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Debate club: Where would you spend Christmas? Hogwarts, The Burrow or Grimmauld Place?

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## The case for Hogwarts
Oh, this is *such* an easy one – Christmas is best spent at [Hogwarts](/fact-file/locations/hogwarts). Disagree? You would be wrong. Case closed. 

Ok, we can go into more detail – we just love a bit of Hogwarts Christmas holiday fun! Let’s start with the way the castle is transformed into a gorgeous wintry wonderland. Suits of armour singing Christmas carols – festive. Twelve giant, frost-covered Christmas trees lining the [Great Hall](/fact-file/locations/the-great-hall) – even more festive. The Great Hall adorned with streamers of holly and mistletoe and enchanted snow falling warm and dry from the ceiling – festive with a capital F – the most festively festive festivities we could ever dream of. The decorations alone are enough to make you feel as Christmassy as the fabulous gnome atop the Weasley’s Christmas tree.

But that’s not all, let’s talk about the feast. We all know that Christmas is all about the food (and spending time with your loved ones and so on… but mainly food). And at Hogwarts, this is a feast more magical than anywhere else in the wizarding world. There are no skirmishes over the last roast potato here – with a hundred fat turkeys, piles of roast and boiled potatoes, platters of chipolatas, buttered peas, gravy, cranberry sauce and flaming Christmas puddings (our mouths are watering just thinking about it) there’s enough to feed even the hungriest giant… or Ron. 

Crackers! We almost forgot. You won’t find Christmas crackers like these in the Muggle world. Rather than a flimsy paper hat and rubbish toy, these crackers contain everything from live mice to an Admiral’s hat – Dumbledore even got a wonderful, flowered bonnet (which he immediately wore, of course). 

Still need convincing? Right then, rather than having to wait until your entire family are ready to open presents, yours will appear at the end of your bed for you to open at *your* leisure. Then there’s the fact you can spend Christmas having snowball fights with your best friends (like Harry did with the Weasleys) rather than having awkward conversation with boring relatives. No Aunt Muriel here, thankfully. Most importantly, everything is just there ready and waiting for you to enjoy. There will be no need to help prepare dinner, do the washing up or, the task more horrifying than facing a [Dementor](/fact-file/creatures/dementor) down a dark alley, peel the sprouts. 

Unlike The Burrow – where we know that chores are required and unwelcome guests pop up (like a certain Minister for Magic or estranged brother), or Grimmauld Place – gloomy, with shrieking portraits and a serious lack of Christmas spirit, Hogwarts is *the* place to have the perfect festive day – just the way *you* want it.


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## The case for The Burrow
No thanks, McGonagall, we won’t be putting our names down to stay at *school* for the holiday – we’re heading back to [The Burrow](/fact-file/locations/the-burrow). This charmingly crooked and cosy Christmas ornament of a family home, with its snow-dusted stack of rooms like the pieces of a gingerbread house, is so wrong that it’s just so right. After the draughty castle corridors and airy halls of Hogwarts, The Burrow’s leaning walls and low ceilings are a warm hug welcoming you home.

And that’s just the wacky architecture! Don’t get us started on the decorations. Sure, Hogwarts’ Great Hall is decked so lavishly, but it’s all done for you. Are Christmas decorations really Christmas decorations unless you can see your own hand in them? Unless you strung the paper chains yourself, hung the baubles yourself, Stupefied the garden [gnome](/fact-file/creatures/gnome), and glued wings to its back and stuck it atop the tree yourself, it’s not really Christmas. Like a Weasley jumper, Christmas at The Burrow is everything it should be – homemade and perfectly imperfect. 

Now, a moment for the food. Whether it’s in the kitchen or duelling with Death Eaters, [Molly](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/molly-weasley) and her wand are undefeated. With seven children to feed and her door always open to guests, she can whip up a festive feast that the Great Hall tables would positively groan under the weight of. And yeah, you have to peel a mountain of sprouts to help out, but as Fred says – it’s “character-building”. Harry’s first Christmas lunch at The Burrow may have been interrupted by the distinctly un-Christmassy Scrimgeour, but that’s got to be better than dining with Trelawney and being told you’re going to die before you’ve even finished your roasties, right? 

But the best thing about any Christmas dinner, is what comes after. No, not dessert – the turkey-induced nap, of course! Can you imagine climbing seven flights of changing staircases with missing steps and crawling through a portrait hole just to have an after-dinner lie-down? The Burrow offers the prospect of a short stumble to a squishy sofa and Celestina Warbeck’s *A Cauldron Full of Hot, Strong Love* playing on the wireless as you succumb to a snooze.

