As rights of passage go, graduation is a biggie. It's a moment you really grow up and start taking res.... no, no it isn't. It's the time you realise you look like Harry Potter in your robes, pull your wand out your pocket (you brought it specially, didn't you?) and pretend you're Draco f*cking Malfoy.

27) Literally everyone does it. This guy's preparing to do it.

Preparing for graduation is probably the last time in life you can pretend you're in Harry Potter pic.twitter.com/PXBMNfmV4B

— Sean Cronie (@SeanCronie) June 3, 2016

26) These folk are remaking all the Harry Potter films...

graduation day @ Harry potter remake pic.twitter.com/208xYO4Rrv

— azreen (@azrnhri) October 17, 2015

25) This guy's got a f*cking PhD and he's still practicing defence against the dark arts, yo.

Graduated with a PhD in defence against the dark arts yo. #graduation #phd #HarryPotter pic.twitter.com/axZGgslkMy

— Max Jonathan Temple (@MaxJTemple) July 12, 2016

24) This guy's biz partner had the same thought

My biz partner took this at Boyne High graduation. Figured my PotterHeads could appreciate. #HarryPotter pic.twitter.com/4gI4u8CSW7

— Benjamin Jon Gohs (@BenGohs) June 13, 2016

23) This Potter-Head really put the effort in

Decorated my cap for Graduation tomorrow. #harrypotter #graduationcap 😍🎓❤️ pic.twitter.com/pr5HZ671tj

— andi (@andix5sos) June 3, 2016

22) This graduand is making the best of poor circumstances

My Graduation Cap! #graduation #HarryPotter pic.twitter.com/hhpKGIe9IT

— Hannah Gauthier (@Vintage394) May 29, 2016

21) This sister has the right idea (and wands)

sister's graduation = excuse to dress like harry potter ⚡️ https://t.co/NhEOzOZCTc pic.twitter.com/udlbCILRxm

— ashley einspahr (@ashleyeinspahr) May 15, 2016

20) Even Voldemort here noticed

Supposed to be going to #graduation but I feel liked I'm dressed to find and kill Harry Potter #myASU pic.twitter.com/K0ATv1fYXC

— Dyran (@babydyran) May 7, 2016

19) So if you are graduating soon, remember to bring your wand...

Graduates or wizards? 🎓⚡️ #graduation #finallygraduated #teachers #ifeellikehermione #HarryPotter pic.twitter.com/VS74DM6nKj

— Alex Ford (@JustMissAlex91) April 9, 2016

18) Otherwise you'll disappoint children in attendance

Best moment from grad... Young boy: why is everyone dressed like Voldemort? #graduation #harrypotter #voldemort pic.twitter.com/vWnhxNvFgY

— Christina Browne (@Christina_RB) November 24, 2015

17) And don't let anyone take away you're gown until you're done pretending you're Hermione

I almost don't want to take off my graduation gown, hood and cap. I feel like I belong in the Harry Potter universe pic.twitter.com/b9IUnFl9Jj

— Maria is Shefferz (@mariamazevans) November 21, 2015

16) And try and find Filch. Filch attends graduation ceremonies for some reason. Might be a Squib thing.

The guy who played Filch in Harry Potter was at my graduation pic.twitter.com/jLxOPMHV23

— beb (@bebsaracoupland) November 19, 2015

15) This is your day to be a wizard. Embrace it.

Yay for graduation. Picture of me looking like a deranged Harry Potter extra.... pic.twitter.com/ivelHmtWsS

— Dr Abi Hunt (@abihunt3) October 7, 2015

14) Really embrace it, don't worry about the fact you're at least 21 years old and pretending to be a wizard

My fave bit of graduation was running around in my gown singing the Harry Potter theme tune, it was wonderful pic.twitter.com/JsarLX7xok

— Beth Mather (@befmavaa) July 22, 2015

13) Go full wizard. Photoshop the sh*t out of your photos till everyone agrees you're a wizard

Sooo this happened! #HarryPotter #graduation #ntugraduation pic.twitter.com/ETUZJVB78p

— Sarah Winstanley (@winstanleysarah) July 28, 2015

12) Pose with your wand. You earned this.

Apparently hiding the #HarryPotter wand under the graduation robe really was magical. Just won another scholarship. pic.twitter.com/Qxpn8Efm2B

— AzSandi (@azmatthews) August 31, 2013

11) This why you did you're degree right here.

"Imma graduation wizard." -@DavidNethery2 pic.twitter.com/XLnytbcv7H

— Ollie (@roughlylogical) June 10, 2015

10) Don't debate whether you're taking your wand.

Debating if I should bring my wand to graduation pic.twitter.com/l3LyYDieXl

— ingrid (@iingridxix) June 23, 2014

9) Even your mum would pose like a wizard if she graduated

My mom graduated today to get her bachelors! She's also a wizard. https://t.co/wugJk4WKYf pic.twitter.com/3cNLWf3CBO

— Ralex (@alexmonney) May 8, 2016

8) It's been a tradition for years now. DOOOO IIIIITTT.

Graduated 2 years ago today. Closest I'll ever to socially acceptable wizard robes. #TimeFlies pic.twitter.com/4F2LqMJn9A

— Danielle Stanley (@DLS145) October 16, 2015

7) Your parents will understand the score...

she just graduated from collage, and she still thinks she's a wizard.. #GRYFFINDOR!! @JenMigliore pic.twitter.com/ql9TXAAkDu

— Rachel Migliore (@rachel_migliore) May 12, 2013

6) You're a wizard! A f*cking wizard!

Officially graduated! Check out my wizard robe! pic.twitter.com/orolEEUPgM

— Brian Ford (@briantford) May 4, 2013

5) Seriously, your parents will understand

Invite to my daughter's graduation says "dress smartly". Me: Ima wear a wizard outfit. Wizards are hella smart. *dons rob & hat, gets wand*

— Ann Aguirre (@MsAnnAguirre) June 23, 2016

4) Do it. Make the Harry Potter joke.

Others: "Wow. Graduation toga!"
Me: "Nooo! It's a Hogwarts Robe!"

Hahaha. Bad thing I didn't bring my wand. ⚡ pic.twitter.com/vW6jTM7TrZ

— L (エル) (@7elli_en) June 22, 2016

3) Do it for Harry Potter. He DIED for you.

@jk_rowling I made this wand for my dear friend's graduation present. I have to say I was quite pleased with it. ❤😊 pic.twitter.com/L98wpjDW03

— Tea Gerbeza (@Terbeza) June 29, 2016

2) Hell, do it for Voldemort here.

So here is photographic evidence of me with my legit Voldemort wand...in a Neymar shirt...in my graduation robes pic.twitter.com/a1lKiBNgiK

— Steph Anderson (@93ColSanders) July 8, 2014

1) Your uni WANTS you to do it.

Is my uni really tryna sell graduation by telling me I'm gonna look like Harry Potter... pic.twitter.com/M5epBy0y3l

— Holly (@hollybrxwn) May 12, 2016

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