Three Broomsticks Inn

Three Broomsticks Inn
Location information
Location	Hogsmeade, Highlands, Scotland, Great Britain
Owner(s)	Sirona Ryan (formerly) Madam Rosmerta
Permanent residents	Madam Rosmerta
Affiliation	Wizarding world

"We think we saw an ogre, honestly, they get all sorts at the Three Broomsticks —"

— The varied clientele at the Three Broomsticks

The Three Broomsticks Inn (established 1452) was a popular inn and pub in the all wizarding village of Hogsmeade, which was often frequented by students from the neighbouring Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The inn was often warm, crowded, and a bit smoky, but clean and welcoming.

A mirror behind the bar reflected the cosy atmosphere, and popular drinks such as Butterbeer and Firewhisky were served in glasses and in foaming pewter tankards, as well as gillywater, Mulled Mead, red currant rum, and even cherry syrup and soda with ice and an umbrella. The Three Broomsticks was owned and operated by Sirona Ryan in the late 19th centuryand by Madam Rosmerta in the late 20th century and early 21st century.

History

Early history

"Naturally. Never saw one without the other, did you? The number of times I had them in here — ooh, they used to make me laugh. Quite the double act, Sirius Black and James Potter!"

— Rosmerta mentioning that she was a barmaid at the Three Broomsticks

The interior of the pub

Established in 1452, the Three Broomsticks was located in Hogsmeade, an all-wizarding village in Scotland, and was alleged to be the village founder Hengist of Woodcroft's old home. It can be suggested that the village grew over time, as it was so near Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

In the 1890s, the establishment's proprietor was Sirona Ryan. By the 1990s, it was Madam Rosmerta. She managed the Three Broomsticks for at least twenty years, since Harry Potter's father, James Potter, was a student at Hogwarts.

According to Hermione Granger, in Sites of Historical Sorcery it was mentioned that the inn at Hogsmeade served as human headquarters for the 1612 goblin rebellion. It is unknown if this inn was the Three Broomsticks though.

Recent history

By the 1970s, Madam Rosmerta had become a barmaid at the Three Broomsticks Inn, and by the 1980s, she became its bartender, landlady, and proprietress.

1986–1987

Madam Rosmerta: "How was your first shift at the inn?"

Jacob's sibling: "I nearly dropped a mug of Butterbeer, but that nice wizard over there Transfigured it into a mongoose at the last second."

Madam Rosmerta: "Hey! I hope you paid for that mongoose! I'm trying to remember where I put that black quill, but all I keep finding is other things I forgot about. Brochures on the uses of Gurdyroot, requests to hold meetings of the Celestina Warbeck Fan Club... it never ends..."

— Madam Rosmerta to Jacob's sibling

Madam Rosmerta speaking to Jacob's sibling in the inn

During the 1986–1987 school year, a Hogwarts student met with Madam Rosmerta and Rubeus Hagrid in the Three Broomsticks to inquire about their missing brother, Jacob. Rosmerta recalled Jacob often sitting quietly in the inn, writing in his notebooks, until Ministry Aurors dragged him away, leaving behind only a Black Quill. She agreed to search the backroom for it, while asking them to help with errands. They nearly spilled a mug of Butterbeer, but a wizard transfigured into a mongoose saved it. Rosmerta also tasked the student with gathering Sugar Shrub, Mallowsweet, and Moondew from Hogwarts to brew extra-sweet Butterbeer. Afterward, she found a notebook, but Argus Filch confiscated it on Professor Snape's orders, as it contained information on the Cursed Vaults.

Later that year, Rosmerta thanked Jacob's sibling for their help and asked them to fetch vintage 1707 Butterbeer for Bilton Bilmes at Zonko's Joke Shop. While she retrieved it, they minded customers for her.

They also joined Hagrid in approaching Mundungus Fletcher at the inn, asking him to attend a gathering for Albus Dumbledore. Broke, Mundungus made them sell his wares to patrons before agreeing to come.

1987–1988

During the 1987–1988 school year, Jacob's sibling met Tulip Karasu and Bill Weasley to plan entering the Forbidden Forest, enlarging their Butterbeers with the Engorgement Charm. They were soon joined by Charlie Weasley and later discussed the forest exploration over Butterbeer, again using the Engorgement Charm. They met friends at the inn to persuade them to enter the forest and plan the expedition.

Jacob's sibling also fetched lavender on Professor Snape's orders to spy on Patricia Rakepick, informing Rubeus Hagrid at the inn. Rosmerta was later confronted by Rakepick about Jacob's notebook and map. She claimed ignorance and threatened to report Rakepick to her top contacts in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, forcing the Curse-Breaker to back down. Rosmerta warned her not to return to the inn.

1988–1989

Jae Kim: "It's a bit... strange celebrating with so many people. Before Hogwarts, it was always just my family and me. But it's nice to be with everyone."

Jacob's sibling: "You're not going soft now, are you?"

Jae Kim: "Blimey, I hope not! I've got a reputation to maintain. Really though, being with my friends on my birthday... it's nice."

