Harry Potter

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 26: A general view of The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter during the annual 'A Celebration of Harry Potter' at Universal Orlando on January 26, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images)

Liam Aiken was almost cast as Harry Potter

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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 18: In this handout provided by Universal Orlando Resort, Helena Bonham Carter (portrays Bellatrix Lestrange), Tom Felton (portrays Draco Malfoy), Matthew Lewis (portrays Neville Longbottom) and Warwick Davis (portrays Griphook) attend an exclusive preview of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort on June 18, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sheri Lowen/Universal Orlando Resort via Getty Images)

Harry Potter and the characters that deserved a lot more than they were given

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 26: A general view of The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter during the annual 'A Celebration of Harry Potter' at Universal Orlando on January 26, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images)

A new broomstick would the Wizarding World’s next-gen console

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME. MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Actor George Harris attends the world premiere of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 at Odeon Leicester Square on November 11, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

Kingsley Shacklebolt deserves to be recognized

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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 18: In this handout photo provided by Universal Orlando Resort and taken June 13, 2014, today June 18, Universal Orlando announced that The Wizarding World of Harry Potters Diagon Alley will officially open on July 8, allowing guests to experience even more of Harry Potters adventures in an all-new, magnificently-themed environment. Located in the Universal Studios Florida theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley will feature shops, dining experiences and the next generation thrill ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. The new immersive area will double the size of the sweeping land already found at Universals Islands of Adventure, expanding the spectacularly themed environment across both Universal theme parks and guests can journey between both lands aboard the Hogwarts Express. For additional information, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/WizardingWorld. (Photo by Sheri Lowen/Universal Orlando Resort via Getty Images)

What to get the Harry Potter fan in your life that’s not official mercy!

Rachel Leishman
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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Alan Rickman attends the UK premiere of "A Little Chaos" at ODEON Kensington on April 13, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)

Alan Rickman’s diaries will be published as a book and we’re already crying

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Complete Gift Guide to the Top 10 LEGO Harry Potter Sets to Get Fans This Holiday Season

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BAILEYTON, AL - NOVEMBER 01: Cast members from Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald Celebrate Wizarding World Day at Parkside Middle School on November 1, 2018 in Baileyton, Alabama. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)

The Harry Potter series and how it taught us about who you can and cannot trust

Rachel Leishman
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VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 06: Johnny Depp walks the red carpet ahead of the "Waiting For The Barbarians" screening during the 76th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 06, 2019 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

Warner Bros. released why they made the decision to ask Johnny Depp to step down

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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 18: In this handout photo provided by Universal Orlando Resort and taken June 13, 2014, today June 18, Universal Orlando announced that The Wizarding World of Harry Potters Diagon Alley will officially open on July 8, allowing guests to experience even more of Harry Potters adventures in an all-new, magnificently-themed environment. Located in the Universal Studios Florida theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley will feature shops, dining experiences and the next generation thrill ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. The new immersive area will double the size of the sweeping land already found at Universals Islands of Adventure, expanding the spectacularly themed environment across both Universal theme parks and guests can journey between both lands aboard the Hogwarts Express. For additional information, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/WizardingWorld. (Photo by Sheri Lowen/Universal Orlando Resort via Getty Images)

As much as we love the Harry Potter series, it’s time to admit that it isn’t that original

Rachel Leishman
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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 18: In this handout photo provided by Universal Orlando Resort and taken June 13, 2014, today June 18, Universal Orlando announced that The Wizarding World of Harry Potters Diagon Alley will officially open on July 8, allowing guests to experience even more of Harry Potters adventures in an all-new, magnificently-themed environment. Located in the Universal Studios Florida theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley will feature shops, dining experiences and the next generation thrill ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. The new immersive area will double the size of the sweeping land already found at Universals Islands of Adventure, expanding the spectacularly themed environment across both Universal theme parks and guests can journey between both lands aboard the Hogwarts Express. For additional information, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/WizardingWorld. (Photo by Sheri Lowen/Universal Orlando Resort via Getty Images)

The scariest aspect of the Harry Potter series changes depending on each fan

Rachel Leishman
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 11: Actors Matthew Lewis and Tom Felton attend the New York premiere of "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2" at American Museum of Natural History on July 11, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Tom Felton is engaging with fans on TikTok and it is delightful!

