# Online Wizard Academies Enroll in the Same Classes as Harry Potter Through 'Hogwarts is Here' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-04-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hogwarts-is-here References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/mackenziekruvant/you-can-now-take-classes-at-hogwarts) & [hogwartsishere](http://www.hogwartsishere.com/) If you're a big [Harry Potter fan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-harry-potter) and you've already decided which house you'd like the Sorting Hat to put you in, enrolling in the online classes offered by 'Hogwarts is Here,' will give you a better taste of what it's like to be a [witch or wizard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizarding-world-cookbook). Hogwarts is Here is a web-based fan-created academy, which brings the iconic magic school into the 21st century and saves you the trouble of having to travel through train stations, crazy flying cars or ill-tempered mythical creatures to experience it all. To take your first steps away from the muggle world, the academy requires that you virtually shop for the [required school supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniso-x-harry-potter) and open a Gringotts bank account before enrolling in classes like Charms, Astronomy, Potions and the infamous Defense Against the Dark Arts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Online Wizard Academies:** There is a growing trend of online platforms offering virtual wizard academies, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the Harry Potter world. - **Web-based Fan-created Academies:** Fan-created academies like 'Hogwarts is Here' bring iconic fictional schools into the digital age, expanding opportunities for fan engagement and education. - **Virtual Learning for Fan Communities:** The availability of virtual classes and courses catered to fan communities provides a unique opportunity for fans to connect and learn together in an immersive environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **E-learning:** The e-learning industry can explore partnerships with fan communities and develop specialized online courses to cater to niche interests and engage a dedicated audience. - **Entertainment Merchandising:** Companies in the entertainment merchandising industry can collaborate with fan-created academies to create and sell exclusive school supplies and branded merchandise. - **Virtual Reality (VR):** The VR industry can leverage fan-created academies to create immersive virtual experiences that bring fictional worlds to life, allowing users to interact with their favorite characters and environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Magic-Themed Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ministry-of-magic.md) - [Wizard-Themed Gen Z Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-x-harry-potter-collection1.md) - [Enchanting Wizard-Themed Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-cafe.md) - [Magical Limited-Time Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hogwarts-x-krispy-kreme.md) - [Immersive Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [Fantastical Brewing Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cauldron-nyc.md) - [Mystical School Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hogwarts-set.md) - [Spellbinding Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-collection.md) - [Magical Puzzle Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hogsmeade-village-collectors.md)