— Jae Kim and Jacob's sibling at Jae's birthday party at the Three Broomsticks

Jae Kim's birthday party in the Three Broomsticks

On his sixteenth birthday, Jae Kim planned three birthday rituals: drinking Butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks Inn, eating a cake, and visiting Knockturn Alley for a gift. When the inn was closed due to a wand explosion, he was disappointed. Badeea Ali and Jacob's sibling surprised him with a painting of the inn, and once returned, Jae celebrated with his friends.

In February 1989, around Valentine's Day, students celebrated at the inn with Butterbeer after the Hogwarts Express Railway Authority love essay competition, with Millicent Bagnold declaring Jacob's sibling the winner.

That year, Patricia Rakepick tied up Mundungus Fletcher in the inn so he could speak to Jacob's sibling, agreeing to help locate the Marauder's Map in exchange for items. Jacob's sibling later practiced Legilimency Spell on Madam Rosmerta, learning that their brother Jacob was also a Legilimens. Later, Jacob's sibling met Charlie Weasley at the inn to discuss dragons. At the end of the year, a farewell party for Bill Weasley was held at the inn to celebrate his Hogwarts graduation.

1989–1990

At the start of the 1989–1990 school year, Jacob's sibling met Penny Haywood in the inn to discuss troubles with her sister Beatrice.

Soon after, Jacob's sibling met Charlie Weasley at the inn to discuss her meeting with Torvus. Charlie was troubled by Patricia Rakepick's betrayal and considered leaving Hogwarts for the Romanian Dragon Sanctuary, but Jacob's sibling convinced him to stay, cheering him up.

Later, Jacob's sibling caught up with Penny Haywood in the inn and asked her to brew a love potion, which she agreed to. At the end of the year, a Hogwarts party was held at the inn, organised by students to celebrate school life, with the Weird Sisters performing and many staff and students attending.

1990–1991

Jacob's sibling and Tonks meeting Madam Rosmerta in the inn

At the start of the 1990–1991 school year, Jacob's sibling and Nymphadora Tonks asked Rosmerta for permission to use the inn's fireplace to access the British Ministry of Magic via the Floo Network, which she approved. That year, Jacob's sibling also met Corey Hayden for a drink of Butterbeer to discuss recent events.

The Circle of Khanna held a support party at the inn for the hospitalised Jacob, showing his sibling they were not alone, and later celebrated the conviction of Kazuhiro Shiratori with Butterbeer.

Jacob's sibling had multiple dinners at the inn with their father Peregrine, discussing family matters, 'R's plans, and lost time. Peregrine invited both children to further dinners, revealing "R"'s attempt to control corrupt Ministry officials and asking Jacob's sibling to join, which they refused. Peregrine also met the Circle of Khanna without Jacob's sibling, and later dismissed their warning about Dai Ryusaki's cursed amulet.

1993–1994

"Here, you've earned a drink. Something from the Three Broomsticks, you won't have tried it before."

— The Butterbeer found at the Three Broomsticks

The pub full of customers in the 1993–1994 school year

In the 1993–1994 school year, Harry Potter and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger enjoyed drinking Butterbeer at the inn, where they frequently encountered Rubeus Hagrid and other regulars as well. During the school year, Harry was unable to go to Hogsmeade because of the events surrounding Sirius Black's escape from Azkaban.

However, Harry sneaked into Hogsmeade to have Butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks with Ron and Hermione. There they overheard a group of Hogwarts professors talking with Cornelius Fudge about Sirius Black, thus unknowingly revealing to Harry the secret that Sirius was his godfather while Harry hid under their table to avoid being seen.

During this 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 followed the Dementors.

1994–1995

"The Three Broomsticks was packed, mainly with Hogwarts students enjoying their free afternoon, but also with a variety of magical people Harry rarely saw anywhere else. Harry supposed that as Hogsmeade was the only all-wizard village in Britain, it was a bit of a haven for creatures like hags, who were not as adept as wizards at disguising themselves."

— Harry Potter entering the inn in 1994

Hogwarts students filling the pub during a trip to Hogsmeade

During the 1994–1995 school year, it was in this pub that Harry was invited by Hagrid to come and see the dragons that will make up the first task of the Triwizard Tournament; at the same time, it was learned that Alastor Moody's magical eye could see through Harry's Invisibility Cloak.

Later in the same year, Harry was offered information on beating the second task by Ludo Bagman, which he refused, and Hermione told off Rita Skeeter, an action that resulted in Rita writing a scurrilous story for Witch Weekly about Hermione.

Second Wizarding War

1995–1996

"You should have said it was really annoying, but I'd made you promise to come along to the Three Broomsticks, and you really didn't want to go, you'd much rather spend the whole day with her, but unfortunately you thought you really ought to meet me and would she please, please come along with you and hopefully you'd be able to get away more quickly."

— Harry meeting up with Hermione in the Three Broomsticks

Rita Skeeter meeting with Harry, Hermione and Luna for an interview in the inn

During the 1995–1996 school year, Harry's fifth year, needing a place to meet with other students who would later form Dumbledore's Army, Hermione chose to meet at the Hog's Head, rather than the Three Broomsticks, believing it would provide more privacy. This hope proved illusory, which may be why Hermione chose the Three Broomsticks for a later meeting with Harry, Luna Lovegood, and Rita Skeeter.

