This week's mug is a great Thrift Store Find. It is related to the first Harry Potter Mug I have (To see that mug, click here!) Both mugs are taken from the Harry Potter books/movies and highlight the 'Marauder's Map' which is a magical map introduced in the book "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban." Not only did it show every classroom, every hallway, and every corner of the castle, but it also showed every inch of the grounds, as well as all the secret passages that were hidden within its walls and the location of every person on the grounds, portrayed by a dot.
When cold, the mug appears an all over blood red color, and on the right side of the mug is a stylized portrayal of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
When hot liquid is added to the mug, the entire surface clears (even behind the mug handle!) to show footprints and labels in map styles all over the mug. Above and in the drawing of Hogwarts the names of those students who invented the map appear using their nicknames. "Mssrs Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot & Prongs are proud to present" and inside the school grounds appears "The Marauder's Map."
color change even behind the handle!
The mug is well used and some areas of the 'color change overlay' are torn off, but this is still a good addition to my collection. The color change is still good, though with a strong light, the footprints and map area can be seen - most likely used in a microwave.
DESIGN: 3+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Promotional
