Every year on September 1st, Harry Potter fans flock to King’s Cross Station in London to relive the moment when young wizards and witches board the Hogwarts Express. It's a beloved tradition, where fans don their Hogwarts robes, clutch their wands, and gather at the iconic Platform 9¾. The anticipation builds as they count down to 11 am, expecting to hear the familiar announcement of the fictional train’s departure.
But this year, the magic seemed to have missed its stop. As the clock struck 11, fans eagerly awaited the traditional announcement, only to be met with a regular public address instead. The usual excitement quickly turned to disappointment, and the crowd's cheers were replaced with boos. The absence of the Hogwarts Express announcement, which in previous years included a video of the train arriving at the platform, left many feeling let down.
The moment was captured in a viral video circulating on X, where reactions ranged from amused to critical. One user commented, “Grown adults disappointed that an actual train station with actual trains didn’t announce a fake train leaving a fake platform for a fake destination lmao.” Another added, “Harry, the last movie was released in 2011, get a life for goodness sake.”
Despite the letdown, the tradition continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Potterheads. Even if the magic took a day off this year, the fandom’s enduring passion proves that Hogwarts will always be just a platform away.
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