So bookstores all over the country (world, probably) are doing big Harry Potter bashes when the next (and final) book comes out later this month. But it looks like the Potter fanatics here in NYC, in addition to countless midnight bookstore promotions, will have quite the chance to immerse themselves in Harry Potter mania.

On June 20, Scholastic (the US publisher of the Harry Potter books) will open “Harry Potter Place” on Mercer Street between Prince and Spring. All sorts of stuff will be going on (including a replica of the Knight Bus, which makes a number of appearances in the books) that you can read about here.

I imagine it’ll be pretty crowded, and as I’m not really a disciple I’ll probably avoid “Harry Potter Place” like the plague. However, I’ll be curious to hear all about it. Any big Potterphiles out there who plan to make the trek?