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The cosy common room quiz

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How well do you know the common rooms of Hogwarts?

The wrap-up-warm wordsearch

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Hermione standing in the snow, wrapped up warm in a hat and scarf.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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Enjoy today's puzzle with a lovely mug of something warm.

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Another appreciation of cosy winterwear in the Harry Potter films  

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To see our first appreciation post of jumpers, sweater vests and beyond, [join us in paying tribute to the Hogwarts students’ favourite winter woollies here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/an-appreciation-of-harry-potter-knitwear-web). And now, here’s some more! 

## Hogwarts house scarves  


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One of the snuggest ways of showcasing your house pride has surely got to be with a big woolly Hogwarts scarf. For this moment, we’re modelling the Gryffindor ones with Harry, Ron and Hermione, simply because they look quite cool and moody here, like they’re posing for a band album cover.

## Xenophilius Lovegood’s... actually, we don’t know what this is 

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We love Luna for her quirky fashion choices, and when we met Xenophilius, her dad, we discovered that the apple did not fall far from the tree in that department. Look at this strange thatched number we see him wearing here. What is it?! Another of the wizarding world’s greatest mysteries.  

## Hermione’s turtleneck of anxiety 

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During Harry’s first task at the Triwizard Tournament, a worried Hermione sneaks into his tent to wish him good luck wearing a very cosy turtleneck. Because when you’re fretting if your best friend is about to be eaten by a dragon, it’s always important to be comfortable. 

## Just anything that anybody from Durmstrang wears


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You thought it was a bit chilly at Hogwarts? Step forward, the class of Durmstrang, who turned up for the Triwizard Tournament looking like immaculate models ready for a long walk in Antarctica. The coats! The hats! The boots! The browns and greys and creams! Now, this is how you keep toasty and still catwalk-ready. Super-serious, yet super-snuggly.

## Madame Maxime’s statement coat  

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From Durmstrang to Beauxbatons – and here is Madame Maxime in the most striking coat the world has ever seen. It’s always fun to get yourself a dressy coat for the winter months to feel both fluffy and fabulous - and especially fun if that coat could also double-up as a magic eye optical illusion. 

## Dual purpose earmuffs  


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There’s nothing we hate more than red raw ears on a frosty day, so be sure to invest in a pair of earmuffs. In the wizarding world, fluffy earmuffs also double-up as a life-saving accessory that quietens the sound of screaming Mandrakes, who are known for their fatal cries. We love a piece of headwear with dual purpose! 

## Pink poncho of horrors 

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Dolores Umbridge strikes again. If it wasn’t enough that the short-lived Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher caused general despair among the students of Hogwarts during her tenure, she also delighted in wearing an array of pastel pink atrocities to further upset us. We include this choice not to appreciate it, but just to simply observe that it somehow exists. 

Professor McGonagall's facial expression perfectly represents how we feel too.

## Neville: a wizard of many layers 


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We all know Neville loves to layer up in the colder months ([we have commented passionately on his choice of sweater vests before](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/an-appreciation-of-harry-potter-knitwear-web)) and here he is employing his Gryffindor-esque bravery by wearing *three* different patterns at once.

The checkered inlay of the coat, the lovely stripey Hogwarts scarf, and a fleece with *different stripes* on underneath! A bold choice for a character that would one day take on Lord Voldemort in a lovely knitted cardie. 

And, finally, a special shoutout to....

## Professor Slughorn’s dressing gown-turned-couch

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You know on those lazy Sunday afternoons where you spend so long sitting on the armchair, you feel like you have become the armchair? Try telling that to Professor Slughorn, who quite literally turned into the piece of furniture to avoid talking to Albus Dumbledore one time. His pink, striped dressing gown even matched the armchair’s look.

Surely, when it comes to winter-time cosiness, nobody can defeat this incredibly dedicated attempt to achieve pure comfy zen.

An appreciation of knitwear in the Harry Potter films 

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So, as the winter months draw in, let’s celebrate our favourite Harry Potter characters rocking their favourite cosy clothes. Who wore it best? And, not looking at Ron, who needs a Switching Spell on their wardrobe?

