Last Thursday evening, magic filled the air at The British Emporium in Grapevine as wizards, witches, and magical creatures gathered for a spellbinding Harry Potter-themed cosplay event. The enchanting evening, held in partnership with FAN EXPO Dallas, welcomed fans of all ages to don their robes, raise their wands, and step into the Wizarding World for a night of trivia, tea leaves, and photo ops.

A crowd of Potterheads lined up outside the iconic British specialty store, transformed for the evening into Diagon Alley’s Texan twin. Guests were greeted by Dumbledore, Newt Scamander, and other fan-favorite characters brought to life by costumed staff and volunteers. The evening featured a Harry Potter trivia contest hosted by emcee Jeff Herndon, costumed in full wizarding regalia, as well as butterbeer tastings, a tea leaf reader, and fortune telling—all adding to the magical ambiance.

“We were thrilled to see so many families, friends, and fans from across DFW show up and show off their Hogwarts pride,” said Dana Cobb, organizer of the event. “It was a fantastic preview of the fandom celebration awaiting fans at FAN EXPO Dallas.”

The British Emporium’s longstanding ties to British pop culture and FAN EXPO Dallas’ dedication to fandom made for a perfect partnership. Expecto excitement!

For more information about upcoming events or FAN EXPO Dallas, visit www.fanexpodallas.com or www.britishemporium.com.

ABOUT THE BRITISH EMPORIUM: The British Emporium has provided British groceries and gifts and hosted community-related events such as royal celebrations, Doctor Who parties, and meet-and-greets with VIP visitors from Great Britain for more than 30 years. More information about The British Emporium can be found at www.british-emporium.com.

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