JK Rowling celebrates Albus Severus Potter boarding Hogwarts Express '19 years later'

Wondering why Harry Potter fandom is awake and celebrating today? It is because, on September 1, 2017, Harry Potter's second son, Albus Severus Potter is off to catch the Hogwarts Express.

JK Rowling created the world of wizarding and muggles which was opened to all in June 1997. After the events of seven books, subsequent eight movies, and a play, on September 1, 2017, Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley travelled to King's Cross station with their son Albus Severus Potter for he starts his school at Hogwarts with Rose Granger- Weasley and Scorpius Malfoy.

This is when the timeline of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child begins. Rowling tweeted about the day with hashtag #19YearsLater.

Today's the day Albus Severus Potter boards the Hogwarts Express at King's Cross for the first time #19yearslater

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 1, 2017

Fans have gathered at King Cross Station's 9 3/4 platform to mark the day. The lucky few who got the tickets to West End production of The Cursed Child are tweeting about planning the day celebrating the occasion.

Hmm. It *is* strange to think that Albus has been boarding the train for a whole year in the West End, but that's magic for you #CursedChild https://t.co/b1UYNmBzSx

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 1, 2017

I made this lino cut illustration to celebrate today. I can't wait to see the play later! #19yearslater #BackToHogwarts pic.twitter.com/j1tyrxprY6

— Rory Hopkins (@roryknight7) September 1, 2017

When one of the fans pointed out that Harry's Godson Teddy Lupin and Victoire Weasley would also be kissing on Platform 9 3/4, Rowling asked fans to respect their privacy.

Please, allow them some privacy. https://t.co/xaHh65Y2rD

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 1, 2017

Here's how fans are celebrating the day

Katie has a special message for you all to celebrate #BackToHogwarts pic.twitter.com/QI45F3t2nb

— Pottermore (@pottermore) September 1, 2017

To those with us at King's Cross, and those joining us from all over the world, we wish you a safe and happy journey #BackToHogwarts pic.twitter.com/wAo7B157Zj

— Pottermore (@pottermore) September 1, 2017

Today, as students go #BackToHogwarts, we celebrate #19YearsLater, the start of our #CursedChild story… pic.twitter.com/4yLg31Qv9B

— Cursed Child Play (@HPPlayLDN) September 1, 2017

I can't believe it's today?? Scorpius and Albus and Rose start Hogwarts TODAY #19YearsLater #BackToHogwarts pic.twitter.com/02QvCxvMRT

— aimee (@horcruxhallcw) September 1, 2017

today harry, ron and hermione's story together came to an end and their children began theirs...all was well #19YearsLater pic.twitter.com/Y5vL9IDfMs

— edgelord allan poe (@haarleyquin) September 1, 2017

it's finally September!
ready for #BackToHogwarts pic.twitter.com/AkCzbtArC8

— Donatella Pascaretta (@thisisdonatella) September 1, 2017