September 2nd 2024.
The highly anticipated annual Hogwarts announcement at King's Cross station left Harry Potter fans feeling disappointed. Despite the crowd of eager fans and their phones aimed at the departure board, the Hogwarts Express train failed to make an appearance along with the expected announcement.
The disappointment among the hoards of fans was evident as loud booing echoed through the station hall. It was a letdown for everyone as the fictional announcement for the departure from platform 9 and three-quarters at 11am, as depicted in JK Rowling's books, did not happen.
For years, it has been a tradition for Potter fans to gather at King's Cross station to mark the start of the academic year at Hogwarts Schools of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Despite being advised not to travel to the station, some fans showed up anyway, eager to be a part of the excitement.
In the past, the station staff had played along with the fans by making a special announcement on the tannoy, accompanied by the iconic Harry Potter theme song. However, this year, the owner of the Harry Potter franchise, Warner Bros Discovery, made it clear that fans should not make the journey to the station. Instead, they could join in on the fun by watching a special YouTube program hosted by I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! winner, Sam Thompson.
Unfortunately, the event at King's Cross station turned out to be a very unmagical affair. In a statement, Warner Bros Discovery explained that fans should not travel to the station on September 1st, as there would be no event, departure board, or countdown. Instead, they invited everyone to tune in and join the proud Hufflepuff and King of the Jungle, Sam Thompson, in a pre-recorded online program celebrating the Back to Hogwarts event.
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