Department 56 Harry Potter Village Hogwarts Boathouse Lit Building and Ron & Harry 1st Year in lighted boat—New

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Introduction

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.

Detailed description

Hogwarts The Boathouse – Lit Building. The Boathouse is the first glimpse of Hogwarts that every first‑year student experiences. After crossing the Black Lake in small lantern‑lit boats, new students disembark here before climbing the path toward the castle. While it’s a place of wonder in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, it becomes a somber and pivotal location in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, where Severus Snape meets his fate at the hands of Voldemort.

This Department 56 lit building captures the Boathouse’s gothic architecture and lakeside charm with hand‑painted detail. Introduced in January 2021, it coordinates perfectly with First‑Years Harry and Ron (6007757) to recreate the iconic arrival scene.

First‑Years Harry and Ron in Lit Boat. Every Hogwarts journey begins across the Black Lake. This charming Department 56 accessory captures Harry Potter and Ron Weasley on their very first trip to Hogwarts — bundled in their robes, riding in a small wooden dinghy, lantern glowing as they approach the castle for the first time. It’s a quiet, magical moment that sets the tone for their entire adventure.

The lantern is LED‑lit and operates on two C‑size batteries (not included). For collectors who prefer wired displays, it can be converted to AC power using adapter 56.55026. Introduced in January 2021, this piece pairs perfectly with The Boathouse (6007754) to complete the iconic first‑year arrival scene.

Owl Post Packing & Shipping

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Each item is packed to survive a trip through the Forbidden Forest by being:

Shipping options

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Harry’s Trunk — Magic in the Box. Relationship in the Journey.

Step inside Harry’s Trunk and discover a store experience optimized for the Harry Potter and Wizarding World collector. With over 1,500 items in stock and hundreds of active Buy‑It‑Now and auction listings, we offer a collector’s experience that’s as broad and immersive as the Wizarding World itself.

Every book, figure, and collectible in our store is a portkey to the magic of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World—your chance to build a world, complete a story, or bring a memory to life. Our buyers say it best:

“I am so thankful… someone who understands my love for Harry Potter and this village.” — megreneez03
“Looks perfect in my collection!” — lisalouis2010

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