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Make your own Whomping Willow in our easy video tutorial

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Recreate the famous moment from *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets* where an unruly car meets an unruly tree. Except this version is far cuter. Enjoy! 

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For more crafting fun and games, [try out some of our other tutorials.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic)

The festive Hogwarts quiz 

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We’ve looked at every nuance of the Hogwarts festivities, so prepare for a few challenging questions!

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Some Harry Potter book quotes that celebrate winter

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## Defrosting broomsticks 

> As they entered November, the weather turned very cold. The mountains around the school became icy grey and the lake like chilled steel. Every morning the ground was covered in frost. Hagrid could be seen from the upstairs windows, defrosting broomsticks on the Quidditch pitch, bundled up in a long moleskin
overcoat, rabbit-fur gloves and enormous beaverskin boots.
><br>*Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* 

__While Muggles must contend with using their credit cards to shift ice from their Muggle car windshields, the wizarding world has similar frosty issues on their chosen mode of transport: broomsticks. Thankfully, Hogwarts has Hagrid, always dressed for all-elements...__
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## Professor Flitwick’s enviable Christmas decorating skills 

> Two weeks before the end of term, the sky lightened suddenly to a dazzling, opaline white and the muddy grounds were revealed one morning covered in glittering frost. Inside the castle, there
was a buzz of Christmas in the air. Professor Flitwick, the Charms teacher, had already decorated his classroom with shimmering lights that turned out to be real, fluttering fairies.
><br>*Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban* 

__We love this description of the ‘opaline white’ sky that cascades over Hogwarts in this quote from Prisoner of Azkaban. And, naturally, Professor Flitwick is making the inside of the castle just as charming with some ingenious decorating ideas with the help of some fairies.__
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## The introduction of Hogsmeade 

> Hogsmeade looked like a Christmas card; the little thatched cottages and shops were all covered in a layer of crisp snow; there were holly wreaths on the doors and strings of enchanted candles hanging in the trees.
><br>*Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban*

__Thatched cottages! Snow everywhere! Enchanted candles in the trees! Everything about Hogsmeade just sounds so twee and festive, it makes us extra-livid that Uncle Vernon wouldn’t sign that pesky permission slip. Oh, to drop by the Three Broomsticks with a flagon of comforting Butterbeer.__
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## Drinking Butterbeer for the first time 

> Harry and Hermione made their way to the back of the room, where there was a small, vacant table between the window and a handsome Christmas tree which stood next to the fireplace. Ron came back five minutes later, carrying three foaming tankards of hot Butterbeer.<br>
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> ‘Happy Christmas!’ he said happily, raising his tankard.
>Harry drank deeply. It was the most delicious thing he’d ever tasted and >seemed to heat every bit of him from the inside.
><br>*Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban*

__Speaking of Butterbeer, the first time Harry drinks the comforting concoction made us extremely jealous. The way this warming beverage is described here puts it on a whole level beyond our Muggle hot chocolate. The Christmassy setting of the pub with the roaring fireplace just adds to the ambience too.__
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## Fred and George: snowballing connoisseurs 

> Hermione ploughed her way back to Hagrid’s cabin through two feet of snow on Sunday morning. Harry and Ron wanted to go with her, but their mountain of homework had reached an alarming height again, so they remained grudgingly in the common room, trying to ignore the gleeful shouts drifting up from the grounds outside, where students were enjoying themselves skating on the frozen lake, tobogganing and, worst of all, bewitching snowballs to zoom up to Gryffindor Tower and rap hard on the windows.
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> ‘Oi!’ bellowed Ron, finally losing patience and sticking his head out of the window, ‘I am a prefect and if one more snowball hits this window – OUCH!’
> He withdrew his head sharply, his face covered in snow. ‘It’s Fred and George,’ he said bitterly, slamming the window behind him.
> ‘Gits …’
><br>*Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*

__Ron may have thought his Prefect status in his fifth year would’ve earnt him a bit of respect in the family, but this simply gave the Weasley twins more ammunition to flout his authority. Still, what’s more winterry than a snowball in the face?__

