Nimbus 2000? Firebolt? Magical broomsticks are so out of style. Roller skates, though, that's the real way to fly—that's levi-OH-sa not levio-SAH.
At least, that's how we imagine the annual Harry Potter Roller Skating Night came together. Lace up your Muggle skates for a few laps around the distinctly not-Quidditch pitch on Saturday night at Glendale's Moonlight Rollerway. Expect a to hear a lot of that John Williams score while you partake in costume contests, games, wizard rock—wizard rock!—and frothy, non-alcoholic Butterbeer.
You can thank the Boy Who Lived enthusiasts at the Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army for organizing the public, all-ages meet-up. Almost 1,500 people have RSVP'd on Facebook, so be aware that things could get as crowded as a compartment on the Hogwarts Express. Admission for the event (8-11pm) is $11.50, plus $3 for skates. If you're interested in only spectating, you can grab a ticket for $6.50.
Might we suggest hitting up Whimsic Alley first for any last-minute costume needs. While you're at the skating night, tag your photos with @losangelesdumbledoresarmy and #hpskatenight to win a Ron Weasley figurine in the "Owlgram" contest. Bloody hell!
Photographs courtesy Instagram users @lorimeekerart, @adriennevh, @losangelesdumbledoresarmy