Harry Potter Comes to Medford Today

Medford Square will be turned into Hogwarts Square this afternoon and tonight when Bestsellers Cafe and Grapevine Travelers team up to celebrate the debut of the seventh and last book in the enormously popular Harry Potter series.

Starting at 4pm kids can join the fun at Bestsellers’ party at ERA Andrew Realty at 12 High Street.  Costumes are encouraged and little muggles will enjoy a magic show, trivia, crafts, food, and more. 

Starting at 7pm older fans will be dazzled by a local-storying telling and can sample mead at Grapevine Travelers from 8-10pm, the drink of choice for Harry and his friends.

There will be several Hogwarts-themed raffles, including one for a complete Quidditch robe costume set.  Buttons, glasses, and other magical items will also be for sale and part of the proceeds from the event will go to the Medford Family Network.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be available for sale at midnight.  The partying is expected to last into the wee hours of the morning but those that head to bed early can pick up a copy of the book at ERA Andrew Realty Saturday morning.  Bestsellers is offering a 20% discount off the suggested retail price of $34.99.

The events are free and open to all muggles and wizards.

Check back with InsideMedford.com for pictures from the celebration.