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The First Year Harry Potter Quiz

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Complete the quote quiz: Albus Dumbledore edition 

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The Wizarding Conundrum Quiz

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Diving into the depths of the Great Lake

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## Grindylows

Newt Scamander writing on Grindylows in his book, *Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them*:
*‘A horned, pale-green water demon, the Grindylow is found in lakes throughout Britain and Ireland. It feeds on small fish and is aggressive towards wizards and Muggles alike, though merpeople have been known to domesticate it. The Grindylow has very long fingers, which, though they exert a powerful grip, are easy to break.'*

Harry first came across a Grindylow in Professor Lupin’s office in his third year at Hogwarts. It wasn’t particularly friendly – ‘pulling faces and flexing its long, spindly fingers’ as well as ‘brandishing a fist at him’ from its tank. We found out that these water demons inhabited the Great Lake during the second task of the Triwizard Tournament. One grabbed Harry’s leg, although he was able to fend it off with an underwater Relashio spell and he spotted another as a merperson’s pet. However, it was Fleur Delacour who came off the worst, attacked by the Grindylows and unable to retrieve her little sister from the lake. 

## Merpeople

Newt Scamander writing on merpeople in his book, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them:
*‘Merpeople exist throughout the world, though they vary on appearance almost as much as humans […] The oldest recorded merpeople were known as sirens (Greece) and it is in warmer waters that we find the beautiful mermaids so frequently depicted in Muggle literature and painting. The selkies of Scotland and the merrows of Ireland are less beautiful, but they share that love of music which is common to all merpeople’.*

The merpeople in the Great Lake played a vital part in the second task of the Triwizard Tournament. It was their song that formed the clue inside the golden egg, and they were tasked with guarding the friends, family or lovers that were taken from the four champions. 
In the Great Lake, the merpeople had ‘greyish skins and long, wild, dark green hair. Their eyes were yellow, as were their broken teeth’ and, more alarmingly for Harry, many of them were carrying spears. We certainly wouldn’t want to cross them, as Harry found out when he tried to take more than one hostage… 

## Giant squid

[Writing on wizardingworld.com](https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/the-great-lake "JK Rowling Writing Great Lake") about the giant squid that lives in the Great Lake, J.K. Rowling says it is ‘*semi-domesticated and permits students to tickle its tentacles on sunny days, when it basks in the shallows.’*

So although a giant squid sounds quite scary, it’s hard to be truly fearful of a creature that allowed the Weasley twins and Lee Jordan to tickle its tentacles. In fact, the giant squid seems like a pretty relaxed kind of creature to be around when we compare it to the other inhabitants of the Great Lake. Across the Harry Potter books, it was often seen propelling itself ‘dreamily across the surface of the lake’ or ‘waving its tentacles lazily above the water’. What a life, eh?

That being said, we’re still not sure we’d want to risk a swim.

## Moaning Myrtle 

J.K. Rowling writing on [wizardingworld.com about ghosts](https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/ghosts "Jk Rowling ghosts writing"):
*‘In the world of Harry Potter, a ghost is the transparent, three-dimensional imprint of a deceased witch or wizard, which continues to exist in the mortal world…Should part or all of a ghost pass through a living creature, the latter will experience a freezing sensation as though they have been plunged into ice-cold water.’*

Moaning Myrtle might be a ghost, but she told Harry that she – sometimes willingly, sometimes unwillingly – visited the Great Lake’s depths:

> ‘I sometimes go down there… sometimes don’t have any choice, if someone flushes my toilet when I’m not expecting it...”
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Myrtle might not have always been a cauldron full of laughs, but we have to say she really helped Harry out with the second task of the Triwizard Tournament. She gave him a clue that the egg should be held underwater whilst he bathed in the Prefects’ bathroom, and then – from her trips to the Great Lake – confirmed to Harry that merpeople did indeed live there. Although, like Harry, we’d rather avoid thinking ‘about Moaning Myrtle zooming down a pipe to the lake with the contents of a toilet’. 

It definitely puts us off diving into the Great lake even more!


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Take a look inside the new Harry Potter flagship store opening in New York this June 

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__Note: The images featured in this article are rendered imagery and not actual store photography.__

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Wizards and witches may have Diagon Alley, but soon, we will have Harry Potter New York – a new, three-storey retail experience that will house the largest collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts products under one roof. From photo opportunities to upcoming virtual reality experiences, this store is expected to be exceptionally magical when it opens this summer, and here’s just a peek at what to expect.

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Located at 935 Broadway, next to the iconic landmark, the Flatiron building, Harry Potter New York promises to be so much more than a normal shopping experience, offering 15 different themed areas, exclusive products and interactive elements, all celebrating different facets of the wizarding world.

