FANS of Harry Potter have descended on London’s Kings Cross station to celebrate a landmark date in the book.
Today, September 1 2017, is the date on which the children of main characters Harry, Ron and Hermione leave the station from Platform 9 3/4 to head to Hogwarts.
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Actor Warwick Davis, who plays Professor Flitwick in the film adaptations, was in attendance.
He arrived at the station on a Segway and posed for photos with fans.
To those with us at King's Cross, and those joining us from all over the world, we wish you a safe and happy journey #BackToHogwarts pic.twitter.com/wAo7B157Zj
— Pottermore (@pottermore) September 1, 2017
Ruby Moon, from Tampa, Florida, came dressed as a Hufflepuff prefect and told the Press Association: “It’s 19 years later and I’ve been a huge Harry Potter fanatic since the books came out 20 years ago, and I had the opportunity to come.”
Special cake for a special day. The Hogwarts Express is about to depart at the Palace Theatre. #19YearsLater #BackToHogwarts #CursedChild pic.twitter.com/b4EtbW9cnL
— Cursed Child Play (@HPPlayLDN) September 1, 2017
She added: “Everyone has a different opinion on why today is such a big deal for themselves, the story has changed so many people’s lives, adults and children alike so it’s just really amazing everyone could come here and join together for such a great fandom.
“There has never been a book series my life I want to reread all the time, that’s pretty special.”
Chris Kaukonummi, who flew over from Finland with his friends for the day, said: “We came over just for the event. I’ve been a fan since the late 90s when I was much younger and it’s a big event to send Harry Potter’s kids to Hogwarts.”
Harry Potter author JK Rowling also marked the date, tweeting: “Today’s the day Albus Severus Potter boards the Hogwarts Express at King’s Cross for the first time”.
Today's the day Albus Severus Potter boards the Hogwarts Express at King's Cross for the first time #19yearslater ⚡️
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 1, 2017
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