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Ministry of Defence

The government department responsible for implementing the defense policy set by Her Majesty's Government and for the armed forces in the UK.

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The imposing building of the Ministry of Defence on Whitehall road is widely considered as Rowling’s primary inspiration behind the setting of Ministry of Magic — both in structure and soul. The Ministry of Defence looks formidable, with walls that look fortified on the veneer.  And just like in the Harry Potter in London universe, people need security clearance for entering the building.

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Ministry of Defence Articles

  • Harry Potter in London? The Ultimate Guide to London for Potterheads

    In the midst of the bustling city roads, the inexplicable queueing on concrete promenades, and the cockney English accent, life in London could be a blur. But within this cacophony thrives a mythical universe: Harry Potter in London, lying beneath the many layers of the city, camouflaged from the plain view of intrusive Muggles. There […]

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