The Quad

The Paved Courtyard is a courtyard located on the Hogwarts Castle exterior area. It is connected to the Viaduct and the Boathouse. In 1996, one of the Weasley twin's Portable Swamps was released here. Gobstones players usually come into this courtyard to play "Snake Pit". It is home to a Talking Gargoyle. The Fourth Floor corridors pass right next to this courtyard.