As the Harry Potter event series draws to a close this year with the sixth and final event, we take the time to take a trip down memory lane to the event that kicked off the series in 2012. Editor's note: all photos by Casey Lemay.
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Hogwarts awaits, banners, aloft, the sorting hat ready to do it's duty. |
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Delicious treats are just part of the wizarding experience. |
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Each new student got sorted according to their personality. |
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A runic puzzle, using what the students learned in Runes class. |
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Many dangerous plant monsters lurked in the forest near Hogwarts castle. |
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This dangerous scarecrow was one of many magical creatures the students had to contend with. |
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Trolls are dangerous enough by themselves, let alone when they are in groups! |
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Collecting Mandrake Root while fighting off enemies. |
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Hargid teaches the students in Care of Magical Creatures. |
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Happy students listening intently. |
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Gargoyles were one type of dangerous magical creature. |
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The Sphinx asked riddles of it's foes. |
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The heroes attempt to collect Devil's Snare in the woods. |
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More sneaking up on that dangerous plant |
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The always boisterous Hagrid and his pink umbrella. |
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The heroes attempt to collect Devil's Snare in the woods. |
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Wizard duels begin, Graham faces off against Naj |
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The professors look on as their students duel. |
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Razmith steps into the wand dueling arena. |
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The lesson from Runes class sits on the chalkboard. |
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Kaelkatar about to strike the final blow in a wizard's duel. |
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Grebinar hoists the House Cup after Gryffindor wins! |