4. The Museum of Muggle Curiosities

Though you can’t enter the Museum of Muggle Curiosities, you can peek through the window at the items that witches and wizards find just fascinating. For those who aren’t familiar with Potter lore, “muggles” are non-magic folk. Witches and wizards are often completely stumped by any technological items or non-magical devices used in the muggle world.

3. Knockturn Alley advertisements

Knockturn Alley is the dark and devious corridor of Diagon Alley. Wizards headed here are usually up to no good. Advertisements in Knockturn Alley are projected onto the walls in light so they stand out in the dark streets.

To the left as you enter is a sign for Phoenix Fire Lighters. These magical fire lighters are purported to create an eternal flame. Molly Weasley used to keep them in the house in the 1990’s. Further down you’ll see an advertisement for a room to let. Reptiles and arachnids are graciously allowed. Expect to see plenty of both in this area.

2. Kreacher’s window

Kreacher is the house elf of the Black family who resides at 12 Grimmauld Place. This surly house elf takes on a much kinder demeanor as the movies progress. You’ll see the exterior of the building in the London façade outside Diagon alley. Keep an eye on the windows and you’ll see Kreacher peeking out from time to time.

1. The makings of a wand

Stop by Ollivander’s Wand Shop in Diagon Alley and take a peek in the windows along the street. You’ll spot some of the magical elements that go into a wand among the famous wandmaker’s supplies. Items such as phoenix feathers, dragon heartstrings, and unicorn hairs are essential components of some of the most famous wands of all time. Harry Potter and Voldemort have wands with phoenix feathers from the same bird. Dragon heartstrings form the cores of many wands, including those of Hermione Granger and Professor McGonagall. Ron Weasley’s wand contains a unicorn hair core.

These are only the beginning of the secrets in store in Diagon Alley. This busy area is overwhelming in its attention to detail, promising new discoveries on every visit.