Social Media Roundup: 19 Years Later Special
September 1 equals Back to Hogwarts, and this year marked 19 years later, as seen in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows epilogue. The day saw thousands of fans gathering to celebrate, from a gathering at King’s Cross London at 11:00 a.m. GMT, to MuggleNet’s very own live event at Universal Orlando, MuggleNet Live! 2017: Nineteen Years Later. Check out some of the highlights in our social roundup special edition.
In the UK, fans gathered at King’s Cross, and the crowd included a certain Warwick Davis.
Going #BackToHogwarts today via Kings Cross Station #Platform934 for some magical fun! #19YearsLater Wands & robes optional. #SwishAndFlick
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) September 1, 2017
Sorry to all the muggle users of #KingsCross who have suddenly been inundated by Potterheads.#19YearsLater pic.twitter.com/BUxde4J094
— Jennifer Creevy (@JennieCreevy) September 1, 2017
Check out the rest of the Twitter moment here.
Meanwhile, preparations were underway for a special day at the Palace Theatre.
#19YearsLater has been an extraordinary day so far for the cast and audience members alike. Thank you, #CursedChild fans! pic.twitter.com/wclktiLBn7
— Cursed Child Play (@HPPlayLDN) September 1, 2017
And of course, there was cake. There’s always cake.
Special cake for a special day. The Hogwarts Express is about to depart at the Palace Theatre. #19YearsLater #BackToHogwarts #CursedChild pic.twitter.com/b4EtbW9cnL
— Cursed Child Play (@HPPlayLDN) September 1, 2017
Today marked a very special performance of #CursedChild at @HPPlayLDN, as the cast, crew and audience celebrated #19YearsLater pic.twitter.com/p1Jx31hA9p
— Pottermore (@pottermore) September 1, 2017
Rowling was also celebrating.
Today's the day Albus Severus Potter boards the Hogwarts Express at King's Cross for the first time #19yearslater ⚡️
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 1, 2017
Hmm. It *is* strange to think that Albus has been boarding the train for a whole year in the West End, but that's magic for you #CursedChild https://t.co/b1UYNmBzSx
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 1, 2017
Please, allow them some privacy. https://t.co/xaHh65Y2rD
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 1, 2017
While Jason Isaacs was wondering what could have been.
It could have all been so different, if only I'd picked the winning side.
Where's that time-turner gone?#19YearsLater@jk_rowling https://t.co/cO9vbXWQCE— Jason Isaacs (@jasonsfolly) September 1, 2017
Across the pond, people were getting ready for a very magical night at Universal Orlando, with guests arriving from all over the world.
Yaaaay! #MuggleNetLive pic.twitter.com/l7M4GWML0L
— MuggleNet Live (@MuggleNetLive) September 1, 2017
There were panels.
.@Elliedalden, @ryanturner2, and @Rohan_Gotobed are on stage! #MuggleNetLive pic.twitter.com/m9y1bLhsTf
— MuggleNet Live (@MuggleNetLive) September 1, 2017
Second panel! https://t.co/5m9uVyGHvz
— MuggleNet Live (@MuggleNetLive) September 2, 2017
More of the adult actors. https://t.co/vD83MiKeQn
— MuggleNet Live (@MuggleNetLive) September 2, 2017
.@sims, @mjtbaum, and @spielerman are live on stage with @MuggleCast! #MuggleNetLive pic.twitter.com/DVvID6rURA
— MuggleNet Live (@MuggleNetLive) September 2, 2017
There was trivia.
Trivia with @chrisrankin. #MuggleNetLive pic.twitter.com/w4kNNV2do1
— MuggleNet Live (@MuggleNetLive) September 2, 2017
There were dragons.
Dragon!!! pic.twitter.com/TKKHuylPqA
— Rosie Morris (@RoxyBlackMNFF) September 2, 2017
Live readings of the epilogue at King’s Cross.
Michael Harle is reading the Epilogue aloud outside of King's Cross. https://t.co/NSOHkcyMyj
— MuggleNet Live (@MuggleNetLive) September 2, 2017
Wand ceremonies.
@Raykeim3d We were lucky enough to experience the wand magic with Ellie & got this great shot pic.twitter.com/vTp6DHBDXx
— Heidi Tandy ✍? (@travelingheidi) September 2, 2017
And so, so much more.
Celestina sings with a fan at @MuggleNetLive #19YearsLater pic.twitter.com/YINfVC3z3q
— Rosie Morris (@RoxyBlackMNFF) September 2, 2017
A night that nobody wanted to end.
What an amazing night @MuggleNetLive ! Thank you for making it special for everyone to came out! See you soon! pic.twitter.com/pAqiUD6O68
— Ellie Darcey-Alden (@Elliedalden) September 2, 2017
Such an incredible and fun night @MuggleNetLive #19yearslater although I'm awake after 4 hours sleep. Great to see so many familiar face xx https://t.co/cTRbAuozjs
— Chris Rankin (@chrisrankin) September 2, 2017
Goodnight all – thank you for a wonderful night. I hope you all had a great time! @MuggleNetLive #19YearsLater pic.twitter.com/Be848GKOPo
— Rosie Morris (@RoxyBlackMNFF) September 2, 2017
Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated with us in Orlando or those who joined us from afar. Catch up with more highlights on the MuggleNet Live! Twitter feed, and look out for more highlights coming soon!