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Harry Potter Christmas lights set up in Sydney home

Muggles have been welcomed to a special Christmas lights display as the team from Harry Potter have transformed an Aussie home into a magical wonderland.

The most epic Christmas lights you'll ever see

Sydneysiders have been invited to hop on their broomsticks to attend the nation’s most magical Christmas lights display, with a Harry Potter-themed home now open for free.

A regular Aussie home on Alfred St in Ramsgate Beach in Sydney’s south has been transfigured into a Christmas spectacular by Warner Bros. to spread the festive joy to witches, wizards and Muggles.

Warner Bros has transformed a Sydney house into a magical Christmas wonderland.
Warner Bros has transformed a Sydney house into a magical Christmas wonderland.
The home even features its own Whomping Willow.
The home even features its own Whomping Willow.
Carriages and Thestrals replace reindeer and sleighs.
Carriages and Thestrals replace reindeer and sleighs.

The free lights are open from Wednesday until Boxing Day and feature beloved elements of the Harry Potter movies such as floating candles and glowing Golden Snitches.

Santa has swapped his regular sleigh and reindeer for a carriage pulled by Thestrals and there are five Dobby statues hidden in the display for people to find.

There’s also a Whomping Willow tree lit up in all its glory surrounded by luminous Patronus Animals.

Even the two giant Christmas trees are adorned with the Hogwarts house colours.

Dress-ups are encouraged.
Dress-ups are encouraged.
The display features five Dobby statues.
The display features five Dobby statues.
All the Harry Potter-related details have been thought out.
All the Harry Potter-related details have been thought out.

Fans keen to take a look at the house will be able to do so until Christmas, with lights on each day from 7.30pm.

With the magic to last two weeks, Warner Bros. Discovery marketing director Sasha Mackie said there was plenty of time for families to enjoy the Christmas magic.

“Harry Potter is getting ready to cast a spell on Australia this holiday season and next year,” she said.

“Whether you’re a lifelong fan or looking for a new Christmas tradition, our magical Harry Potter Christmas Lights house is a must-visit destination and something everyone can enjoy.”

Originally published as Harry Potter Christmas lights set up in Sydney home

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/breaking-news/harry-potter-christmas-lights-set-up-in-sydney-home/news-story/580484b404ccf5f18f25ca4a3a3d68c9