hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home

I just about, almost heard JK Rowling speak these words nearly two years ago in London, but instead I was standing, rain-soaked, just a kilometre away, waiting for the actors of the Harry Potter films to walk by on their way into the theater for the premiere.

But they're still just as true, and I'm still waiting for my acceptance letter.

In the meantime, I went to the Harry Potter Studio Tour and lived out my childhood (and current...) fantasy.

a horribly myspace-worthy selfie in the dressing room, but HEY I'M WEARING A GRYFFINDOR QUIDDITCH SWEATER

these chess pieces are gigantic. probably three times as tall as me.

the cupboard under the stairs

helena bonham carter's wig. I'm obsessed with her. 

gryffindor common room

magic is might

4 Privet Drive

the completely creepy and totally lifelike models for when the characters are dead/underwater/petrified, etc. 

walking down Diagon Alley was easily the most magical moment of my life.