All awards bestowed upon students, staff, or even the castle itself are displayed here, ranging from centuries-old medals of academic excellence to the most ridiculous awards ever dreamed up by former headmasters. The hall is wide and rectangular, with a high timber-beamed ceiling, and stained glass windows along the walls depict the founding of Penwick. Glass cabinets line the chamber, stuffed with gleaming cups, dusty shields, and enchanted plaques, the shelves enchanted to stretch back farther than naturally possible. Despite the variety, most students care only about the Quidditch Cup and the House Cup, locked in pride of place on a raised dias at the far end of the room. Of course, with a little creativity and a healthy disregard for school rules, it’s always possible to “borrow” them for a night of house pride or mischief.