Brody's 11th Birthday at Hogwart's

The 11th birthday has become synonymous with Harry Potter these days as the popular books and movies have made this birthday a milestone.  Harry gets his Hogwart's acceptance letter the summer of his 11th birthday to begin his training at the magical school.  Kids who read the books or watch the movies grow up wanting to have Harry's magical adventures at Hogwart's so this birthday gives them a chance to experience a little of the magic.  Brody accompanied his older brother, Evan, on the trip to London's Diagon Alley and Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 2016, but he was too young to partake in many of the adventures at that time.  While we hope to relive this experience one day, we took our own little trip by enchanted flying car, enjoyed some frozen butterbeer, and were sorted into our appropriate houses by the Sorting Hat.  Brody's letter from Hogwart's arrived by owl, and he also received a special cake from our pal, Hagrid.  It was a very "magical" birthday! 

Brody's sweet cake from Hagrid and his official Hogwart's letter which was delivered by a sweet little owl.

We had some yummy Sorting Hat cupcakes to magically be sorted into our House. 

Our enchanted car flew us to Hogwart's, and Brody enjoyed a frozen butterbeer and was already hoping to get into Gryffindor. 

Mattox just wanted a magic wand while Maggie wanted an owl of her very own. 

The birthday boy made his wish for a real trip to Hogwart's! 

A special Sorting Hat experience.  Which house did he get?  

This kid has been a long time fan of Harry Potter and read all the books by 4th grade.  

Mattox doesn't care which house he gets into as long as he has a wand. 

Grayson just wants a cupcake although his favorite color is blue so he wanted the "blue house." 

Miss Maggie just loved posing for pictures, eating her cupcake, and making a mess. 

Mommy and Daddy are applying for teaching positions at the school. 

The official House selections:  Daddy and Maggie were our Slytherins (yikes), Mommy and Mattox were our Hufflepuffs because we are the nicest, Grayson got his wish for the blue house Ravenclaw, and Evan and Brody got their wishes for Gryffidor because they are the bravest. 

Our Brave Gryffindor

Brody enjoyed opening his cards from family and getting some money.  Isn't that what all kids these days want?