Looking for harry potter tattoos with a little something extra? Think tiny glasses, a detailed Hogwarts scene or a phoenix with sweeping wings.
These images include tattoos on skin plus a few illustrations to bring to your artist as inspiration.
You can keep things simple with one little symbol or go all out with a whole collection of magical details. From pretty script to a colorful stack of books, there’s plenty here to help you narrow down your favorite.
Magical tattoo ideas worth saving
tiny Deathly Hallows symbol
We’re starting off strong with this little Deathly Hallows tattoo. I love the extra lines and dots around the triangle.
They give the familiar symbol a slightly sketchy look without adding a whole scene.
If you want something small to discuss with your artist, save this inner-forearm placement.
glasses and a lightning bolt
How cute is this? The round glasses and little lightning bolt make such a simple wrist tattoo.
There’s no lettering or shading here, just black outlines.
I’d keep this one just as simple rather than adding more symbols around it.
Always with stars and a wand
This is a pretty way to pair a word with a larger design. A shaded animal silhouette sits above the flowing “Always” script, with little black stars curving down toward a wand.
The scattered stars are my favorite part. Keep that winding arrangement if you want a similar layout.
a little Snitch and wand
Don’t want all your symbols grouped together? No problem!
This arm tattoo leaves plenty of space between a small winged Snitch and a slender wand below it. I love how understated the shading looks.
owl mail and the Sorting Hat
I am obsessed with this little owl. It’s so cute perched on the sealed envelope, especially beside the folded Sorting Hat.
Round glasses and a lightning bolt sit above them. Ask for a few tiny sparkles between the designs if you like this scattered arrangement.
the train to platform nine and three-quarters
If you love the journey to Hogwarts, this illustration has plenty to work with. The train curves over a tall arched bridge and around the circular 9¾ design below.
The little flying car above the tracks is such a fun detail. Bring this drawing to your artist to talk through which parts you’d like in your tattoo.
Mischief Managed script
The lettering fans are going to love this! “Mischief Managed” runs along the ribs in dark, slanted script with little sparkles at either end.
You don’t need a whole map around the words. I’d leave the phrase as the main detail, just like this.
bold glasses outline
This is another glasses-and-lightning idea, but it’s a little different from the wrist tattoo above. The illustration uses thicker circular outlines and a solid black bolt.
Save this version if you prefer bold shapes over tiny decorative details.
a wand wrapped in smoky lines
How gorgeous is this wand tattoo? The knobbly details run down the forearm while smoky ribbons curl around it.
I love how those wispy lines loop out to either side.
Keep the wand as the only motif if you want to follow this design. The dark details and soft shading give you plenty to admire.
Hogwarts by the lake
This Hogwarts scene may just be my favorite one so far. I love the tall towers above the rocky shoreline, plus that tiny boat on the lake.
The thin rectangular border makes it look like a little picture on the arm. Keep the border if that’s the detail you love too.
a flowing stag Patronus
If you’re looking for a Patronus design without lots of shading, this one is for you. A slender stag rises above a little wand near the ankle.
The curved body lines and small trail of dots are so pretty. There’s plenty here without adding words.
the Sorting Hat sketch
Who else loves the expression on the Sorting Hat? This drawing has deep black folds, a crooked tip and a wide, uneven brim.
Use the illustration as a starting point with your artist if you want the hat on its own. I’d keep those dark folds rather than turning it into a plain outline.
books beneath a flying Snitch
Calling all book lovers, this is such a pretty tattoo idea. An open book sits on a colorful stack, with curling wisps reaching toward the winged Snitch above.
The little glasses beside the bottom book are adorable. I love the touches of red and green among all those fine page lines.
skull and coiled snake
If you are looking for something darker, then this illustration is for you. There’s a skull, a twisting snake and a Deathly Hallows symbol centered on the forehead.
The open mouth and long fangs make this a much bolder choice than the little symbols above. Show your artist the full drawing to discuss a version that keeps those details readable.
I open at the close
Don’t want a picture and want something super simple? This “I open at the close” tattoo keeps everything to one line of black lettering along the ribs.
I love the small spaces between the words. No stars, no border, just the phrase.
a whole collection of magic
There is so much to love in this one! Hogwarts sits in the middle, surrounded by a Snitch, a stag, the Sorting Hat and a little envelope.
The dotted trails connect the scattered symbols down the arm. If you want a similar collection, pick your favorite motifs with your artist rather than feeling like you need every single one.
three little black stars
Don’t want to go overboard with the details? No problem! These three little stars sit just above the inner elbow in a loose cluster.
They aren’t an obvious Harry Potter symbol on their own, but they’re a lovely option if you want a subtle magical feel.
a golden Time-Turner
I am obsessed with this Time-Turner tattoo. The gold-colored rings around the little hourglass are so pretty, plus the long chain loops across the skin above it.
Keep that looping chain in your inspiration photo if you want more than the pendant alone.
the Slytherin crest
Show a little house pride with this Slytherin crest illustration. The snake fills the central shield, with curling decorations around the edges and the house name on the banner below.
There’s a lot of linework here. Bring the drawing to your artist so you can decide whether to keep the full crest or focus on the snake and shield.
phoenix wings and little stars
Last but definitely not least, we have this gorgeous phoenix back tattoo. I love the spread wings and the long feathers trailing down the spine.
A crescent moon, little stars and dotted curves surround the bird. If you want phoenix-inspired ink without lettering or a crest, this is a beautiful direction to explore.
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