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International Harry Potter Day: Origin and why is it celebrated on May 2

How did the International Harry Potter Day get started? Why did Potterheads choose this day to celebrate? Let's find out!

International Harry Potter Day is celebrated annually on May 2. This day is also known as Harry Potter Day. The day is dedicated to the beloved Harry Potter book series. It has captivated millions of fans worldwide. This Harry Potter series is written by JK Rowling. It was the first publication in 1997. 

The whole series has inspired the generations of readers and has been adapted into movies, stage plays, and merchandise. Let’s explore the origin of International Harry potter day and why it is celebrated on May 2.

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Origin of International Harry Potter Day

The origin of celebrating Harry Potter Day came from the Battle of Hogwarts. It takes place in the seventh and final book of the series named as 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'. It is the crucial event in the series and it is considered the climax of the entire story. 

The first Harry Potter book was published in 1997 and named as “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”. This book was a massive success and its popularity grew gradually with each sequence. This sequence follows the life of the young wizard, Harry Potter and how he navigates the magical world and tries to defeat the evil wizard, Lord Voldemort. 

The movie 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone' was released in the year 2001. It became the most successful book and movie franchise in history. The success led to the start of entire franchise taking of with movies, merchandise, theme parks and even the creation of a real life version of Butterbeer, the beverage of choice for non-muggles, and the invention of quadball based on quidititch.  

Why is International Harry Potter Day celebrated on May 2?

May 2nd  is a significant day in the Harry Potter universe and  marked as the anniversary of the battle in which Harry and his friends fight against Voldemort and his army of Death Eaters. The battle is a pivotal moment in the story. Many beloved characters are lost in the battle, and it marks the ultimate defeat of Voldemort.

Fans of the Harry Potter series have embraced May 2nd as a day to celebrate the series and its impact on their lives. On this day, fans share their love for the series by re-reading their favorite books, watching the movies, dressing up in Harry Potter costumes, and participating in other activities.

The reaction of fans are evergreen and their tweets show how fans cherish the Harry Potter characters. One fan wrote, " …defeated Voldemort. Remember everyone who fought in the war and all those who died: Snape, Fred, Remus, Tonks, Colin, several house elves and many more 💔" #SARUMANTHEWHITE

Another fan celebrated the day by tweeting, " Happy International Harry Potter Day 25 years ago today the Battle of Hogwarts took place. It was a conflict that signified the end of the Second Wizarding War." #COSMICLUCY

Another wrote, "International Harry Potter Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on May 2nd, the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, the final battle in the Harry Potter http://series.It is a day for fans of the Harry Potter series to celebrate their love for the books and movies." #VAPEE