Harry Potter

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 05: In this handout photo provided by Universal Orlando Resort, James Phelps, Bonnie Wright and Oliver Phelps from the popular Harry Potter film series enjoyed a sneak peek of the highly anticipated, spectacularly themed environment, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida on June 5, 2014 in Orlando Florida. The actors who portrayed siblings Fred, George and Ginny Weasley in the films stepped inside memorable shops within Diagon Alley, including the Weasley twins' very own shop - Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. (Photo by Kevin Kolczynski/Universal Orlando Resort via Getty Images)

James Phelps talks cycling, Harry Potter, and his life past the series we know and love

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Harry Potter and the fantasy world that it fits into for fans of the genre

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Actors Ralph Fiennes, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Tom Felton attend the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" at Alice Tully Hall on November 15, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

The Harry Potter fandom of the early 2000s and the joy it brought fans

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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)

Tom Riddle vs. Harry Potter: The two orphans and the paths they each chose

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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)

Remember the joy of how Harry Potter and Arthur Weasley got into the Ministry of Magic?

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 05: Fans attend "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)

There is tombstone erosion at the spot where Lord Voldemort’s tombstone is

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Emma Watson (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Emma Watson is working with Reni Eddo-Lodge to honor women and non-binary people

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Actors Ralph Fiennes, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Tom Felton attend the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" at Alice Tully Hall on November 15, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Harry Potter news: When will HBO Max re-add the Harry Potter movies?

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Daniel Radcliffe of TBS’s Miracle Workers attends the WarnerMedia Upfront 2019 arrivals on the red carpet at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on May 15, 2019 in New York City. 602140 (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for WarnerMedia)

Daniel Radcliffe is back and suggesting songs for fans to listen to

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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)

A signed first edition of Sorcerer’s Stone is being auctioned off to help the LGBTQIA+ community

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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 loves Hamilton on Disney+ and it is honestly wonderful to see

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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 05: In this handout photo provided by Universal Orlando Resort, James Phelps, Bonnie Wright and Oliver Phelps from the popular Harry Potter film series enjoyed a sneak peek of the highly anticipated, spectacularly themed environment, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida on June 5, 2014 in Orlando Florida. The actors who portrayed siblings Fred, George and Ginny Weasley in the films stepped inside memorable shops within Diagon Alley, including the Weasley twins' very own shop - Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. (Photo by Kevin Kolczynski/Universal Orlando Resort via Getty Images)

Fred and George Weasley: Their relationship and why it matters

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Emma Watson (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Emma Watson is advocating for sustainable fashion on Kering’s board of directors

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LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 15: John Cleese performs at The Louisville Palace on November 15, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)

John Cleese tried to understand the J.K. Rowling criticisms and asked for help

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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)

Staff of Rowling’s Publisher threaten to walk after the author’s controversial statements

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 13: Actress Bonnie Wright attends 2019 Atlanta Comic Con at Georgia World Congress Center on July 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Bonnie Wright shares an important message for fans of the Harry Potter series

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Emma Watson (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Emma Watson speaks out in support of the trans community

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Harry Potter Actor Daniel Radcliffe (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)

Daniel Radcliffe speaks out for trans rights admist J.K. Rowling’s Twitter comments

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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)

How to handle J.K. Rowling’s comments as a Harry Potter fan

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: J.K. Rowling arrives at the 2019 RFK Ripple of Hope Awards at New York Hilton Midtown on December 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

J.K. Rowling draws backlash over comments about sex and gender … again

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 05: Fans attend "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)

Grimes is selling a piece of her soul and did she learn nothing from Voldemort?

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PASADENA, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Daniel Radcliffe of 'Miracle Workers' speaks onstage during the TBS portion of the TCA Turner Winter Press Tour 2019 Presentation at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on February 11, 2019 in Pasadena, California. 510169 (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Turner)

Harry Potter and its couples: Who was the most popular among fans?

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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - DECEMBER 08: British actor Tom Felton attends Argentina Comic-Con at Costa Salguero on December 8, 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Lalo Yasky/Getty Images)

Tom Felton is quite upset after being sorted into Hufflepuff

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Harry Potter Actor Daniel Radcliffe (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)

Plenty of celebrities are reading Harry Potter to us including…well, Harry Potter

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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 obsession that many of us have with the Black family

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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)

Voldemort’s connection to the muggle world: How much did they know?

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