Magic comes to Manchester Central Library this Saturday, with a day of Harry Potter themed events and activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favourite characters, and perhaps enjoy a Butterbeer before meeting Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter in person.

The Sorting Hat will be present to make a decision that could change your life in the wizarding world for better or worse, as well as a Real Owl Roadshow who’ll be on hand for all of your postal needs.

There’ll also be green screen photography to help recreate the magic of the books and films, as well as a variety of other wizarding themed events.

The Manchester Children’s Book Festival will be running events and workshops throughout the day including Potter themed quizzes for the wizarding experts among us, and magical artwork activities.

We spoke…