'The best part about either day was when Katie and Emily pushed open these
huge, oak doors to reveal the Great Hall set behind! It was the actual set that
was used in the movies. Amazing!'
'In the first section we got to go around all the sets and see all the
tricks in filming. For example, the really long hallways are made by an awesome
camera trick called 'Forced Perspective'. My favourite set however was
Dumbledore's Office, as there was so many different things to look at.'
'I absolutely loved Diagon Alley. We got to stand outside our favourite
shops and look through the windows to see all the props and sets. We could even
see where the wand shop was set on fire by the special effects people!'
'My most memorable moment was when we got to ride the broomstick and car
through the London streets.... It was magic. (Not really - we were just learning
how a green screen worked!)'
'We actually got to walk up to the door of the houses on Privet Drive and
knock on them. Did you know they are only half built? I had never realised till
we saw them!'
'The most amazing part of the day was seeing the Hogwarts Castle... It was
enormous even though it was only a model... When they filmed the scenes they
moved the camera around over the top to make it look full sized. In the winter
they even sprinkle snow on with a sieve for that wintery feel. I was amazed when
I saw it.'
All of the children were impeccably behaved and excellent representatives
of a Silverhill primary school. Well done Year 5!
