Harry Potter and the List of Random Stuff

I cannot believe it was 20 years ago that the first Harry Potter book was published. They say the series has shaped a whole generation of millennials and I know it will always feel like a huge part of my life. Seriously – did Hogwarts, Dumbledore and muggles really not exist before I was 13?! Anyway, to celebrate this momentous occasion, here is a list of random things about me and my love for Harry Potter.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has overtaken Pride and Prejudice as my most read book ever.
Since my recent birthday I now apply my makeup with wands!

I recently discovered that my dad has no idea who Voldemort is or what a muggle is… I find this extremely shocking indeed!
The order of my favourite books (best to worst) goes:
- Deathly Hallows
- Goblet of Fire
- Philosopher’s Stone
- Half-Blood Prince
- Prisoner of Azkaban
- Chamber of Secrets
- Order of the Phoenix
I am a Ravenclaw. Obviously I have always known this, but it’s been officially confirmed with this quiz.
I’ve recently realised how much I love Professor McGonagall. She’s so underrated and is now my favourite female character!
But if I was going to do a Harry Potter fancy dress costume, I’d be Luna Lovegood.

When I watch the Deathly Hallows movie with Craig I always have to set aside time afterwards for him to moan about Harry snapping the Elder wand. Also for me to explain everything I know about Hallows and Horcruxes that was left out of the movie.
I do not find Fred and George Weasley funny in the films at all. But I do always chuckle at this guy…

I own Fleur Delacour’s wand and use it to attempt to cast spells such as “Accio chocolate”.
I know not everyone did, but I actually loved reading The Cursed Child. I’d waited such a long time to hear something new about the characters I loved (and some who I thought we’d never hear from again!), I even had a little cry.

I enjoyed my first sip of Butterbeer. I did not enjoy the rest of the glass.
I attempted to get to platform 9 ¾ late one night. The gate did not appear to be open.

Platform 9 3/4Kings Cross Platform 9 3/4

Magic is all well and good, but I always think that the wizarding world could really benefit from using mobile phones. And the internet. Imagine if Hermione could just google Nicholas Flamel.
In the films this irks me…