15th January 2025
Pottermore Publishing spreads holiday cheer with beautiful Yule Ball artwork and global partner collaborations.
Harry PotterTM and Christmas are often felt to be synonymous, as each book in the series gives us a glimpse into Christmas in the wizarding world alongside our favourite witches and wizards. This year, we drew some festive inspiration from The Goblet of Fire and brought to life the magic of the Yule Ball with a brand-new Christmas illustration alongside design agency, La Plage.
A true fan favourite moment, the Yule Ball marks Harry’s fourth Christmas at Hogwarts and an iconic part in the story that brings together characters from across the wider wizarding world. This time, we have showcased never-before-seen characters in our artwork – if you look closely at the enchanting scene, you can spot Viktor Krum or the rather tall, Madame Maxine. There are also some delightful hidden gems to be found, from Professor McGonagall’s tinsel-decorated hat to Hermione’s dress – yes, that’s right, it is in fact blue!
Christmas 2024 marked our largest partner participation ever! Ten of our wonderful retail and library partners encouraged fans across twenty-seven markets, to spend the holiday season listening and reading to the Harry Potter series. Whether that was diving straight back into the adventure through Goblet of Fire, or starting at the very beginning with the Philosopher’s Stone.
The Yule Ball illustration brought a touch of Hogwarts to this past festive season, and we are grateful for the collaboration from all of our partners who got involved. Here’s to creating more magical moments in 2025!
