The '''Viaduct''' was a bridge at [[Hogwarts Castle]]. It was constructed of stone, and spanned a [[Ravine|large chasm]], connecting the grounds with the [[Viaduct Courtyard]]. There is a safety balustrade made of stone on each side of the Viaduct walkway to prevent people from falling, as well as iron torches to provide lighting.
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}}The '''Viaduct''' was a bridge at [[Hogwarts Castle]]. It was constructed of stone, spanned a [[Ravine|large chasm]], and connected the grounds with the [[Viaduct Courtyard]]. There is a safety balustrade made of stone on each side of the Viaduct walkway to prevent people from falling, as well as iron torches to provide lighting.
==History==
==History==
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===1927===
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When Newt Scamander and his allies travelled to Hogwarts to meet with Dumbledore, they walk on this bridge when arriving. ''<sup>{Needs citations}</sup>''
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===1997-1998 school year===
===1997-1998 school year===
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In [[1998]] during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], [[Minerva McGonagall]]'s [[Piertotum Locomotor|enchanted]] [[Suit of armour|suits of armour]] were stationed on the Viaduct, which has been moved to the [[Viaduct Courtyard]] and the Hogwarts grounds, to prevent the [[Death Eaters]] to enter the Castle proper. Once the magical protections around Hogwarts were broken, many [[Death Eaters]] charged through the Viaduct, as well as the [[Giant]]s, damaging a great deal of the walkway and destroying much of the balustrade.<ref name="DHpt2">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''</ref>
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{{Main|Onslaught at the Viaduct}}In [[1998]] during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], [[Minerva McGonagall]]'s [[Piertotum Locomotor|enchanted]] [[Suit of armour|suits of armour]] were stationed on the Viaduct to prevent the [[Death Eaters]] to enter the Castle proper. Once the magical protections around Hogwarts were broken, many [[Death Eaters]] charged through the Viaduct, as well as the [[Giant]]s, destroying much of the balustrade.<ref name="DHpt2">{{DH|F2}}</ref>
==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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[[File:Viaduct.jpg|thumb|right|The Viaduct in ''Goblet of Fire'']]
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*The viaduct is one of the few areas of Hogwarts which has stayed consistently the same throughout the first six [[Harry Potter films|film adaptations]]. However, in ''[[Harry Potter and theDeathlyHallows:Part2]]'', the Viaduct changes places, this time connecting a bigger [[Viaduct Courtyard]] to some nearby hills, part of the [[Forbidden Forest]]. This likely happened as the development of the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] requires a direct connection from the grounds to the [[Entrance Hall|main entrance]] and enough area for many occupants to battle.
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*The viaduct is one of the few areas of Hogwarts which has stayed consistently the same throughout the first six [[Harry Potter (film series)|film adaptations]]. However, starting in {{DH|F2}} and other subsequent films including {{COG}}, the Viaduct changes places, this time connecting a bigger [[Viaduct Courtyard]] to some nearby hills, part of the [[Forbidden Forest]].
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)|PlayStation One version]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'', there is a bridge connecting the [[Entrance Hall|main entrance]] (that resembles the [[Viaduct Entrance]] façade) and the [[Quidditch Training Pitch]], that closely resembles the Viaduct.
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*There also seems to be a second viaduct that is still connected from the corner of the courtyard to the entrance between the Left and Right Viaduct Towers. However, that second viaduct never existed, except in some places. This likely happened as the development of the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] requires a direct connection from the grounds to the [[Entrance Hall|main entrance]] and enough area for many occupants to battle.
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)|video game adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', [[Harry Potter]] chases [[Draco Malfoy]] across the Viaduct when he was pursuing him after talking to [[Katie Bell]] in the [[Great Hall]].
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**However the Viaduct possibly always there in the start of [[1994-1995 school year]], as the [[Hogwarts Carriages|Hogwarts carriages]] can go to to the [[Viaduct Courtyard|Entrance Courtyard]] during the [[Yule Ball]] in the {{GOF|F}} and during the term, Viaduct are concealed by magic for the safety of students.
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)|video game adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' the viaduct's length was exaggerated because there is one particular part in the game where [[Minerva McGonagall]] is fighting and preventing [[troll]]s and [[Death Eaters]] to gain access to the [[Viaduct Entrance]]. So, the length shown in the game is not equal to the one in the movie.
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)|PlayStation One version]] of {{COS}}, there is a bridge connecting the [[Entrance Hall|main entrance]] (that resembles the [[Viaduct Entrance]] façade) and the [[Quidditch Training Pitch]], that closely resembles the Viaduct.[[File:Screen_Shot_2012-03-09_at_8.34.32_PM.png|thumb]]
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)|video game adaptation]] of {{HBP}}, [[Harry Potter]] chases [[Draco Malfoy]] across the Viaduct when he was pursuing him after talking to [[Katie Bell]] in the [[Great Hall]].
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)|video game adaptation]] of {{DH}} the viaduct's length was exaggerated because there is one particular part in the game where [[Minerva McGonagall]] is fighting and preventing [[giant]]s and [[Death Eaters]] to gain access to the [[Viaduct Entrance]]. So, the length shown in the game is not equal to the one in the movie.[[File:Viaduct_Deathly_Hallows_Night.png|thumb]]
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*In the films, althrough it appears in all films, except ''Deathly Hallows: Part 1'', the only time it is seen used is in ''Deathly Hallows: Part 2'' during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] and {{COG}}. The same goes for the [[Boathouse Steps|Boathouse staircase]].
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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*{{PS|F}} {{1st}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)]]'' {{1st}}
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*{{PS|G}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]''
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*{{COS|F}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]''
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*{{COS|G}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]''
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*{{POA|F}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)]]''
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*{{POA|G}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]''
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*{{GOF|F}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]''
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*{{GOF|G}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)]]''
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*{{OOTP|F}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]''
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*{{OOTP|G}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]''
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*{{HBP|F}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]''
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*{{HBP|G}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)]]''
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*{{DH|F2}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''
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*{{DH|G2}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)]]''
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*''[https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Fantastic_Beasts:_The_Crimes_of_Grindelwald Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald]''
The Viaduct was a bridge at Hogwarts Castle. It was constructed of stone, spanned a large chasm, and connected the grounds with the Viaduct Courtyard. There is a safety balustrade made of stone on each side of the Viaduct walkway to prevent people from falling, as well as iron torches to provide lighting.
There also seems to be a second viaduct that is still connected from the corner of the courtyard to the entrance between the Left and Right Viaduct Towers. However, that second viaduct never existed, except in some places. This likely happened as the development of the Battle of Hogwarts requires a direct connection from the grounds to the main entrance and enough area for many occupants to battle.