After spending Christmas breaks researching in the library, drinking [Polyjuice Potion](/fact-file/plants-and-potions/polyjuice-potion), navigating the teenage trauma of a first school dance and spending the day on a closed St Mungo’s hospital ward, Harry’s sixth year was a Christmas wish come true – finally, a real family Christmas. And what a family! To be invited to a Weasley Christmas is to be given the gift of a loving community to spend the holiday with, and all the laughter, rows and madness that comes with it. In its grandness, Hogwarts can be a lonely place and signing up to stay there was usually because Harry had no other choice. But in The Burrow’s cosiness, where siblings and guests sleep at least three to a room, you can never really find yourself alone or bored.

The Weasleys’ Gringotts vault may be bare, but their home is abundant with joy. Though we’re debating the ultimate wizarding world Christmas location, the real magic of Christmas isn’t carolling suits of armour and enchanted snow. The Burrow is packed full of everything for a *truly* magical Christmas – togetherness, love and family.

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## The case for 12 Grimmauld Place 
That’s right, you heard. Sure, the *obvious* choice for a magical Christmas getaway may be lovely old Hogwarts or the warm family atmosphere of The Burrow, but we’re going rogue. [Grimmauld Place](/fact-file/locations/number-twelve-grimmauld-place) is actually the best place to celebrate Christmas. What do you *mean*, what are we talking about?! We think you’ll find 12 Grimmauld Place is actually crammed with festive magic! And, sure, also Doxys and Boggarts and screaming paintings. But that’s just all part of the unpredictable fun! And isn’t that what Christmas is all about? Cleaning all the Dark secrets out of an ancient, decrepit house, hoping you don’t bump into a sinister house-elf who carries a lot of Dark energy? Except maybe in your household, it’s your tipsy uncle. Same difference! It wouldn’t be Christmas without someone causing mayhem in the corner somewhere, would it? 

So, Harry spends Christmas at 12 Grimmauld Place, [Sirius Black’s](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/sirius-black) inherited family home, for distinctly un-festive reasons. Amid Lord Voldemort’s ascent to power, Arthur Weasley has been attacked, and the family must spend Christmas in the safety of the Order of the Phoenix headquarters while they await news. Okay, yep, understood, not very Christmassy so far. But once we hear of Arthur’s recovery, things take an upward swing. And with Mrs Weasley around – no place – no matter how dank and abandoned and smelly carrying the evils of Dark wizards and witches of the past – will be left looking unhomely for very long. With Molly at the helm, 12 Grimmauld Place was soon transformed from The House of Black into The House of Snacks – and that’s not all: at the thought of having *company* for Christmastime, Sirius is turned into a new man – singing Christmas carols, cooking bacon and generally, just seeming… *happy*. Wouldn’t you love to be tucking into a mince pie while the coolest Marauder sang God Rest Ye Merry Hippogriffs in the background? Of course, you would! And by the time Sirius is done decorating the house (with chandeliers festooned with holly and gold and silver streamers, you guys!) the place is described as “almost unrecognisable”. Almost unrecognisable! Mundungus Fletcher even obtains (probably stole) a Christmas tree with live fairies! The carpets are covered in glittery snow! The stuffed house-elf heads mounted on the wall are wearing Christmas ha-oh okay, maybe let’s skip over that last one. But nonetheless! With the newfound Yuletide joy of Sirius jazzing up the household, 12 Grimmauld Place is sounding like *quite* the hip, happening holiday venue, complete with rustic charm. 

*And* being at the headquarters of the [Order of the Phoenix](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/order-of-the-phoenix) means you get all manner of awesome Aurors sporadically popping round too – the more, the merrier. And this means the most important thing of all: extra presents. Tonks gets Harry a cute little flying model of his Firebolt – that’s a *great* gift. Nope, we’re standing firm on this one – 12 Grimmauld Place is an underrated Christmas classic – with interesting visitors, bespoke Christmas carols and the distinct lack of Professor Umbridge, who had ruined the vibe at Hogwarts in Harry’s fifth year anyway. We rest our case!


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But what do you think? What is the most idyllic Christmassy getaway in the wizarding world?

If you're in the mood for some more wizarding world discussions why don't you have a look at some of our other debate club features?

