25 July,2016 09:48 AM IST | | The Guide Team
As the latest Harry Potter book readies to hit shelves on July 31, city fans are already under a spell. Here's what's got them most excited
Harry Potter
Sahirah Oshidar
18, student
I have grown up with my parents calling us the Harry Potter Generation. It only makes sense considering we grew up alongside Harry Potter as a character. I'm excited too see what his life has become. It would make sense that Harry Potter's kids go to Hogwarts and I'm hoping they live out his legacy. Who wouldn't love the little Potters?
Tushita Dabir
40, Homemaker
The 19-year leap will be exciting. I'm looking forward to see how the dynamics between Harry and Albus play out, and the interactions between Harry's and Ron Weasley's families.
A child enters a replica of Hogwarts School at a bookshop in Mumbai in July 2007, during the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh book in the Harry Potter series. Pic/AFP
Shomik Roy
23, Project Manager
Another Harry Potter book is exactly what I need in my life right now. I hate being an adult. I have yet to watch the second part of the seventh movie because I'm afraid my childhood will officially be over after I watch it. Now that the new book has come I can watch the movie.
Akanksha Manglani
24, Financial Risk Analyst
Harry Potter was the first book I read. The speciality of the Potter world is that all you want to do is dive into it again and again. You can never have enough. I am expecting exactly that from the new book; a continuation of my journey into that world. A book that tells me more than I already know.
Yash Kewalramani
18, student
I spent so much of my childhood reading and re-reading every sentence in the Harry Potter series, it's been nine years since the last book and most of what I expect and hope for is just the similar feeling of getting lost in the magical halls of Hogwarts once again.
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The front of London's Palace Theatre promotes its new show, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Based on a new story by JK Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne, this is the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The world premiere will take place in Palace Theatre on July 30. The play imagines the fictional boy wizard as a father of three and is the latest offshoot of the globally successful franchise. Pic/AFP
Potter battles
4 pm to 8 pm Here's your chance to prove your superfan credentials. Try a way-tougher-than-last-time quiz, enjoy letters to Hogwarts, a game of Muggle Quidditch, duels and challenges at a costume party .
on July 31
At Trilogy by The Eternal Library, 28, Gandhi Nagar, Worli.
Call 8080590590
Cupcakes and more
10.30 am to 11.30pm Tuck into yummy Potter themed cupcakes, listen to magical music or indulge in Harry Potter themed cosplay, quizzes, when you pick up your copy of the latest edition.
On July 31
At Crossword Kemps Corner (other outlets will have activities too)
Call 66272104
Get your copy
Delivery app Scootsy will be the first in Mumbai to deliver the latest book, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, to your doorstep by noon on July 31. The app will also give all pre-orders a 25 per cent discount, and a surprise gift, making the experience nothing short of magical.
Head to Hogwarts
6.30 pm onwards Check out replicas of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and King's Cross Station, catch a magic show and participate in seven Harry Potter quizzes Also take home gift vouchers and enjoy a game of Picture Housie and delectable cake. You can also pre register to get a copy of the book on the day of its launch.
On July 31
At Landmark, first floor, Inorbit Mall, Vashi.
Call 64564361
