EAGER Harry Potter fans will not have to wait until normal trading hours as Asda Golborne is to open early exclusively for sales of the new book.

JK Rowling's latest instalment, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, will be on sale on Saturday, July 16 from 12.01am until 2am.

A special guest will be in store from 10am until noon, while a real white owl and his handler will also be present.

Young Harry Potter look-alikes who come into the store between 11am and 3pm dressed in Harry Potter gear will have the chance to have their face painted and a photo taken.