Wouldn't it be swell, if we could just find a cure for Covid-19 in one of Professor Snape’s multi-hued potions, or cure our loved ones with a swish and flick of a wand? You can call it wishful thinking, but Potterheads of the world know better than that; there’s always reason to believe in magic, they’ll tell you. If you’re one of those believers, the Harry Potter Book Night is just the escape you need. Hosted by international publishing house Bloomsbury every year, together with libraries, schools, fan clubs and activity groups across the world, the Harry Potter Book Night gives fans of JK Rowling’s series a chance to celebrate the fantasy world.

Siddhant Tripathi