Summer might still be in the air, but it's Christmastime at Hogwarts [1] year-round, and we're ready to decorate with floating candles [2], snow charms, and this absolutely brilliant Hogwarts Castle Musical Tree Topper by Hallmark.
While it may look a little big to be a tree topper (it's over nine inches tall), rest assured that even the most novice witches and wizards can keep the Hogwarts replica atop their trees by casting a simple levitation spell ("wingardium leviosa"). Most magical of all? With just the press of a button flick of your wand, this enchanting tree topper will play "Hedwig's Theme," and I can already smell the treacle tarts and pumpkin pasties [3].
Available online on Hallmark's website, this Harry Potter Collection Hogwarts Castle Musical Tree Topper With Light [4] ($120) is ideal for Gryffindors, Ravenclaws, Hufflepuffs, and Slytherins alike. The inside of the castle even changes colour on rotation! (The description will tell you a power adapter and a light bulb are responsible for the continuous colour-changing effect, but I suspect some serious spell casting took place here.)
As with almost anything Harry Potter-related, this miniature Hogwarts castle also has a secret to be unlocked. When plugged in, the castle reacts to the presence of other ornaments from the Hallmark Harry Potter [5] Collection, unlocking special, interactive performances featuring Ron [6], Hermione [7], and Harry himself [8]! See the bewitching castle in action ahead, and prepare to hum "Hedwig's Theme" to yourself from now through Christmas.