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It is set to feature a dragon towering above Gringotts bank, a full-sized Knight Bus and also a branch of the Leaky Cauldron pub serving food and foaming Butterbeer.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cThere\u2019s no better place to create a destination that celebrates the magic, creativity and storytelling that has captivated generations of fans around the world,\u201d said Karl Durrant, Warner Bros,\u2019 senior vice-president of worldwide retail, in a statement, adding that the opening of the store was \u201ca truly special milestone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=5759\">\u2018Assassin\u2019s Creed\u2019 Creator\u2019s New Action-Adventure Game \u20181666: Amsterdam\u2019 Sets Early Access Release (Gaming News Roundup)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe Oxford Street location will become the second official Harry Potter store in the U.K. after the site at King\u2019s Cross Station, where Potter and his fellow young wizards famously catch the train to Hogwarts. But the new store will reportedly include various exclusives, including a Diagon Alley wand, a special Funko Pop and a MinaLima artwork inspired by the Knight Bus and Diagon Alley.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tAlongside the official shops, there are numerous other unofficial stores selling Potter-themed merchandise scattered around London city center and other tourist hotspots. 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