Harry Potter superfans who’ve turned their homes into Hogwarts
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The Huffleclaw Common Room

Potter superfans Angie and Jasper Price created a magical "Huffleclaw" Common Room in their home, combining their favourite elements from the two houses – Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. They used all the Potter memorabilia they'd been collecting since 2000, including Quidditch sashes, broomsticks and pages from the Daily Prophet.
The Huffleclaw Common Room

The Huffleclaw Common Room

The Huffleclaw Common Room

A wooden case displays as many wands as we've ever seen in the muggle world! There's a clever mix of official merchandise, genuine props used in the film, handmade replicas and other suitable accessories they've picked up along the way. Jasper has even written and illustrated his own children's book called Zombie Asockalypse.
The Huffleclaw Common Room

No detail in the room is accidental. The decals on the stained-glass window are made from a print they bought at a Wizarding World event. Now that's serious dedication.
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The Huffleclaw Common Room

The Huffleclaw Common Room

The Huffleclaw Common Room

The attention to detail is incredible, including a gallery of pictures printed from shots they took at the Leavesden Studio Tour and a replica of the magical Mirror of Erised, which Harry uses to obtain the Philosopher's Stone in the very first book.
The Huffleclaw Common Room

The Huffleclaw Common Room

The Huffleclaw Common Room

A Hogwarts apartment in Harry's birthplace

A Hogwarts apartment in Harry's birthplace

A Hogwarts apartment in Harry's birthplace

A Hogwarts apartment in Harry's birthplace

A Hogwarts apartment in Harry's birthplace

A Hogwarts Express sign sits above the bedroom door along with vintage luggage racks and a model train. The two-bedroom apartment sleeps up to six people comfortably and can be rented for £134 ($168) a night, with a two-night stay minimum.
A Hogwarts apartment in Harry's birthplace

The Hogwarts house of Minneapolis

Filled with crooked turrets, twisty staircases and big open fireplaces, this Gothic mansion in Minneapolis, Minnesota, looks like a real wizarding school. Jeff Arundel, the man behind this labour of love, spent seven years transforming the property into a witchy wonderland. It was even up for sale last year for $2.6 million – that’s a lot of galleons!
The Hogwarts house of Minneapolis

The Hogwarts house of Minneapolis

The 'castle' is actually a sprawling 4,547-square-foot brick house, with a gated courtyard, three bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus a private rooftop terrace with views of the city's skyline.
The Hogwarts house of Minneapolis

The Hogwarts house of Minneapolis

The Hogwarts house of Minneapolis

A grand entrance lies behind a vast wooden front door. The original building dates back to 1911 and it sits opposite the U.S. Bank Stadium, home to the Minnesota Vikings American football team.
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Privet Drive's cupboard bedroom

Privet Drive's cupboard bedroom

Privet Drive's cupboard bedroom

Privet Drive's cupboard bedroom

The Diagon Alley project

The Diagon Alley Project

The Diagon Alley Project

The end product has six meticulously recreated storefronts – including Eeylops Owl Emporium, Ollivanders wand shop, Quality Quidditch Supplies, Magical Menagerie, Flourish and Blotts bookshop and Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions. The project was so successful that Jon is moving it to a permanent home at the nearby Camp Korey, which offers holidays for children with serious illnesses so they too can experience the magic of his Hogwarts-inspired creation.
A secret playroom under the stairs

Another ambitious parent had the same idea as Courtney and saw an opportunity to recreate Harry's makeshift bedroom in the cupboard under his stairs when he bought a new house in Connecticut. The project was blogged by dad Peter on his Chronicles of a New Dad showing the transformation of a drab and dreary storage space into a fantastical Harry Potter-themed hideout for his two young sons.
A secret playroom under the stairs

Instead of pages from the Potter books, Peter went for a collage effect using copies of the wizarding newspaper The Daily Prophet. He used the Gryffindor colours of maroon and gold and added his favourite Potter quotes on the stairs. He said: "The Daily Prophet front pages provided a perfect way to feel the ups and downs of the seven books… from Harry Potter winning the Tri-Wizard Tournament to The Dark Lord Returning, these headlines did just that!"
A secret playroom under the stairs

A secret playroom under the stairs

The Hogwarts classroom in Oregon

The Hogwarts classroom in Oregon

The Hogwarts classroom in Oregon

The Hogwarts classroom in Oregon

The Hogwarts classroom in Oregon

Hubler went to huge lengths to recreate the school in his own, using memorabilia he had at home and ordering more from the internet to finish the project. He even incorporated some teaching methods from Hogwarts with this version of the house point system, set up to reward good behaviour in his students.
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A holiday home double of Hagrid’s hut

Who hasn’t dreamed about dropping by Hagrid’s hut for a giant cup of tea? Fans of Hogwarts' most lovable staff member can now stay in an amazing stone roundhouse, complete with turrets. Potter fan and owner Carol Cavendish built the hut as a wizarding addition to her fantasy fiction-themed holiday park called North Shire in April 2019.
A holiday home double of Hagrid’s hut

A holiday home double of Hagrid’s hut

The hut sleet sleeps up to six people thanks to a handmade wooden bunkbed built into the wall of the master bedroom. Another two people can sleep on the sofa bed in the living room plus you can even bring your very own dog - though maybe not one as big as Fang - for a reasonable fee.
A holiday home double of Hagrid’s hut

Despite its modest size, the bedroom is cosy and welcoming with faux furs, rugs and a bedside lamp that's perfect for a spot of night-time reading. Any muggle would be honoured to spend a night here, and you know kids will love climbing the ladder to those bunk beds!
A holiday home double of Hagrid’s hut

A holiday home double of Hagrid’s hut

A holiday home double of Hagrid’s hut

A holiday home double of Hagrid’s hut

Carol, who taught herself to read after being diagnosed with dyslexia, says books like the Harry Potter series have always been important to her. “It is so fantastic to create an environment where others can also leave behind everyday life and step into their favourite storybook.”
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