If you're a Potterhead, you've probably dreamt of receiving that Hogwarts admission letter or took a pen and randomly flicked it like a wand ?
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Well, good news for you! There's now one more place where you can indulge in your magical fantasies. If you're heading to Melbourne soon, you can look forward to Australia's biggest Harry Potter store which will be opening this Friday (18 Oct 2019) ?
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Located at the basement of Myer department store at Bourke Street Mall, the store is 500 square metres and you can expect to find a variety of Harry Potter merchandise from toys and clothing to stationery and even home ware. Whether you're a fan of Gryffindor or Slytherin, there is something for everyone!
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What's more, they have a selection of 20 character wands and you can purchase a wand that was used by your favourite character. Did we mention that the store is a collaboration between Myer and Warner Bros. Consumer Products? So, you know that the merchandise are legit ?
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For those of you who are not looking to stock up on any merchandise, don't worry! The store will also have its very own "Platform 9 3/4" and it's the only one in Australia. Now, there's no need to go all the way to King's Cross for that photo op ? In case you're hoping to catch the Australian theatre production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, you can get your tickets here too. Not to mention that the cast will be performing a short excerpt from the play on the store's opening day too.
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So, are you ready to apparate to Melbourne now? (just kidding ?) But really, if you're heading to Melbourne soon, be sure to add this to your list! It'll only be open till Dec next year (2020). In case you're looking for a Harry Potter-themed store closer to home, check out this cafe in Malaysia.
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Opening hours: Mon-Wed, Sat; 9.30AM-7PM, Thur-Fri; 9.30AM-9PM, Sun; 10AM-7PM
Address: B1, Myer Melbourne, 314-336 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Contact: +61 3 8609 7500
Note: The photos in this article are taken at the Harry Potter shop in King's Cross, London.