The Daily Prophet
Around and About the Wizarding World - By: Pixie Traeh Evol, Slytherin
Hogsmeade

Young wizards enjoy a butterbear or window shopping in the little town of Hogsmeade during their stay at the infamous Hogwarts. There they get all their little gadgets and brick-a-bracks, their toys and sweets, and just a place to hang about and not worry about school regulations for a couple of hours.
Beyond the Forbidden Forest, lies the warm place of Hogmeade. Beware of the Shrieking Shack which is known for being haunted. The Three Broomsticks is a great place for the students to get together and gab about the latest gag that is out and forget about school troubles. Of course, it isn't all for teenaged witches and wizards.
The Hogs Head, a pub for the more... lowly wizards. It is a good place to talk in private if you do not wish for word to get out. We'd advise our students, of any age, not to take participation here. This is where all the drunkards are, and you never know whom is hidden under a cloak.
Diagon Alley
As for the younger students that have not yet been accepted to Hogwarts, Diagon Alley is a fabulous place for them to be. There they can take a first hand look at all the clothes, books and supplies they will be needed. It is also wonderful for them to look at the neat pets that they could soon have.
For parents, it is a wonderful thing to see how much their child is into the Wizarding World. And then, when the time comes, to see the anxiousness in their childs eyes as they get their first wand, their first cauldron, thier first robe and cloak.
Also, there lies the great Gringotts Bank. Don't be frightend by the little Goblins that walk about. They are harmless, I would be more scared of the ride to your vault. St. Mungo's
In case of emergancy, make your way to St. Mungo's. There they will heal you in a matter of days. There may be a few wizards that are out of sorts, but nothing you can't handle. But, I would steer clear of Gilderoy Lockheart, other wise you will find yourself with a trunk load of autographs that you will have no idea what to do with! It would be best to take very good care of yourself, sometimes, you do not want yourself to end up there. Azkaban
The wizarding prison. Here where Sirius Black use to be. Accused of a mass murder of muggles. He had gotten away about three years ago, and has not been caught yet. Word has it that he was killed, but the prison, and the Ministry is still keeping an eye out for him.
Recently, Lucious Malfoy had been arrested for breaking into the Ministry. No word has been let out about his status.
This, definatly is not a good place to be. With enough time there, you will wish you where kissed by a Dementor. But, think before you wish, sometimes it would be better to just be in Azkaban. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Founded by four of the greates wizards of our time. Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff and Salazar Slytherin. Many weird happening go on here, but of course, it is a school for the magical.
The dwells the infamous Harry Potter. Known to have taken the power from He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. The boy who lived. It was rumored that Sirius Black was his godfather. Potter does not like to be interview and as for the rumor of Blacks demise... we won't find out for some time.
Here, the students learn all the things that older witches and wizards know. Potions, Charms, Transfiguration, Divination and so much more. The teachers are the bests in the country and the school has had the history of the most wizarding children. Second comes Beauxbatons and Durmstrang.
Here, also, are the very best Quidittch players. I bet it won't be long until we see these talented kids on the feild playing for the big leages!
Here are only a few of the amazing places of the wizarding world. To visit these places, go to your nearest Portkey, Fireplace, or even to Platform 9 3/4!