Birthday gifts

The envy we Muggles feel towards the students at Hogwarts is real. What do they have that we don't? Oh yes, magical abilities... Unfortunately, we ...

There's no story so good a drink won't make it better. - Thoros von MyrIndeed, no story can be so good that a thematically appropriate cocktail won...

As Muggles, we have to do without some comforts. Although we have been able to make up for a lot with our technology, the lack of magic still hurts...

Even though you are much older than eleven, you are still eagerly awaiting your letter to Hogwarts. You simply don't want to accept that you will r...

As we learned in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Hogwarts doesn't just have ordinary showers, but also sumptuous bathrooms with truly magical ...

If the transformation lessons don't really work out and you don't happen to be an Animagus, there's really only one way for a young wizard to trans...

It's exam time in Snape's dark dungeon. You sit in your seat as quiet as a mouse so as not to attract the attention of the grim potions teacher. Sw...

Wand, a pewter cauldron, an assortment of glass or crystal vials, a telescope, a brass scale, and your pet (please note: an owl OR a cat OR a toad)...

The best scene in Harry Potter - whether in the books or the films - is undoubtedly the moment when Harry simply buys half the snack trolley on the...

Magic makes everything easier. Witches and wizards can use their wands to create light, heat and water, fight enemies and heal wounds. The importan...

Cluedo? Sure, everyone knows it. After all, the board game that turns players into detectives of the caliber of Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot i...

Who actually came up with the idea of denigrating the faithful guardian of the Gryffindor common room in Harry Potter as a "fat lady"? Okay, the go...

Do you only need a broom to play Quidditch? Far from it! Apart from the fact that nothing works without a Quaffle, Bludger and Snitch, the players ...

At some point in your adult life, you will probably have come to the sad realization (like all of us) that you will never get to Hogwarts. Neverthe...

Even if you were born with magical abilities, you won't be able to avoid learning magic from scratch. As we know thanks to "Harry Potter", it's not...

Newt Scamander's suitcase from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them makes Hermione's magical bag and even the Weasleys' tents look old - after a...

Even the world of wizards and witches is not spared from Muggle problems: plagued by money worries, the Sorting Hat from Harry Potter takes on a jo...

Most Harry Potter fans haven't quite got over the fact that, as Muggles, we never got the chance to be sorted into one of the four Hogwarts houses ...

If you've finally managed to get a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts, you'll have a long shopping list. Of course, you'll need a cauldron, a wand, a...

You're probably wondering whether it's a good idea to bring a Niffler into your home. Both Hagrid and Newt Scamander would strongly advise against ...

We've all been there: you just want to Apparate home, but something goes wrong and you end up stranded in the middle of a Muggle neighborhood! Good...

What the Ministry of Magic is in Great Britain, the MACUSA, the Magical Congress of the United States of America, is in the USA. It has been in exi...

Although she is an excellent postwoman, Hedwig the snowy owl is not just a farm animal for Harry, but also a friend. During the long and depressing...

Even though the battle against Lord Voldemort runs like a common thread through the books and films about Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling also gives us ...

Few Quidditch fans today are aware that the Golden Snitch was once not made of gold, but was a living bird. However, when the snitch was soon threa...

Quidditch is not for the faint-hearted: bloody noses, dangerous maneuvers and fierce duels are the order of the day in this sport, and it has put H...

Hardly any other character in the Harry Potter universe has had such a rollercoaster ride in terms of popularity as Severus Snape. For years, he ma...

Sporting competitions are simply exciting. Whether it's the Olympics, soccer or Quidditch - there's something for everyone and whether you're an at...

Unless you are a niffler, coins are probably of little value to you. However, the Harry Potter coins make the heart of every fan and collector beat...

After Voldemort's return, his followers gather again at secret meetings, plotting Harry's downfall and the subjugation of the wizarding and Muggle ...