If you haven't seen the first Harry Potter movie in a while, you may be ready for a movie marathon.The Potter films will take about 20 hours to watch start to finish, so you and your crew have your viewing cut out for you.It will be easier to host a Potter movie marathon with a little planning, preparation, and fun breaks.
Step 1: Do you know your guest list?
If you have a smaller space, you'll want to limit the number of people on your guest list.You will be engaged in a Potter-viewing mission for 20 hours, so you will want to make sure everyone has a comfortable seat and a clear view of the screen.
Step 2: You should plan a date.
You can choose when your friends are free to host your party, or you can pick a date that references the Harry Potter universe.You could have your party on September third at 4:00 PM, since Harry is on the Hogwarts express.The third day is at four o'clock.
Step 3: You have to figure out your marathon goals.
It can take a long time to watch something you love.If you only want to marathon your favorite movies, you can split your marathon into two days and do a half marathon each day.If you want to tell your friends the start and end of your marathon, write down your general viewing schedule.Adding some fun and imagination to your marathon can be done by making it a theme party.If you plan on watching the entire series from beginning to end, you should host a sleepover party.You may not be able to fit 20 hours of viewing into a single day.
Step 4: Break-time activities to choose from.
It's bad for your health to sit for long periods of time.You could do Harry Potter themed activities to stretch out between viewings.Pretend dueling Muggle quidditch is a Potterverse based board game.
Step 5: You can make and send invitations.
You have to start watching early in the day and end late at night due to the length of the movies.You may need to keep watching until the morning of the following day.Don't forget to include your viewing schedule for your guests on your Potter themed invitation, as well as the address for the party, the time it starts and ends, and whether or not there will be refreshments.If you're trying to plan a party on a budget, you might want to make your party a potluck, where everyone brings a dish to pass.Your invitations should clearly state this.The invitations should be written on yellowed, parchment style paper.You can buy this paper at your local craft store or art supply store.Adding the Hogwarts symbol to one side of the envelope is possible.There are pictures that reference Harry Potter in your invitations.Since owls deliver mail in the wizarding world, you could include the picture of an owl on your invitation.
Step 6: There are snacks with a Harry Potter theme.
You don't want your marathon to be interrupted by hunger.If you want to find a recipe for some of the popular treats in the wizarding world, you need to research online.You can serve butterbeer or pumpkin juice as drinks and you can also make golden snitch cupcakes.You could make butterbeer, treacle, and cauliflower cakes.
Step 7: You can buy or rent the movies.
If you don't have any of the Harry Potter movies or some of them, you'll have to pay for them or rent them.Give each movie a test run before your party to make sure there are no scratches.If you had to stop due to a damaged disk or corrupted digital file, it would be disappointing.If you don't have a Harry Potter movie in your collection, you can ask one of your friends to bring it to the party.You can focus on getting ready!
Step 8: It's time for the first movie and volume.
When your marathon day arrives, put the first movie on your TV and allow it to play for a few minutes to check the volume.After you've adjusted the volume, pause the movie at the beginning so you don't have to do anything.
Step 9: You should stock yourself with paper products.
When you run a marathon, disposable cups, paper plates, and a few rolls of paper towel can make it easier to clean up.There are cups and plates decorated with Harry Potter designs.If you can't find Potterverse themed products at your local dollar store, an online retailer is your best bet.
Step 10: You should make and arrange your snacks.
Depending on the recipes you've found, or on your favourite Potterverse treats, you may need to purchase additional supplies from your local grocery store.You can arrange your snacks in a way that mimics the movie by placing them on a long table.You can organize your treats on a rolling cart and pretend that you're on the Hogwarts Express.You don't have to interrupt viewing if you have backup treats ready.
Step 11: Potter themed decorations can be added.
Small details will add to the atmosphere, you don't need to go over the top.If you plan on playing muggle quidditch, you'll need brooms for players, and these could be stacked off to the side as decorations.Posters from the movies can be put on the walls, butterbeer is served in an intricate-looking coffee press, and the books are placed around the viewing area to give your home a Potter flair.
Step 12: You can make Potter-themed goody-bags.
These can be something that you send your guests on their way with once the party is over, or maybe you'll want to give these to your friends when they arrive as a way of thanking them for coming.A "potion" that's really a juice box and chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil are some of the things you could include to make your goody-bags more authentic.
Step 13: You should clear your viewing space.
It's important that your space is comfortable and easy to move around in.If you can, move furniture that blocks walkways or takes up unneeded space, and bring extra seating from other rooms.If you're worried that you won't have enough seating, you can make a nest with blankets and pillows in front of your TV.
Step 14: Listen to music from the Potterverse.
Even if you don't own a CD of the soundtrack from the Harry Potter movies, you can still listen to it online.Guests will want to watch Harry Potter from start to finish.
Step 15: Prepare for the marathon with a pre-viewing activity.
It is possible to have your guests choose a strip of paper with one of the four Hogwarts houses written on it.Have each guest that's duel arrived the next guest to arrive?You might want to write up a cheat sheet for duelists with offensive and defensive spells.
Step 16: If it's applicable, give out house points.
You can award points to each house for good things done after you've sorted your guests according to house.If you have a spare piece of paper leftover from your invitations, you can use it to keep track of house points.Pointing out errors and mistakes is one of the things you might award points for.
Step 17: Don't change your schedule.
Unplanned breaks over the course of your marathon will add time to your already long journey through the Potterverse.Ensure that your guests have easy access to food so that they can eat when they are hungry.If you stop to prepare food, you will be behind in your viewing schedule.It's a good idea to have pre-made food in your refrigerator or plan in advance to order once the snacks are gone.
Step 18: Take a lot of breaks.
Stand up and stretch out so you don't get uncomfortable.Sitting for extended periods of time is bad for your health, but taking five to move around and stretch out every 30 minutes to an hour can relieve many of these problems.
Step 19: You should replenish the food regularly.
You will have to clear off empty dishes and bring in more food as you and your guests eat your goodies.You can use your break times to replenish your cauldron cakes.