A virtual version of the Hogwarts Express has departed King’s Cross as part of the first online Back To Hogwarts Day. Fans traditionally gather at the London station to mark the train’s departure from the fictional Platform 9¾ but were this year asked to stay away due to Covid-19.
Instead, a Twitter livestream saw the train depart virtually, taking students to the school of witchcraft and wizardry for another year.
It also featured appearances from stars of the films including James and Oliver Phelps, Jason Isaacs and Bonnie Wright, who took part in quizzes and answered trivia questions from fans.
Presenter Vick Hope kicked off the event, saying: “For years fans have gathered at King’s Cross station to celebrate Back To Hogwarts and we
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