15 Harry Potter nail art designs that are seriously magical

With the official show opening of the eagerly-anticipated Harry Potter and the Cursed Child taking place tonight along with the midnight release of the show's script, we felt it was only right that fans of the boy wizard can do their nails to celebrate the very special, wizardly weekend ahead. 

So whether you are heading off to see the show or just can't wait to get your hands on the brand new script book, here are some brilliant Harry Potter-inspired designs to slyther-on to your nails!  

Can't resist those greasy black locks and bat-like figure? If so then @ayewuykenails Snape-inspired manicure might be just the one for you, because let's face it; we will always love Severus Snape. Always. 

Are you a Gryffindor? If so, this red and golden mani by @blitzseryozha will be right up your street! 

How could we forget team Hufflepuff?! These black and yellow nails are the perfect manicure for those happy, loyal badgers. 

Sure Hufflepuff gets a bad rep for being "a lot o' duffers" as Hagrid once said, but Jo Rowling has said that Hufflepuff is actually a great house. So if you were sorted into Hufflepuff on Pottermore, do your nails in the house colours and wear them proudly! Thanks @coresalon!  

Want to try out a puppet show using just one hand as inspired by @gaby_gab_gabs brilliant design? With the thumb nail as a neat as a new Hogwarts school uniform and each nail being a different character, you can practise your impressions of Harry, Ron and Hermione all day, ever day. 

If your favourite thing about Harry Potter is the Quidditch (let's face it - that is everyone's favourite thing about Harry Potter) then this mani by@just-alexiz would be perfect for you. 

These nails by @karanail_ take us on the very beginning Harry's journey into the magical world as he is given Hedwig and travels to platform 9 3/4. DONE! 

@just-alexiz is clearly a huge fan of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, as this mani pays homage to the first ever film back when Daniel Radcliffe was a tiny little child and Matthew Lewis hadn't longbottomed yet. 

From the portrait for Harry to the carefully named Privet Drive, this is one of our favourites. 

This manicure by @lu_292 seems to be a tribute towards the love story that never was: Lily Potter and Severus Snape.

While most nails are intricately decorated, only two nails hint at the wizarding world; the glittering "Always," which is well known to be Snape's declaration of undying love to Lily, and a stag, which is James and Harry Potter's patronus. 

Solemnly swear you are up to no good and keep an eye on your friends and goes with @nails.by.rachel.h's ingenius Marauder's Map mani! 

What could be better than using your nails that tell a story? @nele.reads The Tale of Three Brothers-inspired mani is a work of art. 

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is arguably one of the best books of the series, so @redda88's mani of Harry's stag patronus, Sirius's prison number, the time turner, a hippogriff and werewolf is the ultimate tribute. 

@sellsea_prkr knows exactly why the blue and silver nails are the best. As JK Rowling once wrote: 

"In wise old Ravenclaw,
If you've a ready mind, 
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind."

How better to celebrate the life and times of dear, sweet Dobby than to decorate each nail with his lovely elf face and his undying love of socks? @texture-gabriella knows exactly what we mean with this brilliant nail art!

For those who want a manicure that is both classic and hints at your undying allegiance the JK Rowling's magical world, this beige coat with a neat Deathly Hallows symbol and emotional 'Always' quote *sniff* on each hand is the perfect balance of pretty manicure AND HP fan art. Thanks @topknotnails!

Slytherins have been given a bad rep, mostly thanks to the likes of Draco Malfoy and Voldemort. However, just because the serpent house dishes out the most dark witches and wizards, it doesn't mean it is a bad house! 

Allegiance to Slytherin means that you are sharp-minded, resourceful and intelligent, and the amazing @roknrollqueen knows that's definitely nothing to be ashamed of with this green and silver snake mani.