It's a big day for Harry Potter fans. Not only does 31st July mark the day Harry Potter and JK Rowling were both born, but it also heralds the long-awaited release of the Cursed Child script as fans rush to get their hands on the first Potter book to be released in nine years.

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Needless to say, everyone is beside themselves (us included!). But unlike nine years ago – when the Deathly Hallows was released – nowadays Potter fans can share their anticipation on Twitter. And boy are they excited.

Even the hashtag was getting people in the mood.

https://twitter.com/MariamDiamond/status/759681781557624832

LOTS OF CAPITAL LETTERS WERE USED.

https://twitter.com/GrandesVelvet/status/759682822202396672

And for those yet to get their hands on a copy, the social network was a lonely place.

https://twitter.com/Iunaluvgood/status/759673741630668800

Meanwhile, everyone steered clear of those who just don't get it.

https://twitter.com/aysha_23/status/759635407684325376

True fans will be hibernating for the foreseeable future.

https://twitter.com/ElloSteph/status/759649865387225088

? Thanks temporary world for having me, finally back to where I belong after years ? #HarryPotterAndTheCursedChild pic.twitter.com/Kh2evmaDI2

— Ihsan (@ihsanmdnoor) July 31, 2016

But first, they're proudly sharing snaps of their prized purchase:

https://twitter.com/Jessiicaa_Leigh/status/759681961711525888
https://twitter.com/spacebuniall/status/759675712982745088
https://twitter.com/isabelle_kaleta/status/759658552986218496

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Have you got your hands on a copy of Cursed Child yet? What do you think?

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Susanna LazarusAssociate Editor, RadioTimes.com

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