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Celebrate the Boy-Who-Lived!

We’ve been waiting for the final Harry Potter movie since, well, November, and no way were we gonna let this saga come to a close without a seriously fab shindig. Gather your Potterhead friends together for a premiere party to end all parties. Ready? Let’s start at the beginning. I solemnly swear that I am up to no good…

 

“Harry, yer a wizard!”

Remember when Hagrid busted down the door and told Harry he was magical? Recreate that experience for your sweeties by picking up some parchment paper envelopes and stationary and writing up invitations to “Hogwarts”. Be sure to include necessary supplies and their ticket for the Hogwarts Express.

 

Enter the Chamber of Secrets

To set the mood, recreate a slightly less gory version of the Chamber of Secrets in your living room or backyard. A silly stuffed snake is definitely necessary, and we love the idea of illuminating the space with candles. Prop brooms up in the corner, make a signpost to Diagon Alley and lay out some Harry Potter artifacts, like the horcruxes and a (stuffed) pet managerie.

 

A trip to Hogsmeade

For some tasty treats, get creative with the Honeydukes favorites. Offer up big bars of chocolate, jellybeans, licorice and popsicles in acidic neon colors. For a refreshing beverage, try brewing your own butterbeer. Serve it hot or try this frosty take on a rootbeer float. Yum!

 

Triwizard Tournament

Let the games begin! If you’ve got enough people, split up into house teams for a game of quidditch. You can also recreate the Triwizard Tournament with some muggle-style contests. Instead of facing dragons, design an obstacle course. Rather than diving into the Black Lake, hold a diving relay in a pool, go bobbing for apples or have a water balloon toss. And rather than turning your backyard into a maze, why not try a scavenger hunt?

 

Who says you can’t go back?

Harry might not have liked being forced to relive his worst memories during occlumency lessons, but we LOVE watching the Golden Trio’s best on-screen moments. Settle down and watch the films—or pick your fave scenes and do a highlight reel—or have the movies paying in the background while you and your gang play around

 

Now you see me…

If you’ve got a pool handy, jump in for a wizarding version of shark. One person is it—and “it” is an apparition test examiner—and stands with their back turned at one end of the pool. The others are young witches and wizards trying to pass the test. They stand at the other end of the pool, and “It” calls for the test to begin, they swim as quietly as they can to the other side. If “It” hears them, turns around and tags them, they have failed the test. Every time someone fails, the test begins again until one person is left standing.

 

Hunt for horcruxes

Turn the horcrux hunt into a massive game of MASH. Instead of immortality, your horcruxes will grant you eternal happiness. Make lists of people (your frenemy, your bestie, your crush), places (Hogwarts, Disney Land, home) and actions (hugging, dancing, sticking your tongue out). Go through the list seven times and let the giggles commence as you pick out the seven things you have to do with different people in crazy places to guarantee eternal happiness.

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by Casey Lieberman and Brittany Taylor | 2/1/2016
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