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Affiliation Marauders Death Eaters Skills Animagus Resurrection potion Magical silver hand
We challenged London-based artist and illustrator Hatch of Wood Street Walls to create a Harry Potter-themed mural. Here’s how he got on…
Warwick Davis, a special guest at the event, was also on hand to give Hatch some
As far as Hogwarts’ history appears to stretch, Slytherin always stood out from the other houses.
Having cunning is actually very useful This goes hand-in-hand with Slytherins being
House points at Hogwarts are supposed to be a way to keep order among the students while spurring on their sense of house pride. Alas, every now and then, those in charge of them have been known to…
‘Please, sir,’ said Hermione, whose hand was still in the air, ‘the werewolf differs
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Not only did it sell artefacts like the Hand of Glory and the vanishing cabinet,
Hermione might have been known for being the cleverest witch of her age, but she could also be one of the scariest. Don’t believe us? Read on and find out why you should never cross this fierce Gry…
little terrifying Yes, Hermione might be a whiz when it comes to spellwork and a dab hand
Welcome to Harry Potter 101! A series all about getting back to the basics of the stories. Whether you’ve just discovered the wizarding world or have been here since 1997, we think you’ll learn som…
Dumbledore was a gentle soul, guiding Harry through his years at Hogwarts and always on hand
Dolores Jane Umbridge was the eldest child and only daughter of Orford Umbridge, a wizard, and Ellen Cracknell, a Muggle, who also had a Squib son. Dolores’s parents were unhappily married, and Dol…
having forced him to cut the words ‘I must not tell lies’ on the back of his own hand
From the complex rules to events that happened on the Quidditch pitch – can you separate the truth from the lies when it comes to this wizarding sport?
2/7 During his first game as Seeker, Harry caught his first Snitch in his right hand
