54 Magical Harry Potter Tattoos That Will Blow Your Muggle Mind

There have been few franchises in history with the pull and allure of the Harry Potter series, whose broomsticks swept across many nations all around the world, intriguing and delighting children and adults alike.

In fact, the series’ creator, J.K. Rowling — apart from basically being the Mother Teresa of the writing world — is one of very few authors to ever reach billionaire status by being an author. (Even though she donated so much to charity that she promptly lost that status.) Trust me, that’s not an easy feat, even — or perhaps especially — in a world of myriad not-so-great books that clog up the publishing line and make it difficult for great ones like Harry Potter to slip through the cracks.

Regardless of the difficulties of the task and the twelve separate publishing rejections J.K. Rowling received, Harry Potter has become a cornerstone of the entertainment industry that continues to grow, nearly 20 years later. It has spawned plays, artwork, collectible items, recipes, lasting friendships, cosplay, entire theme parks, and much, much more, leaving thrilled admirers to even add their own tributes and theories to the amazing, life changing magical series.

Even now, the Harry Potter universe continues to spread, with sites like Pottermore breathing life and lore (as well as happiness!) into new wizarding schools. Ask anyone. We’ll bet they’ve sorted themselves on the site and can tell you both their Hogwarts and Ilvermorny houses with pride.

Now, the latest book in the series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has people jumping for joy all over again, eager to immerse themselves once more in the world of wizards and witchcraft and continue the saga. People have expressed their love for this magical world in many ways—some more lasting than others, as they await their long expected (and in many cases overdue) acceptance letter to Hogwarts.

So while you’re stepping into the night to pursue that mighty temptress adventure, grab your broomstick, your wand, and a nice cold pint of butter beer and check out 54 of the most magical Harry Potter tattoos you’ve ever seen.

Who knows? Maybe you'll be inspired to great — or mischievous — things. 

1Looks like we've got a Voldemort sympathizer over here!

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2Wise words from a wise man.

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3Truer words have never been spoken!

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4Very subtle.

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5A beautiful memento for the boy who lived.

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6For those of us it matters to, it matters hugely.

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7An awesome pair of matching tattoos!

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8Always.

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9We all remember the moment that a certain pink *someone* became more vile to us than Voldemort!

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10Didn't everyone wish they had a marauder's map?

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11If two people with this tattoo put them together, does something wonderful happen?

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12A magical portrait. Does this one move?

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13You'll never forget the first time you catch the golden snitch!

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14Chibi-size is almost too cute!

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15And then there was that time you ugly-cried in the theater, but it was okay because everyone else did too.

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16An everlasting bond!

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17Represent those houses!

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18Secretive, tiny, perfect.

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19Embrace it!

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20You must remember not to let yourself get lost.

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21If only we all had this ability. It would be handy for mistakes!

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22An incredible man, despite the controversy.

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23And you will face him like an old friend.

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24Simply wonderful!

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25A collection of wonder.

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26All that needs to be said.

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27Intricate artwork that anyone would be proud to flaunt!

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28That sleeve is filled with crazy amounts of magic!

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29A tribute to yet another time you ugly-cried in the theater. Don't even pretend you didn't need every napkin you took from concessions.

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30Lily Potter, a woman who loved so well that it surpassed the bounds of death.

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31A sleeve that contains some of our favorite things.

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32What house would he put you in?

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33Only Dumbledore could have managed to have a companion this cool.

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34And let's not forget Hedwig, a simply amazing creature.

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35A stunning tale of three brothers.

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36Too perfect for words.

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37There's something to be said about black light tattoos in magical styles...

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38Oh what a battle it was!

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39Tiny, adorable, and amazing.

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40No one will forget the sound a mandrake makes...

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41A good reminder whether you're magic or muggle.

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42Wonder what kind of damage they can do with that?

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43Classy and minimalist!

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44We all got goose bumps during that scene.

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45Oh to run into that wall!

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46"It's levi-O-sa, not levi-o-SA!"

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47Wear it with pride! But be certain someone's father will hear about this.

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48Hope he's got a big turban to cover that!

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49Who knew dementors could be beautiful?

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50Hogwarts at night... nothing lovelier.

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51That was one WILD ride!

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52Another lovely image of Fawkes, a rare and beautiful creature.

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53"Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it."

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54"Yer a wizard!" (Words we would literally pay money to hear him say to us.)

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