Magically rockin’ at Harry and the Potters’ annual Yule Ball (PHOTOS)

Locally bred Harry Potter tribute bandHarry and the Pottershosted their 12th annual Yule Ball concert and fundraiser at Middle East Downstairson Sunday, Dec. 18. They were joined by fellow Hogwarts-inspired acts, Draco and the Malfoys,Potter Puppet Pals, Lauren Fairweather, Jason Anderson, the Whomping Willowsand Blue Milk Run, to raise funds forthe Harry Potter Alliance, a human rights and activism organization with (obvious) deep roots in Potter-lore.The wizard rock band, featuring brothers Paul and Joe DeGeorge, also co-founded the Alliance and utilize the power of (super) fandom to encourage literacy, understanding and equal rights among muggles and non-muggles alike.

All photos by Derek Kouyoumjian for Metro.