Rachel Leishman
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GIFFONI VALLE PIANA, ITALY - JULY 21: Tom Felton participates in a meeting with jurors during the Giffoni Film Festival 2015 on July 21, 2015 in Giffoni Valle Piana, Italy. (Photo by Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images for Giffoni Film Festival)

Tom Felton is posting throwback pictures to his time on the Harry Potter set

Rachel Leishman
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 08: Elizabeth Reaser, Lulu Wilson, Carla Gugino, Paxton Singleton, Michiel Huisman, Victoria Pedretti, Kate Siegel, Mckenna Grace, Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Julian Hilliard attend the premiere of Neflix's "The Haunting Of Hill House" at ArcLight Hollywood on October 8, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

The Haunting of Hill House an how Harry Potter fans can find fun in the Netflix show

Rachel Leishman
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - FEBRUARY 06: Winners of the cosplay and Harry Potter's fans pose to the photographers during the Harry Potter Book Night 2020 at the British Embassy on February 6, 2020, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Ricardo Ceppi/Getty Images)

Time to look at more organizations to donate to to help the trans community!

Rachel Leishman
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 05: General view during "Harry Potter And The Cursed Child" Times Square Takeover at Times Square on September 05, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images for Harry Potter And The Cursed Child)

Jamie Parker and Paul Thornley are hosting trivia to raise money for KIDS charity

Rachel Leishman
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: J.K. Rowling attends HBO's "Finding The Way Home" World Premiere at Hudson Yards on December 11, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Hey, Warner Bros., let’s not bring J.K. Rowling’s warped views into anything Harry Potter related

Rachel Leishman
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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 18: In this handout photo provided by Universal Orlando Resort and taken June 13, 2014, today June 18, Universal Orlando announced that The Wizarding World of Harry Potters Diagon Alley will officially open on July 8, allowing guests to experience even more of Harry Potters adventures in an all-new, magnificently-themed environment. Located in the Universal Studios Florida theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley will feature shops, dining experiences and the next generation thrill ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. The new immersive area will double the size of the sweeping land already found at Universals Islands of Adventure, expanding the spectacularly themed environment across both Universal theme parks and guests can journey between both lands aboard the Hogwarts Express. For additional information, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/WizardingWorld. (Photo by Sheri Lowen/Universal Orlando Resort via Getty Images)

Why we have to reclaim Harry Potter in our own ways and how to do that

Rachel Leishman
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: J.K. Rowling attends HBO's "Finding The Way Home" World Premiere at Hudson Yards on December 11, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

J. K. Rowling is now supporting a shop that has anti-trans merch

Rachel Leishman
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: Actor Robbie Coltrane attends the New York premiere of "Charles Dickens' Great Expectations" at AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 theater on November 5, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

Robbie Coltrane did not need to stand up for J.K. Rowling. Sorry, Hagrid.

Rachel Leishman
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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 18: In this handout provided by Universal Orlando Resort, Helena Bonham Carter (portrays Bellatrix Lestrange), Tom Felton (portrays Draco Malfoy), Matthew Lewis (portrays Neville Longbottom) and Warwick Davis (portrays Griphook) attend an exclusive preview of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort on June 18, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sheri Lowen/Universal Orlando Resort via Getty Images)

So, why was Dobby trending on Twitter last night?

Rachel Leishman
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - FEBRUARY 06: Winners of the cosplay and Harry Potter's fans pose to the photographers during the Harry Potter Book Night 2020 at the British Embassy on February 6, 2020, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Ricardo Ceppi/Getty Images)

Fans are selling Harry Potter memorabilia to help benefit trans organizations

Rachel Leishman
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: (L to R) Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, David Yates and Bonnie Wright accepts for Best Film winner Harry Potter And The Deatlhly Hallows: Part 2 during the 2012 Jameson Empire Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel on March 25, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Jameson)

Luna Lovegood is the character that many relate to and it’s probably because of Evanna Lynch

Rachel Leishman
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 23: A model of a mermaid used in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is displayed at the new Harry Potter Studio Tour at Warner Brothers Leavesden Studios on March 23, 2012 in London, England. The studio, which includes the actual sets and special effects departments where the films were created and shot, goes on public display on March 31, 2012. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Goblet of Fire and why fans love that movie a lot

Rachel Leishman
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: J.K. Rowling attends HBO's "Finding The Way Home" World Premiere at Hudson Yards on December 11, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Paris Lees shares why J.K. Rowling’s transphobic tweets are harmful

Rachel Leishman
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