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JUNE 16, 2004 at 8:44 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: New Zealand Herald
A bunch of fan sites were mentioned yesterday in a New Zealand Herald article
detailing the different options available when considering a Harry Potter themed tour of the United Kingdom.
HP Fan Trips received a nod and was included among other tours, detailing their special "Quidditch" game and exclusive ride on steam engine #5972 (the actual "Hogwarts Express" train from the movies):
So great is the Pottermania that every possible place where scenes from the films have been shot has been carefully tracked, documented and placed on a tour itinerary for fans from around the world.
Unfortunately you've just missed HP Fan Trips' special 6-day tour, including a ride on the Hogwarts Express and all sorts of wizard activities, to mark the release of The Prisoner of Azkaban.
Among the many Harry Potter fan sites on the Internet which keep close track of places associated with the young wizard are: sites dedicated to actor Daniel Radcliffe who plays Harry Potter or DanRadcliffe.com, the Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator [that's us!], FictionAlley, MuggleNet, UK Harry Potter, Harry Potter Lexicon, DarkMark, Diagon Alley, Wizard News and the self-proclaimed official Harry Potter site.
The Herald goes into great detail about where you can find the real Gringott's Bank (Australia House), Platform 9 3/4 (King's Cross), and the entrance hall to Hogwarts (Christ Church in Oxford). Coincidentally, HP Fan Trips went to several of these locations during the trip, which you'll be able to read about (and see pictures of!) shortly.
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Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
I really wished I could have gone on that trip, but when I asked my parents about it all they did was laugh. I hope everybody that went had fun, though.
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 3:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1894
Hermione5 says:
A good idea I think, but unfortunately I live too far away... Anyway, I love that little steam engine!! It's so "fairy" (hope it's understandable) and realistic at the same time.
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 3:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 645
Stage Violence says:
I have to admit, I do not understand the whole thing. Why would anyone pay to do this? Anyone??? Anyone??? That's what I thought- nobody...
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 3:47 PM EST
Hogwarts Matron
Points: 6285
potterpotty says:
I want to go on the Hogwarts Train!!!!!! How come I didnt know about this?!?!?!?!??! Do you think it will do another trip?????
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 4:00 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1147
Spirits*of*Fire says:
I think the Fan Trip sounds sort of cool! I personally would probably never want to go on it or even see any of the sights because I think it would mess up the books for me. I can still think it's real if I don't see it (haha!). But seriously, it does seem cool! :-)
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 4:26 PM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
That would have been very cool to attend!!! It's awesome that they would document every single place that has been used for scenes and shoots...I wish I could have gone! Great article.
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 4:32 PM EST
Squib
Points: 131
aland1999 says:
you don't need to pay alot to visit Britain.... The attracteions are quite well priced - its just the accommodation that costs a lot, and maybe the flights depending on where you live...
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 4:47 PM EST
The Lost Weasley
Points: 4123
HilaryWeasley says:
That is sooo COOL!!!!!
They need something like that in the US!!!!!
I would definitaly go!!
HARRY POTTER RULES!!!!!!
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 6:18 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2337
hermionehp120 says:
That is sooo COOL!!!!! i wish i had been there. You are right they should have things like that here. I would have totally loved to have gone there.
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 7:14 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
I wish I could have gone!
Especially on the train, and to gringotts, that sounds so spectacular!
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 7:34 PM EST
Squib
Points: 101
Lady Veela says:
That sounds awesome! I would have loved to be there.
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 7:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
that must have been excellent! Sounds like it was too cool! Go HP~ Bet that was loads of fun....bahhh- those lucky kids :j
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 8:15 PM EST
Student
Points: 255
Emma Granger says:
Cool, cool, cool, cool. I'd give anything, (except for perhaps my HP scrapbook) to go.
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 8:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 665
ginny_radcliffe_06 says:
aggggh! if only they did something like this in the states...except they didnt film the movies in the states.
:( just my luck. Oh well im sure it was fun and i'll have more fun at the bookstore when the 6th book comes out! they have such cute little activities like wand-making...
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 9:14 PM EST
Death Eater
Points: 6201
Voldemort's Heir says:
Man it would have been great to have gotten to go to England for the HP Trip. Riding on the Hogwarts Express would have been amazing!
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 10:17 PM EST
Squib
Points: 126
Ninina says:
Oh WOW!! I wish i lived in the UK!! That sounds AMAZING!!
All the scenery and all the stuff used in the movies!!
It must have been one of those experiences you have once in a lifetime!
I hope some of ypu POST some really good pictures later eh!!!
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 10:39 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
Ani Tonks says:
Wow, that's cool for people who actually have time and money... So not me, in other words. If I had money, all I would do is travel and buy stuff for my family. I love seeing new things! Good stuff.
Posted Jun 17, 2004 at 11:46 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 408
miss potter says:
that would have been great if i was in englanD *CRYING*
Posted Jun 18, 2004 at 12:43 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
At least there are four more films to be released, maybe I can go on a future trip...at this rate, I will be going with my grandchildren!
Posted Jun 18, 2004 at 3:36 AM EST
Squib
Points: 149
Radcliffe ;) says:
I want to go on that train!!! But i bet 100% i can't... Sigh...
Posted Jun 18, 2004 at 5:30 AM EST
Points: 646
tetet says:
Thats! very cool. I also wanted to get in there and the fact that I can't!
Posted Jun 18, 2004 at 5:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 629
Leila Krum says:
Oh i wish i were there! :( Maybe they'll do another HP trip for GOF, but too bad i can't be there either! :(
Posted Jun 18, 2004 at 7:49 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 325
Madame_Padfoot says:
That would be so ausome! I would love to be able to tour where they had actually filmed the movie. I wish I could have gone!!
Posted Jun 18, 2004 at 9:50 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1269
Leira the Hobbit says:
Well that's a good way to raise money. It would be nice if they could have a couple tours for charity!!! Anyway, it seems like a fun trip for the mad, mad HP fan.
Posted Jun 18, 2004 at 12:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 548
hogwarts_girl_4ever says:
That sounds like it would be really fun, but my chances of going are very slim. It looks great though.
Posted Jun 18, 2004 at 2:20 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2337
Rassele says:
*Sigh* I wish I could have gone on the trip... It looks like so much fun!
Posted Jun 18, 2004 at 2:26 PM EST
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