This “dancing Hermione” from the London Pride parade is going viral

When you think of Hermione Granger, “dancing like a boss” probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, that may change, because a “dancing Hermione” from the London Pride parade is currently going viral, and it’s epic.
On Saturday, July 7th, social media users captured video of performer Kelsey Ellison reprising her “dancing Hermione” moves during the Pride parade in London. Ellison took to the street wearing a classic Hogwarts uniform (which even included an authentic looking wand and backpack) and danced her heart out. Despite the fact that it was over 80 degrees in London that day, Ellison twirled around, finishing the routine with a split.
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This isn’t the first time Ellison has shown off her moves dressed as the classic Harry Potter character. She’s a YouTube star and self-proclaimed “Potterhead” who first made waves as dancing Hermione at MCM London’s Comic-Con earlier this year (her YouTube page is also full of Harry Potter fan videos, of course).
The video, shared by Hannah Snow on Twitter, currently has over 90,000 retweets and close to 300,000 likes. Ellison also tweeted about the dance, writing that she identifies as bisexual and demisexual, and noted she believes Hermione is “a character who would support and stand up for LGBTQ+ rights.”
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"I’m just so thankful and grateful I live in a country where we can be proud a celebrate who we are," she also wrote.
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And Twitter is all about it.
I'm screaming i was just thinking about how her inner thighs/legs must be dead for doing that on hot pavement lmaooo
— ⚡Floatin bean⚡ (@blackfrootloops) July 7, 2018
I only ever had three crushes in my life
This chick from day care
This chick from senior year
The girl dancing with the chicken on her shoulderBut now I have the demisexual vogueing Hermione Granger
— ▲L▼X (@ALVXVNDIR) July 8, 2018
Yeah, it's official: @KelseyEllison as dancing Hermione would undoubtedly be my spirit animal—or Patronus, if you will. 🧙🏿♂️https://t.co/l8chSIt5MU
— Mikal (@LeftistInTexas) July 8, 2018
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An hour into $1 butterbeer night at The Three Broomsticks. #DancingHermione https://t.co/9kruXlXYqi
— Brien E. (@brienedwards1) July 8, 2018
My cousin @jessicacjus and I @KelseyEllison stan U #DancingHermoine pic.twitter.com/ihuBKtlXoT
— Kelbin Ramirez (@KelbinLive) July 8, 2018
We love that Ellison’s “dancing Hermione” brought so much joy and positive attention to the London Pride parade. Now let’s just hope her legs are okay after that split.