## Maroon season

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We all know that Ron hates maroon more than Lord Voldemort hates not-murdering people. And yet, Molly insists on this brownish-red shade being the colour that would haunt Ron for many knitted jumpers to come. Be this as it may, Ron wouldn’t be Ron without his maroon ensembles, and we wouldn’t have him any other way. Here’s a lovely diagonal patterned number from *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban* to celebrate. 

## A-Gryffin-dorable

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While Ron was confined to his inevitable maroon doom, it’s nice to see his best friends syncing up with him in this lovely colour-combined red effort. This is just what Gryffindor mates do for each other when they’re not Horcrux hunting, taking down the Dark Lord, etc. 

## Vest is best

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Now, you could argue that a sweater vest is the most pointless member of the knitwear family, as it’s basically a jumper where your arms remain cold. Nonetheless, one Neville Longbottom is here to prove us all wrong, championing the sweater vest on a number of occasions in the films. Neville really is doing his best to bring the 70s back with a vengeance here. Or maybe he just really enjoys golf, secretly. Who knows!

Either way, you’ve got to respect him for becoming the great wizard he becomes when his arms must have been absolutely freezing the whole time. Can someone try casting Expelli-ARM-us?

Draco’s so mad at this look he’s pointing a wand at him. Yes, this is definitely what this scene is about.

## Getting Ravenclaw-ready

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It’s a wonder anyone at Hogwarts ever heard anyone else talk, seeing as how popular ear-covering bobblehats seem to be in the castle. Here’s Luna and Cho flaunting some corresponding sea-blue knitted looks, maybe getting ready to launch their Ravenclaw-themed girl band?

## Taking umbrage with Umbridge



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You thought Fluffy the three-headed dog was scary? You clearly haven’t met the other fluffy: the pink cardigan of Dolores Umbridge. The film’s costume designers clearly had a lot of fun designing Professor Umbridge’s sickeningly pink wardrobe, with her various outfits from Order of the Phoenix being both brilliant and ghastly. Also, observe the cat brooch.

## Fighting Voldemort in a cable knit

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If you’re on your way to defeat one of the Darkest wizards of the wizarding world... it’s important to be comfortable. This is just what Harry did during his epic rescue of the Philosopher’s Stone in his first year. Voldemort was no match for this cosy, red cable knit–and Harry certainly pulled the wool over his eyes when he ended up defying him of the Philosopher’s Stone. 

## Wait, a fleece cardigan OVER a Weasley jumper?

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Ron, we know it’s Scotland, but it really cannot be that cold.

## Tassle hassle 

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Here’s Ron, yet again, and this time he is wearing a very silly hat. As the woolly hat laws strictly decree, you can only wear these tasselled things at festivals. 10 points from Gryffindor for wearing such a hat indoors. 5 points back for those very cosy-looking, thick woollen socks, though. Dumbledore would love those.

## The Horcrux-killing cardy look

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Neville defies Lord Voldemort and holds the sword of Gryffindor in the aftermath of the Battle at Hogwarts.

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But when all is said and done, the most iconic knitwear moment of all time in Harry Potter surely must be Neville Longbottom doing his part to take down Lord Voldemort... in this really cosy-looking cardy! See, Neville? When you invest in some winterwear which keeps your arms warm, you can be invincible. 

Yes, you cardi-can.

*Which wizarding woolly is your favourite?*

Crack the clues in this monstrous crossword

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Royal Mail release special Harry Potter Battle of Hogwarts stamp collection 

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Here's a fun collector’s item perfect for your owl post. Today, you can buy this special set of stamps, commemorating the climactic Battle of Hogwarts scenes from *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.*

Exploring both the good and evil characters from the Harry Potter series, you can expect to find all your favourites on these stamps, such as [Minerva McGonagall](https://www.wizardingworld.com/fact-file/characters-and-pets/minerva-mcgonagall), Kingsley Shacklebolt, several Weasleys, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom. You can also find some of your not-so-favourites, such as Fenrir Greyback, Scabior, Lord Voldemort, Bellatrix Lestrange and Alecto Carrow – or those divisive characters that sit somewhere in the middle, such as Severus Snape and Draco Malfoy. Each stamp comes packed with the atmospheric energy of that famous final battle. 

