17 quirky 'Harry Potter' tattoos that are downright magical

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Sam Haysom
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LONDON -- No matter how big a Harry Potter fan you might think you are, there are always going to be people out there who are more obsessed than you.

Take tattoos, for example. There's a whole world of Harry Potter-themed tattoos out there, from the subtle and powerful to the large and colourful.

We've rounded up 17 of the more quirky ones to show you just how creative and dedicated some Harry Potter fans really are.

1. This Deathly Hallows tattoo which you need to look at more than once.

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2. This colourful combination.

Second one of the St Louis Old School Expo. Thanks Kaylyn for coming out! #siriusblack #harrypotter #harrypottertattoo @hogwartstattoo A photo posted by Nick Sarich (@nick_sarich_tattooer) on Nov 13, 2015 at 8:22pm PST


3. This Dirigible Plum.

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4. This epic Hogwarts shoulder tat.

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5. This memorable scene.

There's some glare from the flash, but today I had my tattoo finished! Isn't it glorious? I'm very happy with the color and piece, overall. #harrypottertattoo #dumbledore #thecave #harrypotterforever #hp #goodtattoos A photo posted by j a c q u i (@jacqskil) on Nov 10, 2015 at 7:30pm PST


6. This memorable quote.

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7. This colourful Deathly Hallows symbol.

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8. This mildly alarming cross between Hedwig and Mad Eye Moody.

Still a little bloody, Mad Eye Hedwig! lol #tattoo #tattooartist #harrypotter #harrypottertattoo #itsrealforus #Hedwig #madeyemoody #harrypotterandthecursedchild #potterfan #Hogwarts #muggles #witchcraftandwizardry #owlpost #eikondevice #eikon #eikonems420 #belfastcityskinworks #21oxfordstreet A photo posted by Chris Hill (@armslikewings) on Nov 11, 2015 at 7:41am PST


9. This impressive commitment to a meme.

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10. This UV Lumos tattoo, which lives up to its name.

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11. This owl and snake, locked in mortal combat.

Harry Potter animal fight tattoo. The bird is healed, the rest is fresh. #tattoo #tattoos #harrypotter #harrypottertattoo A photo posted by Earl Funk (@earlfunk) on Nov 9, 2015 at 4:15pm PST


12. This dark vision of Death.

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13. This owl + quote combination.

#blueviewtattoo #harrypottertattoo #owltattoo #scripttattoo by @mariadraqulia #ribbstattoo A photo posted by Blueviewtattoo (@blueviewtattoo) on Nov 16, 2015 at 12:48pm PST


14. This colourful Fawkes.

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15. This Funko Pop Harry Potter.

#HarryPotter #Funko #tattoo by @rylostsoultattoo. #funkopop #funko #funkofunatic #harrypottertattoo #toy #tattooage #tatto #Potter #Pottermore #Hogwarts #HogwartsTattoo A photo posted by Hogwarts Tattoo (@hogwartstattoo) on Nov 10, 2015 at 2:06pm PST


16. This subtle Elder Wand.

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17. And finally, this powerful collection.

#goals #harrypotter #tattoos #harrypottertattoo if you don't know what these represent BYE A photo posted by Justin Ivan Desprebiteres (@elgato_volador) on Nov 14, 2015 at 9:57pm PST


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