I pick up a lot of my Harry Potter stuff from stores I frequent. Some things - like LEGO sets - have to be ordered on-line, but a lot of incidental things show up in my stores, like this Modern Gourmet Foods Hogwarts mug - a perfect gift for the Holiday season (in this case a gift to myself 😉). I started my Harry Potter series in September of last year by featuring a Hedwig mug by Modern Gourmet Foods and now look forward to new annual offerings. I like the design of this mug in that it's reminiscent of a black cauldron. The Hogwarts crest is a combination of the iconography of the four Wizarding Houses and the reference to 'Potion Master' may be a nod to Severus Snape - Head of Slytherin House and Death Eater-turned unlikely hero. The stir stick is a tiny replica of what appears to be Harry's wand, and there is a package of hot chocolate included. I haven't yet made the chocolate, so I can't give any taste reviews on it - sorry! While the mug is supposed to be dishwasher safe, I think I'd rather hand wash it. Enjoy! Opa Fritz
Nice! There used to be a store here in Los Angeles called Whimsic Alley that sold tons of Potter stuff. They even had a hall you could rent out for parties. Apparently their brick and mortar store has closed, but they still have an online presence and appear at conventions under another name (Golden Albatross). I miss that place though, used to go with my kid.
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