Q&A for How to Host a Harry Potter Marathon

You could have sorting hat activity! If guests know what house they're in, they could stick with that, but for those who don't identify with a specific house, you could have them sit down in a special chair, Put the "sorting hat" on them, and discuss which house they fall into. That can often be a super fun, interactive activity!

You can recreate the floating candles look just by hanging painted paper towel and toilet paper tubes from fishing lines. That's a really fun, crafty project and the look is ultimately really cool.

You could take breaks in between each movie or plan a set amount of break time every couple of hours or so. There's also an app called "RunPee" that tells you when there is a lull in the action of a movie so you can go to the restroom.

Pick a house for them, or don't do the sorting. It may be too hard with only 2 people.

You can party by yourself or invite Potter-loving family members.

Anything Harry Potter themed will have your guests going crazy. Try making some homemade butter beer or chocolate frogs for people to snack on.

Sure, you can do whatever you like by yourself.

Since you’re having it by yourself, make sure to have all your favorite foods with you and a have a comfortable place to watch the movie. Also make sure you don’t have anything planned the next day, so you can relax and enjoy your marathon. It’s really up to you what else you want to include, because you know what you like best.

Make sure you take breaks between the movies and have plenty of comfortable seating and, of course, plenty of food.

Of course!

You can make food from the movies, but it's really not necessary, just normal snacks would be fine. Decor is great, but if you don't have any it won't matter because you'll be watching the movie not the decor! Don't stress about it, just enjoy your marathon!

Maybe you can host the marathon with a friend and watch the movies at his or her house. But you could also talk to your family about this problem. Especially if you don't host a lot of things at home, you could convince them to keep out of the living room for this one event.

Whatever house your guests are in is fine. Remember, you are hosting the party to watch Harry Potter, not only to do the sorting.

Sure, but if you wanted to have an added effect, you may want to have Potterverse-themed snacks.

Even if you don't like Harry Potter, just assemble all the movies, some fun food and make the place comfy for everyone. And then you can just let everyone sit back and watch the movies but be such a good host running around checking everyone has enough food, go bake more, etc., that you have excuses to keep missing lots of the movies. You could also play games on your phone during the movies if you'd prefer.

You don't have to, however if you want to browse Pottermore, you certainly can! This is optional.

You don't have to play Quidditch. Just provide enough Harry Potter-themed stuff so people know it has to do with Harry Potter.

You can't force them to come, they have to come on their own. If you want them to come, don't be forceful about it. Tell them everything about your marathon. You shouldn't get them to come against their own will, but instead encourage them to come.

Go to bed and then start again the next morning! Nobody stops you from watching the movies with your own rhythm.

Just ask your friends to stay over for the night. You can stay up to watch the movies together or sleep and then finish.