, as there could be no possibility a prisoner could take a wand and use it to escape. Wands were not allowed in Azkaban, given the nature of the criminals kept there. While other wizarding prisons existed, such as Nurmengard (which was used exclusively to hold its creator Gellert Grindelwald's enemies and eventually himself), Azkaban was the only known fortress to be the "official" holding ground for British wizarding criminals. However, as of 1998, Dementors no longer dwelled in Azkaban, and Aurors have replaced them as guards. Long-term exposure usually led to insanity and even death. Dementors drained people of all happiness and left them with their worst memories. This was due to the presence of Dementor guards on the island. Most of the prisoners inside its walls died of despair, having lost the will to live. Using certain Charms, Azkaban was hidden from the Muggle world, and was Unplottable.Īs of Eldritch Diggory's visit in the 1730s or 1740s, a graveyard had been established on the island to accommodate those who have died in the prison. Azkaban was built in the 15th century and it had been in use as a detention facility since 1718. It served the magical community of Great Britain as a prison for convicted criminals. Most go mad within weeks." - Description of Azkaban prison Īzkaban was a fortress on an island in the middle of the North Sea. Publishing Rights © JKR." They don't need walls and water to keep the prisoners in, not when they're trapped inside their own heads, incapable of a single cheerful thought. WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Can you find the Park Warden hiding in the branches, discover the seven Horcruxes or summon your Patronus? Discover all this – and much more – when you visit Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Let yourself be transported to the Wizarding World, with amazing events, creatures and stories from Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.Ĭhoose your favourite Hogwarts House, a wand and a Patronus to embark on your journey through the exhibition areas: sit in Hagrid’s giant chair, sneak into Harry’s cupboard under the stairs and practice your Quidditch skills by throwing a quaffle.Įxperience exclusive attractions and get behind-the-scenes insights from the makers of the Harry Potter films. It is a unique experience that immerses visitors in fascinating and daring stories, interactive technology, and features original props and costumes.
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