A huge Harry Potter store has just opened in New York to the delight of fans who, despite the years, remain faithful to the saga.
Decked out in pointy Hogwarts hats and wizarding robes, hundreds of fans swallowed the “Butterbeer“and posed in Hagrid the Giant’s shoes at the opening, in New York, the largest store dedicated to the world of Harry Potter in the world.
Hundreds of fans of the most famous sorcerer’s apprentice have made queuing for hours, in the rain, to be the first to discover the three floors entirely dedicated to the world imagined by JK Rowling.
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“It’s really magic“, raves Margaret Suarez, whose boyfriend arrived at 6 a.m., four hours before the scheduled opening. This 30-year-old fan quickly decided on the witch’s wand Bellatrix Lestrange and figurines .
“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.“
Ruben Juarez, 27, and his wife, had made the trip 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.
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The line started the day before and was surrounded by the police
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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 telephone booths supposed to transport wizards and witches to the Ministry of Magic.
Others tried on knitted Quidditch shirts, tasted a “Butterbeer“at the bar or leafed through copies of these novels, which sold half a billion copies worldwide.
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“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 pandemic had delayed the deadline.
But the wait was worth it, said Alexandra Ewing, 19: “It’s the best time of my life, I’m constantly holding back my tears, I love it“.
For the lucky ones who will be able to go, here is the address: 935 Broadway (with one entrance on Broadway and 5th Avenue). More informations : harrypotterstore.com
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