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! |