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It's only a matter of hours before book six in the Harry Potter series goes on sale. And for many parents and kids alike that means partaking in what seems to be a Harry Potter tradition – Potter Parties!

Starting a few hours before midnight on June 16th when Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince officially goes on sale; bookstores across the country and around the world have festivities planned for true Harry Potter fans. Interested in finding out more about parties in your neighborhood? Use the zip code function from Potter Parties. (New York residents, click here. I've already done the search for you.)

And for those of you that have just decided to get on the Harry Potter bandwagon, pick up the first five Harry Potter books in the series or cheat and watch the first three Harry Potter movies on DVD before the next big screen installment arrives in the theaters.

Pre-order your copy of book six Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince or stay home and plan a party of your own with all things - Harry Potter