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Flanked by giant statues of winged boars on either side stands the strong wrought iron gates that keeps the students inside while making sure anything unwanted stays out. The Entrance Gates is the main entrance in and out of the Hogwarts Grounds and remains closed and locked at all times, the sole exception being Hogsmeade weekends and the start and end of the school year.

Staff members are the only ones who can undo the enchantments that surround this barrier, so don’t even think about trying to sneak out for a butterbeer.