Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much.
It’s the fifteenth anniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone movie, and this week, Warner Brothers invited a ton of our faves to the opening of Privet Drive at the Harry Potter Studio Tour in London.
While we muggles were stuck at home watching the film on repeat all night, they got to visit the cupboard under the stairs, eat the magical treat that is butterbeer ice cream, and marvel at the wonders of Platform 9¾ – what a lucky bunch! We also heard rumours that Aunt Petunia herself was at the opening! We best hope everyone was on their best behaviour. We all know how much the Dursleys dislike this magic business…
You better go grab some tissues and a box of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans because this article is sure to bring the feels.
Same, Zoe. Same.
I'm so sad to miss the Alice premiere and the Harry Potter opening tonight!
— Zoe London (@zoelondondj) May 10, 2016
We’re totally with Zoe London. We weren’t able to attend the opening either, as it appears the owl in charge of delivering our invitation got lost on its way to our HQ.
It’s okay, Warner Brothers. We’re not mad. This army of Death Eaters behind us are only here to discuss TenEighty’s plans for the next few months… *shifty eyes*
It’s real. It’s really real!
The #PrivetDrive carpet is out at @wbtourlondon, the special guests are waiting…it's nearly time! pic.twitter.com/UIM1nRun9B
— Pottermore (@pottermore) May 10, 2016
Number four, Privet Drive is where we were first introduced to our favourite boy wizard so really, is there a house as important as it?
No, we didn’t think so.
No, we’re totally not crying…
Leave it to Daniel J. Layton to bring the feels. Can someone grab us a tissue?
WHAT IS THIS MAGIC?
Went to the Harry Potter #PrivetDrive opening
Letters
LETTERS EVERYWHERE pic.twitter.com/YujRPgMtKr
— Jack Howard (@JackHoward) May 10, 2016
Jack Howard wasn’t kidding: there are literally letters everywhere! How are they floating in the air? Is the wizarding world of Harry Potter actually real? Just what are you hiding from us, J.K. Rowling?
Magical flying automobiles!
A very magical evening of not knowing how to drive even slightly at @wbtourlondon 😊✨🎬#PrivetDrive pic.twitter.com/czdrDuCMZC
— Creepy Dungate (@ScarfDemon) May 10, 2016
Umm, we love Chloe Dungate, but perhaps we should leave driving the magical flying motorbike to Hagrid…
Those cunning folks use any means to achieve their ends.
I traded a Ravenclaw card for a Slytherin one on the Harry Potter bus – I was on my own & shameless at this point :) pic.twitter.com/VXHE3iTJWv
— Gary C (@oohgaryc) May 10, 2016
Who would have thought that Gary C is a Slytherin!
Gary, you might be a proud Slytherin, but there are a fair amount of us at TenEighty HQ who are loyal Ravenclaws, and we feel we’re the far superior house.
Disagree? Then we challenge you to a wizarding duel!
Everyone aboard the Hogwarts Express!
Hazel Hayes, you silly muggle, you know only wizards can cross Platform 9¾ and board the Hogwarts Express. Unless there’s something you’re not telling us….
Friends unite!
Finally met my life twin @melaniietweets tonight, so happy! 💜 pic.twitter.com/FeA7LIHrJ3
— Cherry Wallis (@CherryWallis) May 10, 2016
A night at the Harry Potter Studio isn’t complete without meeting one of your internet BFFs! How have Cherry Wallis and Melanie Murphy never met before that night and, more importantly, when can we expect a collab from the duo? It would surely be magical (see what we did there?).
Final thoughts…
Really enjoyed the Harry Potter Studio tour. It was a genuine pleasure. Now make Cursed Child into a movie (I know you will) #WBStudioTour
— Scream Dobbs (@DeanDobbs) May 10, 2016
Special thanks to @wbtourlondon for inviting me to #PrivetDrive! It was magical! Go see all the new stuff they have! pic.twitter.com/oy6kQobCNR
— Gary C (@oohgaryc) May 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/CherryWallis/status/730192496693792768
I feel so grateful to have been invited to the Harry Potter Studio Tour tonight! It was so magical, I bawled ✨ pic.twitter.com/wWQqSr6SW4
— Melanie Murphy (@melaniietweets) May 10, 2016
Yes, we get it. You all had a magical time.
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