Nineteen years later, today is the day Albus Severus Potter starts in Hogwarts. We feel ancient.
J.K. Rowling took to Twitter to mark the occasion.
Today's the day Albus Severus Potter boards the Hogwarts Express at King's Cross for the first time #19yearslater âš¡ï¸
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 1, 2017
Crowds of fans have taken to Platform 9 and 3/4 in the hope they'll finally be accepted in to the prestigious magic school.
It's all on your ticket! The Hogwarts Express leaves at 11 o'clock sharp. #BackToHogwarts pic.twitter.com/Oq5lf3FV9I
— Pottermore (@pottermore) September 1, 2017
The Cursed Child Play were involved in the action. Their Harry Potter based production is on in the West End now and registration for tickets for Broadway starts on the 1st of October.
Special cake for a special day. The Hogwarts Express is about to depart at the Palace Theatre. #19YearsLater #BackToHogwarts #CursedChild pic.twitter.com/b4EtbW9cnL
— Cursed Child Play (@HPPlayLDN) September 1, 2017
We're still waiting on our acceptance letter.
LeakyCon is on in thew Citywest hotel this weekend if you're sick of being a muggle.