__Of course, this was not the only time the Weasley twins got creative with the weather!__

## Throwing snowballs at Voldemort’s face

> “Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow. The lake froze solid and the Weasley twins were punished for bewitching several snowballs so that they followed Quirrell around, bouncing off the back of his turban.”
><br>*Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone*

__This moment seems perfectly cheeky and innocent at first, but when we later learnt exactly what was inside Quirrell’s turban, we realised the Weasley twins were basically doing some extra-curricular Defence Against the Dark Arts!__

__And that's snow joke.__

Play our Wizarding World locations crossword

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What's your favourite wizarding location? Hogwarts? The Burrow? Surely not Knockturn Alley?! 

Anyway, see how you navigate our latest crossword challenge.

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You can find more of our [crosswords & wordsearches in our puzzles hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/potter-puzzles) or on the Wizarding World app.

Oh and psst - if you're a [Wizarding World Gold Subscriber](https://www.wizardingworld.com/about-gold), you'll get even more than usual. 

Check out the latest arrivals from the Pin Seeking collection

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Take a first look at new Harry Potter x PAIR Eyewear collaboration

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Harry Potter and his spectacles are now an iconic image in pop culture – and this official collaboration from Warner Bros. Consumer Products and PAIR eyewear is the perfect celebration.

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The New York-based childrens’ eyewear brand champions customisable glasses, and now they’re coming with a Wizarding World twist. 

The four frames will honour the four Hogwarts houses, Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff, and come with a lightning bolt topper and a thematic icon for wearers to customise to their liking. If you don't know your Hogwarts house, discover it with our [online sorting experience!](https://my.wizardingworld.com/sorting-hat)

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The collection will also be available in all five of PAIR’s base frame shapes, so there’s plenty of variety in store for fans to browse through.

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And remember, if you break them, simply say Oculus Reparo! 

To learn more about the eyewear range, simply visit PAIR’s [official website.](https://paireyewear.com/pages/harry-potter)


Harry Potter New York’s online store is now open for US-based shoppers

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__Here’s a glimpse at what to expect from the new shop, which includes a hand-picked range of exciting Wizarding World products and Harry Potter New York exclusives__.

The new online store hosts everything from old favourites to newer, customisable items, such as Hogwarts house robes that can be personalised with your names. 

For hardcore collectors, the store’s new range of Celebration wands also offers some extra magic, all inspired by the iconic props, sets and creatures of the Wizarding World. Expect the wands to feature themed designs inspired by Horcruxes, the creatures of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and the four Hogwarts house mascots. And one particular wand, The Golden Snitch wand, is only available from Harry Potter New York. 

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More exclusives to look out for include the MACUSA collection – an apparel and accessories range inspired by the New-York based American wizarding government, as introduced to us in the Fantastic Beasts series.  

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As for the physical store, Harry Potter New York is slated to open in 2021 – so get ready for a shopping spree uniquely magical in a very magical city. 

For now, have a browse at this unique new range from [HarryPotterStore.com ](https://harrypotterstore.com/) 


Marks & Spencer launch new Harry Potter collection 

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We are in love with this new, [family-friendly range of Harry Potter products from M&S](https://www.marksandspencer.com/l/harry-potter), who have added a touch of magic to this new collection which includes homeware, children’s clothing and beyond.

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For the youngsters, there are pyjamas, backpacks, hoodies, dressing gowns, dresses, shirts, socks, slipper boots, joggers and even Harry Potter-style rompers for the tiniest of Wizarding World fans.

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With winter on the way, the collection boasts a number of cosy additions too, such as adorable hats, scarves and glove sets. Expect every item in the collection to be complimented with magical motifs, such as nods to Harry’s glasses, the school crest, magical creatures, and of course, the four colours of the Hogwarts houses. 

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Also look out for Harry Potter-themed homeware in the collection and perhaps a few stocking fillers (yes, we know it’s only October, but still...) all on the [Marks & Spencer’s official website](https://www.marksandspencer.com/l/harry-potter) or in selected stores in the UK. 

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