Harry Potter fans disappointed as annual Hogwarts Express announcement at King's Cross is cancelled

The annual gathering at King's Cross on September 1st commemorates the start of the Hogwarts school year.

Avid Harry Potter fans were let down when the anticipated annual Hogwarts Express announcement at King's Cross station failed to materialize. Despite Warner Bros. Discovery's prior cancellation notice and encouragement to attend an online event instead, many fans still flocked to the iconic location.

A video circulating on Twitter captured the scene as fans eagerly awaited the 11 am announcement. However, instead of the familiar call for Platform 9 3/4, the crowd was met with silence, followed by laughter and expressions of dismay.
 

Harry Potter fans were left disappointed after gathering at King’s Cross station for the annual Hogwarts announcement, only for it to never come.

It had previously been announced that it wasn’t happening this year.

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The annual gathering at King's Cross on September 1st has become a beloved tradition for fans, commemorating the start of the Hogwarts school year. Although Warner Bros. Discovery had replaced the in-person event with a pre-recorded online program featuring Sam Thompson, many fans still hoped for the traditional experience.

The absence of the announcement underscored the enduring magic of the Harry Potter franchise and the fans' deep connection to the wizarding world. King's Cross station itself holds a special place in fans' hearts, serving as an iconic filming location and a popular tourist spot.

While this year's cancellation brought disappointment, fans remain hopeful for the return of the cherished tradition next year.