Watford send fans to Luton derby in HARRY POTTER bus as supporters mock club’s ‘tactic to scare fierce rivals’

WATFORD’S desperate attempt to conjure up some magic went to extreme lengths at Luton – as they put their fans on Harry Potter buses.

The Hornets supporters made the short trip up the M1 from Vicarage Road to Kenilworth Road for today’s crunch lunchtime derby.

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Videos from outside Watford’s ground showed the line of coaches ready to transport the away fans, including two Potter-branded double-deckers.

And rival fans could barely believe what they were seeing – although others could not resist some witty responses.

One said: “Imagine turning up to the derby day in these.”

Another wrote: “Banter club.”

A third added: “Magic might be the only way you go above Luton Town this season.”

One commented: “Watford’s tactic in scaring Luton fans, use Harry Potter tour buses to ship fans to the game.”

And a final user quipped: “Are you allowed butter beer on board?”

Watford likely borrowed the coaches from the nearby Harry Potter Studios in North Watford.

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But their hopes of casting a spell on local enemies Luton – managed by ex-Hornets chief Rob Edwards – fell short.

Gabriel Osho may not have scored a long Granger to fire the hosts in front – instead sweeping in to round off a superb passing move.

And the Watford defence looked so far away mentally that they might as well have been at Hogwarts as Allan Campbell tapped home from close range to secure the Hatters a 2-0 win.