I feel like we are all fully aware I am a massive Harry Potter fan, so if you're not that into it I would probably skip this blog post but if you're curious about what is actually in my trunk then stay and have a neb. I ordered this from the Harry Potter shop Platform 9 3/4 in London. I paid £125, I know this seems steep but what you get inside and the actual trunk itself is so worth it. I usually wouldn't blow money this quick or spend this amount on one thing but this was from my own wage, I earned the money so I thought fuck it, I want it and it would be a great addition to my room.
I didn't really know what to expect with the actual trunk itself, I thought it might be a little cheap but I was wrong. It's trendy and I love the wood finish. Honestly, I have never been so excited about something in my entire life. As geeky as it sounds, the trunks genuinely made me feel more a witch. Like bitch, I am leaving for Hogwarts. I really love the crest on the front and the initials on the side. They're not stickers, I don't know they've done it but it's such a high-quality design.
To the side is a picture with my initials on the side LM. I loved that I was able to have my initials on my trunk, it is cute and quirky.
Ready for the big reveal? Everything that is on the inside! The trunk was difficult to open, one side opened perfectly and the other side took two of us to open. Not sure why, but I haven't locked it since. It's neatly closed with straps over.
When you first open the trunk there is your Hogwarts letter (I am still screeching insided) on top and underneath is all the items covered with a cool brown paper with a Hogwarts wax seal, like the one on the back of the letter.
Like the geek that I am, I have no opened the letter. I want to keep it clean and perfect. I am contemplating buying another letter purely for the purpose of opening. I just want to keep this one as a collector type of thing. Honestly, as I explored the trunk the closer to passing out due to happiness overload I became.
This was the initial opening (above) and the rearranged version (below) there were a total of 13 items within the trunk: The Hedwig plush, Slytherin Hat & Scarf, Slytherin Pin, A Platform 9 3/4 key ring, Slytherin tie, Platform 9 3/4 ticket with a lanyard, Platform 9 3/4 chocolate bar, A Slytherin notebook and pen as well as The Hogwarts letter of acceptance and Slytherin Tshirt. Not forgetting the wonderful trunk too.
These two items are my favourite from the trunk. The pen and notebook, as a writer you can never have too much stationary... especially when it is Harry Potter themed!! Realistically, I probably won't use either of these. Purely because they're stunning and I don't really want to ruin them. I have a habit of buying Harry Potter notebooks and keeping them clean and new, essentially using them for decoration.
I live for showing house pride, my room is currently a theme between being bookish and a Slytherin.
This is a two sided key ring chain thing, I think what I love most about this one is the gold Platform 9 3/4 side. It's pretty and it's not in your face. I haven't found a home for this just yet, just because my keys are filled with Harry Potter key rings already. I am sure I will find a home for this beauty though!
This item I was elated by, mainly because of the platform 9 3/4 train ticket. A very cool prom from the films, it's quality paper too. Like it't just a blurry picture painted on a crappy piece of paper. The company have put pride into their work and the quality they create, you definitely get your money's worth.
To the side is a cute chocolate bar with the Hogwarts Express theme going on. I love this, I haven't touched the chocolate yet, you know just going to have to save it for any unwanted dementors floating about.
I love that the days and nights are getting colder down South (it's always cold up North) so these two items will come in handy. A knitted Slytherin Hat&Scarf. I am so ready to whack these out on Bonfire night when we are in some park watching fireworks.
Last but definitely not least, a Slytherin T-shirt. I have yet to wear it, I got it a couple sizes up incase I want to use it a nightie type of thing. I will never say no to Harry Potter themed clothes, I have so many already.
So, the trunk. Was it worth it? YES. Would I recommend you buying one? Yes. I know it is pricey, but my plan is to also use the trunk for storage as well as actual decor for my room. They come in all of the house colours, as well as a general Hogwart's express theme, which is cool if you don't know your house or if you want to buy this as a gift for someone and you perhaps don't know their house.
Thank you for reading, have you been buying any Harry Potter merchandise lately? If so let me know!
