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With the release of each new Harry Potter book or movie, fans around the world gather for parties to celebrate!

But Harry Potter parties are fun any time of year ... for Halloween or even for grown-up get-togethers...yes, adults are big fans of the Boy Wizard, too

Whether it's for a casual get-together or a full-blown Harry Potter costume ball, the decorations for your party can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. The easiest way to set the mood, say Harry Potter fans, is to bring out the old Halloween decorations - with the emphasis on witches, bats and broomsticks!

Throw in a bit of magic, a game of Quidditch, some Harry Potter trivia, favorite Harry Potter recipes, and a few cauldrons of butterbeer and other magically delicious drinks - and you'll have all the makings of a great party that will be remembered by Muggles of all ages.

Been invited to a Harry Potter birthday celebration? Also check out tips for giving Harry Potter gifts that will be the hit of the party.

Have fun!

More about Harry Potter party ideas around the Web:

Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas - This collection of ideas includes slumber parties, Halloween parties and plenty of tips for a daytime birthday celebrations. Descriptions of these parties include ideas for invitations, decorations, costumes, party favors, foods, drinks, games and activities that really work.

Harry Potter Party! - Reason to Party is a great site for party ideas and they cover the Harry Potter theme in their usual brilliant fashion. From ideas for invitations, to suggestions for games and activities to keep the action going, through decorations and foods to serve - including recipes - you'll be all set party magic...

Amazing Moms Harry Potter Party - Plenty of great party ideas from these amazing moms to help make it easy for regular moms to get a Harry Potter Party together - recipes, games and decorations are all covered. They also have ideas for Chamber of Secrets and  Prisoner of Azkaban Party Ideas.

How to Organize a Harry Potter Party - eHow.com guide with step-by-step instructions on planning and decorating for your next Harry Potter bash including tips and recipes for party food and drinks plus party games and activity ideas.

Budget 101 Harry Potter Party - A budget-minded mom with a selection of party ideas that include wizardly recipes for party foods, plenty of activities borrowed from the classroom, and great fun for party guests and some Muggle Jar Gifts that make wonderful favors for the Potter fans at your party...

Magical Parties for Kids - An article from Chef Mom that covers the Harry Potter party for kids theme. Simple and easy ideas for making your child's party fun for both the guests and the mom, with tips for things to do and recipes for true Hogwarts style creepy-sounding delicacies...

Harry Potter Partyware from Party Merchant - Some good recipes for food and drinks - Dragon Snot, Bat's Wings and Lightning Bolt Cupcakes. Also check out activity ideas - making Balloon Ghosts, face painting and Quidditch, plus an endless assortment of Harry Potter Partyware. Magic wands, balloons, glow in the dark, plates, glasses, tablecloths, and many other Harry Potter theme decorations for sale.

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