When I first read about the Hogwarts Hotline, I wasn’t sure it was for real. But being the huge Harry Potter fan that I am, I had to bite the bullet and see if it actually worked.
It worked!
What Happens If You Call The Hogwarts Hotline
The US-based phone number answers with an informational recording from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
When You Call Hogwarts
After making a selection, a very nice sounding lady shares the details on how students arrive to the campus via Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross Station. Of course, Hogwarts is located in an undisclosed location in Scotland for security reasons, so you don’t get much more info than that.
A fun surprise interrupts the call, which, it turns out, is a clever advertisement for the University of Phoenix. I won’t give any spoilers, but let’s just say that kids especially will get a kick out of how the call ends.
Which you could say is pretty on point, since we all know how the phoenix is a great symbol in the Wizarding World.
But that begs the question, what
would Hogwarts be doing with a Muggle telephone line?
I mean, Mr. Weasley didn’t know how to use one and he dealt with Muggle artifacts every day.
So I doubt some prospective student would try to call the Hogwarts Hotline to get more info on admissions.
Still, it’s a pretty cool way to waste two minutes.
I can’t wait to show my seven-year-old Harry-Potter-loving son. I mean, we’ve already found the
Wizarding World of Harry Potter hidden secrets and
pouted in front of Platform 9 3/4, so why not give ol’ Hogwarts a ring?
Updated June 2022: It looks like the line has been disconnected.
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Didn’t work and got my hopes down.
Thank you for letting us know! I’m sorry to hear that! Check your email, I sent you a little surprise!
im not happy at all i was called it for my littel sister and it didt work shame on you guys she is now it tears
Hi Maddison! Thank you for letting us know! Check your email, I sent you a little something that will hopefully cheer your sister up!
You’re all as bad as the people who claim their kids’ Christmas was ruined because someone wouldn’t sell them the latest Xbox for $20. Be responsible & call yourself WITHOUT your child first. Common sense sure is rare these days.
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Is this working yet?
I tried this and it didn’t work my daughter is heartbroken
Hi, Mike. Thank you for letting us know! Please check your email, I just sent a little something over that will hopefully cheer her up!
Tried it today and it doesn’t work…. Was hoping that was goin to make my day
Hi, Kate! Thank you for letting us know. I just emailed you a little surprise that will hopefully brighten your day a little!
I’m happy i called by myself first because this didnt work and i didn’t want to get my daughter excited for no reason. Hopefully it works soon.
Thank you for letting us know, Stella. Check your email for a fun Harry Potter surprise!
it is a conference call line my son is crying
I am sorry to hear that it’s not working! Please check your email, we sent your son a little surprise to hopefully put a smile on his face!
This does not work.
Keeps asking for access code or pin.
Thank you for letting us know!