The Ministry of Magic can be found by following specific directions and guidelines. The magical government is hidden from Muggles and operates in secrecy. **To access the Ministry of Magic**, one must enter through the phone booth located in a London street. Firstly, locate the telephone booth adjacent to a red-bricked building. Secondly, step inside the phone booth and dial 62442 ("MAGIC" on the number keypad). Next, the booth will descend rapidly, taking the person underground.
Part of the discussion of the Ministry premises revolves around the problem of keeping such a large organization hidden from the Muggles, it being simpler to hide than to explain the presence of a multi-story building, apparently Government-owned, but with no apparent purpose. We learn that the Ministry is entirely located underground, and that one of the issues facing the Ministry maintenance wizards is the underground environment. In Harry's first visit to the Ministry, he learns that the windows spotted around the Ministry do not reflect the outside world, but are fabrications of the maintenance workers, and that a contract dispute had resulted in the windows showing stormy weather for two solid months no matter what the outside weather was doing. We also learn that the maintenance workers have full control of the office environment; in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, it apparently has become fairly common for rainstorms to occur in the offices of those who the maintenance workers don't approve of, such as Yaxley who worked for the Muggle Born Registration Committee.
Early in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , Harry is summoned to a hearing concerning his apparent breaking of the Statute for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery. To depart the Ministry, one had to stand in one of the fireplaces on the right side of the Atrium, causing them to come out of another toilet in the underground bathroom.
Next, the booth will descend rapidly, taking the person underground. Upon reaching the underground levels, the person will step out onto a busy, bustling underground station. At this point, they will see a series of golden grilles and fireplaces.
Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Places/Ministry of Magic
The latest reviewed version was checked on 10 February 2021. There is 1 pending change awaiting review.
| Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter - Place | |
| Ministry of Magic | |
|---|---|
| Location | Underground London |
| Permanent Residents | |
| First Appearance | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (mentioned), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix |
This is where the Floo Network operates. To travel to the Ministry, one must walk towards the fireplace with a sign that reads "To the Ministry of Magic." As the person steps into the fireplace, they need to state their destination clearly. Upon mentioning the desired location, the fireplace will transport the person directly to the Atrium of the Ministry of Magic. The Atrium is a grand and well-appointed space. **Here**, witches and wizards arriving at the Ministry are greeted by a majestic fountain known as the Fountain of Magical Brethren. This stunning fountain depicts a group of wizards, witches, centaurs, and other magical creatures. The Ministry of Magic encompasses a vast complex with numerous departments and offices. From the Atrium, individuals can access different levels and departments throughout the Ministry. **In conclusion**, the Ministry of Magic can be found underground in London by entering through a phone booth and traveling through the Floo Network. The Atrium serves as the main access point to the various departments and offices that make up the magical government..
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