Department 56 Harry Potter Village Hogwarts Boathouse and Ron & Harry 1st Year in Lighted Boat Value Set—New

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Picture it: the Scottish Highlands, a misty night, and a fleet of tiny boats gliding across the Black Lake. For every first-year student at Hogwarts, this is their grand entrance—forget Uber, the only way to get to school is by enchanted dinghy. In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry and Ron’s very first journey to the castle begins here, at the Hogwarts Boathouse. It’s equal parts magical and nerve-wracking—because nothing says “welcome to wizard school” like rowing across a dark lake with a lantern that may or may not be waterproof. And just to keep things interesting, the Black Lake isn’t empty—it’s home to the infamous Giant Squid and other magical creatures lurking beneath the surface, so every splash of water feels like it could be more than just the oars.

Enter Department 56, the masters of miniature magic since 1976. Known for their highly detailed, lighted villages, they’ve turned their attention to the Wizarding World with the Harry Potter Village collection. Introduced in 2018, this line brings iconic book and movie moments to life with meticulous craftsmanship.

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Hogwarts The Boathouse. The Boathouse is where first-year students disembark from the boats that carry them across the Black Lake when they initially arrive at Hogwarts. In the movies, this is the location that Snape was killed by Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2.

First-Year Harry and Ron in lit boat. Riding in a small wooden dinghy, Harry and Ron as first year students find their way to Hogwarts. The lantern is LED lit and is battery operated with two ‘C’ size batteries. It can be converted to AC power using item number 56.55026. Batteries are not included. 

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