The village square is the central point of Godric's Hollow. It is a small, open area surrounded by a pub, a post office, a church, and several cottages. When Harry Potter and Hermione Granger visit on Christmas Eve, the square is covered in snow, and the windows of the surrounding houses are decorated with Christmas lights, creating a picturesque scene. The most significant feature of the square is its central monument. To non-magical people, it appears as an obelisk-style War Memorial, listing the names of local residents who died in various conflicts. However, when approached by wizards or witches, the memorial magically transforms. The obelisk melts away to reveal a statue of a family: a man with untidy hair and glasses (James Potter), a woman with long hair and a kind face (Lily Potter), and a baby boy sitting in his mother's arms (Harry Potter). This statue serves as a hidden tribute to the Potters, who were murdered in the village by Lord Voldemort. The square also features a lychgate, also described as a kissing gate, which leads into the graveyard of the adjacent Godric's Hollow Church.
The village square is a pivotal location in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It is the first place Harry Potter and Hermione Granger explore upon their arrival in Godric's Hollow during their search for Horcruxes. Here, Harry experiences a deeply emotional moment when he witnesses the War Memorial transform into the statue of his parents and his infant self. It is the first time he has ever seen a physical representation of his family together. The sight of the statue, depicting his parents as they were just before their deaths, brings him to the verge of tears and solidifies the reality of his loss. This experience strengthens his resolve and provides a poignant, personal connection to the village he was born in. From the square, Harry and Hermione proceed through the kissing gate into the graveyard to search for the graves of the Dumbledore family and the Potter family, as well as the potential resting place of the grave of Ignotus Peverell, one of the three brothers from The Tale of the Three Brothers.