Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Update; PotterCon 2016 Schedule, Tickets
Harry Potter fans again took the platform 9¾ in entering the wizarding world as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child had its midnight release on July 31, 2016. Now that the 8th Harry Potter series has finally hit the bookstores, fans are now looking forward to a fan-made Harry Potter event, the PotterCon.
On the eve of the popular author, J.K Rowling's, birthday, fans from several parts of the world flocked to their respective bookstores to witness the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Fans expressed their excitement on social media, and even shared photos and videos on Snapchat with Snapchat filters especially made for Harry Potter fans.
After the magical book release, fans are now anticipating another celebration for witches and wizards, called the PotterCon, to commemmorate the life at Hogwarts during the Harry Potter era.
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What is PotterCon 2016?
PotterCon is basically a Harry Potter fan event held in New York City. It is an annual gathering and celebration of all fans who wish to mingle with their fellow Potterheads.
The PotterCon doesn't just hold a simple gathering or a conversational party; there are actual events that will make fans feel like they are back in their home, the Hogwarts.
There is a Sorting Ceremony, in which chosen wizards will be tasked to answer some personality questions by the Sorting Hat, and they will be destined to their respective houses, Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff. There will also be a costume contest for participants wearing Harry Potter-inspired outfits of their choice, with a possible chance of taking home prizes and "bragging rights."
And there's this "In Memoriam" event wherein wizards will be raising their wands to pay homage to all the great characters of Harry Potter. Trivia is also one of the events in which teams made up of 6 wizards each will be competing to win prizes from USAopoly.
There will also be the House Cup where points earned by every wizard will be calculated and will be added to their House's points. The House with the most points will be the House Cup winner of the year. And lastly, Photo Booths will be available with different magical props. No fan would surely want to miss the memories of this event, so they are allowed to take photos in front of the Diagon Alley entrance.
The PotterCon will be held on August 6 and August 7, 2016, at 2:00-8:00PM at the Irving Plaza , 17 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003. Saturday tickets are already sold out, but you shouldn't miss the fun because Sunday tickets are still available! Check their website for other details.
