Deep in the depths of the school are the dungeons, where the Slytherins roam free and a Hufflepuff or two may be spotted on occasion. The Potions and Defense Against the Dark Arts Departments are also down here in the depths waiting to be explored.

The ground floor of the castle opens from the entrance courtyard upon the great hall and the grand staircase. With doors directly to the right leading into the Great Hall where all of the house tables are held and the many feasts and ceremonies of Hogwarts take place.

The first floor of the castle contains many rooms and corridors to be explored, but if you're out after dark beware for the ghost of Filch is known to lurk around the corners waiting to give unsuspecting students a scare.

The second floor of the castle plays host to the Trophy Room as well as the Hospital Wing, many students wander here late at night and encounter Moaning Myrtle in her bathroom lamenting a life long past.

In the late hours of the night on the third floor you may hear the creak of the the armor in the trophy room, or tea pots giggling from down the corridor in the Charms Department. This floor also holds the Muggle Studies Department, and several empty classrooms ready to be explored.

The fourth floor holds one of the largest rooms in the castle the library, housing multiple sections including the restricted section where no student may be without a pass. In addition to this it also plays host to the Transfiguration Department, and several corridors to be explored.

Hidden behind an old statue on this floor is the Prefects bathroom a wonder to explore, this floor also holds a tribute theatre to the late great Albus Dumbledore. Several of the more notorious members of Hogwarts have used this floor for parties in secret.

The sixth floor contains several secret passages as well as hidden corridors and empty rooms to be explored, it also plays host to the majority of the ghosts of the castle. Preferring to lurk here as opposed to in the dungeons near the Bloody Baron.

Most often on the seventh floor you will find the Gryffindors as they head to their common room or set up a prank for those passing by. The Divinations Department is also held here with many things to be found on this floor, if you have need of them.

The towers of the castle have the best view around and play host to the Ravenclaw Common Room, as well as the Astronomy Department and the Owlery. The Headmasters office is also located here hidden behind a statue of a gargoyle that has been known to harass those trying to enter without invitation.

The vast grounds of Hogwarts have so many areas to be explore from the Quidditch Pitch to the rolling fields beyond and the darkness of the Forbidden Forest lurking just on the horizon. The groundskeepers hut can be found just yards from the edge of the forest.