1,344 Views - Click for Gallery In November, the Bruges Annual Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival in Belgium began featuring Harry Potter and Dumbeldore ice sculptures, as well as other magical icons, in a frozen fantasy world. Sculptors always amaze me when it comes to details, like featuring Hedwig sitting on top of Harry’s shoulder as if he’s prepared to take flight. Also, it appears Dumbeldore is in the midst of a spell. Could the cat be Professor McGonagall? The Bruges Ice and Snow Festival, runs until January 11, 2009. Via: chinadaily.cn

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