PLATFORM Nine and Three Quarters once again had eager Hogwarts pupils walk through its wall as wizards fly into the city for a free Harry Potter event.

The Hive saw hundreds of children with their wands clasped in one hand and cauldrons in the other as they participated in various activities from the books.

Wizards and witches of all ages entered the library, which was transformed into a miniature Harry Potter set, all made by employees at The Hive.

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Worcester News: Ellen Frearson, along with her friend Izzy Kingston-Schleider.Ellen Frearson, along with her friend Izzy Kingston-Schleider. (Image: NQ)Children arrived in their Hogwarts school uniform to be sorted into their houses thanks to a handmade sorting hat and were given a badge to represent their house. 

They could then participate in miniature games of quidditch, make floating candles, go on treasure hunts and learn magic thanks to sessions by The Dice Box Cafe in Worcester.

Worcester News: Handmade decorations hung around The Hive. Handmade decorations hung around The Hive. (Image: NQ)The evening was part of an annual event where The Hive gets given a theme by Bloomsbury Books, which the library then creates a free-to-attend event from.

This year's theme was magical places, which inspired staff to turn the library into various sections from the film, like Diagon Alley and Platform Nine and Three Quarters.

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One of the team leaders, Kate Lawerence, said it is a loved event at The Hive, where staff enjoy creating different things and dressing up for the children. 

Worcester News: WELCOME: Staff members Joan Morgan and Anthony Roach were seeing what houses they were in. WELCOME: Staff members Joan Morgan and Anthony Roach were seeing what houses they were in. (Image: NQ)"We have had a fantastic turnout - I can't imagine how many, but I think we are in the hundreds," she said.

"The children have been really happy, really excited and really engaged.

Worcester News: Ella Price and Meara May were practising their flying skills.Ella Price and Meara May were practising their flying skills. (Image: NQ)"It is lovely to have children coming to the library, wanting to be in the library and enjoying the space.

"They are having a really positive experience in a library from a young age, which will hopefully build that confidence and help them learn that a library is a safe space to be.

"That is why it is really important we have these events so people can engage with them."

The Hive hosts various free events for children and adults throughout the year.