It is to date my absolute favorite party!
Before going to hogwarts, you stop by Gringotts to risk robbing the bank. You may get (chocolate) gold coins, some (sorceror's stones) or get attacked by a dragon hiding in the vault!
Before finding your house table in the great hall, you would need to be sorted. Hershey Kiss sorting hats had different color dot labels on the bottom to get your assignment randomly.
These banners were cut from a single decoration and hung from the rafters with magic (and pvc pipe and fishing line) Tables had simple dollar tree type table clothes with coordinating colored centerpieces/table runners. I used some leftover runners from my sisters wedding, some scrapbook paper, and some dollar tree silver candle holders.
hanging above the food table were lots of flying keys. I bought these keys and these wings and strung them with more magic
We decided we must have a Honeydukes station. Lots of candy.
and a Quiddich supply store with Pretzel Brooms (literally pretzel sticks stuck into a Reeses cup, and 3 different size chocolate balls, gold wrapped lindor truffles, whoppers, and some chocolate caramel balls from the bulk bin. We also had Harry's glasses for everyone to wear, and little cauldrons to hold little goodies like Harry Potter stickers, tattoos, toy snakes and more chocolate coins.
Our wizards also stopped by Eeylops Owl Emporium to paint either a wooden or suncatcher owl, or mythical creature like dragons or unicorns.
The cake was by Pink Princess Cakes. I got gold tableware and a Hogwarts set.
Of course we served butter beer (cream soda with butter scotch syrup and whipped cream)
Poly juice potion (a lemon lime punch with lime sherbet.)
On the walls are these stone wall decor that really dressed up the space.
Birthday a girl’s sister wore her Hermoine costume and a Harry scar tattoo. And of course we had chocolate frogs using these molds.
My sister made the banner hanging behind and Ellie got a new Griffendore dress.
To keep guests from wandering upstairs we posted this warning.
The photo booth was a big hit. Especially with “Live Photo’s” option on iPhone
When the party wound down we turned on the projector and watched the first movie.
Another picture of Gringotts’s bank now robbed clean of all treasures.
Pumpkin juice was apple and pineapple juice with some canned pumpkin purée swirled in.
The main entrance of the first room was platform 9 3/4
