PHOTOS & VIDEO. A giant store dedicated to the Harry Potter universe opens in New York
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PHOTOS & VIDEO. A giant store dedicated to the Harry Potter universe opens in New York

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THROUGH AFP

Updated 06/04/2021 at 06:24

Published on 6/4/2021 6:20 AM

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Updated 06/04/2021 at 06:24

Published on 6/4/2021 6:20 AM

A man in a wizarding robe at the new Harry Potter store in New York, June 3, 2021
AFP / Angela Weiss

PHOTOS & VIDEO. A giant store dedicated to the Harry Potter universe opens in New York


Through AFP

06/04 at 6:20 am

Update 06/04 at 6:24 am

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Decked out in pointy Hogwarts hats and wizarding robes, hundreds of fans on Thursday swallowed “Butterbeer” and posed in Hagrid the Giant’s shoes at the opening in New York of the world’s largest dedicated store. to the world of Harry Potter.

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Hundreds of fans of the most famous sorcerer’s apprentice lined up for hours in the rain to be the first to discover the three floors entirely dedicated to the world imagined by JK Rowling.

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People line up to visit New York's new Harry Potter store on June 3, 2021

People line up to visit New York’s new Harry Potter store on June 3, 2021 AFP / Angela Weiss

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“It’s really magic”, raves Margaret Suarez, whose boyfriend arrived at 6am, four hours before the scheduled opening.

This 30-year-old fan quickly decided on the Witch Bellatrix Lestrange wand and action figures.

“In my heart, I am a witch”, she confided. “I really want to have a wand and customize it to experience my favorite fantasy world.”

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People in the Harry Potter store in New York, June 3, 2021

People in the Harry Potter store in New York, June 3, 2021 AFP / Angela Weiss

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Ruben Juarez, 27, and his wife, had traveled from distant Texas for the opening of this 2,000 m2 store, near the famous Flatiron Building.

“We’re delighted to be here. I love everything about Harry Potter”, said the young man, a red and gold striped Gryffindor scarf around his neck.

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People in the Harry Potter store in New York, June 3, 2021

People in the Harry Potter store in New York, June 3, 2021 AFP / Angela Weiss

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Police officers had been framing the long line of fans since the day before, who continued to arrive all morning.

Inside the store, many were taking selfies in front of the red phones supposed to transport wizards and witches to the Ministry of Magic.

Others tried on knitted Quidditch shirts, sipped “Butterbeer” at the bar, or leafed through copies of these novels, which sold half a billion copies worldwide.

“Butterbeer is like foam soda, more spicy. There is no equivalent, frankly”, explained Emilee Rodriguez, 21.

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A woman in the Harry Potter store in New York, June 3, 2021

A woman in the Harry Potter store in New York, June 3, 2021 AFP / Angela Weiss

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The store had planned to open in 2020 but the pandemic had delayed the deadline.

But the wait was worth it, said Alexandra Ewing, 19.

“This is the best time of my life, I’m constantly holding back my tears, I love it”, she said.

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