Penn museum as Potter's realm For potion classes, wizard refreshments and lectures.

November 09, 2007|By Kristin Granero FOR THE INQUIRER

If you think the saga of Harry Potter ended with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, think again. The lovable wizard's story continues to be told, and now, through the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, it can be experienced firsthand.

The museum will be transformed into the Harry Potter and the Magical Muggle Museum on Sunday for more than four hours of potion classes, wizard refreshments (think Bertie Bott's bean samples), and lectures by Hogwarts (and Penn) professors. In a tribute to the fantasy world of Harry Potter and the worldwide fascination with magic, fans of all ages will have a chance to experience their own Sorting Hat ceremony and a game of Wizard Chess with real people.

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Visitors can see the museum's Diagon Alley and Ollivander's wand-making shop, and take a tour of magical muggle objects on display. And they won't be alone in their ventures. Hogwarts regulars including Professors Severus Snape, Rubeus Hagrid, Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody, and Pomona Sprout, along with Ginny Weasley, Hermione Granger, Lucius and Draco Malfoy, and Winky the house elf will be on hand.

Headmaster Albus Dumbledore is scheduled to make an appearance, and Lord Voldemort may even rise to the occasion. Though museumgoers are warned to beware of possible Dementors, everyone should feel safe and happy when "The Moaning Myrtles" and "The Whomping Willows" appear for the grand-finale concert.

Harry Potter and the Magical Muggle Museum, 12:30-4:45 p.m. Sunday at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South St. Free with admission donation of $8, $5 for ages 6-17, students with ID, and seniors ages 62 and over. Free for children under 6. Arrive in costume and enter for half price. Information: 215-898-4000 or www.museum.upenn.edu.

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