Harry Potter Murder Mystery Night

If you, like me, fell in love with the Harry Potter books from the very first line “Mr. and Mrs. Dursley of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much” then you know the magic never fades. Now, I love bringing that same sense of wonder to others. A Harry Potter murder mystery night is the perfect way to step into the wizarding world. Whether you’re casting spells, or tracking down the culprit behind the murder of Harry Potter, this immersive experience will transport you straight to Hogwarts for a murder mystery night you’ll never forget.

Harry Potter murder mystery night reviews:

★★★★★My friends and I grew up reading the Harry Potter books and we jumped at the chance to have a Harry Potter Murder Mystery Party. Everyone had a great time and loved all the references to characters from the books. My group even managed to work out who the killer was. So much fun, highly recommend.

Robert Williams

★★★★★If you like Harry Potter then you will love this game. I really enjoyed working out the clues with my family at our annual family catch up this year, a great activity for groups.

Sofia Hernández

How to host a Harry Potter murder mystery night!

Hosting a Harry Potter murder mystery night is the perfect way to bring magic to your celebration! If you’re feeling creative, you can even craft your own decorations and games to make the night truly spellbinding. Here are some fantastic ideas to get you started.

• Magical ideas for a Harry Potter murder mystery night
  Sort your guests into Hogwarts houses by giving them handmade paper scarves and have them compete in Slytherin, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff teams.
  • Set up a wand-making station with cardboard, glitter, beads, and feathers so guests can craft their own magical wands before putting them to use in mystery-solving challenges.

• Enchanting Decorations<
  • Hang floating candles and golden snitches from the ceiling for an authentic Hogwarts ambiance.
  • Place eerie headstones at the entrance and add directional signs pointing to Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and the Forbidden Forest.
  • Cover the walls with silhouettes of Hogwarts, bats, and magical creatures for a spooky, immersive feel.
  • Create broomsticks from sticks and brown paper for a truly magical effect.

• Bewitching Feast
  • Serve Quidditch-themed cupcakes and witches’ hat treats made from upside-down chocolate-dipped ice cream cones.
  • Transform Ferrero Rocher chocolates into golden snitches by attaching small feathers.
  • Set up a potions bar where guests can mix colorful drinks, butterbeer, pumpkin juice, and fire whisky using fun labels and spooky ingredients.

A Harry Potter murder mystery night isn’t just a party—it’s an immersive adventure. Your guests will step into the world of Hogwarts, solve an intriguing mystery, and experience a night of wizardry and wonder they’ll never forget!