Today finally came, tickets to the Harry Potter studios had been booked for months in advance. Felicity was a trifle excited.
We caught the train to Watford Junction and hopped on the Hogwart’s shuttle bus. We went through the front doors of Hogwarts into the Great Hall, decked out for Christmas. There were Christmas decorations, the band seats were icicles and the tables laden with food. It actually was a huge, magnificent room.
From there we entered the sets. We saw Dumbledore’s study, Gryffindor common room, potions classroom, The Hollows, Malfoy Manner, The Leaky Cauldron……. We walked through The Forbidden Forest, strolled down Diagon Alley and onto the Hogwarts Express. We saw costumes and prop after prop. Felicity also rode a broomstick, greeted Buckbeak and had a lesson in dueling with a wand. We both savoured a glass of butter beer.
It was recommended to spend 3 hours at the studios, we were there just over 5! Finally Felicity bought her Gryffindor robe, tie and headband to go with her wand. She is now ready for Bookweek. It may be the first Harry Potter costume to be claimed on tax!
We spent tonight at the theatre – we had tickets for Phantom of The Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre. One of our favourite musicals. We were not disappointed,the theatre interior , sets and voices were magnificent.
Winter adventures 
Another great day out. Some persons did excellent planning. What lovely stories to tell the children. Surely an educational expense.
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Glad you both had such a good time. Totally in your element – I’m sure Belinda enjoyed everything as much as Felicity – and that your Quidditch match would have been a super competitive, no holds barred affair!!
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