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Are the “Harry Potter” Branded Sweatshirts Worth the Price?

A Close Look at a Gryffindor Sweatshirt I recently visited Universal Orlando Resort to celebrate a benchmark birthday.  My husband and I specifically chose this park because Diagon Alley had finally opened and I’m an avid Harry Potter fan.  It’s a must-see for fans.   One of our four days at the park was unseasonably cold.  I had brought a windbreaker for the occasional rain Orlando delivers, but wasn’t prepared for goosebumps.  I could have purchased a sweatshirt or sweater at any of the multitudes of gift shops in the park (s).  Nevertheless, what’s the fun in that for a true Potter Head?  Warmth had to come from within a Harry Potter-themed piece of apparel.   Luckily, the first shop in Diagon Alley is  Quality Quidditch Supplies .  It’s jam-packed with—obviously—Quidditch gear of all kinds, like quaffle balls.  However, the store also carries apparel.  Since this isn’t typically a cold season, there weren’t many choices within a price range I’m comfortable.  The jackets and