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| Have you ever thought about hosting your own Harry Potter party? We did, and it was a great success. Here are some ideas to help you put together a successful party that will thrill and amaze your guests. |
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Hogwarts Invitation Wow your guests with this Birthday or Halloween invitation modeled after the letter of acceptance that Harry received from Hogwarts. You'll need the following materials: |
| *Parchment stationary purchased from a print or paper shop. You'll also need parchment envelopes if you're going to mail the invitations | *Agreen gel pen or ultra fine marker to add a little drama to the signature | *Several feet of thin satiny ribbon, cord, or raffia purchased from a fabric store or craft store if you plan to deliver the invitations in person |
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as follows, replacing underlined fields with the appropriate information. Select a dramatic font or write by hand if you know calligraphy :
For a Halloween party, substitute the following wording:
Additional tips to ensure the proper delivery and reception of your invitation: |
| *Omit
the word "Witchcraft" from the invitation if you think it might make parents
nervous.
You might call it "Hogwarts School of Magic and Wizardry"
instead.
*Have the party host or the parent of the birthday boy / girl sign the invitations in green ink where indicated. *If mailing invitations, address envelopes in green ink as in the example below. Replace the word "Witchcraft" with the word "Magic" if you wish. |
*You
might consider enclosing:
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*Roll
up the invitations into a scroll and secure by wrapping a length of ribbon
around it and tying a bow. Deliver in person. This will be more fun if
you talk to a parent or sibling of the invitee ahead of time and arrange
to deliver the scroll to him so he can tell the invitee that an owl left
it on the porch.
*If you're mailing the invitation, you might want to phone parents ahead of time to "warn" them about the invitation's somewhat unorthodox look, especially if you're inviting a pre-adolescent child. |
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Instead of the traditional map to the party, enclose directions suited to both Muggles and Magic people. |
| *Once again, "parchment" paper is the stationary of choice. | *If guests are unfamiliar with your neighborhood, add a "Marauder's Map" to your directions. | *Give directions as if your house or party site is King's Cross Station, as follows: |
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Parent Information Sheet Some parents might be a little hesitant to send their children to a party at a school of "witchcraft." Put their minds at ease with this explanatory letter. |
| *Consider enclosing some
quotes:
"It is our choices,
Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."
"It
takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much
to stand up to our friends."
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*Parchment isn't necessary,
as this letter is destined for parents, not for guests. Plain white paper
should do just fine.
*If a letter to parents seems a bit heavy-handed, consider a note directing interested parents to our Note to Skeptical Parents instead. |
*You might also cite a
few reviews:
"Harry is destined
for greatness..."
"Harry Potter could
assume the same near legendary status of Roald Dahl's Charlie, of chocolate
factory fame."
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A Note for Parents. Okay, you've seen a number of birthday party invitations this year, and you're probably thinking that this one looks.. well, a little different. "What's with the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry" letterhead, you ask? Well, for those of you who aren't yet familiar with Harry Potter, the hero of J. K. Rowling's best-selling books for children, Hogwarts is the school Harry attends. It's a school of magic, true, but it's also a very proper British boarding school with a strict discipline code, lots of common sense rules, and loads of homework. And one of the rules is that students are not allowed to practice magic while off campus. So though we will try to recreate the magical atmosphere of Hogwarts for the party, we promise not to cast any spells, conjure any spirits, or perform any magic other than the usual sleight of hand variety. We won't be sending home any homework, either, for that matter. You're welcome to join us at the party if you wish, though chaperones are not required. In the meantime, if you're wondering what all this Harry Potter business is about, you might pick up a copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and read it yourself. You never know what kind of magic you might discover. |
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