Get Ready for a Wizard Party! Barnes and Noble to Host Harry Potter Celebrations

Ever wanted to attending a magical wizardly party like the Yule Ball featured in Harry Potter? Well, now, thanks to Barnes and Noble, you can!

Next Friday, December 9th, Barnes and Nobles stores nationwide are inviting customers to experience their first ever Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball starting at 7 PM. The party will feature dancing, music, Harry Potter themed activities, and a special giveaway (*cough* free Chamber of Secrets poster to first 100 people at each location *cough*)! Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite wizarding school robes or holiday attire and bring their wands!

What sort of activities will there be? There will be a crafting station where people can make ornaments and owl fans, wizards charades, trivia, and other games, and a fun photo-op station. Stores with cafes will also have samples of special treats. Some stores will also feature face-painting, fortune telling, caroling, and more! There will be fun for the whole family, so get your wizard on next Friday and have a ball!

For more details, go to BN.com/MagicalHolidayBall

Melanie R. Meadors is an author of fantasy where heroes don't always carry swords and knights in shining armor often lose to nerds who study their weaknesses. She is a blogger at The Once and Future Podcast, a professional author publicist, and associate publisher for Ragnarok Publications. You can find her at her website, melaniermeadors.com, on Facebook, and Twitter, @melaniermeadors.