Potter-Mania is still running wild! In December 2008, J.K. Rowling released a new book within the realm of the Potterverse, Tales of the Beetle and the Bard, embellishing upon stories within the story of the last book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Just around the corner is the release of the latest Harry Potter film, the second-to-last in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Pushed back from its original release date of November 2008, the film’s tentative release is scheduled for July 17, 2008. Rumored to be the darkest one yet in the film franchise, the You can check out a trailer for the film here.

The film’s pushed back date gives Potter fans a chance to work on their costumes to hit up a first-run showing of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Check out some Harry Potter costume items from wands to robes to Griffyndor or Slytherin scarves to show off your school spirit!

Or, check out our How To section and see How to make a Mad Eye Moody Costume or a Severus Snape costume!

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