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Muggles tend to have cats or dogs as their animal companions, however, in the Wizarding World, you won’t find your average household pets keeping wizards company. Instead, you’ll find giant Boarhounds, twiggy tree-guardians, snowy owls and even half horse, half eagle creatures – you name it!

If you want to explore the wonders of the Wizarding World, do it the right way. As they say in the muggle world, if you visit London, you’ll have to move around like Londoners do, this means by their underground tube or on double-decker red buses – the same applies in the magical world. However, in the Wizarding World, there are plenty of options to choose from, so you must choose Weasley (alternatively, have fun and try them all!

Today, every Potterhead is united in the remembrance of those who fought in The Battle of Hogwarts, an important day that showed the courage and bravery of many wizards who stood against Voldermort and his army.

During these difficult lockdown times, it’s understandable why every Potterhead and even muggles would need an extra bit of magic in their lives. If you are looking for ways to live your Harry Potter fantasy whilst at home, we’ve put together some Harry Potter-related activities that you can experience from the comfort of your home.

If you are thinking of banishing lockdown boredom with an epic Harry Potter film marathon, take it to the next level with the perfect attire, magical quizzes and the right snacks which you’d find at a Common House party or a Hogwarts’ feast.

April is the perfect month to celebrate the most notorious duo of pranksters in the Wizarding World, Fred and George Weasley. Born on April Fools’ Day, the twins were passionate about pranking their fellow wizards left and right, so much so that they co-founded and ran Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, a joke shop located at Number 93 Diagon Alley.

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If you are boasting the colours of scarlet and gold on everything you wear, it must mean that you are as proud as ever to be sorted into Gryffindor! I mean, how could you not? You’re a courageous, determined, brave and daring wizard or witch, who can see themselves in the eyes of fantastic wizards such as the wonder trio, Harry, Hermione and Ron, or perhaps who aspires to be as wise as the one and only, Albus Dumbledore. A happy Gryffindor pride day to you!

Happy Hufflepuff pride day! If you’ve been sorted into this yellow and black coloured house, it means that you are a hardworking, loyal, patient and dedicated wizard – congratulations! It’s time to get some enchanted fireworks from Weasleys' Wildfire Whiz-bangs and celebrate away!

Wisdom might be Ravenclaws middle name but it’s their thinking outside the box approach to different situations that really makes them smart wizards and witches. If you’re part of this wonderful house, today is the day to celebrate all the good things that Ravenclaws bring to our lives. Happy Ravenclaw pride day!