Non-explodable, luminous balloons

Non-explodable, luminous balloons
Object information
Manufacturer	Gambol and Japes
Made	Before 1987
Usage	Party favour Prank device
Owners	Harry Potter

Non-explodable, luminous balloons, also known in short as luminous balloons, were magical, multi-coloured balloons that glowed and were impossible to pop. They could be used as decoration, or as pranks, due to their pop-resistant nature. Fifteen balloons could be carried with the use of a Balloon Holster belt.

History

Argus Filch had confiscated several luminous balloons by the 1986–1987 school year, keeping them in his office. Harry Potter got a package of non-explodable luminous balloons in his Wizard Crackers on 25 December 1991. In 1992, luminous balloons were sold at Gambol and Japes Wizarding Joke Shop at 25 Knuts each.

Behind the scenes

The Great Hall decorated with luminous balloons

• In the Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery Year 3 achievement "HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, HOGWARTS", the player has the option to pick either luminous balloons or fireworks for the party. Picking the balloons results in them appearing as decorations in the Great Hall.
• In both the console versions of the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (except PS1), luminous balloons can be used to distract prefects, allowing Harry to escape their gaze and move past them.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Console versions only)
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (Console versions only)
• Pottermore
• Harry Potter (website)
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery

See also

• Dungbomb
• Stink Pellets