Hogwarts School Boats

The Hogwarts boats were traditionally used to transport the first-year students, accompanied by the Keeper of the Keys, across the Black Lake from Hogsmeade station to the castle at the start of the school year. At the end of the school year, first-years took the boats back across the lake to Hogsmeade Station; as did the seventh-years as part of their graduation ceremony."PotterCast Interviews J.K. Rowling, part one." PotterCast #130, 17 December 2007
==Overview==
The boats disembarked at a boat dock under the castle, but stairs led to the lawn, while entry to the castle proper was made through the front doors. Each boat could hold up to four students, while Hagrid got a boat to himself. The boats only transported first years to the school, as second- to seventh-years travelled in carriages. The boats moved without the aid of paddles, seemingly at Hagrid's command.
==See also==
*Hogwarts Carriages
==Behind the scenes==
*In , boats were used to transport the four champions competing in the Triwizard Tournament, along with the spectators and judges, to the platforms in the Black Lake for the Second Task in the tournament.
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==Notes and references==
Category:Boats
Category:Foundables
Category:Hogwarts
Category:Real Magical Objects