When it comes to fandoms, there is probably no more passionate group than Harry Potter fans. There's Potterheads, and then there is everyone else.
But this year, they went all-out for Harry's birthday month (he was born on July 31). All during July, talented fans participated in the #31DaysOfHarry challenge. Each day, fans would share an illustration they did inspired by the series. And the results are MAGICAL.
Each day, fans would share an illustration they did inspired by the series. And the results are MAGICAL. Just check out this beautiful work of Harry himself, done by Sarah Cosico (@thelicklekiwi) who started the challenge four years ago.
A quick one for the birthday boy 🎂 🦉 ⚡️✨ #happybirthdayharry #31daysofharry #illustration #harrypotter https://t.co/goMiHPmr8b https://t.co/BuLIdDb0zx
Then there is illustrator @alexabosy, who did some seriously breathtaking work, starting with this drawing she did of Adult Harry and his sons.
#31daysofharry day 31 - we don't prefer gandalf, merlin or oz! (this wasn't today's prompt but i reeeeally wanted to draw harry and his kids for his birthday!! i did it last year too!) https://t.co/9aQLxyuDKx
Next, she made everyone who ISN'T a Ravenclaw jealous with this seriously badass illustration of some of the house's most noteworthy members. I'm gagging over Professor Flitwick in particular.
#31daysofharry day 29 - my hogwarts house. wit beyond measure and so on
Her Pygmy Puffs and Puffskein have me wanting a new magical pet ASAP...
#31daysofharry day 27 - pygmy puff. also included a regular puffskein these things are just big dumb colorful tribbles https://t.co/gscBSyHNz4
...as does her seriously adorable Pigwidgeon. It's SO on point.
#31daysofharry day 25 - pigwidgeon
On the other hand, her Bellatrix Lestrange is both terrifying and stunningly gorgeous.
#31daysofharry day 16 - bella!
And her Voldemort and Nagini is guaranteed to give you nightmares for weeks.
#31daysofharry day 15 - voldemort. onto the BADDIES
This version of young Harry Potter with Hedwig by @priello could honestly inspire an entire animated series, IMHO.
Day 1 of #31daysofHarry - Harry Potter #HarryPotter #illustration #characterdesign #digitalart #photoshop #art #sketch https://t.co/VPDwQIVIOf
Her Ron is equally as impressive...
Day 2 of #31daysofHarry - Ron Weasley #HarryPotter #RonWeasley #illustration #characterdesign #art #sketch #ink #traditional #traditionalart #brushpen #marker #copic https://t.co/jvVe4n2nbN
...but TBH, her Hermione might take the cake.
Day 3 of #31daysofHarry - Hermione Granger #HarryPotter #hermionegranger #illustration #characterdesign #art #sketch #ink #traditional #traditionalart #brushpen #marker #copic https://t.co/0b4HrdbNU0
And I'm cackling, because she perfectly captures the Dursley's horrid personalities. Just LOOK at Aunt Petunia's sneer. I'm dying.
Day 19 of #31daysofHarry - The Dursleys #HarryPotter #dursley #dudleydursley #vernondursley #petuniadursley #characterdesign #traditionalart #brushpen #marker #copic https://t.co/big7m88PIm
If you want a different take on the Wizarding World, @hmengert4 had some seriously spellbinding illustrations. Like, I want to frame this Patronus warding off an army of Dementors.
Dementors for #31daysofharry From Friday. #characterdesign #kidlitart
Her Bellatrix is friggin' amazing...
...her Voldemort and Nagini might induce heart palpatations...
...and her Snape seriously does the complex character justice.
I can practically hear Hermione say, "It's LeviOsa, not LevioSA," in this illustration @sarahlisahleb did.
It’s Wing-GAR-dium Levi-O-sa!" Hermoine for #31daysofharry #harrypotter #FanArtFriday #sketchbook
Her interpretation of Luna Lovegood is equally as enchanting, Quibbler and all...
Also one of my favourites because I can relate to her so much, Luna Lovegood🌙 for #31daysofharry #harrypotter #sketchbook https://t.co/xBvHdTJGSx
...and I'm super into her drawing of Remus Lupin, complete with a terrifying werewolf.
Lupin for #31daysofharry + bonus werewolf, because I love to draw them 🐺. #harrypotter #FanArtFriday
Her Hagrid, on the other hand, is so joyful, it would put a smile on even Argus Filch's face!
One of my favourite characters, Hagrid 🐉 for #31daysofharry #harrypotter #sketchbook
This dementor by @itsnailurus will keep you up all through the night.
20. Dementor #31daysofHarry
Her Ginny Weasley looks ready to hop onto the Quidditch pitch, and I'm here to watch.
5. Ginny Weasley #31daysofHarry
And she perfectly captures the quirky glee of Tonks.
9. Nymphadora Tonks #31daysofHarry
How about her joyous Neville Longbottom — he looks happy as heck to be in Herbology class, and rightfully so.
6. Neville Longbottom #31daysofHarry
And finally, let's close things out with her version of the one who started it all, The Boy Who Lived — complete with a Golden Snitch.
1. Harry Potter #31daysofHarry
Well done, everyone! Even Snape would be (begrudgingly) impressed!
If you want to see more amazing illustrations, be sure to follow @thelicklekiwi, @alexabosy, @priello, @hmengert4, @sarahlisahleb, and @itsnailurus.
UPDATE
This post was updated to include information about the creator of this challenge, Sarah Cosico.