Decked out in pointy Hogwarts hats and wizarding robes, hundreds of fans on Thursday swallowed “Butterbeer” and posed in the shoes of Hagrid the Giant at the opening in New York of the largest dedicated store. to Harry Potter.
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People wait to enter the new Harry Potter flagship store in New York, New York, USA, 03 June 2021. The store, which opened on 03 June, is the world’s largest collection of themed merchandise. Harry Potter to the world and offers collectibles and memorabilia from the film franchise.
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Fantastic creatures from the Harry Potter universe are waiting for you.
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People try the magic wands table in the new Harry Potter flagship store in New York City.
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It is even possible for clients to confront Voldemort.
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A young visitor tries on giant shoes in front of the character Hagrid.
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A waitress fills a mug of “Butterbeer”.
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Harry Potter store in New York
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People wait to enter the new Harry Potter flagship store in New York, New York, USA, 03 June 2021. The store, which opened on 03 June, is the world’s largest collection of themed merchandise. Harry Potter to the world and offers collectibles and memorabilia from the film franchise.
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Fantastic creatures from the Harry Potter universe are waiting for you.
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People try the magic wands table in the new Harry Potter flagship store in New York City.
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It is even possible for clients to confront Voldemort.
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A young visitor tries on giant shoes in front of the character Hagrid.
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A waitress fills a mug of “Butterbeer”.
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Hundreds of fans of the most famous sorcerer’s apprentice lined up for hours in the rain to be the first to discover the three floors entirely dedicated to the world imagined by JK Rowling. “It’s really magical,” marches Margaret Suarez, whose boyfriend arrived at 6:00 am, four hours before the scheduled opening.
This 30-year-old fan quickly decided on the Witch Bellatrix Lestrange wand and action figures. “In my heart, I am a witch,” she told AFP. “I really want to have a wand and customize it to experience my favorite fantasy world.”
Opening postponed by one year
Ruben Juarez, 27, and his wife, had traveled from distant Texas for the opening of this 2000 m2 store, near the famous Flatiron Building. “We are delighted to be here. I love everything about Harry Potter, ”said the young man, a red and gold striped Gryffindor scarf around his neck.
Police officers had been framing the long line of fans since the day before, who continued to arrive all morning. Inside the store, many were taking “selfies” in front of the red telephones supposed to transport wizards and witches to the Ministry of Magic.
Others tried on knitted Quidditch shirts, sipped on “Butterbeer” at the bar, or leafed through copies of these novels, which sold half a billion copies worldwide. “Butterbeer is like foam soda, more spicy. There is no equivalent, frankly, ”explained Emilee Rodriguez, 21.
The store had planned to open in 2020, but the Covid-19 pandemic had delayed the deadline. The wait was worth it, said Alexandra Ewing, 19. “It’s the best time of my life”.
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