Planning the Perfect Harry Potter Premier Party

The final installment of the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series hits theaters on July 15th, 2011. Children and adults alike can't wait to celebrate the premier of a true epic, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two. If you or your kids are big time Potter fans, make sure July 15^th doesn't disappoint with these ideas for the Perfect Harry Potter Premier Party.

The Invitations. Take your inspiration for your party invitations straight from the Harry Potter series. Consider creating a type of Mararder's Map that contains a map to your house, with you marked on it. Be sure to type the appropriate password ("I solemnly swear I am up to no good") on the outside of the invitation.

The Food. The food that your serve at your Perfect Harry Potter Premier Party, before or after viewing the film, has to fit the Harry Potter theme. Serve pumpkin juice (find recipes here) and butterbeer (recipe here) for your beverages. Consider buying a mold to make chocolate frogs, or get jelly beans to serve as Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans. These sweet Harry Potter inspired treats are the perfect touch at a Perfect Harry Potter Premier Party.

The Dress. Encourage everyone who attends your Perfect Harry Potter Premier Party to dress the part. Sure, robes and typical Hogwarts gear are great, but other Harry Potter inspired clothing, such as t-shirts about the book and movie series or characters, are acceptable as well. Be sure to have some simple Harry Potter-style glasses on hand to give out to anyone who shows up without dressing up.

The Favors. Sure, everyone who attends your Perfect Harry Potter Premier Party will remember the event, thanks to the movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two, itself. But you want to make sure the attendees remember the party for other reasons as well. A few special party favors are a great way to make sure this happens. Consider shaping a few sticks into "wands" to hand out to each guest. Or print out some Hogwarts "diplomas" which include each guest's name, signed by Dumbledore himself. Make sure your guests get to take home a token of their attendance at your Perfect Harry Potter Premier Party.

We all know that the premier of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two is going to be memorable, to say the least. But why not add to the excitement by throwing your very own Perfect Harry Potter Premier Party. Follow these tips for party planned with such perfection, Hermione Granger herself would be proud.