We know that Harry Potter suffers greatly being raised by Vernon and Petunia Dursley. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone tells us that Aunt Petunia dyes Dudley’s old clothing grey in lieu of buying Harry his own school uniform. He’s bullied relentlessly by Dudley and his gang. And, of course, forced to spend long periods…
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First Harry Potter film to re-release with new Magical Movie Mode
Warner Bros. has confirmed it will re-release Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, depending on where you are in the world) with a new Magical Movie Mode. Special features will include film-making secrets, a director’s commentary from Chris Columbus, trivia, activities, deleted scenes, and more. The new edition…
Daniel Radcliffe reveals his most dangerous Harry Potter stunt
In an appearance on Entertainment Tonight, Daniel Radcliffe revealed a “terrifying” stunt he performed in the Harry Potter franchise.
Harry Potter Butterbeer Bar to open in NYC
New York City’s official Harry Potter flagship store will soon be selling famous wizard drink, Butterbeer, to fans. The store opens on 3 June this year, and is predicted to stock a strong variety of killer merch, as well as original artifacts from the film sets. Certified Butterbeer is already available at other select locations…
Remus Lupin actor thought his character was “gay”
David Thewlis, who portrays werewolf Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter films, has admitted he thought his character was gay whilst filming Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. In fact, the film’s director Alfonso Cuaron actually told David (without JK Rowling’s knowledge or permission) that Remus Lupin was a gay man. As such, David…
New fan theory suggests Umbridge and Hermione are estranged relatives
I know, I’m shocked too. A Redditor has recently posed a new Harry Potter universe theory, and it’s about Hermione Granger and Dolores Umbridge. The theory is based on several behind-the-scenes facts JK Rowling has spilled on Umbridge. We know she has a muggle mother and squib brother, and her wizard Dad divorced her Mum…
3 things you didn’t know about The Leaky Cauldron
We’re very familiar with London’s token wizard pub, The Leaky Cauldron. It was the gateway to the wizarding world from London’s Charing Cross Road for both Harry Potter and Tom Riddle, gating the entrance to Diagon Alley. Harry also spends the last few weeks of his summer holidays there in Harry Potter and the Prisoner…
How Neville’s broken wand in The Order of the Phoenix changed him as a wizard
Neville Longbottom tells us in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone that his grandmother was worried he might not have enough magic to be admitted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In fact, it’s not until his Great Uncle hung Neville by his ankles out a window and he fell, only to bounce to…
A casual reminder that wizards fish using “accio”
In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, when Harry, Ron and Hermione are camping in the forest, they overhear a group of runaways (including Ted Tonks, Dean Thomas, and a small cohort of goblins) ‘fishing’ for salmon. Alas, wizard ‘fishing’, as one astute Redditor pointed out, consists of a wizard (in this case, Ted Tonks),…
Vale Helen McCrory
Helen McCrory, who portrayed Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter film franchise, has passed away from cancer aged 52. In a statement shared on social media, her husband Damien Lewis said: She died as she lived. Fearlessly. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She…
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