How to Make a Hogwarts Acceptance Letter


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Anyone who loves Harry Potter will love a Hogwarts acceptance letter for a gift. We have given these as birthday and graduation presents this year and plan on making a few for Christmas. 

It does require a bit of time, but the cost is minimal, and the impact is amazing! Who wouldn't want one?


What you will need:
Paper (You could use regular paper and give it a tea/coffee effect or you could use parchment paper)
These Harry Potter Fonts found here. (You can pick and choose which ones you want. There is no wrong way to do this)
Address Labels (this is to print out a faux wax seal)
Twine (optional)

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The first page of the acceptance letter says:

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore (Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear (Your name)

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall 
Deputy Headmistress


The second page with requirements says:
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
UNIFORM 
First-year students will require: 
1.Three sets of plain work robes (black) 
2.One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear 
3.One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar) 
4.One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings) 
Please note that all pupils' clothes should carry name tags.


COURSE BOOKS
 All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble


OTHER EQUIPMENT
1 wand 
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2) 
1 set glass or crystal phials 
1 telescope 
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS

Instructions:
You can copy and paste the above wording into a Word document. Don't forget to personalize the letter before printing. You can also copy the image of the Hogwarts seal and paste into a word document. 

Once you have it on your Word document and you have downloaded the fonts you can change the font of wording. Remember, there is no one way to do this. You can choose any font to use.
The envelope:

The envelope would have the following information:
Name: Mr. T. PAIN
Bedroom location: The cupboard in the kitchen
Street address: 123 Market Street
City, State: New York, New York
Country: USA

This, of course, is an example. You would put in your info. You could use a regular envelope or make one from paper using a tutorial like this.

Then you can copy and paste the seal below and print it out on an address label. Cut it out and use it on the back of the envelope as if it were a real wax seal.

I ended up wrapping the ones I made in twine. I think it gave an added layer of authenticity.