Three Broomsticks Inn

"The Three Broomsticks and I go way back, further than I care to admit. I can remember when it was One Broomstick."

The Three Broomsticks is a popular inn on the High Street in Hogsmeade. It is more popular and inviting than the Hog's Head Inn, as it attracts a friendlier crowd. It is often warm, crowded, and a bit smoky, but clean and welcoming. Butterbeer is one of the popular drinks that the inn served to its costumers. A mirror behind the bar reflects the cosy atmosphere, and drinks are served in glasses and in pewter tankards. One of the stronger drinks would have to be Firewhiskey, which is very easy to get drunk on.

Early History
According to Hermione Granger, in Sites of Historical Sorcery it says the inn was the human headquarters for the 1612 goblin rebellion.

Recent History
The proprietor of this establishment is Madam Rosmerta. She has been managing the Three Broomsticks for at least twenty years, since Harry Potter's father, James was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Harry and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger enjoy drinking butterbeer at the inn, where they frequently encounter Rubeus Hagrid and other regulars as well. During the 1993 school year, Harry was unable to go to Hogsmeade because of the events surrounding Sirius Black's escape from Azkaban. However, Harry snuck into Hogsmeade under the Invisibility Cloak to have butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks. There he overheard a group of Hogwarts professors talking about Sirius Black, thus revealing to him the secret that Sirius was his godfather.

During the 1993 school year, owing to the escape of Sirius Black from Azkaban, a number of Dementors were assigned to patrol Hogsmeade Village. This caused a certain amount of trouble for Madam Rosmerta, as it discouraged visitors due to the grim atmosphere that follows Dementors.

Behind the scenes

 * In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) several Shrunken Heads rudely tell Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley that underage wizards aren't allowed in the pub that day. This may or may not be standard limitation, but is never mentioned in the books.


 * In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince we learn that Madam Rosmerta keeps broomsticks behind her bar.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Notes and references
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