One day, while randomly scrolling through Instagram, I saw a post about a Harry Potter-themed website. It was made using some video tool, but it immediately caught my attention. As a huge fan of Harry Potter—having watched the entire movie series during my school days on my laptop—I’ve always been fascinated by the fantasy elements of the Wizarding World. That post sparked an idea in me.
I reached out to the creator, asking if I could take inspiration from their work. Then, I started thinking about my own concept. I wanted to build something truly immersive, something that would make visitors feel like they had stepped into a magical world.
I began with a simple 100vh page with the Harry Potter logo in the center. To create an atmospheric effect, I added a torchlight effect that followed the mouse movement, making it feel like the castle background was being revealed through the glow of a torch.
Then, I had another idea—what if the cursor itself was a magic wand? I changed all cursors to different Harry Potter wands, making the interaction even more magical. To enhance the experience, I added rain and lightning effects, giving the homepage the feel of a stormy, enchanted night.
Next, I created a Characters Page where all the Harry Potter characters were displayed. I wanted something more than just static images, so I added a 3D hover effect—when hovering over a character, the PNG version of the image smoothly appeared over the JPG, creating a unique depth effect.
To make the website more engaging, I also created a section showcasing magical elements from the Harry Potter universe, each with interactive animations. Every page featured different wand cursors, adding to the immersive feel. For animations, I used AOS (Animate On Scroll) to bring the content to life.
Watching everything come together gave me an insane dopamine rush—it felt like I was bringing a piece of the Wizarding World to life!
This project was not just a website; it was an experience—one that combined my passion for Harry Potter with my love for web development.
Would you like to experience the magic? Check out my Harry Potter-themed website:
Demo: https://youtu.be/7B3P-Jc6OTg?si=9cs0Sgtqy48D444-
Source Code: buymeacoffee.com/togainclick/e/235500
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