Back to Where It All Began: 4 Privet Drive

Before Hogwarts letters and spells, before flying brooms and secret chambers, there was 4 Privet Drive — the ordinary Muggle home where an extraordinary story began. Seeing the full-scale exterior of the Dursleys’ house in person was surreal. The perfectly trimmed hedges, the beige bricks, and that familiar number “4” on the door instantly transported us back to Harry’s earliest days — living in the cupboard under the stairs, dodging Dudley’s tantrums, and dreaming of a world beyond Little Whinging. One of the best parts? We got to step inside. The hallway was just as tight and over-polished as you’d imagine, and yes — the cupboard under the stairs is really there. Small, dark, and barely big enough to crouch in, it was both touching and heartbreaking to see where Harry spent his early childhood. Another highlight was seeing the floating Hogwarts letters scene, recreated with dozens of envelopes flying mid-air in the Dursleys’ living room — a magical tribute to the moment everything changed. Tips: 1. Snap a photo by the front door — it’s subtle, but film-perfect. 2. Inside the house, check out the letters closely — some are addressed to Harry in his cupboard! 3. Don’t miss the family photos and tiny props — they capture the Dursleys’ “perfectly normal” aesthetic. #cherryblossom25