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Upon entering Harry Potter New York, visitors will be greeted with a huge, floating model of Fawkes the Phoenix, created especially for this new store. Created by a team of specialist propmakers over a number of months, Fawkes weighs over 100kg and is just one of several meticulously detailed homages you can expect to see. In fact, the shop will be home to hundreds of Wizarding World props, with some authentic items featured in the films on display.

Due to the many glorious details showcased in the store, fans will find several photo opportunities to try out on each storey, from a Ministry of Magic London-style phone box to an extremely immersive setting where you get to pose inside one of Hagrid’s boots! We’re sure you’ve never had that photo opportunity before.

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Beyond that, Harry Potter New York even plans to delve into the realms of virtual reality, with special immersive experiences set to be introduced to the store later in the summer. Soon, fans can expect to try out two sensory VR adventures, the first called Chaos at Hogwarts, which invites customers to step inside the beloved castle, and the second called Wizards Take Flight, where fans will be gifted with the feeling of flying on a broom across the skies of London.  Watch out for more updates on this upcoming feature later in the summer, once the store has opened!

The interactivity doesn’t end there. Members of our very own [Harry Potter Fan Club](https://www.wizardingworld.com/harry-potter-fan-club-tiers) who have our official app will be able to unlock extra surprises as they explore. Simply look out for our Enchanted Keys, which can be scanned in your app to bring up extra details about the store and your surroundings and learn a few behind-the-scenes snippets alongside your shopping experience. These keys have been precariously placed around the store – so keep a watchful eye. 

No rock has been left unturned when it comes to the breadth of detail within Harry Potter New York, with every inch steeped in magical nuances to make visitors really feel like witches and wizards. For example, fans can  test out their wand of choice at an interactive wand table, just like Harry did at Ollivander’s. The store even has its very own Wand Shop, which is host to over 50 wands, inspired by the characters, locations and props within the Wizarding World. This includes wands you won’t have seen anywhere else – such as the Golden Snitch Wand, especially created for Harry Potter New York.  

Even the products that fans can buy in the store have been made extra-special, with a Personalisation Area also being introduced. Here, shoppers can browse a selection of unique products, as well as get their name added to a number of selected items, such as having it engraved on a wand, embroidered on a Hogwarts house robe or embossed on a journal. 

Harry Potter New York is set to be a store of many firsts. For example, this will be the first time US fans can visit the House of MinaLima, home of the graphic designers that created the iconic props you see in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. An area of the store will be specially dedicated to MinaLima’s graphic art creations, that range from Daily Prophet and Quibbler covers to Harry’s very own Hogwarts acceptance letter. You can learn more about MinaLima at their official website.

The sheer breadth of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts items on display means every type of wizarding world fan will find something special for them here, alongside taking part in a number of other unique experiences. We can’t wait until Harry Potter New York opens its doors to you all! 

*Harry Potter New York opens 3rd June. You can learn more details about the store from HarryPotterStore.com, with some of the store’s products online right now at [HarryPotterShop.com](https://harrypottershop.com/). Covid-19 guidelines will be in place at Harry Potter New York once it opens to the public.*


A sneak peek at the Harry Potter Fan Club pins to look forward to in 2021

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We’ve loved designing and creating our special collectible pins for you, which all celebrate the magical nuances of the wizarding world. So, we decided to make some more! 

In 2021, you can expect new sets of pins and special individual pins dropping throughout the year. [Our most recent set, available now](https://harrypottershop.co.uk/products/shops-of-the-wizarding-world-pin-set?utm_campaign=shops_of_ww_pins&utm_medium=newsarticle&utm_source=wwd_web), is all about the shops of the wizarding world, from Honeydukes sweet shop in Hogsmeade to Eeylops Owl Emporium in Diagon Alley. 

From today, Gold Members can expect a new, extra-special individual pin to be sniffing around, looking for something shiny... Yes, it’s a Niffler pin! Our latest pin is available early for Gold Members and going on general sale on the 15th April. [Gold Members can now dig him up here.](https://harrypottershop.co.uk/products/the-bejewelled-niffler-pin?utm_campaign=niffler_pin&utm_medium=newsarticle&utm_source=wwd_web)

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Our upcoming Niffler pin will be immersed in gorgeous gold details and jewels to make this accessory extra decadent. We’re really excited for him to poke his nose out to meet you!

For now, you can take a look at our Shops of the Wizarding World collection.

## Outside Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes

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## Outside Eeylops Owl Emporium

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## Outside Madam Malkin’s

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## Outside Quality Quidditch Supplies

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## Outside Ollivanders

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Each pin comes with intricate detail of each shop front, including their products in the window. You can even see a little broom outside Quality Quidditch Supplies. As these pins are a bit bigger, it means we’ve been able to make the designs even more beautiful and meticulous, making them just that little bit extra special for you. Speaking of special, there is only a limited run of these pins available – so in the words of Mad-Eye Moody, have “constant vigilance” when they come on sale! Or maybe you have a really kind friend who you could swap with! 

