Harry Potter fans brave rail strikes for Back to Hogwarts Day at King’s Cross

Harry Potter fans of all ages gathered at Kings Cross station in London on Friday to celebrate the annual Back to Hogwarts Day (Lucy North/PA)

Thousands of Harry Potter fans have braved the rail strikes on Friday to gather at King’s Cross station in London for the annual Back to Hogwarts Day.

Donning wizard robes and carrying wands, fans of the franchise travelled to the station to hear the magical loudspeaker call for the Hogwarts Express at 11am, inviting witches and wizards to board the train to Hogsmeade on platform nine and three quarters.