Despite the constant reports of J.K. Rowling stating that Harry Potter has reached its end, it never really seems to do so. For many Harry Potter fans, this is a great thing; so many readers and viewers grew up with Hogwarts, and, like Harry, see it as their home. This being said, when we get these new reports or additions to our favorite wizarding world, there is so much expectation.

As I’ve recently wrote about, sometimes these additions can fall flat. Even J.K. Rowling can’t please everyone, but many of us are persistent in our desire to keep Harry Potter alive. This is why many await September 6th and for Fantastics Beasts and Where to Find Them to come out. Though why wait? We’re constantly hanging onto J.K.’s Twitter updates, waiting with bated breath to see the newest canonized message or story reveal. But we really don’t need to to let the series and its world live on. As I had mentioned in my previous Cursed Child article, the fans do help dictate the world, and this is definitely true as we also attempt to experience it.

Of course, beyond waiting for new stories, films, and plays, we do have quite permanent ways of immersing ourselves, but the Warner Bros. Studios Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter both cost a pretty penny and there are much more realistic ways to consistently get our fill of HP without breaking the bank. Here are 11 ways to practice your love without destroying that college-dented account:

1. Pottermore

First and foremost, an easy way to finally receive your Hogwarts letter is to join Pottermore online, a site that allows you to find out both your Hogwarts and Ilvermorny houses, as well as your wand type. This site, published by J.K. Rowling, produces canon stories and reports from within the world we know and love, and has in the past been a virtual tour throughout the seven books.

2. Quidditch

Available on many college campuses, at minimum, the beloved sport has come to life across the globe. From pickup games to being a full-fledged tournament sport, it's totally possible to soar as a member of a team as you volley balls and chase human-sized snitches across fields.

3. A Very Potter Musical

Many who recognize Darren Criss from Glee might know where he got his start: in a University of Michigan theatre group's original work "A Very Potter Musical." Starkid's AVPM would not only surge Criss' career, with humble beginnings as a cursing Harry Freakin' Potter, but popularize fan-made parodies, tributes, sequels, and spin-offs to the beloved franchise — including two sequels to the musical.

4. Wizard Rock

Before Starkid's monopoly of fandom-tributing there was Wrock. Wizard Rock has been around for years, having developed as early as 2002. Two of its most popular bands are Harry and the Potters and Draco and the Malfoys, and for several years brought about Wrockstock, a Harry Potter-esque Woodstock that took place in Missouri.

5. Fanfiction

One of the most popular and widespread forms of fan-involvement for most fandoms has always been fan fiction. Sites like harrypotterfanfiction.com, archiveofourown.org, and fanfiction.net have produced hundreds of thousands of stories, ranging from short drabbles to multi-series tales. Even stories such as My Immortal have spawned academic analysis.

6. DIY Projects

There are many unauthorized books, recipes, and instruction guides lining the internet begging to be made! From butterbeer to a house scarf to wands and so on, the world is ripe for creating in your very own home.

7. Films

Youtube has been home to many a Harry Potter video. From Hillywood's Friday parody to Neil Cicierega's Potter Puppet Pals videos, there's a plethora of oddities that pay homage to HP. This includes even short films, such as Broad Strokes Productions' works.

8. LeakyCon

One of the actually pricey things on this list, LeakyCon takes us to the ultimate Harry Potter convention, where fans and content-creators alike join in their love for the franchise. The con definitely caters to many audiences beyond HP, but it did arise as a Potter convention, and continues to honor the beloved fandom annually.

9. LARPing

Many fans have at least heard of "CoWLarp" in Poland - also known as College of Wizardry, a Live Action Role-play that takes place over three nights at a castle in Poland. The over $400 experience seems indeed magical, but of course is only for those 18 and over, and not really in everyone's budgets. But that being said, LARP groups can range from free to low-cost across the globe with a simple search on google for your local groups!

10. MMORPGs

For those who find playing as characters appealing, massively multiplayer online role-playing games might be up your alley. Two popular ones, that delve into the part of Pottermore that is currently not in play, are Hogwarts is Here and Hogwarts Online. Both sites offer the ability to take Hogwarts courses and role-play, with many more features added respectively.

11. The Harry Potter Alliance

Last of all, but not least of all, the Harry Potter Alliance is a charity and altruism organization that allows helps Harry Potter "fans turn into heroes." Joining on social justice and charity campaigns within the internationally offered chapters gives fans the opportunity to celebrate a large them within J.K. Rowling's writings and personal drives by becoming a fighter against oppression and bullies, and protecting against unfortunate tragedies and circumstances. So much of Harry Potter is coded against racism, marginalization, and abuse, and the HPA gives fans the opportunity to take on Harry's role in fights for equality, peace and safety on a day to day basis.