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Every edition is assembled by TIME editors rather than generated automatically.  by [Cady Lang](https://time.com/author/cady-lang/)  ## Cady Lang Dec 21, 2018 10:48 PM UTC  HARRY POTTER HARRY POTTER ©Warner Bros—©Courtesy Everett Collection  by [Cady Lang](https://time.com/author/cady-lang/)  ## Cady Lang Dec 21, 2018 10:48 PM UTC The holidays are a magical time of year, so it should come as no surprise that this season is the perfect opportunity to let your favorite [Potterhead](http://time.com/5358592/harry-potter-movies/) know you’re thinking about them. Luckily, over two decades of [Harry Potter](http://time.com/4809884/harry-potter-house-sorting-hat-quiz/) fandom has made finding a fantastical gift for the wizard in your life a cinch. From sweet lemon drops that would delight the taste buds of Dumbledore to a Golden Snitch of a clock that will have you flying out of bed in the mornings, here are seven magical gifts for the Harry Potter super fan in your life. **Lemon sherberts,** [**$15.95 at Williams-Sonoma**](https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/harry-potter-lemon-sherbets/?catalogId=60&sku=8325084&cm%5Fven=PLA&cm%5Fcat=Google&cm%5Fpla=Food%20%3E%20Candy%20%26%20Chocolate%20%3E%20Candy&cm%5Fite=8325084&gclid=CjwKCAiAu%5FLgBRBdEiwAkovNsML6DKg%5FVelbaYa1s0ORdtatCyPU0z0z8GsYVTbRPehI5w19TbYAMBoCMj0QAvD%5FBwE): Dumbledore loved muggle candy lemon drops (or lemon sherberts, as they’re called in U.K. versions of the book) so much that he used the name as a password for his office.  Courtesy of Wiliams-Sonoma **Dumbledore chocolate wand,** [**$24.95 at Williams Sonoma**](https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/harry-potter-chocolate-wand-dumbledore/?catalogId=86&sku=9892264&cm%5Fven=PLA&cm%5Fcat=Google&cm%5Fpla=Food%20%3E%20Candy%20%26%20Chocolate%20%3E%20Chocolate&cm%5Fite=9892264&gclid=CjwKCAiAu%5FLgBRBdEiwAkovNsIYZGRCuIJb7TwDvhz4E105ZHUF%5Fvl7BJIA83bME2SKaL1VN3a4JnhoCWUQQAvD%5FBwE): If you’re looking for an equally magical sweet treat, consider this milk and semi-sweet chocolate wand modeled after Dumbledore’s.  Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma **Golden Snitch clock,** [**$49 at PB Teen**](https://www.pbteen.com/products/harry-potter-golden-snitch-clock/?catalogId=7&sku=2612831&cm%5Fven=PLA&cm%5Fcat=Google&cm%5Fpla=Decor%20%3E%20Electronics%20%2B%20Tech%20Accessories&cm%5Fite=2612831&gclid=CjwKCAiAu%5FLgBRBdEiwAkovNsBEVk39MVmSqa8yR-b0hFuwN43qkvGatJ08SflANnqQaFGsTV6HpcRoC79gQAvD%5FBwE): This Golden Snitch will ensure that you’ll be flying out of bed and into your day exactly on time.  Courtesy of PB Teen **Gun metal wizard wand makeup brushes,** [**$55 at Storybook Cosmetics**](https://storybookcosmetics.com/products/wizard-wands): This magical set of five eyeshadow brushes are cruelty-free and perfect for making spell-binding beauty looks.  Courtesy of Storybook Cosmetics **Parchment paper reveal morphing mug,** [**$19.99 at Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ETLZERO/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01ETLZERO&linkId=e7386b71b40105d9bda578ee88626f50): This morphing mug reveals a secret message a la the Marauder’s Map when you pour hot liquids into it.  Courtesy of Amazon **Harry Potter hardcover boxed set #1-7,** [**$129.99 at Scholastic**](https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/books/harry-potter-hardcover-boxed-set-1-7-9780545044257.html?psch=SSO%2Fps%2F2017%2FGoogle%2Fpla%2FPotter%20JK%2FPLA%5BB%5DHarryPotter%7CDesk%2F%2F54463958805%2F%2FDedicatedHeadline%2FScholastic%20SSO%20799-543-7388%2F&k%5Fclickid=03f7c14a-ae74-4883-996e-8a6ae26c359b&gclid=CjwKCAiAu%5FLgBRBdEiwAkovNsI2feAjQrZr4jaXktN8aW6y827mNBFOBY4uPcVQmMzzbD3cTeKgL7hoCU0IQAvD%5FBwE)**:** Relive the magic from the beginning with a beautiful set of the Harry Potter books that are housed in a trunk of a box with handles and a lock.  Courtesy of Scholastic **Animal spirit box set with tarot deck,** [**$40 at The Wild Unknown**](https://www.thewildunknown.com/collections/all/products/the-wild-unknown-animal-spirit-keepsake-boxset?variant=5207161634853): Practicing divination a la Professor Trelawney is more than compelling with this beautifully designed, animal-themed tarot deck and handy guidebook.  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