%20%20--%3E%0A%3Csvg%20version%3D%221.1%22%20id%3D%22Layer_1%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20xmlns%3Axlink%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F1999%2Fxlink%22%20x%3D%220px%22%20y%3D%220px%22%0A%09%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20684.6%2068.1%22%20style%3D%22enable-background%3Anew%200%200%20684.6%2068.1%3B%22%20xml%3Aspace%3D%22preserve%22%3E%0A%3Cg%3E%0A%09%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M444.1%2C29.3h-17.4v14.5h17.4V29.3z%20M36.4%2C68.1l29.3-50.8V0H50.4L32.9%2C36.8L15.5%2C0H0v68.1h16.7V45.8l12.4%2C22.3H36.4z%0A%09%09%20M49.1%2C68.1h16.6V23.4L49.1%2C52.1V68.1z%20M76.6%2C68.1h45V53.8H93.3V41.6h21V27.1h-21V14.8h28.3V0.1h-45V68.1z%20M175.6%2C68.1h17.3v-68%0A%09%09h-16.5v40.3L150%2C0.1h-17.6v68h16.7V27.7L175.6%2C68.1z%20M235.8%2C14.8h15.4V0.1h-47.4v14.7H219v53.2h16.8V14.8z%20M290.3%2C45.9h-17.1%0A%09%09l7.5-15.6h2L290.3%2C45.9z%20M298.7%2C68.1h18l-32.2-68h-5.7l-32%2C68h18l3.3-7.1h27.1L298.7%2C68.1z%20M325.2%2C68.1h46.2V53.8h-29.6V0.1h-16.7%0A%09%09V68.1z%20M423.7%2C14.8h27.2V0.1H407v68h16.7V14.8z%20M462%2C68.1h46.2V53.8h-29.6V0.1H462V68.1z%20M564.8%2C34.1c0%2C10.7-7.2%2C19.2-18.5%2C19.2%0A%09%09c-11.4%2C0-18.5-8.5-18.5-19.2s7.1-19.2%2C18.5-19.2C557.6%2C14.9%2C564.8%2C23.4%2C564.8%2C34.1%20M580.6%2C34.1c0-19-14.2-34-34.3-34%0A%09%09c-20.2%2C0-34.3%2C15-34.3%2C34c0%2C19%2C14.1%2C34%2C34.3%2C34C566.4%2C68.1%2C580.6%2C53.1%2C580.6%2C34.1%20M604.8%2C20.5c0-4.1%2C3.3-6.2%2C6.7-6.2%0A%09%09c4.4%2C0%2C6.6%2C3%2C6.6%2C6.6h14.7C631.8%2C9.1%2C625.1%2C0.1%2C611%2C0.1c-12%2C0-21.7%2C9.3-21.7%2C20.6c0%2C10.9%2C5.9%2C15.9%2C16.7%2C19.8%0A%09%09c5.2%2C1.8%2C11.5%2C3.2%2C11.5%2C8c0%2C3.3-2.4%2C5.5-6.4%2C5.5c-3.6%2C0-6.6-3-6.6-6.7h-15.2c0%2C11.5%2C7.9%2C20.8%2C21.8%2C20.8c12%2C0%2C21.6-9.3%2C21.6-20.6%0A%09%09c0-10-5.3-16.4-16.7-19.8C610.6%2C26.1%2C604.8%2C25.3%2C604.8%2C20.5%20M670%2C20.9h14.7C683.8%2C9.1%2C677.1%2C0.1%2C663%2C0.1c-12%2C0-21.7%2C9.3-21.7%2C20.6%0A%09%09c0%2C10.9%2C5.9%2C15.9%2C16.7%2C19.8c5.2%2C1.8%2C11.5%2C3.2%2C11.5%2C8c0%2C3.3-2.4%2C5.5-6.4%2C5.5c-3.6%2C0-6.6-3-6.6-6.7h-15.2c0%2C11.5%2C7.9%2C20.8%2C21.8%2C20.8%0A%09%09c12%2C0%2C21.6-9.3%2C21.6-20.6c0-10-5.3-16.4-16.7-19.8c-5.4-1.6-11.3-2.4-11.3-7.2c0-4.1%2C3.3-6.2%2C6.7-6.2C667.7%2C14.4%2C670%2C17.3%2C670%2C20.9%0A%09%09%22%2F%3E%0A%3C%2Fg%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E%0A)
Potted Potter: New Las Vegas Show Reenacts All 7 Harry Potter Books in 70 Minutes
A new parody show in Las Vegas is reenacting all seven Harry Potter books in less time than it takes to even watch one of the films.
