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Photo attribution: By Stephen Montgomery from Kallangur, Australia [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>Begin your journey with The Boy Who Lived at the place where it all begin\u2014The Elephant House in Edinburgh. J.K. Rowling penned major portions of \u201cHarry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone\u201d at The Elephant House. But the H.P. trivia doesn\u2019t stop there in the Scottish capital, because Rowling finished writing the series while checked into the Balmoral Hotel (poetic, no?). What\u2019s better than cuddling over a piping hot cup of butterbeer and spending a romantic night in? However, you\u2019ll need to drop a cool 965 euro to stay in the J.K. Rowling Suite. Once you\u2019ve appreciated the sites where the sorcerer\u2019s story was created, wander over to check out Tom Riddle\u2019s gravestone at Greyfriars graveyard. If you\u2019re lucky you might even run into Jo herself, as the author still calls Edinburgh home.<\/p>\n

2. King\u2019s Cross Station, London, England<\/h2>\n
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Super fans know that King\u2019s Cross holds a special place in Rowling\u2019s heart, and therefore, a magical place in Harry\u2019s world. Jo\u2019s parents met on a train leaving King\u2019s Cross, and the rest is history. Nowadays, even muggles can attempt to board the Hogwarts Express via Platform 9 \u00be, and pose for a great photo opp in the meantime. Superfans can purchase their house\u2019s scarf near the station, which could cause tension between you and your loved one. How could you fall so hard for a Slytherin?<\/p>\n
3. IQA Quidditch World Cup, location changes yearly<\/h2>\n
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You always fancied that you\u2019d be a fantastic Chaser, and even though your flying abilities are severely lacking, you can still cheer on a Quidditch match with the best of \u2018em. There are people all over the world who are members of the International Quidditch Association (IQA), the organization has been around since 2005, and holds an annual tournament that hosts international athletes. If you and your snogging partner are the sporty type, don\u2019t miss out on watching this epic event unfold (whether you attend in person or watch a few matches online).<\/p>\n
4. Hogwarts Great Hall, Oxford University, Oxford, England<\/h2>\n
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Photo attributions: Richard Croft [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>You\u2019re still waiting for your letter from Hogwarts, but in the meantime, you can satisfy your inner witch or wizard by touring the great hall with your favorite muggle. One of many Harry Potter filming locations, parts of the movie were filmed in the hallowed halls of Oxford University. Scan the room for the Sorting Hat, listen for the flutter of owl wings swooping in with incoming mail, or celebrate Christmas<\/a> at Hogwarts with an incredible feast.<\/p>\n
5. Leadenhall Market, London, England<\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019ve ever found yourself wondering, \u201cWhere was Harry Potter filmed?\u201d than you\u2019ll want to direct your keester to Leadenhall Market. What\u2019s more romantic than strolling hand in hand through Diagon Alley\u2026or at least the spot where it was immortalized for the silver screen. You won\u2019t find Ollivander\u2019s Wand Shop or chocolate frogs, but you can see the real life Leaky Cauldron entrance, what\u2019s now an optician\u2019s office in Bull\u2019s Head Passage\u2014at least, that\u2019s what we muggles see.<\/p>\n
6. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter\u2122, Orlando, Florida, USA<\/h2>\n
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Orlando, Florida, probably isn\u2019t the first place that comes to mind when you think of romance, but you and your loved one will feel like a magic spell\u2019s been cast over you after entering one of the world\u2019s premiere Harry Potter theme parks, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter\u2122. \u00a0The park is divided into Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley sections, which will put bickering couples to rest if you can\u2019t agree on your favorite magical neighborhood. The two of you can test out working wands, board the Hogwarts Express, and get your finances in order at Gringotts Bank.<\/p>\n
7. Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, England<\/h2>\n
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Remember when Harry served up some broomstick riding realness during his first lesson\u2014\u201cGive it here, Malfoy!\u201d That famous scene was shot at Alnwick Castle. Sympathize with Neville and his broken wrist while touring the stunning grounds of the castle with your favorite every flavor bean and getting swept up in the magic of England.<\/p>\n
8. London Zoo, London, England<\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019d rather be able to communicate with puppies than snakes. But for one Harry James Potter, parseltongue comes second nature. Slytherin to the exhibit where his animalistic aptitude presented itself at the London Zoo\u2019s Reptile House. A day of animal sightseeing could be just what Madam Pomfrey ordered to spice up your relationship.<\/p>\n
9. Virginia Water Lake, Berkshire, England<\/h2>\n
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For magically minded thrill seekers, no Harry Potter sightseeing tour is complete without stopping by Virginia Water Lake. Nestled in the heart of the European countryside, this location was used to film some scenes from the forbidden forest. There may be centaurs and giant spiders, but as long as you have your love by your side, you should be protected (a lesson we must attribute to Lily Potter).<\/p>\n
9 \u00be. Your local library<\/h2>\n
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Scotland is scenic and London is luxurious, but if you can\u2019t afford to travel to your favorite Harry Potter locations, you can visit The Boy Who Lived at your local library. You and your boo are sure to make a little magic while tearing through the series, because even though the final book was release in 2011, \u201cthe ones that love us never really leave us.\u201d<\/p>\n
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