Gifts for Harry Potter Fans

Harry Potter fans span three generations now: adults who grew up waiting for the next book, and kids reading the series for the first time. Most already own the books, so look for an edition worth upgrading to, a replica from the films, or something to do together. Stick to official merchandise; the licensed makers do far more detailed work than the knockoffs.

Under $25 5 ideas

  1. The Tales of Beedle the Bard

    The wizarding fairy tales from Deathly Hallows, including the Tale of the Three Brothers, with Dumbledore's notes. Many fans have never read it.

    J.K. RowlingAges 8+BookStocking stuffer

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  2. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two (Playscript)

    The script of the stage play, set nineteen years after the last book with Harry's son at Hogwarts. Reads quickly, and fans who have not seen the show can finally join the arguments about it.

    J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack ThorneBook

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  3. UNO Harry Potter

    Regular UNO with Harry Potter art and a special Hogwarts rule card. A quick game for a family movie marathon.

    MattelAges 7+Stocking stuffer

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  4. Jelly Belly Harry Potter Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans

    Jelly beans in good flavors and terrible ones: earwax, vomit, dirt. A stocking stuffer that becomes a group activity.

    Jelly BellyStocking stufferGets used up

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  5. Jelly Belly Harry Potter Chocolate Frog

    A milk chocolate frog in the pentagonal box from the films, with a wizard card inside. Fans collect the cards.

    Jelly BellyStocking stufferGets used up

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Under $50 10 ideas

  1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Edition

    Jim Kay's full-color paintings on nearly every page. A good way to introduce the story to a young child, and a lovely object for adult fans.

    Jim KayAges 8+Book

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  2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (MinaLima Edition)

    Illustrated by the design studio behind the films' graphics. It has pull-outs and paper extras you can open, like the Hogwarts letter.

    MinaLimaAges 8+Book

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  3. Harry Potter: A History of Magic

    The book of the British Library exhibition: real historical magic objects alongside J.K. Rowling's drafts and sketches. For the fan who likes the lore behind the story.

    Bloomsbury / ScholasticBook

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  4. The Official Harry Potter Baking Book

    Recipes for treats from the books and films, such as cauldron cakes and pumpkin pasties. A holiday baking project for a family to do together.

    Joanna FarrowBookAn experience

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  5. The Noble Collection Harry Potter Wand in Ollivanders Box

    A film-accurate replica of Harry's wand in a box like the one he bought it in. Noble also makes Hermione's, Snape's, and dozens of others, if they have a favorite.

    The Noble CollectionFor display

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  6. The Noble Collection Marauder's Map

    A full-size fold-out replica of the map, printed on parchment-style paper. Fans love unfolding it and finding the details.

    The Noble CollectionFor display

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  7. The Noble Collection Hermione's Time-Turner

    A gold-plated replica necklace with a spinning hourglass. Wearable fandom for adults that does not look like a toy.

    The Noble CollectionFor display

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  8. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle Deck-Building Game

    A cooperative card game that unlocks new villains and cards as players move through the seven years. Great for families and fans who play together.

    The OpAges 11+An experience

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  9. Hogwarts Legacy (PlayStation 5)

    An open-world game set at Hogwarts in the 1800s, with the whole castle and grounds to explore. A good pick for the fan who skipped it at launch.

    Warner Bros. Games

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  10. Rubie's Harry Potter Gryffindor Robe

    An official costume robe with the house crest. Kids wear it far beyond Halloween, so check the house first.

    Rubie's

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Under $100 2 ideas

  1. Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)

    The whole series in one box, for a kid who is ready to start. Paperbacks are lighter for reading in bed and easier to pass to siblings.

    ScholasticAges 8+Book

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  2. Harry Potter 8-Film Collection (Blu-ray)

    Every film on disc, so a holiday marathon does not depend on which streaming service has them this month.

    Warner Bros.An experience

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$100 and up 3 ideas

  1. Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set: Books 1-7

    All seven books in hardcover in a sturdy slipcase. The upgrade for an adult fan whose paperbacks fell apart years ago.

    ScholasticBookFor display

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  2. LEGO Harry Potter Knockturn Alley Wizarding Shops 76471

    A row of the dark-magic shops off Diagon Alley with eight minifigures, released for the theme's 25th anniversary. Connects to other LEGO Diagon Alley sets.

    LEGOAges 8+For display

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  3. LEGO Harry Potter Book Nook: Dumbledore's Office 76478

    Dumbledore's office in a form that slides between books on a shelf. For the adult fan whose shelves are already full of Harry Potter.

    LEGOFor display

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