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