Upon founding Slytherin House, Salazar Slytherin was adamant on selecting students who possessed characteristics he most valued: one who is ambitious, resourceful, and cunning. The animal emblem of Slytherin is the snake, with green and silver, and water being the colour and element respectively. This heralds back to the serpents place in mythology, especially in Western Europe where there are lochs and various other bodies of water. Both water and snakes are fluid and flexible. Looking closely at Slytherin characteristics, you could go big with your design, with a half or full sleeve, similar to that of traditional Japanese tattooing. Or, if you’re wanting something a little smaller, use these…

Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft: the place where Harry, Ron, and Hermione begain their life-long friendships and learned all they know about magic. What would Harry Potter Month be without a post on Hogwarts tattoos? If you’re having difficulty picking your favourite character, or you’re attempting to piece together far too many elements, then maybe a Hogwarts tattoo is just what you need. A Hogwarts tattoo encapsulates the entire Harry Potter universe in one piece. Looking down at your Hogwarts tattoo will remind you of the world you would disappear into whenever you opened a Harry Potter book or watched one of the movies. Be inspired by these 20 tattoos and then let…

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Not only was April 16 the official launch date of Littered With Garbage, but it also marked the first day of Harry Potter Month. Two weeks has seen 40-plus themed posts and hundreds of tattoos shared, and it now must comes to an end. Click on the images below to take a closer look at each themed post from Harry Potter Month. Remember: Be Inspired. Never Copy.