HUNDREDS of Harry Potter fans gathered in Chepstow to celebrate 20 years since the first book of the series was released.
Wizards and witches of all ages got the chance to be sorted into one of four houses at Hogwarts at the ‘20 Years of Harry Potter Magic’ anniversary event held at St Pierre Hotel and Country Club.
Organised by Chepstow Books and Gifts, the actress Fleurble Laffalot was enlisted to provide visitors fun facts on all aspects of wizarding life.
Potion classes were also offered in dingy dungeon-like surroundings similar to those found in the pages and films.
The event also celebrated the fact that author J.K. Rowling had spent some of her youth in Tutshill and had attended Wyedean School.
Matt Taylor, of Chepstow Books and Gifts, said: “The even went really well, we had around 250 there over the course of the day with a real mix of ages.
“This was quite a big deal for us what with it being the 20th anniversary and with there being a local link.”
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