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Best Harry Potter Gifts Perfect for Any Aspiring Wizard

Summon the magic with everything from themed bags and candles to an interactive wand.

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$10 at Jellybelly
Jelly Belly Harry Potter Advent Calendar
Jelly Belly Harry Potter Trivia Advent Calendar
$15 at Amazon
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The Official Baking Book Cookbook
$44 at Homesick
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Homesick Harry Potter Candles
$32 at Dr. Squatch
Dr. Squatch Harry Potter Collection
Dr. Squatch Harry Potter Soaps
$18 at Kitsch
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Kitsch Satin Pillowcases
$17 at Alex and Ani
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Alex and Ani Time Turner Spinner Necklace
$8 at Amazon
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Hershey's x Harry Potter Collection
$57 at Amazon
Interactive Hedwig
Hedwig Interactive Owl
$119 at Amazon
Harry Potter Legos
Lego Hogwarts Clock Tower
$85 at Amazon
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Lionel Hogwarts Express Ready-to-Play Train Set
$111 at Amazon
Harry Potter Illustrated Collection
The Illustrated Collection (Books 1-3 Boxed Set)
$9 at Amazon
Harry Potter coloring book
Coloring Wizardry Coloring Book
$70 at Amazon
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Loungefly Shoulder Bag
$23 at Amazon
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Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer
$25 at Amazon
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Harry Potter Wand with Ollivander's Wand Box
$28 at Barnes & Noble
Moleskine Harry Potter notebook
Moleskine Limited Edition Notebook (Update: Out of Stock)
$150 at Warner Bros.
Harry Potter Magic Caster Wand and box
Harry Potter Magic Caster Wand (Update: Out of Stock)

Two and a half decades ago, the first Harry Potter book was published. Since then, the book series and movies have entertained fans the world over. The wizarding world and all its magical details -- from the otherworldly creatures and whimsical spells, to the dastardly characters and nifty trinkets -- have inspired countless hours of page-turning, movie-watching, video game-playing and Cosplay-inspired fun. These activities have provided a much-needed escape from the real world. Hogwarts, with all its marvels and wonders, is always full of magical joy.

Are you a budding wizard patiently waiting for your acceptance letter to Hogwarts to show up in your mailbox? We wish you all the luck in the universe. Until then, we've put together a collection of collectibles and keepsakes of the enchanting, whimsical and magical variety to help keep your heart close to Mr. Potter and his friends. These goodies will lighten up any dark heart and bring happiness to magic-minded individuals of all types. Heck, even Muggles will like what we've got to show you.

I'd argue the best merch is useful merch. Harry Potter fans will love this one. This Golden Snitch clock is something your gift recipient will likely use every day and is an eye-catching addition to any display or bedside table. 

What better way to count down until the holidays than with a daily dose of delicious jelly beans and Harry Potter trivia? Test your knowledge of the Wizarding World each day by opening a new door in this box decked with all your favorite characters like Dumbledore, Dobby and Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody. And enjoy jelly beans that, unlike Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans, are all delicious (no earwax or vomit flavors here). Mischievous wizards like Fred and George Weasley may find this a bore, but the holidays are all about delicious sweet treats, and that you'll get.

The bakers in your life will appreciate this guide on how to make everything from Pumpkin Patch Pies to Owl Muffins.

Another staple for bakers: cookie cutters of everything from Harry's glasses to the Sorting Hat and even the Hogwarts Express. These decorative themed treats will elevate any party spread.

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Home decor is one element of Potter-fying your space, and filling the air with themed scents is another. This Harry Potter collection from Homesick includes several fragrance options, including one for each house. (My personal favorite is the one for Gryffindor -- it has a nice, warm cinnamon aroma. But each has a unique scent depending on what you're into -- you can check out more descriptions here.) Homesick recently added three new scents inspired by popular wizarding sites: Diagon Alley, Platform 9 3/4 and Quidditch Pitch (my favorite of these three is Platform 9 3/4 -- it has a smoky, woody, musk aroma). There's also a cute Sorting Hat air freshener. You can normally buy individual candles for $44 and the 3-wick Hogwarts candle for $75.

