The landing page—a perfect parody of college websites, complete with rotating photos of gargoyles and happy students in maroon-and-gold ties—takes you through the process of getting your own vault at Gringotts so you can “buy” books to prepare for your nine-week online course.
It's clear that the fans have put a lot of thought into this: There are delightful flourishes, like the lightning-bolt scar that appears on the blank Facebook-esque avatar, or the ability to collect chocolate frog cards as you move through the site. And the disappointments: Upon enrolling you select your house from a drop down menu—nary a sorting hat in sight—and it cannot be changed. (Though this shouldn't be a problem for most Potter fans, who have undoubtedly known their own house for years.)
Defense Against The Dark Arts is the fastest-growing class, though you can also learn the basics of Charms or Herbology.
Hurry up and enroll before Warner Bros. sends out the cease and desist notice. [via Slate]
