The Great Hall in the Hogwarts Castle was the main gathering area in the school, which was located off the Entrance Hall. It was a large hall where students and teachers dined and congregated.[1] Three meals a day were hosted in this hall. The Great Hall was the main place where students received their meals and daily owl post.[2] They also held certain special events, such as the Sorting Ceremony,[1] and the Hallowe'en Feast.[3] The large hall had enough space to hold every student, as well as