Marauder's Map Review

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good!

 

Finally my copy of the Marauder's Map reached me! I almost literally burst with excitement when I openend the package from The Noble Collection ! The Map including the display case costs $64.95(when you order it off of Elbenwald 69,90€, they get their products from The Noble Collection though). The paper the map is made of is really thick and feels like real parchment.

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The frame is made of wood.

Embedded in the frame are little magnets to keep the display case shut without using hinges, a very elegant solution in my opinion.

The engraved ornaments in the corners of the display are golden, I'm sorry that they look kind of yellowish in this picture. To keep the map in place there are little black elastic bands in each corner. Still when you put the map on the wall it kind of slides down because the bands aren't tight enough to hold it in place. It doesn't bother me though.

This is what the map looks like when you open it in the middle. First there is an overview over Hogwarts' grounds including the Forbidden Forest and the Whomping Willow. When opening the map further you will have 'zoomed in' on Hogwarts castle.

This is how the map unfolds, revealing the interior of the castle.

Here are some of the rooms you can find on the map, I didn't want to take photos of all of them, since that would take all the fun out of discovering them for yourself.

I could look at the map for hours, there is always something to discover on it. The map measures 15.5 x 72 inches (39 x 184 cm) when open and folds to 15.5 x 8.25  inches (39 x 21 cm).

Measures 15.5 x 72 inches open, folds to 15.5 x 8.25 inches - See more at: http://www.noblecollection.com/Item--i-PRP-HP-7888#sthash.HR5CaOVe.dpuf

When I don't use the map it looks really cool up on the wall.

Though the map and display are quite expensive I would strongly recommend it for every Potterhead! It is one of the most important items Harry owns and having the map at home makes you feel closer to the wizarding world. I love this map and surely you will when you order yours! Let me hear your opinions on it!

Mischief Managed!