My Harry Potter Collection
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I have never posted about Harry Potter
here, which is to ignore a huge part of my literary world. I grew up with
Harry, Ron and Hermione and have loved the books with all of my heart. I went
to the midnight releases for the last 3 books. (I was 11 when Order of the
Phoenix came out, 13 for Half Blood Prince and 15 for Deathly Hallows) I
dressed up to go to the midnight premieres. I dressed up as Mad-Eye Moody three
years in a row.
I proudly display a Deathly Hallows decal
on the back of my car and on my laptop. I show my love for this series proudly
and publicly – there is nothing better than bonding with a stranger over a
mutual love. I show my house pride with my Ravenclaw scarf.
Today I thought I would show you some of my
Harry Potter collection...
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| My little book shelf shrine |
Books
First, the main event: the books
themselves. I would love to get hardcovers for Philosopher’s Stone and Chamber of
Secrets one day, but I just can’t justifying spending money on them now, plus
these tatty books hold such a level of sentiment for me, it would be a crime
moving them away from my series
Illustrated Harry Potter
This edition is absolutely beautiful. Jim
Kay, the illustrator, is so incredibly talented. I read this last year, and it
was my first re-read of the Philosopher’s stone in years! I will be buying all
of the books when they are released in the illustrated edition
Harry Potter Colouring Book
I got this for Christmas from my boyfriends
mum’s partner. I think a little birdie told them I had my eye on it (thanks
Nick x). The illustrations inside are detailed and colouring them in is
relaxing and satisfying. I might post a few of the ones I’ve done in another
post.
Text books
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. I
loved this book and the notes scribbled in the side, I’ve written a full review
and it will be up soon!
Quidditch Through the Ages. A new addition
to my collection, and part of my February TBR, I’ll let you know what I think
as soon as possible
Other
Dumbledore POP! Vinyl
This is my favourite POP! Vinyl that I own,
Dumbledore gives me life.
Harry’s wand
This is none other than the wand of the Boy
Who Lived. Necessary for all of my spell casting needs.
Key Ring
Hogwart’s crest is on my keyring. I am
completely aware than Hufflepuff shouldn’t be in green, I got a messed up one
in the mail and I love it more than the normal J
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| I love muck ups and rejects |
Attire and such
Time Turner Necklace
Hermione is such a kick-ass heroine and Ron
and Harry would be dead and lost without her. I wish I could be a little more
like Hermione and this Necklace at least helps me pretend.
Scarf
I recently got this Ravenclaw scarf which
I’m obsessed with. It is light and wearable throughout summer. It has the
Ravenclaw crest on it and I love it so much. (I may also get a heavy knit scarf
and a beanie for winter hehe)
Socks
I have a pair of Slytherin socks. Slytherin
isn’t my house but I love them too, they are ambitious and driven and have a
terrible reputation but I have a couple of friends who identify as Slytheirn's
and I these socks are crazy comfy.
Phone Case
This was my fantastic phone case for my
iphone 5, but I upgraded to a 6 a few months ago so this was passed on to my
Harry Potter loving friend.
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| I miss you phone case! |
On my wish list
I know I have quite a few collectables
already but there are a few things I admit are still on my wish list...
- The first is this quidditch set from BookDepository. I think I’m going to treat myself to this soon, but it doesn’t come out for ages – I want to see some photos of it from people who have bought it before getting it myself
- The other is the Unofficial Harry PotterCookbook. I want to make pumpkin pasties. I want to make butter beer. I want to make knickerbocker glories and Harry's birthday cake. I need this in my life.
Finally, what inspired me to post this:
Alan Rickman. Hearing that he passed away from cancer made me incredibly sad.
He was an incredible actor, who’s portrayal of Severus Snape shaped not only my
childhood but people all over the world. You will be sorely missed. *Raises
wand*
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