The 10 best Harry Potter moments of the year

2015 was a great year for Harry Potter fans!

We've rounded up our 10 favorite Harry-related moments of the year:

1. When the brand-new illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was released (October 6, 2015)

*Swoons* The new, full-color #HarryPotterIllustrated is breathtaking! Peek inside: http://t.co/ZiBPtu8sOL pic.twitter.com/wyYR8FB6Cu

— Scholastic (@Scholastic) October 7, 2015

2. When we revealed the official Harry Potter Coloring Book! (November 2015)

TODAY. Create your own #harrypotter magic! The Harry Potter Coloring Book is now available! pic.twitter.com/8pMouT0DWv

— Scholastic (@Scholastic) November 10, 2015

3. When we launched our first Scholastic Reads podcast featuring behind-the-scenes secrets of Harry Potter (December 13, 2015)

Our very first #podcast epiosde takes you inside the #HarryPotter phenomenon. Don't miss it! https://t.co/Z7jgMV9VYl pic.twitter.com/evmrKK0fH3

— Scholastic (@Scholastic) December 17, 2015

4. When this teacher showed off her incredible Harry Potter classroom (August 25, 2015)

How could you NOT get excited about school when you see this?! A teacher's #HarryPotter-themed classroom: http://t.co/T6ajp2XRAk

— Scholastic (@Scholastic) August 21, 2015

5. When Entertainment Weekly revealed sneak peeks of the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (October 4, 2015)

 

Just revealed by @entertainmentweekly: 4 never-before-seen images from the new illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (out Tuesday!). Here's artist Jim Kay's stunning depiction of Dumbledore. #harrypotterillustrated

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Oct 4, 2015 at 7:23am PDT

6. When we participated in the global #UnveilVoldemort campaign (September 2015)

He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has been revealed! http://t.co/XuNTLCz0FU #UnveilVoldemort #HarryPotterIllustrated pic.twitter.com/TCKo1bFP6f

— Scholastic (@Scholastic) September 17, 2015

7. When some geniuses recreated the entire Harry Potter series using cats as actors (November 16, 2015)

Harry Potter as performed by cats? *Internet explodes* https://t.co/GwkJELTG7N #harrypotter #cats #everything

— Scholastic (@Scholastic) November 16, 2015

8. When the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them trailer was released (December 15, 2015) 

It's everything we imagined it would be! RT @FantasticBeasts The Announcement Trailer for #FantasticBeasts is Here: https://t.co/3ZnIw1EufA

— Scholastic (@Scholastic) December 15, 2015

9. When we gave you a first look at the cover of the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (March 26, 2015)

FIRST LOOK: here’s the cover of the newly illustrated #HarryPotter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. http://t.co/wlUMTpU2o4 pic.twitter.com/hgsm9i0B8w

— Scholastic (@Scholastic) March 26, 2015

10. When J.K. Rowling talked about how much she loves the illustrated edition (October 2015)

 

How we feel about the new illustrations for HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE, out 10/6. Clearly JK Rowling likes them, too! Buzzfeed has some sneak peek images today. Check 'em out! #harrypotterillustrated #harrypotter #books #art

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Sep 8, 2015 at 9:09am PDT