See who you think had the [hardest first year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter or Ginny Weasley](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/whose-first-year-was-harder-harry-potter-ginny-weasley).

Or decide whether you think [Sirius Black was a role model or reckless rogue](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/sirius-black-role-model-or-bad-influence-the-debate).

True or False: Hagrid edition

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Hagrid was known for spilling a truth or five – ‘I shouldn’ta said that’ often felt like his catchphrase. But how good are you at untangling the truth and lies about Harry’s first wizarding friend? Take our quiz and find out…

The Hagrid crossword

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Ranked: The Weasley siblings

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## Percy
In last place we have, regrettably, [Percy Weasley](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/percy-weasley). And if you can’t fathom why we have placed him bottom of this list, let us refresh your memory. Percy had no trouble trampling his family to climb the career ladder. He chose the [Ministry](/fact-file/locations/the-ministry-of-magic) and the lies they peddled over his family causing them (especially his mum) great pain. We’re also still salty about him deducting house points from Ron – who does that to their brother? Our biggest reason though? His pomposity. Yeah, we have to say it, Percy Weasley was on a high horse for the majority of the book series. Even if he was just assessing cauldron bottoms, he did it with the energy of a man who was on the cusp of becoming Minister for Magic. However, before any hardcore Percy fans become totally incandescent with rage over our decision, we do have caveats. Firstly, Percy did return to his family and admit his mistakes which can’t have been easy (especially with Fred and George around to give him stick). Secondly, he was still a Weasley in his soul – and even cracked a joke once or twice. But somebody had to be bottom of the list… sorry folks.

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## Charlie
Next, we have the second-eldest sibling, [Charlie](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/charlie-weasley). Now, the only reason we have put him so close to the bottom is that we don’t really know much about him. As he worked abroad, he felt like the most absent (aside from Percy’s estrangement) member of the family. Yet, what we do know about him is very cool. Or, given the circumstances, should that be the opposite of cool? One word, dragons. Yep, Charlie’s life revolved around taking care of these fiery creatures in Romania. And that alone is enough to make sure he is not at the bottom of this list. Oh, there’s also his involvement with the [Order of the Phoenix](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/order-of-the-phoenix), fighting the Battle of Hogwarts, being Gryffindor’s Quidditch Captain back in his day and so on… but did we mention? Dragons!!! 


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## [Bill](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/bill-weasley)
The eldest Weasley sibling was the epitome of cool older brother with his ponytail, fang earring and his rockstar fashion choices. And while Mrs Weasley was constantly horrified by his look (‘what do they say at the bank?!’) his laissez-faire style caught the attention of his future wife, [Fleur Delacour](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/fleur-delacour).  If that wasn’t enough to convince you that he was the bee’s knees, did you know that he worked as a curse-breaker for Gringotts? Deep in the pyramids of Egypt, no less, which is far more exciting than assessing cauldron bottom safety (again, with apologies to Percy). He was also smart, Head Boy at Hogwarts and fought in the war against Voldemort. So why is he in the middle of our list? Well, do you not think that maybe he was a little *too* perfect? It would probably be quite intimidating (and irritating) to be around someone who was always brilliant at everything they did. Petty of us? Maybe. Are we above such pettiness? Clearly not.  And again, sadly, we just don’t know as much about Bill as we’d like to – just that his reputation seems to precede him. As such, we think a middle spot works well.


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## Fred and George
Ok, ok, we know that twins are probably fed up with always being lumped together as one entity… but heed our words. It’s hard enough ranking one of the most beloved wizarding families as it is. Having to decide whether Gred is better than Forge — sorry, if [*Fred*](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/fred-weasley) is better than [*George*](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/george-weasley) — is giving us a stress headache. As a pair, these two were hilarious pranksters with hearts of gold (Argus Filch would have different notes). They might have consistently caused complete chaos, but they brought a lot of laughter and happiness too – especially with Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes. They weren’t just jokesters either – there was kindness to some of their mischievous deeds, such as passing on a downtrodden Harry the Marauder’s Map when he really needed it. Why aren’t they right at the top of our list then? Because as fun as they are, you would constantly be on red alert in their company. Imagine having to analyse every biscuit you dunked in your tea just in case you suddenly turned into a canary. Exhausting.   


