Diagon Alley

Diagon Alley is identified in the book’s publication details as the London address of Obscurus Books, the publisher associated with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Beyond that precise publishing connection, the supplied references do not describe the Alley’s layout, inhabitants, or events there.

Address and Publishing Connection

The imprint information names Obscurus Books and gives its address as 18a Diagon Alley, London. This places the Alley in the book’s front matter as a concrete publishing address rather than as a setting for a narrated scene. The address is the principal specific fact the text establishes about the location.

Distinction from the Ministry’s Work

The book discusses the Ministry of Magic’s Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, including its work with conspicuous magical creatures, trained Obliviators, and specialist units. It also mentions a Centaur Liaison Office and a Pest Sub-Division. These references establish the department’s institutional context, but do not locate its offices or activities in Diagon Alley; the Alley’s supported connection remains its role as the address listed for Obscurus Books.