Thousands of Harry Potter fans have braved wet weather overnight in London's Trafalgar Square, ahead of the world premiere of the seventh and final film in the series.
Hundreds are holding posters, some boasting of journeys from China and Argentina to see the cast, including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.The entire series has so far earned more than £4 billion worldwide.
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part II is released on 15 July.
Many of the 8,000 fans, young and old, have been staking out their spot beside the enormous red carpet since Monday.
The carpet, which stretches three-quarters of a mile (1.2km), is believed to be longest in the world. Nearby, producers have recreated Diagon Alley, the fictional street where fledgling wizards buy their magical wares.
It has been ten years since the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which made stars of its young cast, Radcliffe, Watson and Rupert Grint - who plays Harry's sidekick Ron Weasley.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Grint said: "Back then I was so fearless and on such a high and nothing phased me.
"A few years down the line you're a bit more self-conscious - it's that awkward stage you go though when you're a teenager."
The 22-year-old actor, who has been nominated for several awards for his performances through the years, added: "This is the biggest and most important thing I'm ever going to be involved with.
"It's defined who I am."
Critics have so far praised the seventh film, with The Sun newspaper saying
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