======Magical Encampment======
=====Location Information=====
  * **Type:** Temporary campsite or dwelling area
  * **Location:** Varies; established in locations such as designated campsites ([[Quidditch World Cup]]) or remote wilderness areas.
  * **Owner/Residents:** Varies widely, from thousands of [[witches]] and [[wizards]] at public events to small, clandestine groups.
  * **Key Features:** Use of magically expanded [[tents]]; a perimeter protected by a complex web of defensive and concealment [[enchantments]]; reliance on [[magic]] for comfort and survival.
=====Description and History=====
A Magical Encampment is a temporary living area created by [[witches]] and [[wizards]], typically centered around one or more [[tents]] that are often enchanted to be larger on the inside. These encampments serve as temporary homes during large gatherings or as mobile safe-houses when on the run.
The most prominent example of a large-scale encampment was seen at the 422nd [[Quidditch World Cup]] in 1994. Hundreds of [[tents]], ranging from ornate, multi-story pavilions to humble, mundane-looking shelters, were erected on a vast moor. These [[tents]], like the one borrowed by the [[Weasley]] family from [[Perkins]] at the [[Ministry of Magic]], often appeared small or shabby on the outside but contained fully furnished, multi-room accommodations within, complete with kitchens and bathrooms. The entire campsite was protected by numerous spells, including [[Muggle]]-Repelling [[Charms]], to prevent discovery.
A more clandestine type of encampment was utilized by [[Harry Potter]], [[Ron Weasley]], and [[Hermione Granger]] during their hunt for [[Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Horcrux]]es in 1997-1998. They used a magically-expanded tent, also belonging to [[Perkins]], as a mobile base. Each time they set up camp in a new location—forests, riverbanks, or secluded fields—[[Hermione Granger]] would cast a series of protective [[enchantments]] around the perimeter, including [[Protego Totalum]], [[Salvio Hexia]], [[Repello Muggletum]], and the [[Muffliato Charm]], to ensure their safety and concealment from [[Death Eaters]] and [[Snatchers]].
=====Role in the Story=====
Magical Encampments serve as significant settings in the series, representing both community and isolation.
The encampment at the [[Quidditch World Cup]] showcased the breadth and vibrancy of the international wizarding community. It was a place of excitement and celebration, where [[Harry Potter]] experienced the wider magical world beyond [[Hogwarts]]. However, it also became the site of terror and chaos during the [[Death Eater]] riot, marking a major turning point that foreshadowed the dark times ahead and the return of [[Lord Voldemort]].
During the [[Horcrux]] hunt in //Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows//, the trio's succession of encampments became their entire world. The cramped, isolated environment of the tent amplified the stress and tension of their mission, leading directly to [[Ron Weasley]]'s temporary departure. Conversely, the encampment was also a sanctuary and a place of discovery. It was while camped in the [[Forest of Dean]] that [[Harry Potter]] was led by the silver doe [[Patronus]] to the frozen pool containing the [[Sword of Gryffindor]], and where [[Ron Weasley]] returned to destroy [[Slytherin's Locket]]. The encampment's vulnerability was proven when the trio was captured by [[Snatchers]] led by [[Fenrir Greyback]] immediately after [[Harry]] accidentally broke the taboo on [[Voldemort]]'s name, leading to their imprisonment at [[Malfoy Manor]].
=====Common Features and Equipment=====
  * **Magically Expanded Tents:** The core of any encampment. These [[tents]] defy normal physics, containing spacious, furnished interiors that provide a comfortable living space regardless of the external appearance or environment.
  * **Protective Enchantments:** A suite of spells is essential for security. Common defensive spells include [[Protego Totalum]] (for general protection), [[Salvio Hexia]] (to deflect hexes), and [[Repello Muggletum]] (to keep [[Muggles]] away). Concealment spells like the [[Muffliato Charm]] (to prevent being overheard) are also vital.
  * **Magical Supplies:** Encampments are stocked with necessary supplies. This includes food, which cannot be created from nothing by [[magic]] but can be summoned if one knows its location, duplicated, or enlarged. Other items include [[potions]], a [[wireless]] to listen to programs like [[Potterwatch]], and essential books for research, such as [[Hermione]]'s copy of //[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]//.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
In the film adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire//, the [[Quidditch World Cup]] encampment is depicted as a sprawling, vibrant, and eclectic city of [[tents]] of all shapes and sizes, emphasizing the global nature of the wizarding world. (film)
In the //Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1// film, the various encampments are set against stark and beautiful British landscapes. The visual contrast between the cozy, warm interior of the tent and the bleak, often harsh exterior environment serves to highlight the trio's isolation and the emotional weight of their journey. (film)