the hall is lit by torches and is quite imposing, with a ceiling so high it is barely visible and a paved flagstone floor. a wide marble staircase opposite the front doors leads to the first floor. on either side of this staircase, there are two doors. one leads to the hufflepuff common room and the kitchens, while the other leads to the dungeons. there is also a door on the left side of the hall that leads to an antechamber where the first year students wait before the sorting, as well as a broom cupboard off the hall. the hall is also home to the four house hourglasses where the house points are displayed for all to see.
