Thursday, July 3, 2014

Harry Potter Moment of the Week (45): Best Shop in Diagon Alley

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This week's topic is:
Best Shop in Diagon Alley

I don't think I'm alone when I say that I'd like to shop in all of them. Of course I'd need to visit Ollivanders for a wand. Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour is a must-see for me as well. I could picture myself spending a ton of money in Flourish & Blotts, because, you know, books! But, I think the coolest shop in Diagon Alley by far is Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes! I loved the way Fred and George's fine establishment was brought to life in the Half-Blood Prince film, and I'd have to work very hard not to buy everything in there.

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  1. I had the same reasoning about the shops in DA! :D I'd definitely spent a lot of time in book shops but WWW would be irresistible! :D
    Good pick!

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    1. I'd go totally broke in there, lol. I'd HAVE to get a pygmy puff- they're too adorable!

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    2. PPs! Yes oh I'd buy like 10 and cuddle them :D

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    3. Ditto! I'd go home with an armload of those cuties!

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  2. It was almost impossible to narrow it down this week wasn't it?! I mean, who could resist visiting and then revisiting all the shops again and again :D I agree about Ollivanders, Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour would be a must see, especially after all the time Harry spent there in PoA ♥ And obviously Flourish and Blotts, because:BOOKS!! WWW is a shop you could probably spend all your time in (and all your money)! I was so proud of Fred & George for putting it together so successfully! Awesome pick ^^ xxxx

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    1. I was so happy for their success, too! The twins aren't only just extremely inventive, but they're also really brilliant at setting up and running a business!

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  3. YES! All of those :D I feel the same way. I'd have to make a trip to Gringotts as well but it's not really considered a shop. When Orlando has WWW, I'm for sure trying to go back with Zane to see it. Jaclyn @ JC's Book Haven.

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    1. I was reading an article about the Diagon Alley addition to Wizarding World of HP at Universal, and it sounds amazing! Please do come back to Orlando; I'm not that far and would love to meet you! :D

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  4. Awww man yeah! I am so with you on that one. It would be impossible to pick just one shop. I think I'd have to get one of those swamps, just for the Umbridge connection :D

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    1. YES! I would absolutely need to own one of those, also to commemorate one of the twins' parting gifts to Umbridge! XD

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  5. Heck yeah! Gosh I'm so jealous you live close to Orlando, that new HP theme park must be awesomesauce!

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    1. Can you believe I haven't been there yet? And I'm not just talking about HP- I've never been to Universal, period! I think being close is part of the problem; I figure I can go any time and keep putting it off. The new Diagon Alley expansion is supposed to be fantastic, though, so maybe that'll be what finally motivates me to get to the park, lol.

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