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Harry Potter Themed Gifts for the Ultimate Fan

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One of my favorite times of day is bedtime for the chance to snuggle in bed with Little Miss Techie and read Harry Potter.  We’ve been reading the books for quite awhile and she’s become the ultimate fan.  She creates her own parchment by rolling and crinkling paper on which she writes down classes, names of ghosts, lists the professors, and creates cheat sheet of spells.
With the 8th and final movie having been released on DVD, some fans may be in mourning that the on screen story is over but here are some gifts that are sure to please the ultimate Harry fan.

Personalized Hogwarts acceptance letters
JL Homemade (Etsy, $17)
Anxious seniors who are busily completing college apps will relish a personalized acceptance letter to Hogwarts, a highly coveted document especially for Mudbloods ($17, Etsy). This 3 page acceptance letter features a very official looking Hogwarts and handmade envelope and wax seal. 
Lego Harry Potter from Amazon.com

Reenact the rivalry between Harry and Draco with Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts ($43.76, Amazon). Fans who already have the set, or are looking for a more affordable Lego options, the Lego Harry Potter Building the Magical World book ($12.85, Amazon) or Lego Forbidden Forest ($12.92, Amazon) are fine choices.  After all, what fan wouldn’t love a Hagrid minifig for their collection?

Peel and Stick Decals (Etsy, $14.99)

Want to add some whimsy to your bathroom?  How about a This Way to the Ministry of Magic decal ($14.99, Etsy) for your toilet lid.  After all, this is the route the Moaning Myrtle would have taken if she needed to travel beyond Hogwarts.  If you don’t want to decorate your bathroom, affix these Lumos and Nox decals ($5, Etsy) to your light switch while yelling the appropriate spell when turning the lights on and off. 

jihyeleeart (Etsy, $10-20)

Show your house love by sporting their colors. Nail sets are available in Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin ($10-20, Etsy) and if you buy any 2 house sets, get the matching house pins (2) for free.  If you’re unhappy with the Sorting Hat’s decision, show it how you feel with this piñata ($45, Etsy).  Or if you have your own Mrs. Norris, perhaps she’d feel some allegiance to someone other than Filch if she was just given her own custom collar ($20, Etsy).

TouchSoul (Etsy, $1.99)

Wear the elusive Snitch around your neck. This Enchanted Steampunk Golden Snitch Necklace with Double Sided Wings is $1.99 from Etsy.  There’s also a very cool Time Turner Necklace because wouldn’t we all like to be able to be in two places at once like Hermione?

TheDCcontinuum (Etsy, $13)

Fans of magnetic poetry will enjoy creating their own stories using the Harry Potter Themed Refrigerator Word Magnets ($13, Etsy).

If what your Harry Potter super fan really wants is a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, help them set up a free Kidworth account so they can watch as their savings, allowance, and holiday money contributes towards tickets, souvenirs, and other costs associated with a trip to this most magical place. 

With Kidworth, Harry lovers can also share their wish to with friends and relatives who may mistakenly purchase the dreaded socks and underwear.  While these garments might be a great gift for Dobby, they aren’t for the fan who wants to experience the magic of Wizarding World!

And with yesterday’s announcement that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Orlando will be expanding their Wizarding World, it’s a great time to start saving!

Pictured L to R – Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts; Ron Meyer, President and COO, Universal Studios; California Governor, Jerry Brown; Barry Meyer, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros.; James Phelps, portrayed Fred Weasley in the Harry Potter films; Oliver Phelps, portrayed George Weasley in the Harry Potter films; Zev Yaroslavsky, L.A. County Supervisor

I am a Kidworth Ambassador and am compensated for my involvement in the program.  Images courtesy of Etsy and Universal Studios.  Universal Studios Orlando recently provided my family with theme park tickets to enjoy The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and all that the parks have to offer.  Detailed post about our visit to come!

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