At this meeting, Harry talked briefly with a morose Hagrid, who was thinking about his family, then was interviewed by Rita for The Quibbler about his experience the previous year when Voldemort had returned; the main wizarding newspaper, the Daily Prophet, was heavily influenced by the Ministry of Magic and refused to print the truth about Voldemort's return.

1996–1997

"Madam Rosmerta, can he come into the Three Broomsticks while I go up to the school and get help for him?"

— Harry Potter regarding the weakened Dumbledore

The trio meeting with Horace Slughorn in the Three Broomsticks during the winter of 1996

Whilst Harry, Hermione, and Ron did visit the Three Broomsticks in the 1996–1997 school year, Harry's sixth year, it was a cheerless visit, as it culminated in the trio seeing Katie Bell being cursed by a package she had apparently received there. Katie almost died and had to be taken to St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries, as a result Hogsmeade weekends are cancelled for the rest of the year.

The trio inside the Three Broomstick during the winter

Harry did pass the Three Broomsticks later in the year, with Professor Dumbledore, but they did not enter: Dumbledore told Madam Rosmerta that he fancied a quieter drink, and headed towards the Hog's Head. Returning from that trip, which had been cover for retrieval of one of Voldemort's Horcruxes from a mysterious cave, Harry and a greatly weakened Dumbledore return to Hogsmeade, where they were met by Madam Rosmerta who warned them of the Dark Mark floating over Hogwarts. She lent them two brooms, and Harry and Dumbledore flew to the school, where the Battle of the Astronomy Tower soon began.

It turned out that Harry's suspicions were right and Draco Malfoy, who had become a Death Eater, had been given the mission of killing Dumbledore by Voldemort himself. Malfoy had placed Madam Rosmerta under the Imperius Curse, and thus had been aware of Dumbledore's absences. It had been Madam Rosmerta, under Draco's control, who had given the cursed necklace to Katie Bell earlier in the year.

1997–1998

"Three Broomsticks, and with a lurch of the heart, he remembered, with piercing accuracy, how he had landed here, nearly a year before, supporting a desperately weak Dumbledore..."

— Harry visiting Hogsmeade for the first time in nearly a year

Harry, Ron and Hermione did not attend Hogwarts for their seventh year in the 1997–1998 school year, but they did return there to hunt down a final Horcrux. Apparating into Hogsmeade, Harry, Ron and Hermione triggered the Caterwauling Charm, bringing Death Eaters out of the Three Broomsticks. Luckily, they were given sanctuary from Aberforth Dumbledore, the barman of the Hog's Head and Albus Dumbledore's brother.

21st century

In December 2010, Rosmerta caught Renka Rabblehauser trying to put anti-werewolf posters up in the pub. She told her to take it down and leave. Renka tried to argue with her but she begrudgingly left after Aberforth Dumbledore, who was having a drink in the pub, also told her to get out. When she left, Rosmerta offered everyone in the pub a drink on the house. A student and their friends, including Abigail Grey, overheard and decided to ask the other customers about Renka. That night, a thief tried to enter the Three Broomsticks. The student talked to Rosmerta outside the next day when she was fixing the damage the thief caused with Mending Charms. She told them it was the second time the pub had been hit.

Known customers

Jacob's sibling

Cornelius Fudge

Minerva McGonagall

Filius Flitwick

Harry Potter

Hermione Granger

Ron Weasley

Ginny Weasley

Horace Slughorn

Dean Thomas

Draco Malfoy

Leanne

Katie Bell

Rubeus Hagrid

Ludovic Bagman

Rita Skeeter

James Potter

Sirius Black

Peter Pettigrew

Remus Lupin (possibly)

Blaise Zabini

Severus Snape

Aberforth Dumbledore

• Various Hogwarts students, Hogsmeade residents, and many more

Behind the scenes

The shrunken heads

• In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, several shrunken heads rudely tell Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley that underage wizards weren't allowed in the pub that day. This may or may not be standard limitation, but is never mentioned in the books.
• Because Ron and Hermione were forbidden to enter that day in the Prisoner of Azkaban film, Harry, who had his Invisibility Cloak with him, was the only one to overhear Fudge's conversation with the Hogwarts professors about Sirius Black. Also for the film their conversation was moved to a private room with both Rubeus Hagrid and Filius Flitwick being absent.
• In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, we learn that Madam Rosmerta kept broomsticks behind her bar.
• In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Madam Rosmerta had hired a waiter and a barman.
• Also, in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Horace Slughorn mentioned that he remembered when the inn was once called "One Broomstick", although it is implied that he was intoxicated while he said this and may have intended the statement as a joke.
• There is a recreation of Three Broomsticks located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The set of Three Broomsticks that appeared in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is actually based on that part of the park.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (First appearance)
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (Exterior only)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game) (NDS version only)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game) (Mentioned only)
• Pottermore
• HarryPotter.com
• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
• Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells
• Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
• Hogwarts Legacy
• The Art and Making of Hogwarts Legacy

External links

• The Three Broomsticks at the Hogwarts Legacy Wiki

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