So your child wants a Harry Potter birthday party...

Now what?

This blog is an attempt to help those families who are super excited about throwing a Harry Potter birthday-themed party but, alas:

1.  Are not multi-millionaires
2.  Do not work in set design for major (or minor) motion picture studios
3.  Have jobs to tend to
4.  May have other children to care for

Have you noticed that parents are doing every single little detail themselves to ensure that it all looks perfect so they can "Pin it?"  What fun is that?  The kids WANT to help.  

You can have an awesome party for your eleven year-old witch or wizard without losing your mind.  

***WARNING:  Under no circumstances should you allow your children to browse Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas on the Internet, particularly on Pinterest.  Everything looks so darn perfect that it sets up unrealistic expectations and ruins everything.  You'll end up making a Hogwarts castle fondant cake for a month and then crying when it turns out hideously.***