Harry Potter's school is Hogwarts, an 8-letter word. Hogwarts is a fictional British boarding school of magic for witches and wizards, located in the Highlands of Scotland. It is the primary setting for the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. The school is divided into four houses, each bearing the last name of its founder: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Hogwarts is described as a sprawling castle with many towers and extensive grounds. It is also home to a variety of magical creatures, such as dragons, giants, and merpeople.