Drumstrang School

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 154237

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Hagrid" <aussie_lol at ...> wrote:
>
> "Veil, ve have a castle also, not as big as this, nor as 
> comfortable, I am thinking," he(Krum) was telling Hermione.  "Ve 
> have just four floors, ... -"
> ...
> 
> In the next exchange, DD hints towards the Room of Requirements. 
> ..., so what about Drumstrang School?
> 
> Could that little description get HRH to explore Drumstrang in their 
> quest for Horcruxes?
> 
> Where do you think Drumstrang is? 
> 


bboyminn:

After carefull analysis, here is where I think Durmstrang is ...

"Where in the World is Durmstrang?"
http://bluemoonmarket.homestead.com/files/murmansk/pg1.htm

It is on the Murmansk/Kola Peninsula of North Western Russia, north of
St. Petersburg in an area just east of Finland. Though I do NOT think
Durmstrang is literally in Murmansk (which is actually a city). I
think it is more likely in a large unpopulated area south west of
Murmansk in a mountainous region near the Finland boarder - see maps.

As to exploring Durmstrang, I think it is more likely that Durmstrang
will come to them in the form of Viktor Krum than it is that they will
actually go to Durmstrang. Even if by some chance they do go to
Durmstrang, Viktor's presence will be critical; he will act as their
guide.

Just a few thoughts.

Steve/bboyminn