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Fan Faves, Magical Experiences

How to Take a Virtual Trip to the Wizarding World in Orlando

If only we could wave a magic wand and apparate to the wizarding world right now… It’s a tough time to try and plan travel, but that’s no reason to…

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April 7, 2020
Fan Faves, Magical Experiences

How to Take a 360-degree Tour of the Wizarding World in Hollywood

Stuck at home and dreaming of the magical world? Me too – it would be a welcome break from the real world right now! But wait… we have muggle technology…

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April 8, 2020
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10 Magically Virtual Harry Potter Experiences Around the World

Stay home. Shelter in place. Lockdown. These are words we might think describe a situation when Death Eaters are on the march – not our normal muggle lives! Yet as…

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January 20, 2021
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  • Polyjuice Potion Recipe
    Magical Flavors

    How to Make Polyjuice Potion for Muggles (No Toenails or Hair Required!)

    October 21, 2020 /

    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 Felix Felicis (Liquid Luck!)

    May 13, 2020
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    How to Make a Beautification Potion
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    January 6, 2021
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    How to Make Ogden’s Old Firewhisky (Only for Adult Witches & Wizards!)

    June 3, 2020
  • Hufflepuff Gift Guide Hero - Bill Smith via Flickr
    Magical Equipment

    45+ Gifts Proud Hufflepuffs Will Love [Hufflepuff Gift Guide]

    October 14, 2020 /

    Before the Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them films, it’s easy to see why Hufflepuffs felt under-represented in the Wizarding world. Sure, we’d met a handful of Harry’s classmates in Chamber of Secrets and all the girls giggled over that “tall, good-looking” Cedric Diggory (POA, Ch. 9) – but Hufflepuffs felt unloved. That’s evident as there aren’t nearly as many Hufflepuff gift guide options on the internet as there are for all three other houses. But when Fantastic Beasts came out, all of the world’s Hufflepuffs rejoiced: Newt Scamander was a hero for all ‘Puffs (and the rest of us too)! Hufflepuffs have their hero...

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    Virtual Visit to Wizarding World - Night Lights at Hogwarts

    The 10 Most Magical Harry Potter Birthday Gifts Muggles

    April 22, 2020
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    The Ultimate Hogwarts Supply List for the Muggle World

    April 4, 2020
    Slytherin Gift Guide Hero

    50+ Gifts Ambitious Slytherins Will Love [Slytherin Gift Guide]

    July 8, 2020
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    Magical Flavors

    The 7 Best Harry Potter Afternoon Teas

    October 7, 2020 /

    Despite taking place exclusively in Britain, Harry Potter and his friends rarely have tea. Maybe they’re busy in class during afternoon tea times, or it’s the kind of thing only anglophiles really do. In any event, Harry Potter fans can certainly enjoy afternoon tea with a magical twist. There are a number of great Harry Potter afternoon teas across the U.K. to choose from. Don’t worry though – it’s not at all Dolores Umbridge-y; these Harry Potter afternoon teas lack pink doilies and cat plates on walls. Instead, you’ll get the chance to try your hand a potion-making, savor magically delicious snacks, and escape the Muggle world for these quintessentially…

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    Polyjuice Potion Recipe

    How to Make Polyjuice Potion for Muggles (No Toenails or Hair Required!)

    October 21, 2020
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    A Magical Recipe for Harry Potter-Inspired Pumpkin Pasties

    July 1, 2020
    Felix Felicis Hero

    How to Make Felix Felicis (Liquid Luck!)

    May 13, 2020
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    How to Plan the Ultimate Harry Potter Movie Night

    September 2, 2020 /

    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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    How to Take a Virtual Trip to the Wizarding World in Orlando

    April 7, 2020
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    10 Magically Virtual Harry Potter Experiences Around the World

    January 20, 2021
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    12 Magical Harry Potter Walking Tours in London

    May 6, 2020
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding Hero
    Magical Flavors

    A Magical Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe for Harry Potter Fans

    August 26, 2020 /

    I will never forget my first bite of Sticky Toffee Pudding. I had traveled all day (by car – not by Floo powder, unfortunately) and arrived at the inn, tucked among the mountains of central Scotland. Friends and I were on a day trip from Edinburgh and stopped for a meal among the lochs and glens. Based on the setting, Hogwarts might have been hidden just over the mountain tops, far from prying Muggle eyes.

