In the invitation delivered by Owl Post, McGonagall's accompanying letter advised that "since the surrounding area is well-protected by Memory Charms, it will be safe to wear normal wizard attire, but if you miss the Hogwarts Express or are unable to Apparate and must come incognito by way of Muggle transportation, feel free to arrive dressed in the Muggle manner." Many guests got wonderfully into the spirit and came in "costume" and they are included in this gallery...for the Muggles, you'll have to look for them in the Webcam Highlights or the Party Photos pages, since they're not wearing Wizard Fashions. ;-)

...and the winners are...

Most Authentic
Madam Hooch
(aka Tracia)

Most Creative
The Golden Snitch
(aka Natasha)

Best Costume
Professor Dumbledore
(aka Jeff McNurlin)


Madam Hooch, Quidditch Referee (Tracia)


Professor Freitas (Anne)


Ashlyn McGonagall (Ashlyn)


Professor Albus Dumbeldore (Jeff McNurlin)


Fleur Delacour, Beauxbatons Triwizard Champion (Britta)


Leezy the house-elf (Lisa) and Beldar McNabb (Kael), Head of Research and Development at Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans Factory. Beldar's latest flavor development is 'Oil Slick' -- petroleum, with just a hint of feathers.


Professors Trelawney (Maureen) and Sinistra (Robert)


Mr. Jeff Ouye of the Ministry of Magic


Professor Sardi (Sheila)


Professor Severus Snape (Christopher) and Quidditch Harry with Hedwig (Lisa)


The Golden Snitch (Natasha)


Would the real Professor Snape (Jay) please step forward? Or are those two dementors facing off?


Hermione Granger (Barbara) and Baby Harry with scar (Kian)