Another gift option for the scent-obsessed: these Harry Potter house-themed bar soaps from Dr. Squatch. Each one takes on colors and characteristics from its respective house. For example, Gryffindor's red soap has a warm, spicy scent, inspired by the common room fire. You can buy each soap individually if you're a subscriber; otherwise, you can get the 4-pack for $32, or display them in a collector's box for $40 (which is currently out of stock). 

I've recently made the switch to satin pillowcases because they can be better for your skin and hair, but Harry Potter satin pillowcases are just that much more magical. Kitsch has two different themed patterns to choose from, as well as options for both standard/queen and king-size pillows. 

This one's for the jewelry fans and for those who reminisce on how Hermione bested Hogwarts students by attending many classes at the same time. This Time Turner necklace features a charm with a crystal hourglass and the inscription, "I mark the hours, every one, nor have I yet outrun the sun."

Anything from the trolley, dears? These Harry Potter-themed Hershey's bars and Kisses are a watch party staple. They feature fun wizarding designs both on the wrappers and etched into the chocolate itself. They're around for a limited time, so snag them while you can.

I understand this is intended for any child who is a Harry Potter fan, but I would not be opposed to owning this myself. This Hedwig toy features more than 15 sounds and movements to (kind of) bring this beloved companion to life.

These cards feature really cool illustrations of characters including Harry, Hermione, Draco Malfoy, Dumbledore and Voldemort. You can choose a deck featuring each Hogwarts house: red for Gryffindor, green for Slytherin, blue for Ravenclaw or yellow for Hufflepuff. There's also an option to get one deck of each color for $40.

For the Harry Potter fans and Lego fans, there's perhaps no better option than a Lego set to recreate pieces of the wizarding world.

Train sets are cool. Hogwarts Express train sets are cooler. This 37-piece set is battery powered and remote controlled, and features sound clips from characters.

What cooler way to hold up your collection of Harry Potter books than with these fun themed bookends.

Here's a beautiful staple to place within those bookends. This one's a bit of a splurge, especially given the fact that it only includes the first three books in the series, but this illustrated collection can serve as a treasured keepsake and collector's item. Get the Philosopher's Stone, Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban.

Coloring books can provide a fun and relaxing activity for people of all ages. This one features more than 80 illustrations of moments throughout the series, from Harry's first Quidditch match to the battle of Hogwarts.

This chess set will let you relive the Wizard's Chess scene in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone -- just without the deadly battles. This one is truly for those in the Harry Potter fan club.

Here's another fun game option, but with a tech twist. Use Harry's wand to draw clues in the air, which other players can view via the Pictionary Air app on their devices. 

This bag features an array of fun images, from the Sorting Hat to a Golden Snitch to Hedwig's cage. 

I'm adding another clock to this list because I just got this one and I'm obsessed. This is not only an elegant timepiece, but it also has an hourglass on the back that makes it infinitely cooler.

If you're craving the delicious Butterbeer from Universal Studios or Harry Potter New York but are nowhere near either of those locations, or don't feel like making your own, this is a pretty good replacement. It's a bit on the sweeter side but has that same creamy butterscotch flavor (and is also nonalcoholic).

No wizard's collection is complete without a wand. This option lights up, which makes up -- at least in part -- for the harsh reality that there's little else a wand can do in the Muggle world. Unless we summon our imagination...

If the person you're shopping for prefers to pen their own thoughts or stories, this notebook offers inspiration to unleash their creative magic. Jot down the next Back to Hogwarts Day in this book so you'll be ready for next year's celebration.

That said, there is one wand that adds a bit more magic to your home. The Harry Potter Magic Caster Wand lets you do spells that appear on your smart home devices like your TV, lights and speakers. After pairing the wand to a companion app, you can do different gestures for spells like Lumos, Expelliarmus and Wingardium Leviosa. You can also cast a Patronus on your TV. Note that this wand does come at a hefty price, but it's sure to make any Potterhead happy -- especially if they don't have to pay for it.