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

    June 3, 2020
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    A Magical Recipe for Harry Potter-Inspired Pumpkin Pasties

    July 1, 2020
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    How to Make the Draught of Peace

    June 17, 2020
  • Gryffindor Gift Guide Hero
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    55+ Gifts Daring Gryffindors Will Love [Gryffindor Gift Guide]

    August 19, 2020 /

    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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    The 23 Best Harry Potter Pet Gifts for You & Your Favorite Animagus

    February 17, 2021

    The 11 Best Harry Potter Travel Accessories: Enchanting Trunks, Bags & More

    May 27, 2020
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    50+ Gifts Clever Ravenclaws Will Love [Ravenclaw Gift Guide]

    December 2, 2020
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    The 7 Most Powerfully Magical Harry Potter Locations in Oxford

    August 12, 2020 /

    While growing up, I was always 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! I made the trip to Oxford in 2013 while I was living in London; I was obviously smitten immediately with the stunning architecture and literary heritage of this small English city. Little did I know that many of the sites I saw in Oxford were also Harry…

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    The 7 Best Things to Do at the Wizarding World in Hollywood

    April 15, 2020
    Best Harry Potter Airbnbs - Wizarding Home near Orlando

    The 15 Best Harry Potter Airbnbs Around the World

    February 3, 2021
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    The 10 Best Things to Do at the Wizarding World in Orlando

    April 5, 2020
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    Magical Experiences

    How to Plan a Harry Potter-Themed 11th Birthday Party

    August 5, 2020 /

    If you’re reading this post, you probably have a big thing on your mind: the 11th birthday of a special child in your life. Whether they’re a Harry Potter fan already or have never heard of Harry and the gang’s magical adventures, a Harry Potter 11th birthday party is a great way to celebrate. Below you’ll learn everything you need to create a magical space for the party, plus what to serve for food and drink. I’ve also included fun activities to keep a bunch of sugar-fueled witches and wizards active, and a few gift ideas that every 11-year old will love on their birthday. Read on to get ready…

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    How to Plan a Bewitching Harry Potter Bachelorette Party

    June 24, 2020
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    10 Magically Virtual Harry Potter Experiences Around the World

    January 20, 2021
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    How to Take a 360-degree Tour of the Wizarding World in Hollywood

    April 8, 2020
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    How to Make Treacle Tart: Harry Potter’s Favorite Dessert!

    July 22, 2020 /

    Do you have a favorite dessert? I do! If I had to choose one that I’d ask the Hogwarts house-elves to whip up on a visit to the kitchens, it would have to be lemon merengue pie… or maybe mint chocolate chip ice cream… or salted caramel pudding. Shoot, how can I choose? As you already know, I’m a Slytherin who wants it all; but Harry Potter’s a brave and determined Gryffindor – and he knows exactly which dessert is his favorite: treacle tart. This dessert isn’t well-known or common outside the U.K., so you might wonder exactly what this dessert is that Harry’s so keen on. To that end,...

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    How to Make a Harry Potter-Inspired Unicorn Blood Drink

    November 11, 2020
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    April 10, 2020
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    How to Make a Beautification Potion
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    January 6, 2021
  • Slytherin Gift Guide Hero
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    50+ Gifts Ambitious Slytherins Will Love [Slytherin Gift Guide]

    July 8, 2020 /

    When it came time to start working on my series of posts for each Hogwarts House, there was no doubt in my mind which house I would start with... My own, of course! This Slytherin gift guide is the first in my series. I've known I was a Slytherin since the beginning of my lifelong love affair with the Harry Potter series. Maybe it was my little crush on Draco Malfoy (ok, I'll be honest, it was on Tom Felton) or the fact that cunning and ambition are two traits I pride myself on having. In any event: Slytherins, I'm here with you. I see you, and I've got your…

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

    December 9, 2020

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    May 27, 2020
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    55+ Gifts Daring Gryffindors Will Love [Gryffindor Gift Guide]

    August 19, 2020
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Hi, my name is Valerie, and I'm still salty I never got my Hogwarts acceptance letter (22 years later!).

I started Follow the Butterflies to share my love of Harry Potter and exploring the Magical World – both Harry's and our own! We'll follow the spiders if we have to, but hopefully not...

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