10 Great Gifts for Anyone Still Waiting for Their Hogwarts Letter
Whether they're a self-proclaimed Gryffindor or a stealth Slytherin, we've found the perfect gift for every fan you know.
If you’ve been waiting for your invitation to Hogwarts in the world first introduced by the Harry Potter series, a brand-new video game might be your solution. Hogwarts Legacy (published by WB Games, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, Food Network's parent company) releases on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC February 10 and is set at Hogwarts in the 1800s — long before Harry was even born! Players move through the game as a student learning how to perform magic and uncovering mysterious secrets.
For passionate fans who want to live the wizarding lifestyle in real life, you can gift a little of that magic to the wannabe Hogwarts graduate in your life. In anticipation of this game’s arrival, we rounded up the 10 best items for everyone from diehard fans to casual enjoyers. No matter which house they wish they belonged to, there’s something on this list for everyone.
Join Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with the new video game from Portkey Games and Avalanche Software, Hogwarts Legacy. In this game set at Hogwarts in the 1800s, you can customize the witch or wizard you want to play as and decide if they’ll be a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. Explore the fully open world, attend classes, learn new spells, and tame magical beasts. As a role-playing game, the player will be tasked with quests and challenges, eventually growing their magical abilities. What kind of witch or wizard will you be?
On February 10th, the game will be released on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with later release dates for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One.
If you can’t actually go to Hogwarts, at least you can bake it. This nonstick aluminum cake pan features a relief design showcasing the most memorable parts of the iconic school. Grand towers and halls rise before a full moon, just waiting to be dusted with a fresh coat of powdered sugar. Pair it with your favorite Bundt cake recipe for best results.
Imagine yourself in Honeydukes Sweet Shop, surrounded by magical treats and candies. Transport yourself there without leaving your kitchen with this treat jar. The ceramic jar can hold candy, cookies or even random odds and ends, and features a fun design of all the students’ favorite treats.
Hop aboard the Hogwarts Express with this gorgeous tea kettle. Beloved cookware makers Le Creuset have launched a line of products with a magical twist. The Hogwarts Express Kettle has the same excellent craftsmanship of all Le Creuset’s porcelain enamelware but with some added flair. The cerise red glaze is chip-resistant and the gold hardware elevates the whole look.
While we can’t seem to get our hands on a wake-up potion, we can have the next best thing: caffeine. This roasted-to-order bag of coffee from Morning Rage has notes of caramel, butterscotch, and vanilla, not unlike a frothy mug of butter beer. Pair it with a glass of pumpkin juice to start your morning right.