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Katie Guest
"The filming location and inspiration for the lake next to Hogwarts in the Harry Potter Film. The castle was mostly CGI and model (as can be seen at the Harry Potter Studios Tour in London) and does not exist on the lake itself. "
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Mirka Ondrejkovicova
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"The real-life Black Lake! So, technically, where Hogwarts is located. Think you'll find it?
It was also used to film the second task of the Triwizard Tournament in the Goblet of Fire.
Keep an eye out for Merpeople! "
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