September isn’t just back-to-school season… it’s when the Wizarding World whispers, “Time to return home.” On this day, young witches and wizards (and their Muggle-born siblings) prepare to board the Hogwarts Express whether by leaning trolley, worn leather trunk, or the occasional flying car. As J.K. Rowling reminds us, “Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.”
Today marks the 11th year in a row of me sending my annual plea to @jk_rowling to help us figure out the best way to bridge the Muggle and Wizarding worlds.
No owl, no reply… yet! But fingers crossed that this is the year she’ll finally reply in true Dumbledore fashion.
Maybe this year she’ll recommend a charm to keep the trunks light—or a spell for easing first-day jitters. If not, Steph and I will continue to hope for a friendly Hogwarts alum to appear by our side—perhaps a helpful Weasley? A wise professor? We’re listening, Molly, Arthur, Kingsley… can you hear us?
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