The photos of my apartment magically transformed into Hogwarts are posted on the new Hogwarts index,
but keep scrolling to see the preliminary photos I originally posted before the party happened...

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Ever since I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, I immediately thought of hosting a Harry Potter party, so I have been collecting ideas, supplies & props since the fall of 2000! Since I did not want to conflict with Halloween or other holidays, and I had some long-distance guests who required long-term planning in advance, I chose the Saturday prior to Harry's actual birthday of July 31st for a reason to celebrate.

Of course, photos of my apartment magically transformed into Hogwarts
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some preliminary photos...

To get a "taste" of what this party will be like, here is a sampling of just some of the preparations:



Invitations arrived by Owl Post with the "real" parchment envelope inside...



...which was sealed with green wax with the Hogwarts seal that I made...



Professor McGonagall sent her standard annual letter to Hogwarts students, just a little early in the season this year...



The Invitation itself...



The Map of Hogwarts Grounds...



"Engraved" gold Hogwarts plate, gold-accented staff goblet, and House napkin...



Just a few of the books I have made as props...



The Transfiguration Chalkboard...



...even my own Sorting Hat, made of brown leather...!


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