20 years ago J.K. Rowling unleashed the stories of Harry Potter and the wizarding world upon us with the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and life has never been the same. To this day, fans proudly don their Hogwarts colors and argue the finer points of their school houses. (If you spoke parseltongue, I’d tell you that Slytherin was the best.)
Over the past two decades, the tales of Harry Potter have moved beyond books to movies, theme parks, and into our everyday lives. Where we once only dreamed of how a cold butterbeer might taste, now it’s readily available in the Muggle world.
To celebrate the anniversary, proud Potterheads are sharing their love of the wizarding world online with artistic tributes, cosplay, and more. Some of the best displays of Harry Potter fandom are the creations that show a deep love and respect of the stories and characters.
Harry Potter music tribute
Celebrating 20 years of #HarryPotter20
cc: @noah_mavu pic.twitter.com/LrlULkgnfo
— HYPEBEAST (@HYPEBEAST) June 26, 2017
Artists draw so much inspiration from Rowling’s work that we constantly get to see new and innovative interpretations. Singer Yung Mavu created this magnificent magical rap, snf not only is his lyrical flow impressive, but the art direction and his outfit are on point as well. I kept waiting for a Dementor to glide down that train tunnel at any moment.
The Golden Trio
Happy Birthday #HarryPotter20 ! @jk_rowling pic.twitter.com/wlGQlB0BNe
— Jeff Delgado (@Jeff_Delgado) June 26, 2017
Many of us find inspiration in the friendship of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. This beautiful work by Jeff Delgado captures a light moment of joy during the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Doug the Pug
Still waiting on my letter from Hogwarts #HarryPotter20 pic.twitter.com/ez1S4QJmlY
— Doug The Pug (@itsdougthepug) June 26, 2017
Doug the Pug makes animals and human alike want to step up their game when it comes to showing off fandom. No one can rock a wig like that pup. In this short 15 second video you can see him living his best Gryffindor life.
Harry Potter Sugar Art
Celebrating the #HarryPotter20 anniversary today with my #HarryPotter sugar sprinkle art that I made for my kids! pic.twitter.com/u00II1YLxt
— Beau Coffron (@lunchboxdad) June 26, 2017
Lunchboxdad Beau Coffron always goes above and beyond for his kid’s meals and this fun sugar sprinkle art captures Harry Potter’s sweetest expression.
Newborn Harry Potter Fan
6 day old Joshua born at prematurely 27 weeks loving his first story time! #harrypotter20 #HarryPotter #theboywholived pic.twitter.com/nBhhYWTMNr
— Dr Sammy (@sbattrawden) June 26, 2017
This photo brought a tear to my eye. Little Joshua was born prematurely 27 weeks, weighing just 2 lbs—he truly is the boy who lived. His mom is starting his life off right with some Harry Potter story time.
Golden Snitch Fidget Spinner
Seems you can’t walk down the street without seeing a fidget spinner out in the wild, but this rare spinner is the only one worth one-hundred and fifty points in Quidditch. Harry Potter aficionados know that the original Golden Snitch was a bird called the Golden Snidget, making this fan creation the perfect combination of Snitch and fidget!
Hogwarts Tattoo
This detailed ink features Hogwarts, school textbooks, and a Golden Snitch, but more than anything it shows that using your body as a canvas displays a commitment to the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Womping Willow cosplay
Womping Willow at @AmazingComicCon! #HarryPotter #cosplay #AmazingLasVegasComicCon pic.twitter.com/UCGdPLZDsV
— Very Awesome Girls (@veryawesomegrls) June 25, 2017
There’s cosplay, then there’s next level cosplay. Deep cuts are always a plus, but committing to a specific storyline? That’s just genius. This Womping Willow costume is a sight to behold and it looks comfortable too, making it ideal for con cosplay.
Dobby Art
Lovingly hand-carved, this beautiful piece was created for making wood block prints. Someone needs to get to carving this poor house-elf a sock.
Vegan Sorting Hat Cupcakes
Vegans at Hogwarts would surely love these sweet Sorting Hat cupcakes. While they look stunning, they also do double duty by actually sorting you into your proper house! Take a quick bite and you’ll find a surprise center that will inform you of which honored house you belong. Crossing my fingers for Slytherin!
