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From an obscure book written by fledgling author J.K. Rowling in 1997, the Harry Potter series became a natural for a movie franchise that eventually grew into a merchandising bonanza aimed at rabid Harry Potter fans worldwide.

Today, even if you've never, ever read a Harry Potter book, you probably know someone who has.

In fact, they're don't merely like the series. They're obsessed with the lightning-scarred bespectacled hero and other Harry Potter characters connected to the continuing tale. With the last book in the series published in 2007, fans now regularly get together at Harry Potter parties to celebrate the latest movie opening.

The good news? Shopping for any Harry Potter fan on your birthday or holiday gift list can be magically easy. Whether they're tweens, teens or adult fans, you can choose from a huge array of items ranging from Harry Potter LEGO sets, action figures, to Harry Potter toys and games and Harry Potter collectibles.

Here are a few more gift ideas for Harry Potter fans of every stripe, and in a variety of price ranges:

• Harry Potter gift basket - Buy a plastic caldron or witch's hat and fill it up with Harry Potter books, DVD movies, stickers, trading cards, calendar, T-shirt, candy, or whatever else you think your favorite Harry Potter fan might enjoy.
  
  
• Harry Potter clothing - Besides a full line of Harry Potter costumes, don't forget everyday wear available for fans including hoodies, beanie caps, dress shirts, T-shirts, ties and scarves. Search the Web for online stores brimming with merchandise.
  

• Harry Potter jewelry - This will appeal to female Harry Potter fans in particular with a collections of necklaces, replicas of Hermione's famous Yule Ball earrings, and her Time Turner pendant. For the guys, surf around for online retailers that also sell handsome guy jewelry like Hogwart's house rings and school pins.

• Harry Potter science kits - Anyone interested in the magic of science will flip for Harry Potter themed science projects including how to's for making invisible ink, spells and potions, or conducting optical illusions and even physics projects.

• Harry Potter school supplies - Beyond the bookmarks and pen sets, also look around for special edition lunch boxes, day planners, journals and stationery.
  
  
  

More tips & advice about Harry Potter gifts around the Web:

Great Gift Ideas for Harry Potter Fans

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