the Philosopher’s Stone

I know I said that June would be a month where I only read my ARCs, but what kind of reader would I truly be if I didn’t drop everything to reread a new edition of the series that made me a reader? And seriously, I couldn’t resist even if I tried. Look how breathtaking this Gryffindor version is!

And the inside? The inside is even more spectacular!

Each of these four versions, one for each of the different Hogwarts houses, has a few special pages at the beginning and at the end to celebrate the love and glory of that house.

Even though I’m constantly battling an internal crisis over the fact that the new Sorting Hat on Pottermore put me in Ravenclaw, I feel like I am and always have been a Gryffindor. And I suppose that internal struggle, much like Neville Longbottom, is actually very Gryffindor of me.

But I’m here to show you some of this glorious art in the Gryffindor edition, while just trying to celebrate every piece of happiness that J.K. Rowling and this life changing series has given us. I am beyond words of gratitude, so hopefully my pictures suffice.

If you are interested in purchasing the Gryffindor edition or any/all of the other four houses, you can order them at a reasonable price, and with free shipping, from Book Depository!