A magical mug that reveals the Marauder's Map with hot liquid
Harry Potter Morphing Mugs, available from Amazon, $19.99
To a muggle, this is just a black coffee mug. But witches and wizards know that once it's full of hot frothy butterbeer, it comes to life to reveal the Marauder's Map. If butterbeer's not their thing, any hot beverage will do — like coffee. Coffee's magic, right? And once they finish their drink, the mug will transform back to black. Mischief Managed.
If you want something more classic, you can opt for these mugs that heat change from black to the original covers of the "Harry Potter" books.
An illustrated collection of the "Harry Potter" books to make reading them again feel like a new experience
Harry Potter The Illustrated Collection (Books 1-3), available from Amazon, $71.99
Perfect for Potterhead parents, this collection of illustrated books is a child’s perfect introduction to the series. Parents can read aloud while children marvel at the gorgeous illustrations as they too fall in love with images of Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, Buckbeak, and Dobby. But this boxed set isn’t just for kids. It’s the perfect gift for someone who would love to see their beloved universe interpreted in a new way in full color.
A Wizard Chess set that won't destroy itself every time you play
Harry Potter Wizard Chess Set, available from Amazon, $45
This might be one instance where I prefer the muggle version to the wizard version. This Wizard Chess set doesn’t come with the danger of bodily harm when bishop takes knight. It’s also convenient for those of use who love to play chess, but just don’t have the space in our cursed dungeon to keep the life-sized set.
A set of cookie cutters for your favorite house elf who loves to bake
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Harry Potter Hedwig Cookie Jar, available at Williams Sonoma, $69.95
Pay homage to this true hero of the Second Wizarding War by giving her a prominent place in the home in the form of this cookie jar. It’s the least we can do to honor her great sacrifice. And it’s a great place to store the cookies they made with their new Harry Potter cookie cutters.
A welcome mat that shows off your wizard pride
A Hogwarts PopSocket grip for muggle communication devices
Harry Potter Hogwarts Pop Socket, available from Pop Sockets, $15
Our smartphones might be the closest things we muggles have to magic wands. Think about it: We use them to communicate, have all the knowledge in the world at our fingertips, and even control other devices from afar. Treat their phone like the true magical tool it is by adding some Hogwarts flair with this Popsocket grip.
A jewelry holder they won't need to go under water to open
A set of socks any house elf would love to receive
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Harry Potter Wand Desk Lamp, available at ThinkGeek, $39.99
Sometimes I mutter "Lumos" to myself when I turn my phone flashlight on. This lamp is a much cooler way to get the same effect. Plus it’s dimmable, so they can stay discreet when they’re still awake at 4 a.m. rereading "The Goblet of Fire" for the 14th time.
A build-it-yourself Hogwarts LEGO set that muggles will have to do by hand
Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall LEGO Set, available from Amazon, $99.95
Kids will love this Lego set that lets them build Hogwarts and recreate iconic scenes from the books and films. Plus it features the whole gang from Harry, Ron, and Hermione all the way to Nearly Headless Nick, Professor Quirrell, and the Basilisk. It’s rated for ages 9 to 14, which is just the right age for them to be reading the books for the first time. This is a great pairing for someone just discovering the world of Harry Potter.
A Bluetooth speaker whose owner could be the Master of Death... metal.
A crate of goods that'll make them feel like a wizard in the kitchen
Harry Potter Hogwarts Gift Crate, available at Williams Sonoma, $83.97
This gift crate has everything they need to give Molly Weasley a run for her money in the kitchen, all with a Harry Potter flair. Bake Potter-themed cookies, cool those firewhisky cocktails with Golden Snitch-shaped ice balls, and clean it all up with your Hogwarts crest tea towel.
A Time Turner clock that actually spins
Harry Potter Time-Turner Clock, available from Pottery Barn, $49
It may not be able to take them back in time or help them be in two places at once, but this time-turner clock will help them stay on top of their appointments. Its functional hourglass on the back can even time study breaks. Don’t be late for divination class!
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A Golden Snitch clock that's not hard to find
A kitchen towel to show your house or school pride
A sentimental lamp that projects Snape's patronus
Harry Potter Snape's Patronus Lamp, available at ThinkGeek, $34.99
Always. Just a single word has become one of the most famous lines in the entire Harry Potter series. It’s an encapsulation of Severus Snape’s entire story arc and a profession of unconditional and everlasting love that rocked readers everywhere. What better way to provide a reminder of that love than in the form of light?
A notebook with a moving image that looks like a cutout from the Daily Prophet
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Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook, available from Amazon, $11.97
Forget the magic, I was always envious of the food in the Harry Potter universe! This cookbook lets them recreate some of the gang’s favorite meals, drinks, and sweet treats. It’s got all the classics like butterbeer and pumpkin pasties, classic British desserts like treacle tarts, and some deep cuts from the HP universe like lemon drops, the password to Dumbledore’s office in "The Chamber of Secrets," and Kreacher’s french onion soup from "The Deathly Hallows," the best Harry’s ever had. Plus it tells you exactly where in the books to find the references to each food.
"Harry Potter"-themed jewelry too dainty to ever become Horcruxes
A jar of Bertie Bott Beans that... don't all taste good.
Harry Potter Bertie Bott Beans, available at Williams Sonoma, $14.95
Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans are perhaps the most famous sweet to come out of the Harry Potter universe, and the flavor roulette is half the fun. Will they get tutti frutti or vomit? They won’t know until they try. Plus, the glass jar that remains after they’ve eaten all the beans is the perfect place to store their powdered root of asphodel for potions class.
A spinning toy that any seeker will want to fidget with
Harry Potter Golden Snitch Fidget Spinner, available from Amazon, $15.99
This Golden Snitch shaped fidget spinner will help them take out some of their boredom between Quidditch practice. Its wings spin so fast they become only a blur, just like the real thing. Good thing this one doesn’t fly or they may never catch it. If anyone else insists on sharing the Snitch spinner, be sure to remind them that Snitches have flesh memories and this one only works for them.
A Potter pillow that's basically a 'somnium' hex incarnate
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Harry Potter Scarf, available from Amazon, $25.95
This scarf is a classic. It’s almost an exact replica of the ones the characters wear in the films, and it’s one of the basic pieces of Harry Potter memorabilia every fan should own. They can represent their house or remain neutral with a Hogwarts crest version if they just can’t come to terms with the fact that they're a Hufflepuff when they've always insisted they were a Slytherin.
A blanket to curl up with when your day's mischief has finally been managed