How to Throw Your Own Harry Potter Release Party

Celebrate the Release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Your Own Way

Mention the date of July 21 to any Harry Potter fan and you'll most likely get a chorus of squeals and excited jibber-jabber that ends with the phrase, "I can't wait!"

The release of the Harry Potter books has become akin to blockbuster movie premieres and sporting events. Fans line up at select bookstores at the stroke of midnight in order to be the first to get their hands on the latest volume.

However, this time has a ring of finality to it as this is the last book in the saga. Fans are already bemoaning the fact that there will be no more Harry after The Deathly Hollows. While the event is certainly bittersweet for fans, there's no reason why the event can't go out with a bang. In the event that you have no desire to stand outside a bookstore at the stroke of midnight, there are still plenty of ways to mark the occasion. What better way to celebrate the release of The Deathly Hollows and the finish line for Harry's tale than with your own Harry Potter release party. Here are a few ideas for hosting your own Harry Potter release party.

Costumes!

Don't be coy. You can pretend all you want that you never bought that Sorting Hat you found in that gift shop, but we know the truth. If you have enough guests, costumes can be a great bit of fun especially if everyone dresses as their favorite character. Trademark Harry Potter costume glasses can be found in just about any party shop and if you are able to get your hands on a second hand graduation gown, your costume will be almost complete. Of course, if you want to be truly loathsome, borrow a deliciously hideous dress suit from a friend (because, certainly, you don't own anything that horrible) and come dressed as Delores Umbridge. "Hem, hem" is required.

Food!