HARRY POTTER
J.K. Rowling Had Planned for Hermione to Have a Sister in the Harry Potter Books
Fans likely missed a possible meaning behind Hermione’s words when she told Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, “Nobody in my family’s magic at all.”
Harry Potter Named the Most Inspirational Children’s Book Character
Harry Potter beat out Hermione Granger, Mary Poppins, and Matilda for the title of most inspirational character in children's literature.
The Three Simple Words Stephen Fry Couldn’t Say While Recording the Harry Potter Audiobooks
Stephen Fry, the man who narrated all 11 Harry Potter audiobooks, couldn't get past one simple phrase without stuttering.
Harry Potter Fans Can Now Spend the Night in a Cottage Modeled After Hagrid's Hut
The home of Hogwarts groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid inspired the design of a vacation cottage in North Yorkshire, England.
LEGO Is Releasing Five New Harry Potter Sets
The newest additions to LEGO's Harry Potter collection include sets inspired by 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' and 'Harry and the Goblet of Fire.'
Vans Is Launching a Harry Potter-Themed Collection of Sneakers and Apparel
The collection is bound to be magical, but Vans is keeping pretty tight-lipped about the details. Here's what we know so far.
Harry Potter Fans Can Hop Aboard the Hogwarts Express for a Tour of the Scottish Countryside
The real-life steam train used as the Hogwarts Express in 'Harry Potter' is open to passengers from April through October.
Ralph Fiennes Explains Voldemort's Weird Wand-Holding Ways in Harry Potter
Ralph Fiennes has finally revealed the truth about Voldemort's wand and the gentle way he (barely) holds it.
First Edition Copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Sells for $90,000
The rare, first edition copy of book one of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series was purchased for $90,000 by a private bidder on Wednesday.
Ralph Fiennes Doesn’t Want to See Anyone Else Play Voldemort
Though it took some convincing to get Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes to sign on to play Voldemort in the Harry Potter films, he's become quite possessive of the part.
A Series of Dyslexia-Friendly Harry Potter Companion Books Has Been Released in the UK
For readers with dyslexia, these user-friendly versions of 'Fantastic Beasts,' 'The Tales of Beedle the Bard,' and 'Quidditch Through the Ages' feature larger text and navigational aids.
Bring Some Magic Into Your Home With These Harry Potter Fine Art Photographs
The framed photos of everyone's favorite witches and wizards are limited editions, so they're only available in small quantities.
10 Surprising Facts About Alan Rickman
On January 14, 2016, the world lost one of its most enigmatic actors when Alan Rickman passed away following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. We’re looking back at 10 surprising facts about the beloved actor.
Tom Felton Auditioned for Harry Potter and Ron Weasley Before Landing Draco Malfoy Role
"I'm very grateful I am in the film at all, but even more grateful that I got the character of Draco," Felton said.
Harry Potter Fans Can Now Live at Hogwarts
Still waiting for your Hogwarts acceptance letter? Still dreaming of the day you can walk through the Great Hall doors for the first time? Well now you can, because there are newly-constructed luxury apartments right next to the real Great Hall from Harry
Harry Potter Scrabble Accepts Wizarding Words Like Hogwarts and Dobby
The words used in the Harry Potter books and movies are playable in a new version of Scrabble—and they can even earn you bonus points.
Daniel Radcliffe Believes a Harry Potter Reboot is Inevitable
"I know I’m not the last Harry Potter I’m gonna see in my lifetime," said Daniel Radcliffe about the inevitability of a reboot.
J.K. Rowling Has Some Regrets About Ron and Hermione's Relationship in Harry Potter
"I wrote the Hermione/Ron relationship as a form of wish fulfillment," the author said, before admitting that Harry and Hermione made more sense as a couple.
Why the Kid Stars of Harry Potter Had Fake Teeth Made During Filming
The reason for it was practical, except in poor Emma Watson's case.
Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Is Casting for Harry, Ron, Hermione, and More
Get paid at least $2095 a week to play your favorite character.
Dolores Umbridge From Harry Potter Was Based on a Real Person
Yes, one of the Wizarding World's most evil characters is all real.
Two Harry Potter Books Worth Nearly $4000 Showed Up on Antiques Roadshow
First-edition Harry Potter books are extremely valuable—even more so if their pages contain a handwritten note from JK Rowling herself.
California's Wizarding World of Harry Potter Has Issued a Casting Call for Performers
Muggles are welcome to apply.