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A further six stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, feature illustrations of the fascinating creatures and beings of the wizarding world. From [Aragog](https://www.wizardingworld.com/fact-file/characters-and-pets/aragog) the Acromantula, to the beloved house-elf Dobby, the full set also includes Harry’s beloved owl Hedwig, Fawkes the phoenix, Buckbeak the hippogriff and Hermione’s cat [Crookshanks](https://www.wizardingworld.com/fact-file/characters-and-pets/crookshanks). So be sure to watch out for those too, if you’re in need of some creature comforts. 

For all you hardcore stationery fans out there, you can also celebrate all of these Wizarding World favourites inside a stunning Presentation Pack and across a range of colourful collectibles, including framed prints, a Gold Stamp Ingot and a unique Souvenir Art Print Folder.

All of these spellbinding stamps are on sale from today. [Check Royal Mail’s official website](https://www.wizardingworld.com/linkout?destination=https://shop.royalmail.com/special-stamp-issues/harry-potter) to see them all.

(Just be sure to not be like Ron and add a comedically large amount of stamps on your next letter!) 


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announces North American Tour for 2024

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Grab a handful of Floo Powder: *Cursed Child* is going on tour! 

Slated for September 2024, the tour was announced today from Sonia Friedman Productions, producer Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions – alongside news that a callout for auditions is imminent. 

The touring production of Cursed Child will be based on the version as seen at the Lyric Theatre on Broadway in New York, with dates and venues soon to be announced.

Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender talked of their delight about the upcoming tour, which will bring the eighth Harry Potter story across new locations in North America.

“Developing a first-class touring production of *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* has long been an ambition of ours,” they said in a statement. “We are delighted that our wonderful and deeply gifted creative team have found a way to make it possible to bring the magic, spectacle, and thrills of our astonishing show to audiences across North America, and we can’t wait for audiences to see it.”

*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* currently plays in London, New York, Hamburg and Tokyo, after completing runs in Melbourne, Toronto and San Francisco. The original two-part production of the play in London’s West End has just celebrated its seven-year anniversary, with the Broadway production just celebrating its fifth. 

So, stay tuned for more news of the *Cursed Child* North American Tour as we have it! And draw a big lightning bolt in your diaries for September 2024. 

You can visit the *Cursed Child* [website](https://tour.harrypottertheplay.com/) to learn more about the hit play’s latest updates. 


The Empire State Building lights up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

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The Empire State Building lit up in the four Hogwarts house colours.

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On 27th September, Harry Potter fans were in for a treat when the world-famous Empire State Building was lit up in Gryffindor red, Slytherin green, Ravenclaw blue and Hufflepuff yellow to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Scholastic publishing *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone* in the U.S – the first of seven in the bestselling book series of all time.

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The Empire State Building lit up with the four Hogwarts house colours.

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As the sun set, the world-famous Tower Lights lit up with fans both in and outside of New York able to celebrate with the Empire State Building live cam. For those in New York, Scholastic in collaboration with the Empire State Building and Wizarding World franchise partners, Harry Potter New York and Harry Potter: The Exhibition, had something special for fans up on the 86th Floor Observation Deck.

There they found a pop-up cart handing out free copies of the anniversary edition of *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone* and Butterbeer (courtesy of Harry Potter New York).

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Two boys and a woman look at the copies of Sorcerer's Stone on the pop-up cart.

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A copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on the Observation Deck of the Empire State Building

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Guests were also encouraged to get into the spirit of things by dressing to impress in their finest Hogwarts house attire. There were some excellent efforts. Firstly, there were these stylish Gryffindors…

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A girl wearing Gryffindor robes holding a Butterbeer and wand

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A woman wearing Gryffindor robes and holding a Butterbeer

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And possibly the tiniest Harry Potter fan we have seen! What an excellent Harry costume…

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A man carrying a sleeping baby in a baby carrier. The baby is dressed up as Harry Potter with his scar.

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Many guests also enjoyed the iconic view from the Observation Deck – with their copies of *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone* of course.

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People gathered on the observation deck of the Empire State Building holding copies of Sorcerer's Stone

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Want to see more magical moments atop the Empire State Building? Check out the video below…

Celebrating 25 years of Harry Potter at the Empire State Building

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This fantastic celebration of a book that has created a new generation of readers and sold 600 million copies worldwide, was only part of Scholastic’s 25th anniversary campaign. You can find out more information about all the fun things they have planned [here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/scholastic-celebrates-25-years-of-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone). 