how to delete pottermore account

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Do you want to delete your account with Pottermore? Previously, the popular wizarding website had not made it easy to remove yourself. However, now there is no longer a need to send them letters or emails to get it deleted. Start with step one, below, to delete your Pottermore account.

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1

Log in to your Pottermore account. This should take you directly to your profile. If it doesn't, click 'Profile' in the top right corner.
2

Click on 'My Details'.

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3

Scroll down. At the bottom of the page, under 'Confirm Changes', there is small text that states, 'To close your Pottermore account, click here.' Click on the highlighted blue text.
4

Enter your password and select 'Yes, close my account'.
5

Congratulations! Your account is deleted.

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I don't like my Pottermore house. How do I change it?

You will have to delete your account and sign up again. If you have a particular house in mind, use a sorting hat guide.
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Will I be able to use the same email address to recreate my account?

Yes, you can use the same email and info to recreate your account.
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What about the new Pottermore?

The new Pottermore has added a simple way to delete your account, so you no longer have to get the staff to delete it via email or post.
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How do you change houses, schools, or your wand in Pottermore?

Once you've been sorted, and your wand selected, you'll be using these throughout your Pottermore days. Just like in the wizarding world, you cannot choose your wand and house -- they choose you! However, you can always start a new account and re-sort for a new house and wand.
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If I delete my account and want to use the same nickname as before, is that possible?

Yes, the login is related to your email address. Multiple people can use the same name on Pottermore, and you can use the same name as many times as you like.
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How do I change my patronus in Pottermore?

You can't change it, unless you either make a new account or delete your current one. Even when you delete your account, it might give you the same one when you make a new account.
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What if we still want to use our same email?

You will not be allowed -- unfortunately you agree to forgo your old email account on Pottermore if you delete the account.
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How do I make a new Pottermore account?

The simplest way is to sign up with a new e-mail address.
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Why won't it let me click "Yes, close my account"?

I believe this has to do with using an old or incompatible browser. I was unable to click it in IE 11, but was able to click it in Chrome.
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What do I do if I cannot delete my account?

You should be able to delete it, as long as you follow the instructions in the article listed above.