Less than a day to go now until the last Harry Potter book goes on sale, as this sign clarifies helpfully.Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAA member of staff checks her book for crowd control spells.Photograph: Joel Ryan/PABroomsticks at the ready: book store staff at Waterstones Piccadilly get into character.Photograph: Joel Ryan/PA
A witch-in-training waiting in line.Photograph: Chris Jackson/GettyZoe (l) and Carina (r) from south London have put a spell on you.Photograph: Rosie Greenway/GettyA Potter fan sports an authentically battered witch's hat.Photograph: Sang Tan/APHarry who? Plenty of time to get up to speed with the other six books whilst in the queue.Photograph: David Levene/FreelanceDoes he die? Does Voldemort conquer the world? Will there be more kissing? Join the queue now and you could find out tonight...Photograph: Leon Neal/AFPOscar Sieling brought his (stuffed) owl from Copenhagen. It was unclear if the owl was also a Potter fan.Photograph: Leon Neal/AFP
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