Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ======Loch Lomond====== =====Location Information===== * **Type:** [[Natural Landmark]] * **Location:** [[Scotland]], [[Great Britain]] * **Owner/Residents:** Various [[magical creatures]], including a notable [[Kelpie]] * **Key Features:** A large, freshwater loch known to be a [[Magical creature]] habitat. =====Description and History===== [[Loch Lomond]] is a large, freshwater loch located in the west of the Scottish Lowlands. In the [[Wizarding World]], it is primarily known as a habitat for various [[magical creatures]]. In 1994, the loch became a site of interest for the [[Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures]] at the [[Ministry of Magic]]. Operatives were sent to the loch to capture a creature to be used in the [[Triwizard Tournament]] being held at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. =====Role in the Story===== [[Loch Lomond]] is mentioned by [[Ludo Bagman]] during his commentary on the [[First Task]] of the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. While [[Harry Potter]] faced the [[Hungarian Horntail]], Bagman discussed the challenges of procuring dangerous creatures for the tournament. He revealed to the crowd that the [[Ministry of Magic]] had recently captured a "water demon" from [[Loch Lomond]] for use in the [[Second Task]]. This creature was intended to be one of the obstacles the champions would face in the [[Great Lake]]. The comment highlights the scale and danger of the tournament and the Ministry's involvement in sourcing its challenges. =====Behind the Scenes===== * [[Loch Lomond]] is a real location in [[Scotland]] and is the largest inland stretch of water in [[Great Britain]] by surface area. * The "water demon" mentioned by [[Ludo Bagman]] as having been captured from the loch is identified as a [[Kelpie]] (Pottermore).
