27 Harry Potter Memes for Wizards and Witches Waiting to Board the Hogwarts Express on September 1st

Bar Mor Hazut • Senior Editor

Aug 28, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

While most students prepare to return to their normal Muggle school, Potterheads across the world are preparing for yet another magical year at Hogwarts.

Before you start, yes, we know Hogwarts is not real, and yes, we know we are no longer the naive 11-year-olds we used to be, looking up at the sky and waiting for an owl to finally bring our Hogwarts letters, but we can still dream.

Being a fan of Harry Potter has to mean you never stop believing in magic, even if you are an adult who knows your chance to study at the wizarding school is no longer an option. We find out ways to keep the magic alive, and thankfully, this fandom never stops providing new ways to do so.

First, we have all the books, movies, video games, and even physical theme parks that throw us back into the world of Harry Potter at any given moment. Any time you miss the magic, all you have to do is open a book, and you are back in there, discovering magic with 11-year-old Harry and going on adventures with him as he grows up. You can enjoy an enchanting movie night with a marathon of your favorite HP films, and you can even go on Hogwarts Legacy and go on your own adventures, discovering a whole new world of opportunities.

And even if you don't do all that, the Harry Potter fandom is here to remind you of all the wonderful adventures that take place even in your everyday life. Like September 1st. When we were younger, that day might have symbolized the return to school and the end of summer vacation, but now all it reminds us of is that magical platform in London where Hogwarts students get to board the Hogwarts Express and head to their favorite place on earth.

So while we all picture our younger selves boarding that train with the rest of the students, we can enjoy another magical experience in the shape of these silly Harry Potter memes. Enjoy!