A little bird also told us about an amazing statement pin we have coming soon, and although we have a burning desire to tell you all about it, we will refrain from revealing that particular surprise for now. But – our pin seekers out there should definitely keep an eye out for this one if you want to add something very unique to your building collections.

And do expect further pin drops every few weeks throughout the year! We’ll be sure to send you a few hints along the way as we go.

For pin seekers who have yet to start their collections, maybe now we’ve piqued your interest? You can browse all of our pins so far, from Hogwarts house sets to adorable Hogwarts pets, in our [one-stop shop here](https://harrypottershop.co.uk/collections/pin-seeking) – the only place to find all of pins in one handy place. It’s never too late to start collecting.

And if you’re stuck on where to begin, you could always check out the hashtag __#HarryPotterPinSeeking__ to see how other fans have been displaying theirs! Here's a few we've enjoyed so far.

Holly, a Gryffindor, got super-creative with her Fat Lady portrait pin...

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And Helen, a Slytherin, got into the Hallowe'en spirit with a cute little pumpkin decoration alongside her limited edition pin. 

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So, while you wait, how about [signing up to the Harry Potter Fan Club](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register), for free, where we’ll give you more details about our upcoming pins of the year whenever we can – whether that’s via our newsletter, app or website. However you like to receive your Wizarding World news, we’re here for you. 

Our UK/US-based readers can also look into getting early access for future pins we’re releasing with our [Gold Membership.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/harry-potter-fan-club) If you’re interested in making up to 20% savings on our products, including our pin collection, learn more about Harry Potter Fan Club’s Gold Membership* [here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/harry-potter-fan-club)

And one last thing – if you’d like to read about our existing pins, including their designs, themes and symbols, [visit our collection page, where we’ve put together some handy guides to pore over.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-pins)

So, there you have it. Stay tuned for future pin news as we have it.  

*Terms and conditions

*Early access to buy pins and 20% saving requires purchase of Wizarding World Gold Membership – terms of purchase and other limitations and terms and conditions apply. Available only when purchasing from the Harry Potter online shop. Pins and other merchandise are subject to availability and stocks are very limited.*

Dumbledore, McGonagall and Snape’s Patronuses to be released as Funko Pop! figures 

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Our new, upcoming Patronus figures are cast by three iconic Hogwarts professors.

[Dumbledore's Patronus Funko Pop! is available right here.](https://harrypottershop.co.uk/products/pop-hp-patronus-dumbledore?utm_campaign=funko_patronus_2021&utm_medium=newsarticle&utm_source=wwd_web)

[Snape fans can take a look at his Doe Patronus Funko Pop! at the Harry Potter shop too.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/store?path=%2Fproducts%2Fpop-hp-patronus-snape&passthrough=true&utm_source=wwd_web&utm_medium=newsarticle&utm_campaign=funko_patronus_2021)

And don't worry McGonagall fans, we hadn't forgotten about you. Her purr-fect Patronus Funko Pop! is now also available at the [Harry Potter Shop just here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/store?path=%2Fproducts%2Fpop-hp-patronus-mcgonagall&passthrough=true&utm_source=wwd_web&utm_medium=newsarticle&utm_campaign=funko_patronus_2021). 

Albus Dumbledore’s Patronus emulates his trusty sidekick Fawkes, taking the shape of a phoenix, while Severus Snape’s Patronus has particular emotional impact – it is a doe, the same as Lily Potter’s. We can now reveal that Professor McGonagall's Patronus will be added to the collection, which takes the form of a cat - just like her Animagus. 

These ghostly guardians have been reimagined as Funko Pop! figures, which you’ll soon be able to collect (available while stocks last!) and maybe add to your existing collection. In the past, you’ll remember that we released Harry, Ron and Hermione’s Patronuses as adorable Funko Pop! figures too. 

And! Keep an eye out for a fourth Hogwarts professor joining this range very soon. Yes, Remus Lupin's Patronus (which is a wolf) will soon be available too. This is also the Patronus of Nymphadora Tonks, whose Patronus changed when she fell in love with Lupin to match. [Learn more about Lupin's Patronus here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/things-you-may-not-have-noticed-about-remus-lupin)

Keep checking WizardingWorld.com for more details – [or sign up to the Harry Potter Fan Club.](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register) If you’re interested in becoming a Gold Member, you’ll get early access ahead of general release, and save 20% off the purchase price of the Funkos. [Learn more about Gold Membership here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/harry-potter-fan-club). Gold Membership [Terms of Purchase apply.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/terms#purchase-terms)

*The release dates that were previously mentioned in this article have unfortunately been delayed. Updated release dates will be revealed soon. Please keep checking back for more information.