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Professor Trelawney Costume: How to Make Your Own at Home
In the whole wide (Wizarding) world, there are a lot of great characters out there. But there is perhaps none so important to the trajectory of Harry Potter's life than Sybil Trelawney, the prospective Divination professor who proclaimed a prophecy that set He Who Must Not Be Named on a collision course with our favorite boy wizard...
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Ron Weasley Costume: How to Make Your Own at Home
There are a lot of great sidekicks out there, but I think it's unfair to count Ron Weasley among them. Though he certainly is Harry Potter's best friend, through the course of the seven Harry Potter books, Ron does more than serve as second fiddle to Harry. He's his own character, makes his own decisions β including mistakes β, and grows to become a hero in his own right...
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Mad-Eye Moody Costume: How to Make Your Own at Home
The world of Harry Potter is full of distinctive characters, but there are perhaps none that have such a distinctive appearance and have such an unforgettable introduction as Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody. Even when he's being impersonated by Barty Crouch Jr. in the pages of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Mad-Eye Moody strikes an impressive, imposing figure βΒ and actor Brendan Gleeson does an incredible job of bringing this character to the silver screen...
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Dolores Umbridge Costume: How to Make Your Own at Home
There are some real baddies in the Wizarding World... Voldemort, the Death Eaters, Bellatrix Lestrange, and Severus Snape (okay maybe not all bad but still not a nice guy!), just to name a few. But there's nobody who makes my blood boil more than Dolores Jane Umbridge, Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic and former High Inquisitor at Hogwarts...
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Sirius Black Costume: How to Make Your Own at Home
If there's one character that fans of the Harry Potter series universally love, it's Sirius Black. Loyal as a dog (pun intended), Sirius does his best to live up to his godfather duties after Harry discovers the truth of who's responsible for revealing his parent's whereabouts and causing their death. He provides support, care, and a much-needed parent figure for Harry in the few years they know each other...
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6 Harry Potter Coloring Books for Creative Muggles
While Ravenclaws may be known as the most creative house, we can all enjoy the act of producing art from time to time. That's where these Harry Potter coloring books come in; on these almost-blank pages, you'll find guidance and inspiration for bringing the Wizarding World to life in your own, creative way...
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Moaning Myrtle Costume: How to Make Your Own at Home
For someone who lives in a toilet at the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets, it's really no surprise that Moaning Myrtle isn't the most pleasant person and lacks social skills. But many people loved her portrayal in the Harry Potter movies and want to dress up as her, whether for Halloween or your favorite Cosplay event...
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14 Crafty Harry Potter Embroidery Designs
There's something soothing about crafting something by hand. I mean, I know it would be nice to magically knit elf hats and socks like Hermione, but surely I'm not alone in loving the feeling of accomplishment and creativity that comes from a craft project. And though it might seem old-fashioned, embroidery is a great craft activity to give you all those feels...
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Death Eater Costume: How to Make Your Own at Home
As you get discover more of the Wizarding World, you might find yourself wanting to dive deeper βΒ maybe even dress up for those days when you're just really feeling like you need an escape from your Muggle everyday. And what better way to completely change how you feel about whatever situation you're in than by donning the dark robes of a Death Eater costume...
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How to Make Magical Harry Potter Floating Candles
As we come into the festive holiday season, it's time to start preparing. After all, one of the most important ways to make your Muggle house magical is with decorations! I've always been inspired by the floating candles described in the Harry Potter books βΒ and brought to life on-screen in the movies...