You are cordially invited to the virtual version of Bear's Harry Potter Birthday Party! Be sure to check out the invitation! (You'll find all of my Harry Potter Party posts and ideas here.)
Harry Potter Party Ideas
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Platform 9 ¾
First, you must enter through platform 9 ¾. Be sure to get a running start!
Diagon Alley
Now that you have entered the wizarding world, you'll need to head to Diagon Alley to pick up your school supplies. Here's your list.
Don't worry. You can find all of these items at Florish & Blotts, Madim Malkin's, and Ollivanders.
Olivander's Wand Shop
Normally, "the wand chooses the wizard," but since it's flu season, we let the wizard choose the wand, instead. I forgot to take pictures of the wand-making, so this picture will have to do. Pretend that someone hasn't already started to chew the chocolate off of the end of the wand!
Sorting Hat
Once you have purchased your supplies, it's time to head to Hogwarts for the sorting! (The next picture is my favorite from the party. I think I had just announced that Bear would be in Gryffindor house.)
After the sorting hat is placed on your head, it will spit out a special badge for your house. (No one was sorted into Slytherin house. I guess Bear doesn't have many power-hungry friends!)
Potions Class
Next, it's time for Potions class. The first assignment--Using the following edible ingredients, prepare a potion to reduce hunger pain: blood worms, dried beetles, blind cat eyes, hippogriff gizzards, dried sardines, bezoars, sneezewort cakes, and toad livers. (This was Bear's favorite part.)
While you are testing your potion, the potion master (my hubby) will demonstrate some potions using dream fluid.
Now, turn to page two of your Potions book. It's time for you to prepare and test a gaseous potion with inflative properties. Be careful with the acromantula venom. It is highly poisonous!
(It was so fun to hear the kids' reactions when they carefully dumped in the crushed bezoar. We had them all do it at once.)
Transfiguration
The next class is Transfiguration. After you come to the front of the class, I will whisper to you the name of an animal or object, and you must transfigure yourself into that thing. Don't forget the spell! "Fera Verto." (Actually, that's a spell to turn an animal into a water goblet, but it's close enough!)
Special Mission
Just as everyone finishes their turn, an important message is delivered:
Oh, no! Everyone is in danger! Hurry outside to help find all of the missing magical creatures!
The Feast
While you were outside saving the day, Daddy and the House Elves got started preparing a feast. There's just enough time to open presents before it's ready! But, before we eat, you must do one final spell. Wave your wand over your cup of ice as we pour in clear soda. Say, "Liquidius Surprisus!" (This was another favorite moment from the party.)
Harry Potter's Birthday Cake
Finally, it's time for cake. Hagrid prepared it, and he accidentally sat on the cake box. Sorry, it's a little messy.
(This was the perfect cake for me. I floured the pans instead of using waxed paper, and they didn't come out of the pan very well. I was glad to give Hagrid the credit!)
Party Favors
Sadly, it's time for the party to end. Don't forget to choose your rewards from Honeydukes Sweetshop.
Here's one more party favor idea -- Harry Potter jokes! Check them out here.
We hope you had a great time! Stay tuned for free printables and directions for these activities!
You might like these ideas, too! (Images are linked.)
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Joyce
Very cute and very creative! I love the hunt for missing creatures and the mixing of potions! The hat sorting was great too - glad there were no Slytherins!
Heidi Fowler
Thanks, Joyce. I'm afraid there might have been some tears if kids had ended up in Slytherin!
Chelsea
This is seriously my favorite thing. I need to find an excuse to do this!
Heidi@OneCreativeMommy
I hope you can find an excuse, Chelsea! This was such a fun party. You caramel apple funnel cake looks divine, by the way!
Jessi @ Practically Functional
This sounds like the coolest party ever! I'm totally jealous. :-) Thanks so much for sharing all these great ideas at my link party, pinning this for sure!
Heidi@OneCreativeMommy
Thanks so much Jessi! Wish I had seen your sorting hat post in time for the party! I linked it up to my most recent post where I share all of the mysteries from the party.
Jillian @ Hi! It's Jilly
I'm a huge HP fan, and this party looks so awesome! I love the classes and spells. I bet the kids had a blast!!
Heidi@OneCreativeMommy
They did have a blast. My kids were running around the house shooting spells at each other for weeks! Thanks for stopping by. I just popped over to your site and left you some comment love.
PJ @ Planned in Pencil
I want to go to this party! And I'm 30! Thanks for sharing at the Pinworthy Project Party!
Heidi@OneCreativeMommy
Thanks, PJ! It was a really fun party (just like your linky party always is!).
shamene@sayitwithcake
Wow i have to say these are the best ideas i have ever seen! Wow!!
Heidi Fowler
Thanks, Shamene! You're sweet. As you'll see in my next Harry Potter post, I had a lot of help from other bloggers. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment!
Diana
This party looked like a lot of fun! Fantastic ideas, thanks for sharing!
May I feature your party on my blog?
Heidi@OneCreativeMommy
Thanks, Diana! I'm sending you an email.
Julie
Now I feel terrible, I am the worst Mum as I never did all this for my kids & they would have LOVED it. (all a bit old now) Cant wait to see where you got all the goodies from. we are a house full of HP nuts!
Heidi@OneCreativeMommy
Thanks, Julie. Is anyone ever too old for a Harry Potter party? I just popped by your site, and I love your Harry Potter ideas, too!
AMY VOORHIES
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Neel Sharma
Absolutely lovely post !!! Harry Potter is my number one favorite series..I would love to Make them for my daughter for her birthday. I also have same post on Harry Potter Crafts Ideas & I love to hear you views for my blogpost.
Cheyen Gimao
hi i am a little fan of harry potter i am only 11 yrs old from the beautiful country the Philippines i would like thank you for the ideas you give to me thank you and god bless!
Heidi
HI, Cheyen. Thanks for visiting my website. I'm glad you like my Harry Potter ideas. Have fun trying them. I'd love to visit the Philippines some time! God bless you, too!