The wise headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore, once sagely remarked that “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, when one only remembers to turn on the light.” If your version of happiness includes fantasies of apparating yourself directly into the supernatural world of Hogwarts, Pottery Barn’s sought-after Harry Potter Lit Mirror Door gives that phrase a lot more meaning.
Crafted as if it were taken straight out of the halls of Harry Potter’s magical alma mater, this mirror will enchant your space with its ornate and timeless design. However, the real magic happens once the lights are low. When the mirror is lit, it transforms from a normal-looking glass into the majestic Great Hall entrance, complete with a bewitching night sky full of flickering, floating candles.
The mirror features a backlit hologram that is activated with the flip of a switch, no spells needed — though we certainly wouldn’t blame you for getting out your wand and shouting a convincing “lumos” just in case. You’ll undoubtedly feel like you’ve just stepped off of the Hogwarts Express for your first year at this elusive and exclusive school of witchcraft and wizardry. This is one case where it certainly holds true that it’s better to light a candle — or many — than curse the darkness.