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"Vernon Dursley Meets a Wizard"

"Even Muggles like yourself should be celebrating, this happy, happy day!"
And the old man hugged Mr. Dursley around the middle and walked off. (PS1)
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by gerre

0 2
2021-03-14



The American editor changed Sybill to Sibyll.

JKR preferred Sybill "because while it keeps the reference to the august clairvoyants of old, it is really no more than a variant the unfashionable female name 'Sybil'" (WW).
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by Makani

1 10
2021-03-07



"Wizards don't...use the Internet but that's something you'll find out later on in the series. They have a means of finding out what goes on in the outside world that I think is more fun than the Internet" (RB).

She never revealed what that was.

by gerre

0 5
2021-03-05



Nowhere in canon does it say that Acceptance Letters are delivered by owls or that they arrive on one's birthday.
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0 7
2021-02-27



"Toots, Shoots, 'n' Roots" Radio Show

Bouncing bulbs losing height?
Devil's Snare merely tickling?
Fanged Geranium nothing but gums?
Then tune your wireless to
Toots, Shoots 'n' Roots (JKR)
https://t.co/WE4KGzmBWp



by Lightmaker

0 2
2021-02-19



"I've still got ten Galleons...It's my birthday in September, and Mum and Dad gave me some money to get myself an early birthday present." (PA4)
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The only time that Hermione's birthday is mentioned.

by Marta T.

0 9
2021-02-10



Harry watched Hagrid getting redder ... in the face as he called for more wine, finally kissing Professor McGonagall on the cheek, who, to Harry's amazement, giggled and blushed, her top hat lopsided (PS12)
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by gerre

0 4
2021-02-09

The enduring mystery of Scabbers -- how did a transfigured Pettigrew end up as Percy's pet?
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by Felicia Cano

1 6
2021-02-03