Post by Merlin on Feb 9, 2015 18:58:36 GMT
To Muggles, the pub appears to be a broken-down old shop front on Charing Cross Road. This, however, was not the case prior to the imposition of the Statute of Secrecy and, in fact, prior to this, Muggle visitors were neither turned away, nor made to feel unwelcome. The rear of the pub, however, opens up onto a chilly courtyard and the entrance to Diagon Alley. To gain access, a witch or wizard has to tap the bricks in the wall in an anti-clockwise order, causing a doorway to Diagon Alley to form and then rearrange itself back into the original wall after the person(s) walk through.
In 1692 it was allowed to remain open after the international Statute of Wizarding Secrecy came about, but was required to put on anti muggle charms in order to keep the entrance to Diagon Alley secret.
It is a very cosy, welcome pub with a friendly atmosphere.
In 1692 it was allowed to remain open after the international Statute of Wizarding Secrecy came about, but was required to put on anti muggle charms in order to keep the entrance to Diagon Alley secret.
It is a very cosy, welcome pub with a friendly atmosphere.