The Wizarding World Geocache Series
"Upon the signature of the International Statute of Secrecy in 1689, wizards went into hiding for good. It was natural, perhaps, that they formed their own small communities within a community."
— The secrecy surrounding the wizarding world
The Wizarding World, also referred to as the magical community, is the society in which wizards and witches live and interact, separate from non-wizarding society. The two communities are kept separate through the use of charms, spells, and secrecy. Wizards and witches are forbidden to reveal anything about magic to Muggle society due to the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy, but that does not mean that the two worlds live entirely apart.
Welcome to Hogsmeade
"They make a fuss about Hogsmeade, but I assure you, Harry, it's not all it's cracked up to be. All right, the sweetshop's rather good, and Zonko's Joke Shop's frankly dangerous, and yes, the Shrieking Shack's always worth a visit, but really, Harry, apart from that, you're not missing anything."
— The wizarding village was full of amazing sights
Hogsmeade Village, or simply Hogsmeade, is a picturesque little village of cottages and shops located near Hogwarts and is the only all-wizarding village in Britain. It was founded around 1714 by the medieval wizard Hengist of Woodcroft. Hogsmeade primarily consists of a single thoroughfare called High Street, on which most shops and other magical venues reside. Some of the most notable locations within Hogsmeade are Honeydukes, The Three Broomsticks, and the Shrieking Shack. Hogwart students can visit there from 3rd year onwards, provided that they have a signed permission slip from their parent or guardian. Clever students know there are several secret tunnels that allow travel between Hogwarts and Hogsmeade.