Friday, Sept. 1 was a big day for “Harry Potter” fans.
As author J.K. Rowling reminded everyone, today was the day that the titular character’s son boarded the Hogwarts Express at King’s Cross Station’s Platform 9 3/4 for the first time, headed (hopefully) for House Gryffindor.
Here’s her tweet, which references the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” epilogue:
Today's the day Albus Severus Potter boards the Hogwarts Express at King's Cross for the first time #19yearslater ⚡️
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 1, 2017
Rowling’s fans took the 11 a.m. time stamp pretty seriously — check out this countdown:
11am at King's Cross #19YearsLater #BackToHogwarts @HPPlayLDN @HPPlayFans pic.twitter.com/QHg9IrPvJE
— Claire ? (@clairegallagher) September 1, 2017
And here’s a better shot of the massive crowd enjoying the moment:
Harry Potter fans are out in force in londons kings cross! ❤️❤️#19yearslater #backtohogwarts pic.twitter.com/1v9ndImyFw
— Sarah L (@BenzeneDoneThat) September 1, 2017