Host a Harry Potter Party Straight from the Great Hall

Ready to transform your space into Hogwarts for a night? This Harry Potter–inspired Party Kit has everything you need to enchant your guests—floating candles, witch hats, magical table décor, and themed activities that will leave everyone spellbound.

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Create Your Floating Ceiling

You’ll start by recreating the magic of the Great Hall. Inside your kit, you’ll find:

• 12 Floating Candles (wand-controlled)

• 8 Floating Witch Hats

How to Hang the Floating Candles

1. String Them Up

   • Cut fishing line or clear thread to the length you’d like.

   • Tie one end to the candle’s hook and the other to a removable ceiling hook or tape.

2. Mix It Up

   • Vary the heights to give that floating-in-the-air look.

3. Bring on the Magic

   • Turn them on with your wand and watch the room glow.

How to Hang the Floating Witch Hats

1. Prepare the Hats

   • Tie fishing line to the tip of each hat, long enough to hover just above head level.

2. Hang & Scatter

   • Use ceiling hooks or tape, spacing them around the room.

   • Angle a few for a playful, “caught in the air” look.

Bonus: Add a battery tea light inside each hat for extra enchantment.

Over the Top: A Stormy Sky

Want to take it one step further? Transform your ceiling into a thunderstorm! Grab just four materials to make a magical stormy sky!

• Cardboard or foam posterboard

• Polyfill

• Spray adhesive

• LED light strips with remote control access

Build the Stormy Sky

1. Make the Base – Layout the posterboard or cardboard to the size of your desired sky; cut to shape as desired

2. Add Lightning – Adhere LED string lights in a randomized pattern, flashing white and blue for lightning effects.

3. Build the Clouds - Spray the surface with adhesive (a small area at a time) and stretch pillow stuffing (polyfill) across the entire surface, fluff and adjust for varying thickness and heights to mirror a true cloud. Take caution not to make this too heavy to apply to the ceiling!

   NOTE: You may prefer to mount the base prior to this step and apply the polyfill once the board and lights on are on the ceiling. If you prefer this method, be sure to protect your face (especially you eyes) when spraying the adhesive glue.

4. Mount the Sky - Using pins, tape (if mounting before adding the clouds), command strips or whatever strong support you're comfortable adding to your ceiling, secure the boards/clouds directly to the ceiling in your desired area.

5. Set the Scene – Dim the lights and play a thunder soundtrack. Hogwarts is now officially in session.

Set the Table Like a Hogwarts Feast

The floating ceiling sets the mood, but the real magic happens at the table. Your kit includes:

• 3 Gold Quidditch Hoops (perfect as a whimsical centerpiece)

• Gold Candlestick Holders + Taper Candles

• Cheesecloth Table Runner

• Letter Cards + House Crests (for scattering along the runner)

How to Style Your Table

1. Start with the Runner – Lay the cheesecloth runner down the center of your table.

2. Add Height – Place the quidditch hoops evenly spaced along the middle. Nestle the candlesticks between them or on either side.

3. Scatter the Details – Sprinkle letter cards and house crests along the runner to complete the look.

4. Layer It Up - Use the gold placemats, large dinner plates and smaller dessert plates to layer in your Hogwarts house place settings. Add the napkins and gold cups and cutlery for the extra touch of elegance.

The result: a warm, magical centerpiece that feels like it came straight out of the Great Hall.

Activities to Keep the Magic Alive

A Hogwarts party isn’t complete without wizard-worthy activities. Here are a few included favorites (with some easy DIY add-ons!):

DIY Wands

Let guests craft their own wand for spell-casting fun using simple art supplies like clay, hot glue, glitter and paint. Try this simple DIY kit: Wand-Making Kit

Potion Slime

Kids (and adults) will love mixing up their own magical potions—slime style! Use this kit: Potion Slime Kit

Patronus Bracelets

Create bracelets that remind each guest of their Patronus.

• Use braided bracelet cords: Bracelet Cords

• Add magical charms: Charm Set

• Let everyone choose charms and braid their own—instant magical keepsake!

Feast Like a Hogwarts Student

Round out the night with food fit for the Great Hall:

• Butterbeer – There are tons of trending recipes online (frozen, hot, or classic). A creamy, butterscotch-flavored treat is always a hit. Our favorite is a mix of A&W cream soda with butterscotch syrup, topped with whipped cream!

• Pumpkin Pasties – Hand pies filled with pumpkin spice goodness—both nostalgic and cozy. Trader Joe's carries pumpkin cheesecake croissants that are a perfect stress-free option!

• Dinner in a Pumpkin – Our favorite Hogwarts feast isnt' complete without Mel’s Kitchen Cafe’s Dinner in a Pumpkin is hearty, flavorful, and the perfect Hogwarts-worthy centerpiece. Serve it all family-style at your enchanted table and let the feast begin.

That’s it! With floating candles, witch hats, a magical feast table, and fun hands-on activities, your home will be fully transformed into a Hogwarts celebration hall. Just don’t forget your robes and wands!

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