The Forbidden Forest

The Forbidden Forest is a large, dark forest to the east of Hogwarts Castle. It is usually referred to simply as "the Forest" and in the film series as the "Dark Forest". It is strictly forbidden to all students, except during Care of Magical Creatures lessons and, on rare occasions, detentions.

Among the plant species within the Forest are trees such as beech, oak, pine, sycamore and yew, as well as undergrowth including knotgrass and thorns. Though the Forest is vastly dense and wild, there are a few paths and clearings. These are mostly made by Rubeus Hagrid, who frequently travels into the Forest for various reasons. The Forest is also home to an assortment of creatures including Fluffy, Centars and Hagrid's Half-brother Grawp.