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## Ginny 
Fierce, talented and smart – it’s no wonder Harry Potter fell head-over-heels for [Ginny Weasley](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ginny-weasley) (once she could speak to him without blushing, of course). On its own, her skill with the [Bat-Bogey Hex](/fact-file/spells/the-bat-bogey-hex) is enough to secure her a spot high up on our list. That’s before we even mention the breaking into the Weasley broom shed to practice Quidditch. Or her sass – especially when it came to a certain rumoured tattoo of Harry’s. Or her bravery – let’s not forget she managed to overcome being possessed by Voldemort at a young age. Once she had found her voice Ginny was unstoppable. She said it best herself: ‘you start thinking anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve’. That’s an excellent philosophy to live by and the reason we think she deserves second place. Which means…


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## Ron
In first place, it has to be our maroon-wearing, corned-beef sandwich eating, slug-vomiting [Ron](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ron-weasley). We don’t even think you need us to explain why, but we will anyway because it’s fun. So, Ron Weasley helped save the wizarding world and willingly risked his life to defeat Voldemort – love that. He was with Harry from the very start to the very end – aside from one or two wobbles we won’t hold against him (and Hermione already told him off for us.). He would readily stand up for his friends (nobody was allowed to call Hermione a know-it-all except him!) and sometimes, *he* was the hero of the story – take his iconic role in the *Philosopher’s Stone* chess match. He was also a character that went through a lot of personal growth – from the insecure boy on the Hogwarts Express with his corned beef sandwiches to the young man who got over his insecurities to destroy a Horcrux. And outside of all of that – this is the person who once uttered the phrase: ‘Merlin’s most-baggy Y-fronts’. Case closed. 


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What do you think? Do you agree with our order, or do you think we have got it terribly wrong? Let us know! Want more rankings? See what you think of our definitive order of the [four Marauders](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/ranked-definitive-order-four-marauders).


Scholastic announce the Grand Prize winners of their national “Welcome to Hogwarts” contest

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[Scholastic’s 25 years of Harry Potter celebrations](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/scholastic-celebrates-25-years-of-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone) have given us a fantastic flurry of Wizarding World moments, from lighting up the [Empire State Building](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/empire-state-building-lights-up-for-sorcerers-stone-anniversary) to donating 25,000 copies of the first book to students and school libraries in collaboration with the Scripps Howard Fund. 

As part of the festivities, young fans had the opportunity to enter the “Welcome to Hogwarts” competition, with a chance to win a whole host of prizes, from tickets to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ to a classroom set of *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone* books to donate to a school of their choice. 

Entrants to the competition were posed the following question: If you were at Hogwarts, what class would you take? Have a look at the three winners’ brilliant answers.

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__ENTRY:__ I would take Professor Flitwick’s Charms class because he is a little person and I have dwarfism too. It would be so cool to have a professor who looked like me and was brave and smart and understanding. I’ve never had a teacher with dwarfism before and [Professor Flitwick](https://www.wizardingworld.com/fact-file/characters-and-pets/filius-flitwick) was such an awesome teacher. And he was brave setting up so many defences around the castle in Book 7. Also, Charms is so cool because you can learn helpful spells like Accio, Wingardium Leviosa, and Aguamenti. Those spells would be so fun to cast. 

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__ENTRY:__ If I were to take one class at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, I would pick History of Magic. Though an unusual and unpopular choice, the class is the most important at Hogwarts. You learn about the most influential wizards and prominent events that shaped wizarding history. It’s important to remember the great triumphs and downfalls of those who came before us and learn from mistakes made in the past. Before we continue forward in advancement, we first must look back to what happened before. This is why I would choose History of Magic. 

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__ENTRY:__ If I went to Hogwarts I would take Herbology. I would wear earmuffs to care for the Mandrakes and learn to harvest Puffapods. I would collect Gillyweed to breathe underwater so that I could win the [Triwizard Tournament](https://www.wizardingworld.com/fact-file/magical-miscellany/triwizard-tournament). I would use Dittany to heal wounds. I would read about Wolfsbane to help werewolves like Remus Lupin and visit the Whomping Willow that gave him a safe place to transform. Neville Longbottom would be my teacher, show the class his Mimbulus Mimbletonia plant, and tell us about the time he stood up against Voldemort alongside Harry Potter. Beware the Venomous Tentacula!

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In addition to the grand prize winners, 25 first place winners have also been selected—see the full list on [Scholastic’s website. ](https://www.scholastic.com/hp25contest)

Congratulations to all the winners – with answers like these, you’d be top of the class at Hogwarts. We just know it. 

[Learn more about Scholastic here.](https://kids.scholastic.com/kid/books/harry-potter/)

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. 
