The Quad [Ground Floor]

The Quad (also known as the Paved Courtyard) is a courtyard located on the Hogwarts Castle exterior area. In 1996, one of the Weasley twin's Portable Swamps was released here. Gobstones players usually come into this courtyard to play "Snake Pit". It is home to a Talking Gargoyle. The Fourth Floor corridors pass right next to this courtyard. During the 1996–1997 school year, the Slytherin Duelling Club was based here.