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Holidays 2022, Magical Equipment

Hufflepuff Gift Guide for Christmas 2022: 10 Gifts for the Best Badger You Know

It’s hard to believe the holiday season is upon us again – it's snuck up almost unexpectedly, like the first task in the Triwizard Tournament did for Cedric Diggory! While…

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October 27, 2022
Holidays 2022, Magical Equipment

Ravenclaw Gift Guide for Christmas 2022: 10 Gifts for Rad Ravens

From their star-ceilinged common room to achieving top marks, Ravenclaws tend to aim high in all they do. This is a great quality – but it can also make them…

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November 3, 2022
Holidays 2022, Magical Equipment

The 9 Best Harry Potter Stocking Stuffers & Stockings to Hold Them

As we approach the winter holidays, you might feel more nervous than Neville before his Potions OWL exam. After all, choosing the right gifts for everyone in your life is…

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November 10, 2022
Holidays 2022, Magical Equipment

Gryffindor Gift Guide for Christmas 2022: 10 Gifts Your Lion will Love

It's hard to believe the holiday season is upon us again – and that means it's time to start planning ahead like Hermione when it comes to getting organized for…

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October 20, 2022
Holidays 2022

The 11 Best Harry Potter Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree This Year

It's the most wonderful time of the year! If you, like me, celebrate and love Christmas, you know that this season has its own special magic that goes beyond what…

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October 28, 2022
Holidays 2022, Magical Equipment

Slytherin Gift Guide for Christmas 2022: 10 Gifts for Your Special Snake

A lot can be said about those of us in Slytherin House – and I'll be the first to admit that it's not always flattering. That said, there are some…

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November 17, 2022
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  • Gryffindor Gift Guide Hero
    Magical Equipment

    55+ Gifts Daring Gryffindors Will Love [Gryffindor Gift Guide]

    October 6, 2022 /

    Every Hogwarts house is special – but one always seems to be the best. And as a Slytherin who was quite used to winning the House Cup, I can’t deny I envy the Gryffindors just a little. They seem to have it all! In the event there’s a Gryffindor in your life with a special occasion coming up and they don’t have it all, this Gryffindor gift guide will help. I may prefer my green and silver, but I can’t deny that some of these objects are totally cool – and bursting with Gryffindor pride. From house goods to clothes and jewelry to an assortment of other lion-adorned products, you’re…

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    November 17, 2021
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    5 Dang Cute Harry Potter Dog Costumes

    February 23, 2022
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    The Ultimate Hogwarts Supply List for the Muggle World

    July 13, 2022 /

    Heading off on a magical journey somewhere in the muggle world? It’s always good to consult a packing list to make sure you’ll have everything you need in your undetectable extension charmed beaded bag. Inspired by Harry’s Hogwarts supply list, I’ve put together the ultimate list of Harry Potter swag and gear. These cool, nerdy, and magical items will fit right in whether you’re on a Harry Potter tour across the U.K., exploring Diagon Alley at Harry Potter World in Orlando, or discovering its real-life Harry Potter London inspiration, Leadenhall Market...

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    November 3, 2022
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    October 27, 2022
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    45+ Gifts Proud Hufflepuffs Will Love [Hufflepuff Gift Guide]

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    25 NEWT-Level Wizarding World of Harry Potter Tips

    June 29, 2022 /

    Planning a trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter? It doesn't matter whether you've been to Orlando, Hollywood, or Osaka – or are about to take your first trip on the Hogwarts Express: there's something truly magical about Harry Potter world at Universal Studios. As you plan your trip, you might wonder what you need to know to have the best, most magical time possible...

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    15 Magical, Must-See Harry Potter Film Locations in London

    December 23, 2020
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    The 7 Best Things to Do at the Wizarding World in Hollywood

    April 15, 2020
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    The 10 Best Things to Do at the Wizarding World in Orlando

    April 5, 2020
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    7 Powerfully Magical Harry Potter Locations in Oxford

    June 22, 2022 /

    While growing up, I was heartbroken by a bittersweet fact: all of the Harry Potter films were made entirely in Britain, featuring British actors only. My hopes of playing Hermione were dashed at an early age, let me tell you! Luckily, the Harry Potter films also featured some incredible locations around Britain, including London, the English and Scottish countrysides, and even Oxford...

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    April 8, 2022
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    April 1, 2020
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    How to Have an Epic Visit to the Harry Potter Studio Tour

    April 3, 2020
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    Magical Experiences

    How to Plan the Ultimate Harry Potter Movie Night

    June 15, 2022 /

    I focus a lot on this site, trying to bring the magical world into the Muggle one. But there's nothing that quite compares to the magic of re-reading the Harry Potter series or re-watching the Harry Potter movies. From the first notes of the score to the final credits roll, there's something truly special about the Harry Potter films and the magical feeling they make us all feel inside. That's why it's a special occasion to plan a Harry Potter movie night!

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    February 21, 2022
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    9 Harry Potter Wedding Passages for your Special Day

    March 11, 2022
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    10 Magically Virtual Harry Potter Experiences Around the World

    January 20, 2021
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    How to Make Polyjuice Potion for Muggles (No Toenails or Hair Required!)

    June 8, 2022 /

    When Polyjuice Potion was introduced in the Wizarding world, little did we know how important this one potion would be! Despite this, Polyjuice Potion is consistently described as one of the more gross-sounding potions to actually drink. For that reason, I set out to create a Polyjuice Potion recipe for muggles that tastes delicious...

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    How to Make a Perfect Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice Recipe

    August 25, 2021
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    How to Make Ogden’s Old Firewhisky (Only for Adult Witches & Wizards!)

    June 3, 2020
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    How to Make Harry Potter-Inspired Deviled Dragon Eggs

    February 17, 2022
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    The 71 Best Harry Potter Podcasts for Every True Potterhead

    June 1, 2022 /

    Have you listened to the Harry Potter audiobooks enough times you can quote it? Heard the scores of the movies so many times you dream with them as a soundtrack? Maybe it's time to find something else to listen to – and that's where Harry Potter podcasts come in...

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    The Best Horcrux Gifts for a Complete, Creepy Collection

    April 15, 2022 /

    ​​When it comes to being a Harry Potter fan, you might feel compelled to get every piece of Potter memorabilia you can get your hands on – including Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes. Sure, they're pure evil in the books, but they're also a kinda cool collection of objects. Best of all, The Noble Collection has replicas of each one available – and they make perfect Horcrux gifts, for yourself or the Potterhead in your life...

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    The 17 Best Harry Potter Airbnbs Around the World

    April 8, 2022 /

    When most people travel, they book a flight (or other transport) and choose a hotel or vacation rental from all the reviews and listings on the internet. Not us magical folks though – when we’re planning a trip, we want it to be magical from start to finish! That’s why these Harry Potter Airbnbs are perfect for witches and wizards who also love to explore the world. After scouring Airbnb listings from across my global Marauders Map...

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    The 8 Best Harry Potter Afternoon Teas

    March 25, 2022
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    33 Terrific Facts about the Weasley Twins

    April 1, 2022 /

    ​​One of the most wonderful aspects of the Harry Potter series is how each character has a rich and complex backstory. This is true not only for main characters like Harry, Ron, and Hermione, but also for secondary characters, like Ginny, the Weasley twins, Draco Malfoy, and Luna Lovegood. Learning more about each of these characters adds additional color and context when reading the books – it makes each subsequent re-read more interesting, in my experience...

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Hi, my name is Valerie, and I'm still salty I never got my Hogwarts acceptance letter (22 years later!).

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