Harry Potter Gifts for Fans
By Tom James
There comes a point where a Harry Potter fan owns the wand, the scarf and the house tie, and the next gift has to work harder. The books about the films are where that gets interesting: concept art, set design, creature builds — the details you only notice on a rewatch.
Most of this list is exactly that. The Film Vault volumes and the specialist Vaults are cheap for what they are, and considerably better company than another mug.
1. Harry Potter: The Film Vault: Volume 1: Forest, Sky & Lake Dwelling Creatures (Hardcover)
Harry Potter — £10.94 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Film Vault Volume 1 covers the forests, skies and lakes. The series is designed to be collected, so this is a natural starting point if they have none of them.
2. Harry Potter: The Film Vault: Volume 2: Diagon Alley, King's Cross & The Ministry Of Magic (Hardcover)
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Volume 2 takes on Diagon Alley and King's Cross — probably the two most-loved locations in the films, which makes this the strongest single volume.
3. Harry Potter: Magical Paper Crafts
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Magical Paper Crafts is a make-it rather than a read-it. Good for someone who'd rather build something over a weekend than add to a shelf.
4. Harry Potter: The Film Vault: Volume 4: Hogwarts Students (Hardcover)
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Volume 4 focuses on the students: costume design, ageing the cast across eight films, the details you only notice on a rewatch.
5. Harry Potter: Hedwig Pop-Up Advent Calendar
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The Hedwig pop-up advent calendar is the most giftable thing here and the priciest. Seasonal, so buy it well before December or not at all.
6. Harry Potter: Creature Vault (Hardcover)
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The Creature Vault is the pick of the Vaults — the full design process behind the hippogriffs, basilisks and thestrals, including creatures that never made the final cut. The one to buy if you're buying one.
7. Harry Potter: The Film Vault: Volume 8 (Hardcover)
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Volume 8 rounds out the series. Worth checking which ones he already owns — they're numbered, so it's an easy gift to duplicate by accident.
8. Harry Potter: Magical Places From The Films (Hardcover)
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Magical Places From The Films goes deep on set design — Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, the Ministry. Best of the lot for anyone who's ever wondered how a set was actually built.
9. Harry Potter: Pop! Vinyl Figure: Severus Snape
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A Snape Pop! Vinyl — the most collected character in the range, and at £12.99 an easy addition to a bigger gift.
10. Harry Potter: The Artifact Vault (Hardcover)
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The Artifact Vault covers the props: wands, the Marauder's Map, the Time-Turner. It's the closest thing to handling them without a studio tour ticket.
11. Harry Potter: The Film Vault: Volume 11: Hogwarts Professors & Staff (Hardcover)
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Volume 11 covers the Hogwarts professors, which means a lot of Snape, McGonagall and Dumbledore. A good one if he has a favourite among the staff.
12. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Castle & Sticker Book: Lights Up!
Harry Potter — £8.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A light-up Hogwarts Castle sticker book, and the cheapest thing on the page at £8.99. Better as a filler than a main gift.
Harry Potter Gifts for Fans FAQs
What is a good Harry Potter gift for an adult fan?
A book about the films rather than another wand. The Creature Vault covers the full design process behind the hippogriffs, basilisks and thestrals, including creatures cut from the final films — material a long-time fan will not have seen.
What is the difference between the Film Vault volumes?
Each covers a different subject: Volume 1 is forests, skies and lakes, Volume 2 is Diagon Alley and King's Cross, Volume 4 is the students, Volume 11 is the professors. They are numbered and collectible, so check which ones they already own.
What can I buy someone who already has the wand and the scarf?
The specialist Vaults. The Artifact Vault covers the props — wands, the Marauder's Map, the Time-Turner — and Magical Places From The Films goes deep on set design. Both reward someone who has watched the films enough to notice details.
Are there Harry Potter gifts under £15?
Yes. Most Film Vault volumes sit around £11, the Snape Pop! Vinyl is £12.99, and the light-up Hogwarts Castle sticker book is £8.99 — which works better as a stocking filler than as a main gift.