Asuncion’s First Ever Harry Potter Book Night Casts a Spell!
Last Thursday, 6 February, Harry Potter fans in Asuncion gathered for the city’s inaugural Harry Potter Book Night. Hosted by BOOKS bookstore and the British Embassy, with support from Bloomsbury Publishing, the event brought magic to life with a Triwizard Tournament theme, thrilling both kids and adults alike.
Wands, Robes, and Dragons Galore!
Fans donned wizard robes, grabbed wands, and posed in a photo booth, soaking up the Potter vibes. BOOKS showcased a vast collection of Harry Potter adventures while attendees battled it out in a lively trivia contest based on the fourth book, The Goblet of Fire. The night also featured a special reading, making it a spellbinding event.
Ambassador Hedges Reads the Dragon Chapter
Ambassador Matthew Hedges delighted the crowd by reading Chapter 19, “The Hungarian Horntail,” in Spanish. Explaining the choice, he said:
“It is a pleasure to me to share with you this chapter where we learn about these magical creatures, among them a Welsh Green. As you know, the Welsh flag has a dragon in it!”
Trivia Battle and a Magical Finale
Fans tested their knowledge with tricky questions about the Triwizard Tournament. The deciding final question? “What was the price of the Triwizard Tournament?” Hint: It wasn’t just the Triwizard Cup!
BOOKS and the British Embassy are already gearing up to bring the magic back next year. Expect even more spells, fun, and wizardry!
