It seems like lately, not a week goes by without a new Harry Potter article appearing. Nearly 8 years after the publication of the last book in the series and almost 4 years after the last movie debuted, fans are as dedicated as ever to the boy wizard. And, as anyone who has ever read the series can attest, it's not hard to see why. J.K. Rowling created a world so magical and mesmerizing that many fans don't just want to read about Harry Potter and his world, they want to be part of that world. That's just what the latest Harry Potter news seems to be about -- fans devising their own ways to live out the Harry Potter dream. Check out these fun, wacky, and amazing ways that you can immerse yourself in the wizarding world of Harry Potter:
This hotel in London with Harry Potter themed rooms
For those who've always dreamed of dreaming the night away in a certain tower room dormitory...
Quidditch is real!
Real people running around with real broomsticks at colleges across the country. They want to go pro. And they have a documentary. 'Nough said.
This Hogwarts-inspired College of Wizardry in Poland
Live Action Role Play in a real Polish castle. It doesn't get more immersive than this!
If you can't afford the trip to London or Poland, or aren't quite ready to go public with your Quidditch skills yet, do the next best thing: go to the Reading Lists By Title section of the Media Center website and pick out a Harry Potter read alike for your next book!