10 Harry Potter Halloween Costumes You Haven’t Thought Of

Halloween is right around the corner. You’ll be dressing up as someone from Harry Potter, obviously (you’ve been doing this every year for 15 years and you’re not stopping now), but who? There’s always Harry or Hermione or Bellatrix, but those have been done. You’re better than that. Here are some Harry Potter Halloween costume ideas that’ll break the mold.
1. A wizard trying to dress like a Muggle
Wizards do not have the foggiest idea how to be normal. They have never seen a Macy’s catalogue. If you enjoy walking around in public looking like you have no idea how clothes are supposed to work, then this is the costume for you.
2. Neville’s boggart
This Halloween we’ll be seeing our fair share of Deadpools, Elevens, and Harley Quinns. It is a shame—nay, a national disgrace—that we won’t be seeing that many boggart Snapes. It’s not like it’s that difficult. Anyone with a green dress, a stuffed vulture, and a surly disposition can do it.
3. The Whomping Willow
I don’t think enough people are going as the Whomping Willow. I cannot tell you how many Halloween parties I’ve attended where I’ve seen not a single murder tree. You can either go all out and fashion a full-fledged costume for this one, or just grab a few sticks and start smacking your friends.
4. The Weasley family ghoul
Remember when the Weasleys disguised the attic ghoul as Ron with spattergroit to trick the Death Eaters? This one will require pajamas, a sickly visage, and an inability to communicate with humans. That’s a Tuesday for me, so it wouldn’t really be fair to make a costume of it, but for the rest of you properly dressed, well-rested, and aptly socialized people, please feel free.
5. Viktor Krum during the Second Task of the Triwizard Tournament
Krum Transfigured himself into a shark for the underwater task. This is a very low-maintenance, minimum-effort costume commitment because it does not require a full shark costume. Merely the head will do.
6. Peeves the poltergeist
Hardly anyone ever goes as Peeves, and as a society we’re all poorer for it. People forget about Peeves. The movies certainly did. Rectify this gross miscarriage of justice by donning a bowtie and causing mischief.
7. Dudley with his pig’s tail
Step 1: Stick a curly pig’s tail on your person. Step 2: complain constantly, about everything. Voila! You have yourself a costume.
8. The Fat Lady
You’ll need to brace yourself for this one; it is not for the faint of heart. You’ll be carrying a large ornate picture frame all night, and if you put it down for even a second, Halloween will be ruined.
9. Hermione after drinking Polyjuice Potion
Want to go as Hermione for the fifth year in a row? Of course you do. She’s amazing. Paint whiskers on your face and throw on some cat ears, and there ya go—you’ve got a refreshing twist on one of the most frequently sighted Harry Potter Halloween costumes of all time.
10. Your favorite dead character
It’s not that hard to find a skeleton costume. Pop a red wig on, and now you’re Fred Weasley. (Too far? Too soon?)